Boudoir Secrets

Chapter 41

Tara sat up with a start, her heart threatening to escape and trying to catch her breath. She was drenched in sweat and felt ill. The claustrophobic little motel room was caving in on her it seemed. Tara jumped out of bed and fled outside, gulping air as though she were dying. She tried desperately to calm herself and paced the hallway, arms wrapped about her for comfort. Ever since Kali had disappeared she had been having nightmares. They were getting worse and increasing in intensity. She had to find her sister! Tara continued pacing back and forth. A couple giggled as they tried to open their door, oblivious to her presence. A sudden wave of nausea broke her trance and she lent over the flower pot near her door and retched. Had someone taken Kali into a room like that? Was she expecting a bit of romance? Remembering pictures of other victims, Tara heaved once more. Shakily, she stood up and wiped her mouth on her sleeve and returned to her room.

She had to do more to help her sister.

The money her friends and her had pooled together was running out quickly on the motel room. She saved on travel costs by hitch-hiking, knowing that she was putting herself in danger. Tara had no choice. If she could get a few extra days to look for Kali she would do whatever was necessary.

The aircon was broken and buzzed. Everything was annoying her. After washing her mouth out, she crawled back into bed and stared at the ceiling. She sent a silent prayer and hoped that Kali would know she was not alone. They would find her.