CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: Love Triangle

“It’s time to leave.” A man in black coat suddenly appeared in front of the room’s door.

“Xyrus...” She stretched out her hand to her grandson.

“Yes, grandma?” He swiftly took her hand and sat on the bed beside her.

“Take care of yourself. Stick with Serra. She’s your only hope.” She grabbed my hand and put it together with Xyrus’. He was confused but looked away with reddened face.

Grandama’s grip in our hands loosened. She already closed her eyes. Her soul went out of her body. She looked at Xyrus then at me. She was leaving her grandson to me. The reaper sliced in the air with his scythe and a line of light followed creating a door to the other side. She glanced back at us one last time before crossing over.

“Rest well, grandma.” Xyrus lend over and kissed his grandma’s forehead.

The ghosts inside the mansion started leaving through the wall, window, ceiling, floor, anywhere. I felt different emotions from them but one thing was the same, fear.

“Why are they leaving?” I asked