Warning: this chapter has a slight 'mature' tone in it, reader's discretion advised.
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David took another glance towards his phone, all the more baffled as he saw no reply from Zarinna. He'd been texting her all afternoon, yet no response had he heard from her.
He lifted his gaze towards the cottage where she lived. The lights weren't on. If she'd have gone home already, the lights would at least be seen.
He furrowed his brows in remorse. He shouldn't have agreed to speak to Lauren earlier. Had he known of the unseemly thoughts she had planned, he would never have gone in that room. He knew her since they were children, never did he expect of the capabilities she had.
He released a shaky breath. It looks like he wasn't wrong, it was Zarinna whom he'd seen walk out the main building. Oh Lord, what could she have thought?
He heaved a sigh and pushed the wooden fence open, summoning courage as he walked to the house adjacent to Zarinna's cottage. This must be her uncle's house. He didn't know, but he had this heavy feeling about him all afternoon, and he couldn't help but worry.
He composed himself and knocked on the door. Sure enough, a woman of about 40 years of age met his gaze. She studied him with her glance. "Yes? Are you looking for Zarinna, Sir? I noticed you wear the same uniform."
David cleared his throat, "Uh, yes, Ma'am. Is she by any chance here? We were supposed to walk home together this afternoon but-"
"Who's that?" The woman's head turned as a male voice was heard through the room.
"Ah, my name's David Awiyao, Sir," He stretched his hand towards the man. "I was just wondering if Zarinna is here?"
"Dennis Tawwaki," The man said briefly and took his hand. "I'm Zarinna's Uncle. By the way, why're you looking for her? Did you come to court her?"
David lowered his head, unsure of how to respond to his blunt remark.
"Well, you can go see her in that cottage over there," He stepped out and pointed towards the wooden house before them. Dennis narrowed his gaze, "Oh. That's strange? She's usually already home by this time. She doesn't seem to have arrived yet."
"That's the thing, dear," The woman spoke up, "The young man says they were gonna walk home together today."
Dennis knit his brows in wonder, "Is that so?"
"Yes, Sir," David confirmed, "But around dismissal time she wouldn't respond to texts even to calls so I was quite worried. I hoped to see her here but now I see she's not." David lowered his head, his mind puzzled of where Zarinna could have gone.
He snapped back to senses, taking his phone out as he felt it vibrate. He gazed down at the screen, the word Zarinna flashing upon it. He swiped the answer button in haste.
