MIDNIGHT RHAPSODY

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Chapter 1

Johnny arrived at 's place and was shocked to see drunk people scattered everywhere. "Okay, everyone, party's over, out, out ,out!" Johnny shouted as he went towards 's room. He opened the door without knocking and turned on the lights. was with a girl ready to have sex when Johnny interrupted them.

"You!" Johnny pointed to the girl, "Get dress and get out!" The girl nodded and quickly got dressed and left hurriedly without saying a word to . was still wearing his jeans and leaned on the headboard of the bed.

"What do you want Johnny?" asked casually.
"Where are the others?" Johnny asked getting more pissed by 's attitude.
"Having fun." answered simply.
"Oh and I thought you wanted to get involved in your next album? Where are the songs you four wrote, huh? I've given you a month vacation and all you do is party every night�.You got three weeks left if you really want to get involved in writing in your next album� Tell that to the other three." Johnny said and left. scratched the back of his head, then lay down on the bed and sleep.

The next morning�

woke up with a headache and went downstairs. The other three are eating and saw . "Oh hey man" greeted him. "Man, your place a trash" said and looked around. "Oh well, cleaning lady will come later" replied and took the orange juice from the fridge and drunk it. "Hey, Johnny called me last night" said, "He wanted us to go to this place on the mountain where we can have peace and quiet to write for the album."
"Yeah, right, like that's gonna help" objected.
"Well, if you ask me, I think Johnny's right. I mean, there'll be no interruptions up there." reasoned out.
"Well I think that's rubbish," objected again.
"Tell you what, how about 's vote?" asked waiting for their reply, "Majority wins, no excuses. Deal?" The three nodded and started. "Okay, so who wants to go to the mountain?" He raised his hand and so does and . They looked at .
"Okay Fine, let's go pack our bags. We're going to the mountains, Yay!" said with fake enthusiasm. The other three laughed at him and they started packing.

Chapter 2

They decided to use 's van so he was the one driving and is in the passenger's seat, and < are seated at the back. They were talking, laughing and joking around on the way to the mountain. After an hour, got tired and fell onto a deep slumber.

found himself in a misty place. He kept walking, trying to find a way out until he noticed a girl with a , hair. She was wearing a white dress and her back is towards him. He became curious and decided to approach the girl. As he came closer to her, his heart pound faster, he started to sweat and his eyes is lock on the girl standing in front of him. When he's only inches apart from her, he can smell her fragrance and fell in love with it. He placed his hand on her shoulder and when she's about to face him�

" ! Wake up! We're here already," shouted at 's ear and was startled by what did. and were laughing and looked at them skeptically. They stopped laughing and looked at curiously.

"What's wrong, man?" asked worriedly.
was sweating uncontrollably. He just stared at the three and his mind looks like its off somewhere else. Then suddenly reality finally hit him. "Huh? Um, nothing� just a bad dream, that's all. Come on, Let's go!" he stepped out of the car, got his things and walked towards the main door of the house. , , and glanced at each other; concern is evident on their faces. And then followed towards the house.

Chapter 3

The place has a peaceful yet spooky surroundings and the other houses there are awfully quiet. Old people mostly live in that neighborhood. Most houses also look old but the others were probably renovated. The house that Blue were staying in was newly painted and it is the biggest house in there. Shops are miles away from the neighborhood so there weren't a lot of people outside and that made the place serene and quiet.

"Wow, this place is kinda scary" < said as they enter the house. It is a two-story building with lots of doors and windows. The furniture were also kinda old but it is really clean.

The housekeeper, a fairly old lady, approached them, coming from upstairs and said, "Good Afternoon, sir. This house has been cleaned already and so are your rooms. The ref is also stocked with foods that Mr. Johnny recommended so you don't have to worry anymore and the-"

"Uh, miss?" cut her off.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Mrs. Collins, your housekeeper" she apologized.
"Um, that's okay, Mrs. Collins. We're-"
"Don't worry, I know who you are," she smiled at them, "we do watch you on TV."

That made everybody laugh except , whose mind is off somewhere else again.
"Are you staying here for the night?" asked her.
"Oh, no, no, my husband is picking me up," Mrs. Collins replied, "don't worry, your dinner's all ready now. You may eat any time you want."
"Thank you, Mrs. Collins" said.

She smiled, and then a car horn was beeped. "Oh, that would be my husband," she looked at the clock, "he's early today, do you want me to show you around?"
"Oh no, thanks, Mrs. Collins, we'll just find our way around," replied.
"Okay, you kids take care. Here's the key to the house" she gave it to . Then, she looked at who was sitting on the sofa and staring into space. She smiled softly and approached . "Take care of her, alright?" she whispered to him.
"I will," said numbly.

The old lady got up and smiled at them. "Goodbye Mrs. Collins!" the three said in unison. She nodded at them and left. After she left, the three looked at , confused by what the old lady said to him.

Chapter 4

"? ! Are you okay?" asked worriedly. didn't respond so tapped him on the shoulder, "?'

"Huh? What?" finally came back to his senses.

"Are you sure you're okay?" asked again.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Look, I'm kinda worn-out. I think I'll head to bed now." said, tiredly.

"Um," wanted to talk about what happened earlier but he doesn't want to push the topic to so instead he just said, "Are you sure? I mean, you're not hungry?" and stared at questioningly.

"Nah, I think I ate a lot on the way here. I'm not that hungry. Goodnight, guys" And went upstairs.

"Goodnight" the 3 said in unison.

and looked at incredulously. "Come on, let's give him some time. I'm sure he doesn't want to talk about it now. He'll talk to us soon, but not now." defended himself.

"Okay, if you say so. We're just worried about him," said scornfully.

"We all are," raised his voice a little. "But now is not the right time."

"All right, we'll talk to him tomorrow. Just don't fight, okay?" said, getting in-between them.

"Tell that to him!" said harshly.

"All right, that's enough," had enough of the two. "Now, apologize to each other," he said boldly.

"What?!" was about to argue but 's face told them he doesn't want no for an answer. "Fine, I'm sorry" he offered his hand.

took it and shook hands with him. "I'm sorry too."

"That's better," grinned. "Now, I'm hungry. Come on let's eat."

"Why don't you two go ahead? I'll just see my room." said.

"Ok, better hurry up or will eat your food," joked.

"Ha, ha" said sarcastically.

chuckled, then got his suitcase and went upstairs.

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was looking for his room; all the doors are slightly open, except one particular room and that caught his attention. He opened it and felt something different. He went inside and closed the door. studied the room and thought it belonged to a girl before. The walls are covered with peach wallpaper. The queen sized bed sheet was also peach. There is a lot of girly stuff in there, but that doesn't stop from feeling at ease with this room. Normally, he would not sleep in this kind of room but now feels different; he doesn't know what this room had that made him felt that he, too, belonged here. He caressed the sheet and sat on the bed. He knew that he had seen this room before but he can't point out when or how.

noticed a journal notebook on the bedside table. He grabbed it and wanted to open it, but something on the back of his mind tells him not to, so he just stroked it and kissed it softly. He suddenly shivered and felt cold so he placed it back on the table and he just lied on the bed and covered himself with the blanket and began to contemplate on the things that happened to him earlier, and eventually sleep took over him.

Chapter 5

You were watching his every move since he entered your room. You were seated by your mirror when you saw him caressed your diary and you can't help but smile. You were touched by his mannerism so you stood up and went to him. You sat beside him and you knew that he sensed you because he shivered when you touched him. You rose from your place and studied him carefully. He put back your diary on the bedside table and lies down on the bed. You just stood there and observe him until he fell asleep. You can't help but wonder what this man is doing in your room, but you're happy that he's there.

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A girl was shouting and crying for help, but no one can hear her. Her white dress was covered with blood and so does her hands. She's desperate to hide�to hide from her attacker. She was trying to get upstairs but she's too weak to even walk, but she's trying her very best to escape from him�a fairly built man with dark, brown hair. His eyes showed anger and hate from the woman he was attacking. A knife was tightly gripped on his hand with blood dripping from it.

"You can't run, bitch!" he shouted, anger is evident on his voice.

"Please, don't hurt me, please, please," the girl was begging him.

The man laughed cruelly. "Now, you're begging?!" he shouted furiously, "Come on, I know you can do better than that!"

"Please, don't," she was desperate to get away from him. She tried to crawl from another step when the man pulled her hair.

"Where do you think you're going, bitch?!" the man said angrily.

"Let me go," the girl tried to fight back but the man pushed her down, then raised the knife and stabbed the girl. A shrilling sound was heard�

woke up, breathing heavily and sweat dripping all over his body. He was trembling and trying to control his self. 'It was just a dream; calm yourself,' he said to himself.

He looked at his watch and it was almost midnight. He slowly stood up, went downstairs, and drank a lot of water. After drinking, he went back upstairs. When he was about to enter his room, he heard a melody coming from the room beside his. He stopped dead on his tracks and listened to the music carefully. He knew it wasn't his bandmates because none of them knew how to play the piano that well.

Instead of feeling scared or frightened, he shut his eyes and learned by heart the melody. He loved it instantly, but he became curious of whoever was playing�he wanted to know, to meet him�or her. So he stood at the door of the room where the music was coming. He touched the knob and turned it. The moment he opened the door, the music stopped and the room was dark. was disappointed. He turned on the lights and saw no one there, but the piano was there.

"Hello? Anyone here?" hoped someone would answer him, but no one did. He cursed himself for opening the door and for making the music stopped. He sat in front of the piano and gazed at it. He hit a note, and then felt something cold touch his hand. He didn't move, he just stared at his hand�

Chapter 6

The following day, woke up by the sound of a piano playing, but it wasn't what he heard last night. This it different and he knew it is because the notes are all messed up. groaned and started to get up. He fixed himself up and when he was about to leave the room, he sensed that someone was staring at him. He looked around the room, and didn't see anybody there so he just shrugged it off and went to the next room.

The rest of the day went pretty normal for the Blue lads. They finished one song already and they decided to go downtown to celebrate. didn't feel like celebrating so he just stayed at the house. The three didn't want to leave alone but he insisted that they should go without him. The moment they left, went to his room. He didn't know why but he already felt tired and exhausted. Before, at this time of the night, he was still partying, but now something at the back of his mind was telling him to go get some sleep, so he did.

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found himself in his room, but it looked different. The atmosphere was different. It was bright, the walls don't have any creases and the room smelled fresh. He was about to go out of the room when he noticed a girl, about his age with , hair. It was you. You were lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling while listening to some music in your Walkman. took a step closer to you and was amazed by your beauty. He suddenly felt something that he has only felt in his dreams. His heart started to beat faster and his hands became sweaty. His knees weakened by just looking at you.

"Hi," his voice was barely audible. You didn't reply so tried to speak louder. But still you don't notice him. He frowned. He was about to say something again when someone knocked at the door. He turned his back to open it, but you got up and opened the door. sat on the bed and stared at you.

"What do you want?" you said coldly as you sat beside . He exhaled deeply and smelled your scent. He suddenly remembered that smell; it was the scent of the girl in his dreams yesterday afternoon. He gazed at you as you speak to the man who just entered your room. "I said I don't want to see you anymore, why are you still coming back?"

The man didn't reply, he just looked at you with a vicious look on his face. didn't like him instantly. He stood up in front of the man.

"She said she didn't want to see you anymore, so I suggest you leave now" protected you. But the man walked through him and that's when realized that you couldn't see or hear him. The man suddenly grabbed your arm roughly.

"LET ME GO!" you yelled as he stared at you with his lust-filled eyes. He violently pushed you to the bed and took off his clothes. tried to stop him but he can't. You were crying and shouting so the man slapped you hard on your face. You screamed and asked for help, but can't do anything. He still tried but he always go through the man. was about to give up when an older woman came and helped you. The man ran away and you cried uncontrollably. thanked heavenwards and approached you. He sighed and patted you on your back. He knew you can't feel him, but he can't do anything�

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suddenly woke up and he felt relieved. He thanked heavenwards again and went downstairs to relax himself. He drank a lot of water and on the way to his room he suddenly think about his dreams. Why was he dreaming it? Why are his dreams like that? What does it mean? Who is the girl? Why does he feel like that? His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the piano playing again. It was the same melody as last night. He smiled upon hearing it and he didn't dare to open the door again. He sat on the floor and leaned on the wall as he listened to the music until he fell into deep slumber.

To be continued....

 

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