The Mediums Help

06

Nike air jordan shoes cross the street with endless pools of water. Mud and other dirt managed to stick to the sole of the shoe, some even stuck to the body of the shoe. Silva didn't complain about that because she thought the shoes could still be washed clean, but for something she was looking for tonight she had to get it somehow.

The school gate was clearly visible now, tightly closed with a large padlock visible inside. Silva shouted so that the school security guard who was on duty could hear her voice.

The beam of a flashlight from a distance made Silva heave a sigh of relief. A thin, tall man was walking over, he opened the big gate padlock and said, "What are you doing tonight, Miss?"

"I left my book in class Sir, tomorrow I have to collect my homework. I came here so I won't be punished tomorrow," explained Silva hastily.

"Own?" Roni looked left and right, there was no one. There wasn't even a motorbike or car parked nearby, he couldn't help but think that Silva had come on foot. So reckless just for the sake of school work left behind.

Roni thought he would skip school if he was Silva, it would be better to skip school than be punished. Or rather being punished than coming to school at night like this, he chose to sleep after playing games with his friends.

"Mr. Roni on the night shift alone?"

Silva's question interrupted Roni's reverie, he immediately closed the door and then accompanied Silva through the school grounds. "Yes, incidentally Mr. Supri was sick, so he took leave until he felt better."

"Not afraid, Sir?" Silva looked up to see Roni's expression.

"No, nothing happened while I was on the night watch, Miss. But if I may ask, why did you come alone?”

“My parents are busy working in the room, so I have to go alone without saying goodbye. I am also afraid of disturbing them if I tell them.”

"Is it true that when you tell them they get mad?" Roni frowned, according to him in this world there are many good and bad old people. And Silva happens to have not-so-nice parents.

Silva shook his head with a chuckle. "No Sir, instead they want to take me. I do not want to be a bother, I'd better go alone so as not to disturb mom and dad's work."

"Oh, I see. Even though it's better to be delivered, because it's already late, and this lady is a woman. It's not good to walk alone at night, it's dangerous."

Silva agreed to Roni's worries, but she was still reluctant to bother her parents who must be tired from work. They have to go from morning to evening, but still get office work at home. Doing all their chores until nine in the evening then going to sleep. Their dinner started at seven, and had to finish in fifteen minutes without a word.

Silva felt stiff every time dinner arrived because there was no conversation at the dinner table. They should focus on chewing, then go to the room. Silva has to study, while her parents have to do office work if they have any. However, there were times when they spent their dinner outside playing.

Telling complaints at work, school, about friends, even about television shows that are being talked about. It's not uncommon for Tengku to take Silva to watch Korean dramas and a ball show in the middle of the night without Sofi's knowledge. The woman was always angry when she found out her child didn't sleep on time, she said sleeping in the middle of the night was detrimental to health.

Silva smiled remembering all the sweet memories she made with her family. "I just go in myself, Sir," she said. She stopped in front of the closed classroom door.

Roni nodded while opening the door for Silva. The girl went without fear, took her assignment book that was stored in the desk drawer, smiling. However, her smile faded when she saw the sinister figure at the teacher's table.

The figure sat with a sharp gaze, both eyes burning red. Long hair made Silva goosebumps, she hurriedly left the classroom without saying anything to Roni.

Brak!

The sound of the door slamming made both of them stop without looking back, they preferred to stare at each other before running out. Roni immediately ran while holding Silva's small arm, he was afraid that Silva would forget her direction and then they split up in the corridor. It's a nightmare if done right.

"Sir, don't turn off the flashlight!" shrieked Silva in fear.

"I didn't turn off the flashlight, Sis. This flashlight went off on its own, I swear," said Roni, no less confused.

Silva was confused because the corridor lights were getting dim, and more ghosts with scary faces came out. Her worst nightmare was what she was actually experiencing right now. Only she could see the ugly faces of every ghost, and Roni was just terrified as he kept running.

Silva's steps stopped near the security post, even with Roni. They breathed a sigh of relief though they were still panting heavily. Roni looked back, right at the school building which was so high, and now it looked scary.

"Sir, what is it?" asked Silva. Her face looked very tired with dripping sweat, even she looked pale now.

Roni shook his head as he really didn't know anything about school ghosts. "I'm new here, just started working here for two months."

"Ha?" Silva was surprised because the new workers should still be doing the morning guard training, not the night watch alone like this. "So this is your first time, Sir?"

Roni nodded in response, he began to sit on the stairs tired. "Sit down Miss, don't stand too long!"

"Sir, why do you have to have a night shift?" Silva was also sitting next to Roni now, her attention turned to the school building. The building is so sturdy and clean, there is no moss or dirt that many buildings have.

Usually ghosts like unclean buildings, but this time a lot of spirits with negative energy came out. Luckily they didn't ask for help, they just stared wildly at Silva and Roni who were running scared. Silva is grateful for that.

"I don't even know why there has to be a night watch, it shouldn't be necessary because the school is so safe so far."

"Ever heard of school gossip as if it was something horror? Maybe it was from Mr. Supri or Mr. Adi when they were chatting and playing cards."

"There's never been any gossip from them, maybe they're afraid I won't dare to do the night shift." Roni took a deep breath, fortunately his heart was not beating fast. He turned to Silva, giving a wry smile out of fear. "Miss, at ten in the evening I can go home. How about you help me with it? Later in return I will take you home and I will treat you to food."

"You really don't have the courage to take care of yourself?"

"Honestly I'm scared."