Mr.clown

Chapter 6

Jhope : Evan please think about what I said again..there is a chance that my suspicion is true...
Evan : I'm not taking it  too lightly Hoba so that's why I'm going to be extra careful when I go there..you know I can take care of myself right..?

Jhope : Alright if you are so stubborn then definitely go. But I'm going to talk to the editor and I'm also coming with you..

He was about to walk past her before letting out a sigh

Evan : easy there buddy...if I remember correctly you and I are the main responsible to guide others in this office since the editor has gave the best journalist rank. If we both aren't present in the office then who will guide others...? Help them...? The editor is busy with her own meetings. She has given us the responsibility to make sure the work is being done properly in her absence. We can't let her down. Not at this time when the company is at its lowest. One of us needs to stay behind

She let go of her friends arm..

Evan : the company needs you more than I do Hoba. All the journalists who search for us during their troubles needs you here..

Her friend was looking down at the floor. He wanted to say something back but deep down he was aware everything she said is true. Finally he nodded while rubbing his forehead...seeing that she smiled

Evan : I knew you would understand~ besides if I really do end up disappearing there needs to be someone who has an idea of how I disappeared and searches for me without giving up~

She giggled making it sound like a joke. But deep down she was serious. Jhope quickly looked at her clearly showing he didnt liked her joke. She pat his arm uttering a low sorry...

Jhope : here take this

He pulled out a small cylinder shaped container from his pocket and put it on her hand...

Evan : pepper spray...?
Jhope : yeah ,I brought this for my sister but I will just buy one on my way home...you take it...

She was touched with her friends gesture...

Evan : thank you Hoba I will surely take it everywhere I go~

Jhope gave her a small smile before both of them started go to their respective works..

ONE DAY LATER..
Evan was sitting on her chair. The sky had already turned dark. Her computer shut down already like all the other ones...the entire office filled with silence as she was the only breathing soul present there. Her head resting on her hands. Eyes closed. It had been almost an hour since she went to her dreamland after working overtime again...

Evan : dont go in...

Or should I say she went to her NIGHTMARE

THE MAN IN TWENTIES GULPED SOON AS HE STEPPED INSIDE THE CREEEPY PLACE

?? : Are you in...? Going for real...?

A female voice came through the phone he was holding in his sweaty hands, echoing in the empty circus. He wanted to answer her but felt afraid thinking his voice would tremble and she would get the chance to make fun of him..

?? : Hello...JIN...?
Jin : I...I...I am in Evan...

He raised his phone so she could see better...he glanced at his friend's face peeking at the top of his phone screen...

Evan : wowww...you really went in huh..?

She said looking around her friends camera. Jin gulped again but his throat still felt dry...with each step he was taking his legs trembled more...it felt he could fell on the dirty carpet any second..

Evan : it looks more creepy than what i imagined.

She stared the place in awee..completely ignoring her friend who was breathing cold sweat under his hoodie

Jin : A...Am I done yet...?

His question caught her attention and she turned her eyes towards him again...a teasing smile formed on her face

Evan : not yet the bet is for 10 minutes~

Jin cursed under his mask. He wanted to punch himself for agreeing with her silly bet...he wanted to laugh past self for thinking he could beat her in game..he lost and now he had to bear the consequences all alone..he had to come in this creepy abandoned circus at night and stay in for 10 minutes all alone. As she wanted to confirm he didnt cheat she had the idea of keeping an eye on him through video call...

Evan : Are you scared Jinnieeee...? Want to quit ~

His head whipped around. His adrenaline increasing in his veins as he quickly roamed eyes at every inch..but he saw nothing. Or rather no one leering in the darkness

Jin : D...D...Did you hear that Evan..?
Evan : Hear what...?

Jin pressed his trembling lips together tightly and shook his head. He then turned back around trying to calm his racing heartbeats...

Evan : hmmm anyway you only need to be there in 6 minutes..

He nodded his head, secretly praying for time to pass quickly. Maybe it was just in his head, but felt he wasn't alone anymore...he suddenly felt goosebumps all over his body, making him turn at all direction to keep an eye on his surroundings...

Evan : Five more minutes Jin ~

A little wave of relief rushed his tensed body hearing her " just five more minutes " Jin said to himself in a whisper as he moved further

" PRETTY BOY "

His feet abruptly stopped..A cold chill ran down his entire body...his heartbeat hammering in his eardrums..

ARE YOU LOST...?

Suddenly his friend in the call chuckled...

Evan : just because you are wearing a mask doesn't mean I wont know you are changing your voice and saying stuff like that Jin~ stop trying to prank...

She stopped when she heard Jin's breathing loud and unstable

Jin : S......Someone's here...

Before she could reply, a chuckle reached her eardrums...it sent goosebumps down her arms. Because she realized, the chuckle was from someone else not her friend...

Evan : JIN...H....HELLLOOOO...WHAT HAPPENED...?NOOOOOOOOOO