Me: News about my uncle?
Zion: Yeah, but we need to go inside first.
I opened the door for Zion and we sat on the couch.
Me: What do you mean? It's been 2 years!
Zion: I know, I know, but this is important.
Me: Okay?
Zion: They believe your uncle is still alive.
Me: Yeah, and they once called us to tell us how they 'saw' him in another river.
Zion: This time is different.
I sighed, before looking at Zion.
Me: How?
Zion: Zel, the radio is also involved in this - they were asking for any member of the family to call the station.
I stood up.
Me: What?!
Zion: You didn't know?
Me: No, I didn't! My eldest uncle didn't tell my parents and me about this!
We then fell silent. I thought of an idea. I looked at Zion, knowing that he thought the same too.
Me: Why don't I call the radio station then?
Zion: In the dead of night, seriously?!
Me: No Zion! I mean tomorrow morning!
I laughed, shaking my head as I threw myself on the couch again.
Me: You are funny Zion.
Zion: Glad I could make you laugh at this time of the night.
Me: What? Is it midnight already?
Zion took out his phone and together we looked at the time.
7:30 pm.
I felt adrenaline run through me. I felt like taking matters into my own hands. I wanted to become my own detective, solving my uncle's crime,
Finding out who the culprit was.
I stood up and this time, I went to the note stuck on the fridge.
"Zella, your Dad and I will be out. We might come back at around 10. Lock all doors and good night for later.
Love,
Mom and Dad"
Zion: Your parents' note?
Me: Yeah. Since it is 7, that means there are about... 3 hours before they return.
Zion: (confused) Okay...? Which means?
I smirked at Zion.
Me: Which means I am going to investigate my uncle's disappearance.
Zion: (shocked) Look, I am not undermining your abilities to take care of such a case, but behind your family's back?
Me: Nothing bad will happen. Besides, don't you like adventure?
Zion: Yes, but you are always worried about not breaking a rule.
Me: My uncle is involved, so if no one in my family has taken action, I will gladly do so. Besides, my eldest uncle always says, 'I am the future'. Who knows? I might become the next, future detective!
Zion: I love your delusions, but this is serious.
Me: Why are you so worried?
Zion: I care about you - what if the culprit has a huge agenda against your family, and then you become the crossfire?
YOU ARE READING
Inescapable Nightmares
Gizem / GerilimZella is a 16-year-old teenage girl and she has been hiding her guilt about her uncle's disappearance for over 2 years. One day, when her neighbor and annoying enemy, Zion tells her the news about her uncle, she decides to make it her aim to investi...
