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Consolation Prize | Short Story
volume 10
AMBER
by Angel Cate Vargas
"Don't ever do that again!" I trailed off and walked back and forth. I sat down on my bed, trembling, because of what I saw earlier. I felt like my blood pounded in my ears, making my heart thud in my chest as well. "But, it was fun!" she said while grinning. She snatched the eye of Sofie and played with it like a mere ball. I pulled out my hair because of frustration. I stood up and plucked it away from her. I was still in tears. "Fun?! Killing your sister, fun? Is that what you call fun, Amber?!" I yelled. I swerved my focus on Sofie who's now lying unto the floor, lifeless, with her blood. I don't know how she killed her and I just saw Amber stabbing Sofie restlessly. "I was playing alone here and she kept on bothering me. I lost my temper. I choked her. And you know what?" She made a devil laugh. "I was not contented so I took the kitchen knife! I never thought that I would enjoy seeing her hurt! It was fun! I love seeing her begging and asking for air!" she exclaimed happily. I shook my head in disbelief. "If mom and dad discovered this, you're doomed!" I yelled. "Now, help me to clean up this mess." I wiped my tears and pulled Sofie's feet. I opened my cabinet and gently put her inside. As a 16-year-old kid, I can't think right after encountering this egregious situation. I don't know what to do! I'm so scared. "Do you think mom will see this?" she asked while staring at Sofie on the floor. For the second time around, I pulled my hair out of frustration. "God, Amber!" I shed tears. "I'm sorry, I won't do it again," she said in a small voice. My mind is completely lost. I heaved a sigh and decided to stick Sofie in the cabinet. After putting her inside, I heard some knocks which startled me. "Amber?" it was mom's voice. I immediately ran to the door and accidentally saw myself in the mirror. I was holding a knife with whole blood on my shirt. Then, the door opened and mom showed up. Her eyes widened as she saw me. The next thing I knew, I woke up in a room filled with white paint.
