Chapter 73

MYSTIC HOLLOW

Homicide

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BY NAOMI INNOCENT

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CHAPTER 73

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"It took us three weeks to build the time machine. Then he told me he was under pressure and wants us to elope that day we finished the time machine. I asked him why the hurry, he said he would explain to me when we have succeeded in eloping. And like a fool, I was ready to elope with him, leaving my family behind. I went to the cottage alone that night and it was raining heavily. I waited and waited but never saw a glimpse of him. I was hoping to break the good news to him when he comes because I tried telling him but he said I should wait till we get to the cottage. I slept alone in the cottage. And it was the first time I slept over there. My dad was so worried and when I returned home, my mom almost killed me"

FLASHBACK

"Where have you been since yesterday? We were worried sick!" Her mom barked at her.

She kept mute, not knowing what to say. 

"Mom... I"

"Go