PHOSPHENE: Your Other Side

Commemorative

Laura College, a few days later.

Natalie and Tasya walk towards the parking lot on the campus after finishing their studies.

" I miss Laura, did we meet her at her house."

" You know his home address."

Tasya exclaimed to Natalie who was reciprocated by her head.

" We're friends who don't know anything about Laura."

Natalie continued with a sad expression.

" We don't know anything, but Laura shuts herself down. Don't you think how a student is always being watched by his bodyguard."

" It's what you think. I think it's only natural for a rich kid to have a bodyguard."

" I thought so at first, but since yesterday I thought there might be something else covered up by Laura."

Natalie stopped her steps and Tasya stopped.

" Tasya, whatever it is to me Laura is a good friend. I don't care what he's hiding because I'm sure he has a reason. We have to trust him."

" Yes you're right. I won't think about it anymore because having you by my side is more than enough."

The two of them threw smiles at each other. Anyone who saw the wonderful friendship they had would feel envious. There is nothing happier for them than to trust each other and be a place to lean on each other.

They then continue to move towards Natalie's car, but suddenly someone appears out of nowhere blocking their way.

Natalie and Tasya spontaneously shuddered at each other while recognizing the person. Billy bodyguard Laura stood up with a stern face staring at the beads of the two alternately.

" Who of you has the idea to run away with our lady."

No one answered for a while. Natalie and Tasya just glanced at each other.

Tasya then turned to Billy and he was being stared at by him.

" Not me, she.."

Tasya pointed at Natalie who then got a hard kick from Natalie.

Tasya closed her mouth knowing she had just sacrificed her best friend. The fear of Billy overcame his loyalty, because he wanted to get out of the situation immediately Tasya began to reason.

" Nat, you know.The basic human nature that we must have is a responsibility.haha.."

Tasya stuttered as she said that she could only laugh awkwardly. Frantic Natalie held her hand hard with eyes hinting for Tasya to stop talking.

" Oh my God I forgot my boyfriend was going to pick me up today he must have been waiting."

Natalie who already knew Tasya's nature was getting panicked to hear that.

His eyes began to plead but Tasya who was already guilty released Natalie's hand and ran away.

" Fuckin' traitor!!."

Natalie vented her frustration at her best friend. Tasya who heard herself called a traitor increasingly felt guilty.

Tasya raved about talking to herself as she continued to run away from Natalie and Billy's place.

Natalie turned around with a sigh. He was resigned to what would happen to him however he had to be responsible for inviting Laura to run away at that time.

" I'm sorry."

Natalie lowered her head and bowed her body.

" You think with an apology it's all done and time's back."

Billy's fierce face looked full of annoyance. Although he spoke slowly but his heavy voice sounded creepy to Natalie.

" I just..."

" Are you really his best friend. If you knew it would be dangerous for Miss Laura to get out of my sight then you shouldn't have acted rashly."

" Mister, I can explain..."

" As an educated person you should know the consequences of your actions. You're not a kid who still doesn't know what's right or wrong. Because of your actions do you know how many people are suffering."

Natalie is stunned by Billy's piercing words. He was so offended that his emotions could not stand him anymore.

" I knew there was going to be a kidnapping that day. I just want him to feel a little freedom because you're treating him like a prisoner."

" You don't know anything."

" Yes you're right I don't know anything but I know how Laura feels."

" His safety is my priority so I don't care about his feelings."

" Of course. I knew someone like you would say that."

Natalie steps closer and folds her hands to her chest and her face turns against Billy. He did not care even though he had to argue with her. Billy raises the side of the halis, the nature of the girl in front of him is very interesting.

" A guy like me?."

" Yes, a stiff, haughty, cold-hearted and unfeeling person."

Natalie said as she pressed Billy's chest with her index finger. Billy who was just silent then he held the hand of Natalie who was in his chest.

" How dare you touch me?"

Billy.

" I didn't touch you, you touched me. Let go of my hand."

Natalie tried to pull her hand as hard as she could but in vain. He was scared when Billy's eyes kept on him.

" Listen, this is the first and last warning. If you still want to be friends with Miss Laura don't ever instigate or influence her to act stupid again."

Billy let go of Natalie's hand, he turned around and left Natalie looking at him with an annoyed look. He then made a gesture as if he was punching Billy.

" You think I'm afraid of you."

Natalie stuck out her tongue and she headed back to her car to get home.