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I blinked as I regained consciousness. I had hit my head hard, or had someone hit me? Then I realised I was holding a bloody knife in my hand.I couldn't fathom what it was that made me look this bloody but something is definetly fishy. How could I end up here when I was at a circus in the first place. My head began to spin as I remembered yesterday's events.



Flashback.
It was the annual circus at my hometown, which calls for celebration. Diana, Anna and I were all set to go. We were all dressed up in different styled beige colored gowns. Diana's mum had packed some snacks for us because she claimed the food they sell over there isn't healthy.


We were all set to go and hopped on our bikes. Riding simultaneously, we'll make fun of one another or pick up on a stranger on the street. And then run off like some lunatics.

We later arrived at the place the circus is gonna take place and it was already filled up. Only a seat at the top was available so we left it for Anna, because of her deteriorating health condition. Diana and I went down to view the circus directly and then we met some of our friends back in the college.


Diana has always been the odd one amongst us. She was an introvert. So she made the excuse of using the bathroom and left me and some of our friend.

The circus was really fun to watch. Mr John Lloyd was the one playing with the monkeys and had invited me to play with them. I was overjoyed. He freaking chose me amongst the thousands of children were there to watch. Gladly I took the offer.


After some hours of playing with the monkeys, riding the horses and watching the fascinating wonders of the animals, it was time to head home. I've completely forgotten about poor Anna and Diana isn't back from the washroom yet.


The people there began to head back home and I had become worried sick. It was then that I heard some noise coming from a crowd. I huskily ran there even though my legs are threatening to give away.


And what I saw there shocked the daylight out of me. It was Diana that was lying lifeless on the floor with blood splattered around her body. Her pinky finger had been broken and she was in a state of misery.


Just when I thought things couldn't get worse, I saw Anna already passing out. She had struggled so much to reach to her cannula. Anna had always been a victim of lung cancer since from childhood. She also has a fracture in one of her hands.

Diana was trying to get to Anna and save her, then got matched on by a horse. My best friends were in pain and struggling for their lives and I was there enjoying life and playing at the circus.


Since from childhood I had always been the selfish and self-centered one amongst the three of us. I always get jealous when Diana's mum gets her a new toy or when Anna is taken for tours around the city I'll get infuriated and not talk to them for days.


I can quite remember vividly the stern warning I had received at home on not to leave Anna by her self.

Rushing through the crowd, I slipped, a fell on a sharp stone which cut directly to my head. And then a shrouding darkness took over.


End of flashback..

A brunette probably in her late thirtys entered the room and gave me some medicine and food. She told me that my parents no longer want to see me. That I am a disappointment.

"She will no longer live with us, she is a disappointment and doesn't deserve to be part of us". These were my parents words.


And then she told me that Anna is dead. While Diana is bed ridden at home.


At midnight I had already packed all my clothes and necessities on a journey to seek for Diana's forgiveness. Anna is no more so I have to live with the guilt for the rest of my life.

On arriving at the door to Diana's house a thought struck me.

"Will they ever forgive me?,
"Do I deserve another chance? "




What if it were you?.......