Doubtful Soul

Doubt

Yesha changed her family name. She is careful enough as she investigate the tragedy of her family. For now, she is working as a waitress at the restaurant. Nico is still in her best friends secret basement, and 3 months from now he would turn two. Just like that.

He grows fast and yesha couldn't believe that at the age of 1 yr and 3 months old he could speak simple words like Ate or please. That makes her proud as an older sister. Everytime Nico discovers another word, she would swing him around and tell him momma and papa are very proud. And Cathlene too.

Cathlene was a carefree little girl. She was 10 years younger yet she already has a matured thinking at the age of 4.
She's always there to advice when yesha is secretly crushing Brandon, a thought guy in their class. She's genius and brave. She is the brain of the family. Maybe thats why she was shot, or was it?

Celine, yesha's best friend was the first one who offered her help. She understood yesha's concern, so she didn't tell her parents that there is someone occupying there house upstairs. Only she and her younger brother knows about the secret basement. And no one has ever opened their mouth about the baby and yesha's presence.

"Yesha! Come clean the tables!" the boss has just arrived and she was pointing at her again. "Coming madam!" She said politely as she cleaned the tables and arrange the plates into the sink. " About how many times do I have to tell you that you must entertain the guest's!" Yolly, the boss shouted at her again, pointing fingers. She was having a hard time in her work, yet she need to be patient. She need to control her anger. For her brother, she had to. And she has no choice.

Her boss open the television and sat next to her while she cleaned. But the news she was listening stuttered her like she was splashed by a cold water. Her deep wound has been bleeding again. "Today, was the anniversary of the Alviro Family Massacre. All of you maybe can't forget about the tragedy though. But first, we are here to say a sad news to everyone." Yesha's eyes drifted to the television, unable to move. " Policemen reported that the body they have found belonged to Mr. Saiko Alviro and his wife, but. There is only one body in the children's room and that belonged to their young daughter Cathlene Elise Alviro. And the police are now investigating the two missing children of Mr. Alviro."

Yesha:

Two missing children. Wait what? It's been two years and the report are mistakingly saying that they have only noticed it now? That me and Nico are missing? Doubtful. I should be cautious, the enemy is still moving.

No, I must check if Nico's okay. I must make everything fine. For him, I must do everything I could. I can't just hand over my brother to the police without knowing the suspects. I am not stupid, but still I am scared. I am scared for every decision that I make, what if I mistakingly make things at our dead end. Would Nico be in danger?

"Cel? Hello? Are you in there?" I called Celine several times and finally she answered the phone. "Raine, did you hear the news?" She ask nervously.
"Call me by my first name please" I begged and I felt sorry for her. She is so innocent yet I am making it hard for her. I must find another place to hide before her parents would find out.

"The news is doubtful." Celine finally stated." You are almost gone for 2 years but they just noticed it?" She added.

" Cel, your house is not a safe place to be our hideout now." I said quitely and I know her expression changed.

"I understand Rai- yesha." She said and advised me she could take Nico out and prepare our luggage secretly. I agreed and prepared myself Incase someone is watching me suspiciously.

I should've go out that night, maybe our suspect is stalking me or maybe they noticed me long ago. Chills run down my spine as I quickly write a resign letter and give it to Yolly. By then, I must be aware of everything I do. With this, I can keep Nico safe.

I got out to the restaurant and get my hoodie on. I always wear mask or wig so that the perpetrator couldn't notice. Or was she overthinking things? Was she wrong all the time? But her instinct says she is in trouble and she needed to get out of that house right away.

Sometimes, she doubted Celine's kindness. Her instinct told her so. But she would rather argue to her thoughts and consider herself ungrateful for Celine's concern. She trusted Celine and she had fully trusted her their future, and Nico's safety.

To be continued........