“The movie we have chosen is a bit scary and she is afraid. Calm down Leoni!” Epaminondas whispered.
“She is just not in a good mood.” Maria said.
“I am telling you there was something scary with those words, something strange.” I whispered.
At about 11:25 everybody left and I started walking back home. There was a full moon. A terrifying wind made the trees rustle. The wind whistled through the leaves like a wining sound. I was so frightened. I felt like someone was coming after me. I saw a narrow road and I decided to go home from there. Suddenly, it started raining. I panicked. A howling voice whispered, “I told you, it will rain.” Blood boomed in my ears.
I wanted to run away or close my eyes and be at home but it could not happen. While I was thinking about any ideas dealing with my scariness I saw an old lady. She was a short, fat lady and with grey hair. Was she behind this bad joke? She seemed like an ordinary woman with droopy eyes and short hair. I started walking towards her when a black figure appeared. Who was he? Was he someone she knew? Was he the one that phoned me? What was this night about? The man had long, black hair and almond eyes. He was carrying something.
A knife! I wanted to warn her but I couldn’t move. I was stuck and I couldn’t move my legs. I called Maria she was sleeping. Jane was sleeping too. What shall I do? Who shall I phone to come and help me? What if it was all my imagination? I phoned Chris, I didn’t say much. I just told him to come to the narrow road, near the cinema. The woman was still there. She seemed to be looking for something. The man was still behind her. I told Chris to pull me just to try and move my legs. I could walk! I could run! But I couldn’t run for long until I stopped in front of the old lady.
While trembling I asked, “What are you looking for?”
“My umbrella, child, didn’t anyone tell you it would rain tonight? You are all wet. Come, take my jacket!” she said.
I looked behind me and I saw the man walking away. The figure became one with the dark night. When I turned around I saw him. My heart was beating so fast and I could hardly breathe. It missed a beat!
He opened his mouth to say something and I noticed that he was missing a tooth. He was very scary.
He whispered, “Didn’t I tell you it would rain? You thought I was joking. You did not believe me! I will make you believe me!”
“Chris! Chris! Where are you?” I shouted.
I opened my eyes. Chris and my friends were next to me. They were all smiling but you knew they were upset.
“”Was the film so boring that you slept while we were watching it?” Chris asked.
“It was a nightmare! Thank God!” I called.
“You have a missed call from an unknown number.” Epaminondas said.
“Oh no!” I shouted.
“What’s wrong?” Maria asked.
“I saw a nightmare. Don’t tell me to explain it because I cannot. Please can somebody do me a favour?” I asked.
“Whatever you want! We will always be there for you!” Joanna shouted.
“Can you phone this number back?” I asked.
“Sure.” Joanna said.
She phoned. She waited. She phoned another time. Nobody answered. She phoned from her mobile. Again. No answer.
“Leoni are you sure this is the right number?” She asked.
“Yes. This was the number that phoned me.” I whispered.
“But…”She mumbled.
“But what? What is wrong? Tell me!” I cried.
“This number is not in use.” She whispered.
“It is! Look it is calling me again.”” I complained.
“Answer it.” Maria suggested.
“I t will rain tonight!” A creepy voice whispered.
“Oh no! This cannot be happening! Can you take me home? Please?” I asked desperately.
“Hello? Can you hear me? Maria? Joanna? Chris? Epaminondas?” I shouted.
But nobody could hear me. It seemed that I was trapped somewhere and nobody could hear me or even see me.
Yes…I was dreaming!!!!!!!! I opened my eyes and suddenly the lights went on, a chorus of happy voices yelled happily happy birthday to me!
Leoni Kyprianidou 4E
