CHAPTER 7: Saving A Gem

　　RUBY

　　"Tsk. Tsk. Ruby," someone whispered my name, looking around, I found no one.

　　"Ruby..." that voice again spoke out of nowhere. Where was it coming from? There were tables and chairs everywhere. I started sauntering around them, trying to find the person.

　　"Here."

　　"Where?"

　　"Stop." I stopped in my tracks hearing the voice. "Now look down."

　　I leaned down, removing the chair and peeking under the tablecloth.

　　"Rubster!" Max squealed as he squashed me.

　　"What the fudge?" I managed to say. There were four people hiding under the table, including Max. It was Kendrik, Pearl, and my mom.

　　Oh thank you, Lord, they’re safe.

　　"Come on out, guys," I said as I motioned for them to come out. Neither one of them moved an inch, as I stood with my hands on my hips and waited for them to move.

　　"Are they gone?" mom asked.