Goosebumps 4 [#Wattys2016]

Chapter 19

R. L. STINE

I grabbed my bag and emptied it, letting its contents fall on the floor. I began preparing the stuff I needed for my trip back to Madison, Delaware so that I will be able to retrieve the Smith Corona from the high school. We decided to give Slappy what he wanted--he's gonna get it someday anyway.

"Chief says he's heading out in five."Zach said, entering my room. He helped in picking up the previous contents in my bag, placing them in my other bag. He fixed my hotel room as well, which is very messy since I had no intention of cleaning it up. There's housekeeping services here anyway.

I nodded in reply to Zach. I kept my attention in speeding up my pace in going to and fro the bag and closet. I made sure to grab the essentials only, so that I won't have any unecessary weight on me. I'm fat and very heavy already, there's no need to add weight anymore.

Man, I think I really should lose some weight.

I breathed out a tired groan as I stretched my arms and bent my back. I will surely get sore muscles tomorrow. If not tomorrow, tonight, maybe.

"You okay?"Zach asked. I nodded my head lazily and panted. "Yeah."I lied.

"No offense, but you suck at lying."He furrowed his eyebrows. I raised an eyebrow at him and gave a serious look.

"Does anyone have to be a good liar? As far as I know, it's a sin."I stated. Zach raised an eyebrow as well, imitating me.

"Well then if it's a sin, then why do you do it?"I rolled my eyes in reply to him, and he grinned.

"No comment."I said, returning to packing my stuff.

The chief entered the room as well. "We're leaving now."He announced. "I'll be right out."I replied. The chief left and Zach leaned against the door frame. "For Hannah."I muttered.

"Good luck."He said.