Chapter 10

THE LIGHTS FLICKERED AGAIN.

Without wasting time, I rushed over the check-out counter and shuffled through the shelves. Opening drawers and searching through boxes. I found a box full of double A batteries. It may come in handy.

Running across the adjacent shelves, I rummaged through it hastily.

"What are you looking for, Kris?" Elliana asked me curiously.

Finally, I found what I was searching for and placed it on the counter.

"Help me find something that can be a source of light. Flashlights, candles, anything!" I said with urgency.

All three looked puzzled by the way I was acting no doubt, but didn't argue and followed my lead.

Back at the check-out counter, we have collected 6 flashlights, 5 large boxes of batteries, some chargeable emergency lights (which I discovered of late that it doesn't work because it wasn't charged), 10 packs of vigil candles and three boxes of light sticks - courtesy of Leon.

"Light sticks? Really?" I gave him a stern look.