Open Floor

OF - Chapter 4

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Chapter 4

The ride to April's condo wasn't as bad as it usually was. She would always go 10 or 15 kmph over speed limit but this time, she was driving as smooth as she can.

When we arrived in her unit, she gave us a quick orientation of the place before settling into bed. Troy decided to sleep on the couch in the living room while April and I used the bed.

"So, tell me what happened," April began. When she sat by me on the king size bed.

"We arrived home last friday getting a note from mom saying they'll be out for 5 days," I said flatly.

"Then?"

"We stayed at the beach since Troy forgot to get the keys when we left for practice."

"Then?"

"What do you mean "then?" we stayed at the beach," I repeated.

She brought out a small box from the drawer beside the bed.

"Why did you leave the beach today when your parents are supposed to be out 'til wednesday?" she asked as she began to pass out the cards and I figured out what she was doing. Poker.

"I didn't like the beach anymore."

"What?! Why? I thought you love the beach."

"Not anymore."

"Why?" she was done giving out the cards now so I took mine and fixed it on my hand.

"I... uh..." I trailed off not sure if I should say it.

She began to stare at me and it seems like she's trying to see the answer through me. "What?"

"Stop staring," I said narrowing my eyes at her.

She cocked her head to the side still staring at me. "Why?"

"I hate it when you do that."

"Really?" a teasing smile appeared on her face making her look like she's in a scary movie.

"Stop it!"

"Why?" she changed her voice which was really really creeping me out.

"April," I said feeling sweat running down my head now.

"Are you certain that I am... April?" She said with a british accent, and tilting her head to the other side while slowly moving towards me.

"A-april, you're c-creeping me out," I said shakily.

"Come on, Carter. Don't be such a pussy... and come to me," she said inching forward dropping her cards. "Come to me... come... to... me..."

I threw the cards I was holding to her face then I fell off the bed. She's been taken over by ghosts and they're coming after me!

I tried to stand up but before I could, April came lunging towards me making me scream.

What was she gonna do? Is this what it's like to die? I'm not having any flashbacks, this couldn't be!

"Get off me!" I shouted trying to push her away but failing.

"Come to me!" she said again then she started tickling me everywhere.

I was close to crying then I began to laugh. "Oh my God! Get off! I'm calling the police! I'll have you arrested! APRIIIIL!!!!"

I continued to laugh slowly running out of breath and the tears began to make its way down my cheeks. "April, I can't breathe!"