Chapter 3

It was already 3 pm. Their classes are finally over.

"Well, see you, tomorrow guys." Lisa bid them goodbye and Dane and Cleo also do the same.

"Yeah, be careful." –Dane

"You too." –Lisa

The three friends parted ways and Lisa, together with her sister Mina went to their dad's office.

Their dad will be out at five o'clock so they will wait for him for their dinner tonight.

"So how was school?" Lisa asked Mina who was happily humming and nursery rhymes. "Looks like you enjoy yourself there."

"yep," Mina answered happily. "Our teacher was kind."

"Oh really?" –Lisa

"mhmm" –Mina

"That's good. That means you'll be back tomorrow?" Lisa asked

"Of course I will," Mina exclaimed very excitedly.

They made their way through the city and found the building where their dad was. They entered the building and told the receptionist that they were waiting for their dad. The kind receptionist leads them to the lounge where they can wait. The building has a large lounge. The whole ground floor was the lobby. It is very spacious and surrounded by gigantic vases. In them are red roses. In the center of the ceiling is a bright chandelier that illuminates the entire floor. At the left side of the main door is the reception desk and at the right side is the lounge full of light brown sofas. Further inside is the cafeteria where employees could buy and eat lunch.

Lisa and Mina were seated at one of the sofas. Under the table are magazines and comic books that you can read to kill the time. Mina went ahead to get a princess comics while Lisa went to the newspaper shelves to read one.

One of the news that Lisa read was the news about a body found near the bridge not far from their house. It is not yet known who made it but Lisa found the news unusual. The body was pale and dry. That means all of the blood is already drained before it was thrown and abandoned. It's like it was sucked by a vampire or something. It's scary to think that whoever did this, Lisa hoped that he or she would have been caught and jailed. This is the first incident that happened in Lisa's hometown.

"Scary." Lisa was a little surprised when Mina spoke.

Mina looks at Lisa. " You look so serious when you read."

Lisa patted Mina's head. "It's nothing, Mina."

"Oh. You are already there." The sisters hear a familiar voice from the elevator to the right.

"Papa!!!" Mina cheered as she runs to hug her dad. Their dad hugged her back.

" Well, how was your first day?" Dad asked Mina.

" I enjoy it, dad. I want to go back tomorrow." Mina said happily.

"Well, that's good." Lisa's dad scoops Mina into her arms. " As a reward, we will eat at the restaurant you always point out."

Mina's eyes sparkled. "Yehey!!!"

Lisa got up from the sofa, put the newspaper on the coffee table, and gathered their things. she smiled as she also greeted her father with a hug.

"Let's go," Lisa said. It was already 6 pm and she was very hungry. She thinks Mina and her father also feel the same.

They went to the parking lot where their family car was parked. It was a red honda civic bought by Lisa's parents about 5 years ago when he was promoted as a lawyer. The car is five years old but it still looks new because her dad is very careful with his things.

Their dad opened the front seat and went inside. Mina and Lisa also did the same at the back. They arranged their school bags and fastened their seatbelts. Their dad arranged the rearview mirror before turning the engine on and they went their way.

The mall was a 30-minute drive from the law office. The vehicle entered the mall parking lot."We're here," Mina said excitedly.

They got out of the car. Mina and Lisa left their bags inside as it was more comfortable when they were carrying nothing while strolling.

Their father both lock the doors and the windows and left the car. They locked the car first then went to the elevator up the mall.

The coldness of the air-conditioned touched Lisa's face. The mall was cold and refreshing. Mina was holding their dad's hands while Lisa was at their back following them. They reached the very lobby of the mall where you can see a giant fountain with chairs and benches that you can see around.

At the right side and left side of the lobby are the escalators to the upper floors. Mina is excited to step on the escalator at the right while Lisa and her dad try their best to keep up with her excitement.

The escalator leads them to the floor which was filled with fast food and restaurants. Mina was fast to go to the newly-opened restaurant. The little girl was looking forward to eating at this restaurant. She heard that they have a so-called happy meal where she can order a certain meal and she will get a free toy from it.

"Can I get this doll dad?" Mina pointed to the poster that says 'Happy Meal Available'.

Their dad smiled warmly. "Anything my dear." and Lisa smiled at the two.

She is very lucky to be adopted into this kind of loving family. Now that she thinks about it, what would her previous family look like? Why is it that she can remember anything from her life before? Who is she? Why is she here?

LISA

Lisa immediately looks behind her. Did she hear a voice calling her name? A male voice to be exact? What is happening? She feels a sudden shudder, not from the aircon thought. She feels something strange as if someone is following her. Who could it be? She wondered her eyes around. Looking at passing people. Who is it? Who's calling her?

"Lisa." Her dad called her attention. "Are you not ordering your food?"

Lisa was snapped back to reality. Maybe it was just her imagination. "Uhmm. Yeah." She went to her father who was lining up for food.

"I'll have the ala king dish." She said. Her father nodded and pointed her to the table where Mina is already sitting. " Just wait for me there."

Lisa nodded in response and went to her sister.

Minutes later and the food was already on their table. Mina was so happy to get her toy which is a kind of porcelain doll about finger height. The doll was dressed in an old-fashioned dress that covered its toes. She kept on smiling while eating the food they ordered. Lisa also eats with gusto. She was really hungry and can't stop devouring the food. Their dad was looking at them smiling and eating.

"Well, how was work dad?" Lisa asked her father while eating.

Their father smiled. "Oh, it was still the case some days ago. You know, what you read in the newspapers today."

"Are you talking about the abandoned victim in the bridge." -Lisa

"Yes, somehow, the city mayor cannot be stopped if the culprit is not caught." Their dad replied between munches. "So he gave the case to us."

"hmm." Lisa hummed.

"But I already made progress upon the case." their dad added.

" Well, just be careful papa," Lisa said to him and their dad smiled.

At the corner of Lisa's eyes, she saw a boy wearing a uniform. Was that...

Kai?