Ahhh been a pretty looong time since I updated eh? Sorry but I've been pretty much busy and didn't feel like writing. Hahaha what with basketball, debate and homework of course. Well... I'm finally ready to continue to the next chapter. CHAPTER 9!!!! Again I would like to apologize for keeping you guys who read this blog waiting for so long if there are even any who read it that is. =.= Wellllll here goes ppl:-





Juliet and I burst into the hospital room with such force that a few nurses who were on duty stared at us with shock as we ran to the counter to ask for Joshy's ward number.

"Excuse me, I'm Martin and I'm a really close friend of Joshy's. A doctor by the name of Dr. Robert informed me that Joshy was involved in an accident though I'm not quite clear what sort of accident. If you would be so kind could you please tell me which ward my friend Joshy is being kept?" I said with a note of urgency.

The nurse in charge, a blonde round faced lady immediately told me the ward number.

"2nd floor ward number 18. He doesn't look too good young man. His head was bleeding pretty badly and his face and body were covered with bruises. Hey-"

Before she had time to complete her sentence, Juliet and I were alreading running up the steps towards Joshy's ward. After what seemed like ages but was only a few minutes, Juliet and I reached the front door of Joshy's ward. I took a deep breath. Juliet stood by my side holding my hand with her warm delicate hand. She looked at me with a look of concern.

"Don't worry Martin. I'm sure no matter how bad a state Joshy's in he'll manage to pull through." she said in her sweet comforting voice.

What would I ever do without her? For a second I had a sudden urge to pull her close to me and kiss her as we had kissed in the restaurant. I shook my head. Snap out of it Martin! Now is definitely not a good time to let your hormones rage and take control. Your friend is right behind this door and here you're thinking about kissing a girl.


Without another minute to waste I pushed open the door. The sight that greeted me sent shivers down my spine. A moment which I will never forget. There on a hospital bed laid Joshy in an unconscious state. His whole face and body bandanged. Dark stains of blood could be seen on the bandages on his head.

"Joshy... Joshy....What happened to you?" I said in an agonized tone while Juliet covered her mouth with shock beside me. If only I had followed him. Maybe none of this would have happened. If only....

Suddenly a doctor came into the ward and saw us.

"Martin I presume. And your friend..?"

"Juliet doctor. My name's Juliet."

"Ah I see. Well, Martin and Juliet nice to meet you. I'm Dr.Robert,the doctor who Martin spoke to on the phone. As Joshy's parents are on the way to see Joshy now, I'll make it quick and tell you the condition Joshy is in. I'm glad to say he is going to make it though he is going to need to go through rehabilitation as his back was injured badly during the err accident."

I felt so relieved to hear that Joshy was going to survive that I could have hugged the doctor. No Martin. Act professional. Show Juliet that you can handle whats going on now. You are the man. I looked at the doctor then at Juliet.....and burst into tears.

"H-h-he's going to live Juliet. He's going to live."I said while tears flowed down my cheeks. Tears of joy. Tears of relief. I felt Juliet hugging me gently.

"Yes he is Martin..."she whispered to me in her sweet soft reassuring voice. Her gentle arms pulling me ever closer to her.

"Well...I'm sorry to break up your err... hugging but about the accident...."Dr Robert said in an unsure tone.

"What about it?" I asked suddenly alert. Why was the doctor looking so nervous all of a sudden?

"I just found out that Joshy might not have met with an accident but instead might have been involved in a gang beating. The force which fractured Joshy's skull and injured his back could not have been a car nor any type of vehicle. Joshy was...hit mutiple times on his head and his body. He was found at the side of the road by a few of his basketball friends so we assumed it was a hit and run accident. Until recently that is, when the results taken was shown to me."

"A gang beating....."I repeated. My whole body was shaking with uncontrolled anger. How could some random guys just beat up his friend? A guy which they didn't even know. I glanced at where Joshy laid. How could any human being even do this? If only I could get my hands on the guys who did this....

Juliet stared at me with a worried look. Seeing the expression on my face, she seemed to understand what I was planning to do.

"Martin.....calm down. It's no use trying to find these guys. Don't do it... The police will hunt these people down." she said with a hint of fear. A fear that I would go after these guys myself. And why wouldn't I? It was my fault Joshy was in this state. If only I hadn't ditch him for Juliet and went with him to play basketball. None of this would have happened. Plus these guys deserved to get something in return....Anger welled up inside me. Yes...they deserve to be punished.

"Martin please...."said Juliet with the expression of one trying to hold back tears.

Seeing the look on her face, I was snapped back into reality. How could I be so selfish and endanger myself knowing that she would worry about me. No...the police would handle it. I can't do anything but support Joshy until he recovers. The burning anger inside me faded and I stared into Juliet's face. Her face seemed relief when she saw or felt my anger dissappear.

"Err...sorry to tell you this but I guess you two better get moving. It's getting dark outside and who knows if these guys might still be out there somewhere waiting for other victims to target on."Dr Robert said with a worried look.

"I guess you're right. Juliet and I will get going then. Thank you for everything doctor."

"No problem."

Juliet and I quickly went out of the hospital and rode on our bike home. While riding my bike I looked at Juliet with her hair flowing behind her as the wind blew past her. She was definitely a one of a kind beauty.

"Thank you Juliet..."

"For what?"she looked at me with an adorable confused look.

"For being there with me when I needed you."

"No problem. That's what girlfriends are for." she said to me with a wink.

God...I'd better bring her to a restaurant or somewhere again so she'd kiss me. Maybe we could even make out in my house I thought with a grin on my face. Imagine how my mom would react when she saw me with Juliet.

"What are you grinning about?"Juliet said with a puzzled look.

"Nothing. Something funny thats all."I said. Better keep this little boy thought to myself. Wouldn't make it any better if I told her.

Suddenly at the corner of my eye I noticed something which made my heart skip a beat. A car was trailing us slowly from behind. Too close for comfort.

"Juliet..."I said with a frightened voice.

Hearing the tone in my voice she turned to look at me.

"Yes?"she said her beautiful face etched with worry.

"Ride as fast as you can to your house. We're being followed."I whispered loud enough for only her to hear."Leave me behind if you have to. Just ride..."

Juliet and I burst forward and rode frantically back to her house. Only a few more blocks.... The car followed suit and the engine roared... as the car gained speed and slowly came nearer to us. We might not make it I thought. I remembered Joshy and imagined Juliet being like that or worse. No. I won't let that happen.

"Juliet! I want you to turn left on the next turning while I distract them and go to the right! Go get some help then!"I yelled.

She hesitated. The turning was coming up ahead and she looked at me.

"Please come back safely Martin!"she yelled back over the roar of the engine and turned left.

Well...it was up to me now. I'm going to need to shake them off. First thing's first. I'll have to distract them.

"Hey dumb assholes! Over here!"I yelled at them while showing a middle finger towards the direction of the car.

I turned to the right.....and the car followed me.

Well....well...Martin, it seems you got yourself into another pickle. A HUGE pickle that is. The question now is...what do I do next? I thought to myself with a deep sense of fear......


Sorry guys but I guess the story has to end here. Can't be too long or else it'll get boring. ;p Hope you guys enjoy chapter 9. Well Patrick Liew the inactive author is signing out. See ya people!