Journal's Secret [SLOW UPDATES]

Chapter five: (Annie's P.O.V)

I was interrupted from reading my mother's journal by Aaron.

"Isn't Josh your dad?"

"Yeah..." John answers.

"Aren't you going to say anything..."

"That was years ago, I'm sure things will fix themselves if you let me read the rest." I interupt, a little frustrated. Who was he to question my father's actions when he doesn't even know why he did it? "Besides, didn't you hear that he has a deal with that Cody guy?"

"Now now, no need for a petty fight. Let's take a break and read on tomorrow alright? It's getting late." Chase says while getting up.

~ The Next Day ~
(Stephanie's P.O.V)

"So what?" I asked throwing my hands up in annoyance as I saw Josh moving out of the way. "Josh is part of your gang too?"

"Something like that... More like he's... Returning a favor." Cody answered vaguely. Well that's another dead end.

"Look, I did my job already, so can I leave?" Josh asked irritated.

"No, I need to run some errands. You are going to stay here and watch her 'till I get back." He answered, more like ordered.

Josh was going to protest, but Cody glared at him. This started a staring contest between the two boys, and honestly, I was curious as to what would happen. Satisfied with Josh's silent agreement he quickly left, after locking the door with us inside the house. Dammit I wanted something to happen.

And then there were two. There was so much tension I could cut it with a knife. Before I could speak, he got up and went into another room.

"Great, it's just me then..." I muttered under my breath.

You'd think I text someone where I am or something but you see, my phone died. Maybe there is a telephone I can use...

My thoughts of Josh's rudeness where interrupted by a loud bang.

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!" I screamed startled by the sound as I ran over to Josh.

"Calm down will you." He said calmly when he saw me enter the kitchen. "I just dropped my glass that's all."

I looked around him too see a white tea cup shattered on the floor.

Huh who thought he was the clumsy type.

"I can hear you, and I thought red heads were smart..." He said as he cleaned up the broken pieces.

"HEY! I'm not the one who dropped the cup! And FYI red heads are smart, some of us are just lazy. Not that I'm saying I'm lazy or anything... Nevermind." I said akwardly as I left the room as quickly as possible, the echo of his laugh being the noise heard.

I gotta say, I wouldn't mind that he laugh more, it's a beautiful sound. What am I thinking! He's the enemy here Stef, remember that! Just focus on a way to contact base again and let them know the situation. Yeah, and how do you plan on doing that genius! A voice said in my head. How lovely, now I'm hearing voices.

Technically we are one in the same.

Oh shut it will you, I'm trying to think here!

You are the one that keeps answering, jeez! And no matter how much you try, you won't be able to think if all your thoughts are filled with, I don't know perhaps Josh

Stop it!

Why should i?

Because I said so

Oh, well in that case... No.

You know what! I'm just going to ignore you.

Oh come on, don't be like that.
Stef...
Stef...
Hey...
Hey...
......
I have an idea, why don't you just leave through the front door. You've already been to New York before....
Just a thought...

Fine! I got up and went out the front door, after picking the lock with one of my bobby pins. Being as quite as possible, I closed the door behind me since Josh seems to not be coming back any time soon.

Yes! You answered, finally! So are we gonna get ice cream? Cuz I'm STARVING!

You can't eat you know, I answered the voice back, no way to go back from crazy after this.

Yeah but I can look, and normal is over rated anyways.

You are right, I replied and just as I was about to turn the corner, I was interrupted by the sound of a gun being loaded.