"She stood on the deck. Her hands were holding tightly to the railing. There was somehow a devilish look on her angelic face. Her lopsided smile added to the description. She couldnt keep her eyes off the beautiful island which had now a place full of hatred. The island gradually faded away as the ship sailed back..."  

I was awakened in the middle of the night, sweating profusely. As i looked around, everyone was fast asleep. It was the same old nightmare that had haunted me for years. I got down from my cosy bed and tiptoed to the window. A slight cool breeze brushed over my face. Billions of twinkling stars held aloft a picture of peace. Memories came flooding back before my eyes.  

It was a sunny day. My fiancee Dan and i were waiting at a harbour, with our luggage fully-stuffed. Kylie invited all her classmates to her birthday party. We were to sail on her ship to her villa on an island. We were in good mood as we got on board. Kylie, of course was overjoyed. I, as her best friend, too was happy for her. Her father owned a beautiful villa. Although it is rather isolated, Kylie claimed that the place was an ideal dwelling for a short day. It indeed was.  

We were just a short distance away from our destination when the villa slowly came into sight. It was built high up on a hill. The villa stood there, majestic and in solitude, and we were truly amazed by this beautiful sight. I felt a little seasick but still managed to stay in a clear state. After the ship docked, i couldnt stand the dizziness anymore and vomitted violently. Dan gently patted my back. He was always a loving and caring man. Kylie thought so too i knew that she liked him a lot. However, Dan used to assure me that he would only have eyes on me. I was sceptical but still i tried to believe him. He would never deceive me.  

When we reached the villa, we were exhausted and needed to rest. I walked around and observed the beautiful building. It had a majestic living room downstairs. There was a piano placed beside a window overlooking a magnificent flower garden. There was a flight of staircasemade of find wood which shone in the light. The staircase led to a narrow passage way with rooms on both sides. Kylie and i shared the master room. dan had his next to use while the others chose their rooms for themselves.  

That very night Kylie celebrated her birthday with us. Music and dances went on and on. Everyone was waltzing and partying. Dan and i were sitting in a corner muching our food after several dances together. Suddenly Kylie walked over to us and reached her hand out to Dan. She asked, "May i have the pleasure?" Dan was undecided and he blinked at me. I smiled and said, "Have fun." He smiled back at me and said he would be right back.  

Kylie and Dan danced through the night. Kylie was happy and Dan looked joyous and radiant. I grew moody and was green with jealousy as my fiancee was dancing happily with another girl. A strange feeling overwhelmed me. I couldnt watch them dance anymore. I was left all alone at the corner while they were having fun! I stood up and dashed back to my room. I took a small dose of tranquillisers to get myself into dreamland. Not long after that i was fast asleep.  

 The clock strucked one and the pendulum went "tick tock". I opened my sleepy eyes and everything looked blurred. I sat up, rubbed my eyes and tried to figure things out. Kylie was not in the bed. I called out "Kylie?" No answer. I got down and opened the door. "They were still dancing," i thought to myself. "No, they wouldnt be dancing at this unearthly hour," I reasoned to myself. At that moment i heard a giggling sound coming from Dan's room. His door was ajar. My curiousity was aroused and i peeped in. Almost immediately i felt and agonizing pain in my heart. The hauting scent of Kylie's perfume hung in the air. It was Kylie! How could she? How could he? I hated them for their treachery. I stormed into the room and the two stood rooted to the ground, aghast.  

I ran to Dan and started hitting him with all my might. Kylie grabbed my hand and pushed me awat from Dan. I was swished and knocked my head on a loud crash and broke into pieces. Swiftly, i picked up a piece of broken base and whirled around. Kylie, not knowing what to do just stood there stiffly. I thrust forward and plunged the sharp object into her stomach. I stabbed her over and over again. My hands were smeared by her blood. Dan was hurt too when he tried to stop me. I was too strong and nobody could stop me. Hatred and anger filled my mind. Ther i passed cut.  

The police arrived the following day. I was handcuffed and brought away from the island. I stood on the deck, holding tightly to the railing. A devilish look appeared on my face. The island was a plce full of hatred and sins. It gradually faded away.  

The doctors proved that i was mentality deranged and placed me in a mental institution. I had lied to the whole world about my sanity in order to escape the clutches of the law. I couldnt admit it. I would be sentenced to death. If only i knew that Kylie was innocent. If only i knew that she was just discussing with Dan about giving me a surprise for my birthday.  

 I truly regretted that my impulsive actions had brought me into this terrible and pathetic situation. I had lost a friend. I had lost my fiancee. I had lost everything. I would be stranded here forever with the other mental patients. Tears rooled down my cheeks as i sobbed bitterly and wallowed in self pity.