CYNTHIA AND ZEV: Solve the Mystery of the Boarding School Ghost

CHAPTER 11

It is a cloudy day as the sun peeks out from time to time. It is currently recess as everyone is having fun.  Cynthia is in the playground, sitting alone on the swing. She is thinking about Samantha and Star-the unicorn. She felt like she could have done more to stop Dr. Sky from, yet, there was nothing she could do. Cynthia feels helpless, blaming herself. A while after, Samantha sits next to Cynthia with a smile on her face, trying to cherry Cynthia up.

Samantha: "What's wrong, big sis?"

Cynthia: "Your unicorn. I wonder where it is."

Samantha: "Don't worry. My unicorn is fine. I went to find her. Star is locked up in a safe behind the painting."

Cynthia: "I see. in which room?"

Samantha: "I don't understand."

While Cynthia is talking to Samantha, Riley notices Cynthia talking to herself. Riley figures that Cynthia doesn't have any friends outside the one she knows. Riley thinks that Cynthia has a social problem just like her when she was Cynthia's age. She decides to take matters into her own hands.

Riley "Hey guys! I'm gonna take a break."

Percy "But we're in the middle of the game."

Ken "Just let her go Percy. Chad could take over."

Percy: "Fine. CHAD! you're our goal keeper. Riley! Don't take long. I don't wanna lose because our goal keeper is gone."

Chad "DUDE! SERIOUSLY!"

Percy "Sorry not sorry."

Riley "Right."

Riley walks over to where Cynthia is sitting on the swing. Riley asks with joy in her tone."Hey Cynthia, mind if I join you?" 

Cynthia looks up, surprised that Riley approached her. Cynthia smiles at the sight of Riley.  "Oh, uh, sure. You can sit here if you want."

Riley sits down on the ground, beside Cynthia, trying to start a conversation. Riley "So, what are you thinking about? You seemed a bit deep in thought."

Cynthia hesitates but decides to open up a little. Cynthia "Oh, I was just talking about Samantha's unicorn, Star. You know, the one that got locked up by Dr. Sky?"

Riley nods, showing interest. Riley "Ah, right. That whole incident was crazy."

Cynthia "Samantha says there is a safe behind some painting that holds or something like that."

Riley " Samantha said she found Star safe and sound, behind a painting huh? Do you know which room she's referring to?"

Cynthia looks confused, misunderstanding Samantha's earlier statement. Cynthia "Wait, so the safe is in a room? I thought Samantha meant she found Star in a safe that's behind a painting."

Riley chuckles softly, realizing the miscommunication. Riley "Oh, I think Samantha meant the safe is actually located in a specific room in dr. Sky office, not behind a painting."

Cynthia smiles, feeling relieved that she finally understands.Cynthia "No worries, thanks for clarifying. I'll have to ask Samantha later then. By the way, thanks for sitting with me. It's nice to have some company."

Riley smiles warmly at Cynthia. Riley "Of course, no problem. I'm always here if you want someone to talk to. We're friends, right?"

Cynthia's face brightens up, grateful for Riley's offer. Cynthia "Yeah, we are. Thanks, Riley. It means a lot."

The two of them continue, riley decides to  sit on the swing. They enjoying each other's company as they watch the others play their game. That's when Micheal shouts "Ayo Riley! HURRY UP PLEASE! WE'RE HERE LOSING. UH SCRATCH THAT! WE NEED A GOALKEEPER. STAT."