Run Away

Chapter 18

After my shower I headed downstairs for lunch.
I kept getting lost as the steps were very confusing. There were so many landings that had so many hallways, it was hard to know which way to go.
Luckily, about 30 minutes later I had finally found my way downstairs.
"What took you so long?" Mr. Felton asked.
"I got lost on the staircase." I replied out of breath.
"Really? It's not that confusing. From your room down it's straight, right, right, left, left, right, left, straight, left, right, straight."
"Right." I slowly said trying to remember what he just told me.
"Come on now, let's eat before our lunch gets cold."
I followed Mr. Felton to the dinning room where I found Zach. I noticed there was a t.v. and it was on the news channel. Zach was watching, looking fascinated by it.
"Anything good on?" I asked with a smirk as I sat down.
"No." He replied with a bored tone. "Anyways what took you so long?"
"I got lost. The staircase was so confusing. How did you get down in time?"
"Mr. Felton lead me back down." He said confused.
"Really? He never lead me down." I too, was now confused. Did he favour Zach more, or did he think I could find my own way down?
"Here's your lunch." Mr. Felton came in serving us a grilled cheese sandwich with fruit salad.
"Thank you." Zach and I said.
"So Zach, anything uh interesting on the news?" Mr. Felton asked, stuttering a bit.
"No, why is there supposed to be?"
"No, no. Just wondering. That's all."
He took a big bite of his sandwich, so we wouldn't question him further.
After we finished lunch I was helping Mr. Felton with the dishes, when I heard Zach call us.
"Guys come take a look at this!"
I ran to the dinning room to see Zach watching the news.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Listen!" He replied, turning up the volume.
"Breaking news. The police found the owner of 'Some Rope Store' guilty. They say he was hiding something, but won't share. The police searched the whole store to find there had been more than one person living in his private room. Could he be hiding these two children; Kendall Forge and Zach Cook, two children who 'ran away' from home? Or is he hiding something else? More about this when we get back."
"Unbelievable." I whispered in shock.
"I know, and why are they worried about me? I ran away years ago, and my parents didn't care."
"I don't know."
I sat down beside Zach, waiting for the news to come back on.
"Alright you two I want you upstairs in your room now!" Mr Felton said.
"How come?" Zach questioned.
"You don't need to know why. Just stop talking, and do as I ask!" His voice was rising, I could tell he was serious.
"Yes Mr. Felton." I quickly, but quietly said before Zach could say anymore.
I grabbed his hand and pulled him away from Mr. Felton.
"What's happening." I whispered to Zach quietly once we were on the staircase.
"I don't know, but I don't like it."
We had reached Zach's room, so I began to continue up the stairs. I felt I tug on my arm. I stopped, and looked at Zach.
"Meet me here tonight at 10:30pm. We need to talk."
"Uh okay, but-"
"No questions. Just go back up to your room."
I nodded, then found my way back upstairs to my room. I closed the door, and laid down on the bed, thinking. Thinking about what just happened. And what would Zach want to talk about?
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