Chapter 33

Blake goes to Irye's house on a bright afternoon with the inql0tention of meeting her there.

He stands in front of the mansion and looks up at where he supposes it'd be Irye's room.

Taking out his phone, he makes a call but she is unavailable. It's been a

week and a half since Irye's been unavailable and he's getting worried.

Not because she is staying long for the trip but because he can't reach her neither does he reach Evie.

It's his third time coming to Irye's house to looks for her. All the time he wanders about the area for a while and leaves.

This time, as he is about to leave, a car drives in. He watches the car pass by him to the mansion.

Excited, he turns around thinking Irye's is finally home. A big smile plasters his face as he walks towards the car.

Somehow not sure of his expectations, he stop about eight steps away from the car. Blake waits. He sees movements in the car but because it's windows and glass are tinted,he can't decide who is in the it.

Soon, a man steps out of the car wearing a tired face. Disappointment draws on Blake's face and he sighs deeply before turning away.

"What did I expect?"He asks to himself. "As if I didn't know it so a fifty-fifty situation".

He cannot help but feel disappointed even though he perfectly knew that Irye may or may not be in the car. He really hoped she would be in.

He passes the trimmed grass acting as a gate in front of the house when he hears someone call him.

"Blake?"Richard calls. He doesn't know him but guessed it would be him since he's heard of Blake before.

Besides Blake would be the only boy looking for Irye as far as he knows. Irye barely makes friends and he knows that.

He walks over to meet Blake who's taking unsure steps towards him.

"You are Blake right?"Richard asks to make sure.

"Yes...yes sire"Blake nods. "How may I help you?"he feels awkward once the words come out.

He knows he must be Irye's father and that he's not that close for a friendly conversation but seriously he's rather the guest there and the house belongs the man in front of him.

Deep in the woods, Irye goes in search of food since the others are scared something might happen to them when they are alone.

"Yell my name and come after me if anything strange happens alright?"She tells Evie before leaving.

It's alright day even though the weather's bit dry. Irye walks past tall trees, through the small flower plants. The whole place behind the boundary looks like a place of a daydream.

Irye cherishes everything her eyes see as she walks looking around. After some time, she comes across a squirrel.

She feels sorry for it but her family is going to starve to death if that spirit doesn't kill them.

Irye slows down as the squirrel hasn't notice her yet. She takes her steps steadily and slowly not to arouse the squirrel's senses.

She holds the stick she found on her way in her hands tight and squats about ten steps from the animal.

She hears a sound after getting ready to hit the squirrel. The squirrel stops chewing and his food and turns. It spots Irye and before it could run, Irye raises the stick at it and hit it hard.

It falls to the ground,feeling weak and hurt. Irye rushes over and pick it up. She hears another sound again and turns abruptly.

Few leaves rustle, then another sound is heard. This time, a bit loud. It's like a sound of desperation.

Irye begins walking with the animal in her hands.

"Irye" she hears a faint call of her name but is uncertain if its in her head or for real someone is calling her.

She hurries her steps when she hears her name again, this time clearer and louder.

"Irye"she hears Evie's voice and begins running.

Her thoughts run wild, knowing the spirit will be there anytime at any chance it gets to hurt the baby.

She fastens and lengthens her steps but she seems to be pulled back. She feels as if she is not running at all.

"Let me take over"A voice speaks in her head. Irye doesn't mind and continues running.

Soon, she comes to the clearing and sees Evie stuck in her place, unable to move.

Gerrard is covering Grams and Claude is lying on the floor. Mae is cowering in fear under the tree.

Seeing all this, her other side comes to life. Her eyes turn black and she runs towards the shadow.

The shadow now is a little in detail. It seems to have a bit of a human body appearance. It is reaching for Gerrard's back.

Irye runs over to it and holds it by the neck. She throws it only for it to turn back to its same position.

It has become stronger and Irye notices.

"You are looking for Irye right?"Richard asks Blake.

"Oh...err yeah...I am"he answers. "She's been unavailable for the past days. I can get hold of her."

"Same here."Richard says. "I think they are just enjoying too much in their tripand the network is not that good. It's a very remote place you know"

Even if Richard explains to Blake, he is not satisfied with Richard's opinion.

"Okay"he says lowly."Thanks"he turns to walk and stops suddenly.

"Can i know where they went?"he turns again and asks Richard.

"Am not sure but I know it's in the woods near the Lexander Mountains and Waterfall."Richard answers.

"Can I have something like a.....a map?"Blake says.

"I think they took it with them. Why?"

Richard asks. "But and sure it will be on the internet. You can search."

"Oh right. Thanks sire" he begins walking away.

"Are you thinking of going there?"

Richard stops him on the way. "You must have been very worried. Am sure there nothing wrong. They like having fun without any disturbances."he laughs.

Blake nods "Okay I won't worry. Thanks" he gives a curt nod and walks away.

Nonetheless, he decides on following Irye into the woods to satisfy his curiousity of her safety.