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Chapter 54 – In Your Eyes
"Albert!" I screamed his name once again.
My eyes widen as I hear sounds. I held on to the flashlight tightly and squinted my eyes. I stopped walking and tried to listen, but I didn't hear anything except the sound of the night. Still. Quiet. As the wind blows, the leaves of the trees would make a rustling sound.
When the wind blew another cold air, I shivered. I suddenly regret wearing this dress. Why did I ever listen to Jane and to mom? Maybe I was trying to impress Albert. I weighed my options. I could go back to the car and get his cellphone and call James, or the police. I clenched my fist as I made my decision, but as soon as I turned around, I heard steps.
I swallowed and my wide eyes in panic as I tried to focus the flashlight on where the sound came from.
"Albert?" I whispered, but again the silence of the woods answered. I craned my neck to glance at the car. I was beginning to feel dizzy. I placed my hands on my forehead and started to m
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