The Room

The bloody room

I start to explain very calmly to Irene and Tom what we had just experienced. I try not to talk fast because I want them to understand.

"The room had a blood smell to it" I say

"It's probably nothing! I've watched over kids many times and their parents don't want me in their room either! They do get a little protective over it!" Irene reassured me

I nod trying to convince myself that it was probably just some dirty clothes or a dead mouse but it just makes me worry even more then should be.
Irene gets up saying she's going to cook something for Raya since the time was 5 o'clock and she needed to get to bed at 8. Layla states that she will go with Irene I'm predicting that she's hoping to make up with her.
Just then Thomas gets up and sits by raya whom is now sitting and watching television.

"Did your mom say what time she was coming back?" Thomas asked Raya

"No she didn't state a specific time...I'm sure it'll be fine though!" Raya answers

Thomas looks a little relieved but still curios. He walks over to me and taps on my shoulder.

"How long does it take to go to a grocery store" he says

"Her mom must be buying ALOT of groceries!"
I say in a sarcastic manner which makes tom laugh.

Suddenly I see Layla come out of the kitchen. She has a annoyed look printed on her face.

"What's wrong?" I ask

"I would tell you but she's right over their, let her explain" Layla points to Irene who was in the kitchen

I look at Layla and then walk into the kitchen to Irene.
She too has a annoyed look pointed on her face.

"What's wrong" I ask

"Her! Thats what's wrong!" She pointed to Layla

"What did I do? I'm the one to always apologize you never do!" Layla signed

"Yes I do you're just to busy with your other friends to notice!" Irene signed

I was assuming she was either talking about me or about Tom because us and irene are the only friends she has.
Layla and irene start bickering Irene is shouting at Layla like she can hear her.
I try to get both of them to stop by taking sides but it doesn't work.
It gets to the point where they're almost hitting each other.
Tom takes irene and holds her back as I take Layla and hold her back.
Irene is shouting extremely offensive things to Layla. So offensive that I'm glad she doesn't have her hearing aid. Meanwhile Layla can't even speak back because I'm holding her hands back. She's trying to but it's no use without her hearing aid. When Layla tries to speak words it turns up in just a sad Yelp like a dog, after her trying to say something Irene mocks her and laughs. I actually feel guilty about holding her hands back. I've never seen Irene this upset before.
Finally when both of them calm down I let go of Layla's arm. When I let go Layla has a relived look on her face being able to have conversations again.
I was about to talk to Layla but just then, from the corner of my eye, I see the bloody room door open..by itself.