Reflections
The General Woman

So, why should I follow you?

He smiled, making me feel a little uncomfortable. "It seems you still don't understand your position" he said calmly.

Unknowingly, in an instant, I felt a pain I had never felt before. I held onto my chest, as if something was holding tightly to my heart. No, rather, something squeezed my heart firmly.

"Listen carefully, you're not voting, but you're just taking orders" said the girl in a stern tone.

“K-You can stop, I-I-I already understand,” my mumbling in heart. I tried to stand with difficulty because of the pain that hit my chest.

Like the wind blowing, the pain just passed by, leaving a trace of astonishment within me.

I want to solve this problem soon. Actually, what are you? I asked with mixed feelings. But only her smile returned me.

The only thing that can calm me is my home. Well, though it is more appropriately called a room. The walls were covered in white paint that began to peel, a simple folding mattress with a plain blanket neatly arranged in the corner of the room, while in the other corner there was a small wooden table that served as a

study place with cracked mirror. On the front wall of the entrance, there is a door that connects this space to the bathroom. The dim light from the simple lights filled the room. The only one where I don't have to defend anything.

But, now...He's still following me. I've tried to ignore him, but it doesn't seem like he'll just stop.

What are you doing here? I thought you were tied up in school or something. Why are you coming with me?

"I've bonded with you, inevitably I have to be around you" he replied in a flat tone.

Damn, he's a real nuisance. I tried to get him out of my mind, but it didn't seem like he was going to just leave.

"If I giggle him to the point of fainting, maybe I can escape" I murmured inwardly.

"Originally you know, I can still listen to your thoughts," he said with an irritating smile.

In the dim corner of the room, I grabbed a pack of cat food located on the table. I opened the door and saw the cat waiting. His body looks thin, his fur looks dull under the moonlight. I walked slowly towards the bowl that was placed outside the window, pouring it. My gaze met the cat's soft green eyes as I closed the door.

Although it's just a simple routine, this moment always makes me feel connected to the other creatures in this world, and I'm sure, in the end, that's what makes life beautiful.

"But, I can't believe you're a cat lover" she said.

“Go, hush hush" I said with a slight annoyance.

"Whatever I want to get away from you, too bad, I can't go far near you" he said as he followed me.

I started going into the bathroom, still hoping she would eventually disappear.

"Do you mind?" I tried without looking at him.

He turned red and tried to cover his face. "W-I don't have any other choice?" he said with a stammer.

“Already, you just come in, I won't peek,” he replied. I just met this girl for the first time but I'm gonna hit her

A thin mist lay in the air, creating an almost magical atmosphere in the morning. I pondered, letting the sun slowly incline across the horizon. But behind this beautiful scenery, there is one figure who disturbs the peace of – him, someone who always makes my heart pound quickly.

Faintly, I saw it from a distance. He stood there, his face emitting such intense anger. "I hope you die soon" he said, his voice filled with anger that was hard to disguise. While running towards me, the look in his eyes emitted a deep hatred. His face is getting distorted

negative emotions that dominate it. I felt something grab onto my chest, making my breath feel tight.

Suddenly, I felt wet all over my body. I woke up with a racing heart, a pulse at my temple as if it wanted to get out of place.

"Damn, when will this stop?" I said slowly, feeling frustrated with the endless cycle of these dreams. I took a breath and tried to calm myself down.

"Nightmare?" said suddenly. He just appeared, as if taking a place on the wall.

I nodded slowly, still feeling a heartbeat that had not fully returned to normal. Yes, I dream of you," I said in a soft voice.

He raised his eyebrows with a look of disdain. "If you think about it, you're more or less, huh?" he said with a slightly annoyed tone.

I was in class, feeling tired after yesterday's bad day. Not only was he always around me, but he couldn't stop talking. I tried to strangle the ghost girl when she suddenly spoke again. “Hoi, what are you doing?” he said with a frustrated face.

I looked around, but he was completely invisible huh? Delicious, I also want to be like that, thinking of me with a little annoyance.

He smiled and said, "I'll bet you won't like it."

Then, our attention shifted when we saw Rico being crowded by several people. "Well, yeah,

he's very popular, isn't he?" said it.

"Not like this one," he added, seemed interested in the situation. “Diam”, mummy.

Suddenly, a bespectacled girl brought a drink and gave it to Rico. Seeing that, the ghost girl became curious.

"Do you know him?" askinya.

"It's weird if I don't" I answered briefly.

He was a smart kid, arguably even a genius. Always get the best grades and always be in the top three in the class. He also frequently finished second in national-level mathematics competitions. Not only that, he was well-liked by the teachers. Katherine Angeline, if I'm not mistaken it's her name.

The teacher entered his class, reminding us that the lesson had already begun. "Ah, the class has started" he said. "I have to go now," and he disappeared towards the floor.

"Damn it, why haven't you done that since yesterday" I murmured in my heart.

The break started, and I went to the cafeteria to buy rice. After that, I sat down at my favorite spot, in the quiet corner garden chair of the school, hoping to enjoy some relaxing time alone. However, the ghost girl came back again, and it upset me. "Damn it, why did you come back again, when I was just about to celebrate this break" I murmured. "You're being insolent too, aren't you?" he answered with a smile full of annoyance.

I continued eating, trying to ignore his presence. However, he continued to speak, "You pity too huh? Breakfast is just instant noodles, then for lunch you have to buy cat rice."

"Why not buy something better?" tanyakanya.

I smiled knot. It's not that you yourself said you've been watching me for a long time.

"..." - ".He looked silent, as if reflecting on my words.

I'm getting ready to go home. Like the days before, time passed quickly and did not feel like it.

"Hi, you think you can just go home" said the ghost girl with a smile.

"Ck," I murmured while frowning.

Just when I thought he wouldn't bother me, he told me, "I've been thinking long and hard. Finally, I found a task that suits you."

I was nervous, not knowing what he was planning this time. "Now, are you ready to do your first 'good deed?" he said with a mysterious tone.

"You have to help picket students clean up your class" he said.

I sighed, relieved that the task was not too troublesome. Even though it doesn't look like it, I don't really hate cleaning.

“For that,.. You can start now” he said with a smile. Like a magic spell, that sentence caused the pain I felt yesterday to return again. Like warning me not to run away from this task. “Damn it, okay okay I understand,” I muttered annoyed.

Before I knew it, I could see my empty class. But there, I could only see one silhouette, I could see the picketed Katherine. Looks like it's time for him to picket. But, instead of group duty pickets?

Now, how am I going to approach him. I started to take deep breaths. After all, I don't interact with classmates very often.

"W-wah, the weather's good, huh?"I try to start a conversation.

“Woi, Now overcast, try to behave naturally!” said the ghost, slapping me. But his hand just went through my head.

“I've been trying,” I muttered back. Again, I sighed, “A-I really like cloudy”.

“You can stop now” said the ghost, patting him on the face.

But I like to be cloudy. Katherine answered me, but not with the answer I thought. “Hey, may I ask you to please replace me with a picket? I have important business.” Her speech.

Okay, so can this. “Yes, it's okay what” replied me.

“Good, another day I will replace” he said while out of class

“What do you think? You managed to help him, now he can finish his business sooner. Do you feel what – is ?” said the ghost, looking at Katherine who was out of class.

Should I feel something? But he sighed to reply to me. “It looks like it's still too early.” he said.

Ignoring her answers and presence, I began to clean up the classroom.

Accompanied by a cool twilight breeze, I finished cleaning the class. Looking out of the window, I saw that the other students were still engrossed in their activities. Even though the sky was dark, it turned out that there were still many students who had yet to return home. “I always forget, how many students in this school.” muttered to myself. Some are exercising, there are also those who are dating, and of course those are still activities

extras. To be honest, I'm a little confused about who wants to go with the extras. I will always choose to sleep in bed.

Suddenly, Katherine entered the classroom. "Ah, you're not done yet?" katherine asked in an anxious tone.

"In a moment, I'll be done. More importantly, don't you have any important business?" my answer.

"Haha, it turned out that my business was done sooner than I expected," Katherine smiled.

"It's dark, I want to go home first. Don't forget to close the door" I said as I left.

"Okay. Thank you, thank you," Katherine replied

I saw in Katherine's neck a bruise, and I didn't need to be a genius to know about her "important dealings. I'm out of class. But wow...They really hit a girl, huh?

"Who would have thought, a person like him would be hit by a hump," said the ghost.

"I agree, that's pretty sad" I said.

The ghost smiled, and I realized that he was still near me. "Oh shit, I forgot he was here" I murmured.

"Because of that, shouldn't you report Rico's actions?" say the ghost again.

I sighed, "Well right, didn't you tell me to picket today? Besides, what do you want me to do? Getting beaten?"

The ghost frowned, "Yet again you forgot? I'm the one who rules" he said firmly. I felt something squeezing my heart, but with all my might I tried to ignore it. "Ah, fuck. If this is the case, just die."

However, the pain suddenly disappeared. The ghost said, "Are you feeling no pity? Every day, just filled with low self-esteem, anxiety, fear, depression. Can't stand facing them, eventually mals went to school. School performance is declining. Even at night, he only found it difficult to sleep. I wonder, how can you sleep well knowing all this?” said it.

Sleeping as usual? Then why should it be my responsibility? I breathe with feeling

mix it up, , then answer, "Okay, I'll try something. But, don't expect too much from me."

"Well, that's dong" he said with a satisfied smile while nodding in agreement.

I did answer that, but I still felt something was wrong. “You've planned this, huh?” I muttered in my heart.

"Come on, who knows?" he replied, with a big smile.

I went home to my room, took off the backpack that felt heavy on my shoulder. "So, what are your plans," said the ghost appearing beside me.

I smiled, feeling lucky not to have to do anything. In this digital age, the phone is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. I showed my HP, and inside was a video of the incident when I first met Rico. At that time, I was looking for a quiet place, but instead accidentally found him.

The ghost looks upset with the video. "Wait, so why don't you report it to the teacher right away?" tanyakanya.

Why should? I'm not the one who got it. Shouldn't the victim report? Even if I report, what if they don't take it seriously? Then I can be a victim too. I don't want to risk it...

The ghost sighed in annoyance, "Ck, I know you're trash, but I don't know you're this trash." he sneered at me. But calmly, I reply to him, “Jek me all you want, but your “ideal pahlwan” will not take you anywhere.”

Without saying anything, he disappeared into the wall. Like that, he didn't talk to me

Well, to me it's a gift. Even so, I felt strange, he just left without saying what – what.... More importantly, let him leave immediately, tomorrow I have to report this video to the teacher immediately.

Unfortunately, at that time I did not know, I was going to make a mistake, a big mistake