This movie is really interesting. Andy said as he jumped on the sofa where his siblings were sitting.
Do you always have to be like this Andy, can't you watch a simple movie without causing trouble for everyone. Vicky said as she pushed her brother's leg away from her shoulders.
Grow up Andy, we are no longer kids, so act mature for once. Jessica said as she pushed him from her laps to the floor.
Ouhhh, Andy screamed with his back hitting the floor. That hurts you know.
Serve you right, you should know how to act around girls. You're 16 for crying out loud. It's hard to believe we're all the same age, you just have to be the odd one out. Vicky said as she scoffed at Andy.
That's not nice Vicky, you shouldn't talk to your brother like that, I guess he was just bored and wanted someone to play with. Their mother said out loud from the kitchen hearing all the noise they were making.
If he wants to play, he can go to the creepy basement for all I care, that place is just as creepy as his attitude.
Jessica… Their mother shouted as she came out of the kitchen with her Apron. Now since you two are lashing at your brother because of a simple TV show, no more TV for a week.
Mummmm, that's not fair, the two girls shouted as they angrily stood up to go outside leaving Andy with his face down.
It's okay Andy, you can watch TV if you want, it's not right that they should treat you like that. Their mother said.
It's useless mum, I just wanted someone to talk to, I just wished I had a brother. Andy said as he went to the direction of his room.
Although going towards his room, Andy looked towards the passage that led to the basement remembering the words of a certain someone. (If he wants to play, he can go to the creepy basement for all I care, that place is just as creepy as his attitude)
Am I that bad, that they feel the only place I'm supposed to be is in there? Andy thought to himself looking towards the basement as he started walking slowly until he reached the end of the passage where he opened the door to see only darkness. But there was something strange about the darkness because it was calling to him.
Let's join the Masquerade festival, Jessica said to Vicky. Do you think Jake will be there? Vicky asked…
Do you think Bryan will be there? Jessica asked. I guess there's only one way to find out then. The two girls said as they walked happily to the other street where loud music could be heard.
And for the grand finale, everyone with Masquerade would be parading for the Masquerade festival, the person with the best costume wins the grand prize of 5,000 dollars. You are free to also purchase our X-ray glasses if you wish to see the faces of the contestants, but note, you must cast your vote before purchasing the glasses…
The organizers of the festival had put this particular rule in place to avoid favoritism and also because it was another way to make sales in such a grand festival which really worked well for them as a lot of people were seen rushing in to get the X-ray glasses.
The queue was very long, and before anyone knew what was happening, the price of the glasses was inflated from $2 to $25 with a lot of people still standing in queue praying they would get it because the quantity sold was reducing significantly.
Jessica and Vicky were among those still in the queue with both closer to the selling point but then seeing how small the quantity their eyes met and the people in front of them, they prayed so much that it got to them.
This time they were not even planning to get two because getting the glasses meant one had to go home to open their savings, taking more than half of the money there in order to purchase those glasses.
By the time it got to their turn, the old man selling it gave them a greedy look and said: both of you standing here, I'm guessing you're together?
The both of them nodded in agreement…
Well, the glasses are now $100. The old man said, adjusting his glasses to his nose as though wanting to see their facial expression very well which showed what he expected…
If you are not buying, you can get out of the line for others to buy. The old man clumsily said.
Vicky and Jessica were left speechless for a moment as they both had their mouths opened staring at each other as though they were communicating telepathically even though surprised at the sudden inflation until Jessica said… we will buy taking out all the money from her purse.
She had run home to get $85 in addition to the $15 they had on them so they could get two glasses and also get lunch as they watched the Masquerade parade. But now they would have to use it all to purchase a single one.
After paying, the old man continued; before I hand over the glasses, you must select your best Masquerade. Now this was exciting for the girls as they had previously anticipated who would be wearing which Masquerade.
As high school girls, they knew both their crushes were going to be parading and so they hoped one would win at least. Looking at all the masquerades, one seemed different, it had a red mask with a crown of thorns which both girls found catchy. The Masquerade held a staff with thorns sticking out of them of which they found very amusing not to say the least, but they felt that person looked like a male version of maleficent in red.
Funny they weren't the only ones that found that particular Masquerade better than the rest because the feature of the wearer was masculine and the skin looked tender but hard making that person look beautiful in both the eyes of boys and girls.
The festival was mostly filled with teenagers and high school students in the city, so it was no surprise their taste in guys were alike. Marking the red dot on a piece of paper, the girls had casted their vote, although only one vote was cast, they could both agree with the choice.
Sales have ended, we have run out of glasses, so the rest of you should just enjoy the show, a young man who looked like the show host said out loud. Murmur filled the air as those who did not get their glasses were displeased to say the least, but knew there was nothing they could do as they all went to stand by the corner of the roads knowing the middle will be used for the parade.
The parade started and everyone was eagerly waiting for who they voted for, which most had voted for the red masquerade, but to their disappointment the one who a lot of people thought would be the red masquerade wasn't. Which ulterly displeased a lot of people, yet even those displeased wanted to see the guy with such features that was hiding behind the masquerade.
And last but not the least, give it up for the red masquerade. The host said as everyone was clapping in anticipation for who would show up. Smoke filled the entrance of the opening as a certain someone started coming out.
Oh my God, it can't be. Vicky said as her legs could no longer carry her as she tried to sit down only to Butt dial her mum's number as she pressed that part of her body against the wall to support herself.
What is it Jessica said as she took the glasses from her sister only to join her sister in the same state with her sitting on the floor as she shouted ANDY…
Their mum picked up the call only to hear the name of her son being shouted at as she started asking; Vicky, is everything alright, what happened to Andy, where are you guys, why is it so noisy. Vicky, Vicky.
Their mother screamed on the phone but no one responded because the two didn't even know they were on a call.
Before that incident, Andy had entered into the darkness because something was calling to him. The more he got closer, the more he could hear the voice.
I can make you popular if you help me. The voice said as Andy could now see what was speaking to him. It was a red mask.
Who are you, what do you want from me, Andy asked…
My name is Nath, at least that was what I was called when I was still human. I don't have time so I will tell you as much as possible right now. All you need to know is that I was once a bully who offended a powerful magician that cast a spell on me, making me one with the mask but also giving me his powers.
I can only see the world once a year on Halloween and would go into slumber. I have been kept in the darkness for so long I can't even remember, but if you can help me see the world I will grant your greatest wish.
Hearing that Andy had only one thing in mind, I want to be loved by everyone.
THIS IS MY ENTRY INTO THE INKWELL FICTION PROMPT #211
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