Lurking In The Shadows

Chapter 9

"I need to talk to you about Jordan". She had this serious look on her face, so I know that this is a serious conversation. " How do you know Jordan?" I asked. She turned away for a few second before facing me. "Becca, can I ask you something?" "Sure, knock yourself out". "Becca do you believe in the supernatural?" she asked. "Supernatural's as in vampires, werewolves and mermaids?" I asked back. "Yeah, that's the one".

"Yeah, I believe in it, people call me crazy, but half of this world is based on some crazy BS." I replied back. But it's true though. Things happen in this world without an explanation, and we just have to deal with it. "Okay, well the question of the day is do you believe in ghosts?" she asked me. Okay now this is getting weird. I haven't even thought about it that much, but this conversation is kind of piquing my interest.

"Well, I haven't thought much about them, but I do believe maybe a little bit". She looked kind of nervous, but she continued speaking. "Have you ever encountered one?" Now this is getting weirder by the second. I mean maybe she needed someone to talk to about this since she lives near a cemetery. Now that can be scary. "No, I haven't, have you?" I asked her. " Yes everyday". she replied.

See I knew that it was something like that. She sees a ghost every day and that must be getting to her. But then she gave me a shock when she said the next few words. " And so have you". What does she mean by that. "What do you mean so have I?" To say I was confused would be an understatement. "I mean you have seen one. As a matter of fact, you're talking to one" she said waving her hand around. This must be some sick joke. "No, that's impossible. How is that possible?" Now I feel like I'm actually crazy.

"Thats what I'm here to talk to you about. It's not safe here and you and your mother need to leave as soon as possible. But you need to try your best and not let Jordan find out". I felt like all the air in my lungs are being sucked out. I was about to ask her what she meant when just then we heard a car driving into the yard. I know it's not my mom cause its only 4:30, therefore it means that Jordan is home.

"Oh my god I have to go, but just remember what I said. I will come talk to you soon and tell you the rest but for now I have to go". Just then, she disappeared into thin air. I was in a state of shock. I just talked to a ghost. I have invited a ghost into my house. Mi abuela always told me ever since I was a child that it was bad to invite a ghost into your house, and I just did that.

Just then the front door opened, and Jordan walked in the kitchen. He grabbed a bottle of beer out of the fridge. He was staring at me, and I just glared at him. "How was your firs day at school?" he asked. "It was good, not that you care". I fired back. "I'm not about to argue with you again Becca". He was getting mad, but I could care less.

"Then stop trying to control my every move. Mom told me that you were trying to get me a job at your office but let me tell you something I'm not interested. Living with you is a pain in my ass, imagine if I actually worked with you". He glared at me with so much anger. "You know you are such an ungrateful brat. After everything I do for you and your mother, you should be thanking me. It's not my fault that you father was lacking in the bedroom department that your mother had to go and cheat". Right then and there I saw red.

I did taekwondo for 10 years. So, with that experience, I used all my strength and punched him right in the nose and finishing him with a swift heel kick to the face. A crack was heard, and he also fell to the ground. "How dare you speak about my father that way. And you didn't help us. You ruined our damn lives. So yes, I'm going to be a brat about it". With that I walked to my room.  I was so mad that I started trashing my room.

Just then I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around to see Scarlet. What was she doing here? I thought to myself. She went over to my already closed door and turned the lock so that no one could get in. I was kind of scared but the look that she gave me lets me feel safe. "I know I shouldn't be here right now, but I think it's time you learned the truth about Jordan". Shen then walk over and sat on the bed. She patted the space beside her indicating I should sit beside her. I did just that and took a deep breath.

Here we go.............................

Oh snap I know Jordan didn't just say that...
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