Chapter 14: The Game
“Where, oh, where is Dakota?” Amanda sang, tapping her chin. “Hmm… not in the closet.”
A muted giggle sounded from beneath the bed.
Amanda ducked her head under the desk in the corner, then leaned over the monster scanner and printer. “Not here. Has she disappeared?”
“I know where she is!” Utah said, practically vibrating in place with excitement. “I can smell her out for you!”
“Uh-uh, smelling is cheating,” she said. “Hm… is she… beneath the covers?” Amanda flung back the perfectly-made sheets with a flourish, gasping. “She’s not here either!”
The laughter beneath the bed started to get louder.
“She must be invisible!” Amanda sighed, thumping back on the bed. “I’ll never find her!”
Utah hopped up on the bed. “She’s close!” He insisted. “You’ll find her, Miss Amanda! Keep looking!”
Amanda shook her head back and forth, dramatically wailing. “Oh, I’ll never find her! Will I never see Dakota again? How has this happened?”