Chapter 4

My mother invites me to sleep in her room. But, I refused.

"Thank you, Mom, but I'll just sleep here. I won't open the window, I promise Dad," I begged them.

I saw them look at each other. I know, they won't just let me go. I also know, they won't let me sleep alone tonight.

"Then, Mother will accompany you to sleep here," said Father.

"Yes dear, I will accompany you to sleep here. Okay?" Mother replied.

"Very well," I replied.

I will have no reason to reject that. What's more after the incident. Father became more and more guarding me tightly. As if he didn't want to lose me from the tail of his eyes for a second.

We sleep apart. My mother holds my hand tightly. I hid my head under the blanket. I also put my head on Mother's chest. She rubbed my head with her other hand.

"Mother," I called to her.

"Hmmm," she muttered.

"What's the matter? What are you guys hiding from me?" I asked her. I feel very curious. Until finally I dared to ask my mother. I lifted my head, I looked into her eyes with pleading. Mother smiled at me.

“Honey, let's just rest tonight. I don't want you to be tired," she said. She purposely didn't answer my question. Everything is clear. They have something to hide from me.

“Mother, if it’s about me. Isn't it better for me to find out?" I'm still trying to seduce her. I softened my voice so that Mother would answer my curiosity.

"Unfortunately, Mom and Dad have discussed this matter. We agreed not to discuss it again. You take it easy, Dad will always take care of you. Let's sleep now, it's too late. We can wake up late tomorrow," said my mother. She is truly an obedient woman. She didn't even tell me a bit, even though I begged her. In the end, I didn't get any answer from them.

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The sun was already rising. It seems, Mother opened the curtains of my window. The sun's rays hit my face. Make me wake up from my deep sleep. I got out of bed. Walk to the bathroom and get ready to go down. I saw there were clothes, it was hanging in the bathroom.

"It must be Mother who prepared it for me," I said to myself. Without thinking, I immediately put on the shirt. Then I immediately went down and helped Mother cook in the kitchen.

I was surprised when Dad got up and sat on a chair at the dining table. He was not usually present at the dinner table that early. Usually, he would sit in his work chair, sip a cigarette, and drink a cup of coffee. As a friend to read the morning paper. But, this time he looked very neat. In the end, he noticed me.

"Good morning dear," he said.

"Good morning too, Dad," I replied.

I pulled out a chair and sat there. Because my Mother has finished all the cooking. So, I don't have to bother helping her anymore.

"How did you sleep last night dear?" Mother said it when she gave me a cup of warm tea.

“It was very sound, I liked sleeping with Mother. It feels comfortable, so make me remember when I was little," I replied happily.

"Ah, alright. Tonight we can sleep together again, ”Mother answered with a smile.

She gave me a sandwich. Also some fried meatballs. Enjoy breakfast together like this. Usually, I have to wake up earlier. Because of the need to go to school early. Mom only had breakfast with her, because Dad would still read the paper. But this morning, I was really happy. I'm happy, can have breakfast with them. At the same table, without having to rush for time. Although, I'm sad too. Because I have to skip school in a few days.

“Honey, Mom, and Dad will be leaving for work soon. Don't open doors, windows, or anything. Do you understand?" Father said it softly. He drinks the coffee.

I nodded my head, "Yes, Dad."

I saw them leaving for the office together from my bedroom window. They also looked at the way I stood. Then they waved and I replied. The car they were driving was out of the yard. I'm alone now. Waiting for them to come home from work. It is not easy. Because I really feel bored being at home alone.

I decided to go around the house. I wanted to make sure everything was locked properly. I saw the door to the father's and mother's room slightly open. Suddenly I felt like going in there. I haven't slept in their room in a while.

I opened the door. Their room is very neat. I lay my body on the bed. I don't know how long it has been. I feel like I miss their room. I moved my hands. Stroking the sheets that wrap the bed. I feel there is a lump there. I sat down, then I started to feel it again. There's something under the sheets. It was thin, it seemed like it was paper.

Out of curiosity, I opened the sheets. I'm looking for that item. However, there was nothing down there.

"How come there's nothing here?" I said softly. I looked over the bed. my eyes pay attention to every side. I turn the sheets. Who knows that stuff is there. In fact, there isn't even a sheet behind it. Then, what was the thing that was touched by me?

I smoothed their sheets back. I decided to leave the room. Because I felt something was wrong with their room. I quickly got out of the room. When I started climbing the stairs to the room. I heard a knock on the door. It's still too early for visitors. I almost walked over to open it. Then, I remembered the message, Father, and Mother. That I may not open windows or doors for any reason. because it could endanger me. I decided to run up the stairs. Go to the room and close the door tightly. I lay down on the bed. Covering my body with a blanket. I'm so scared. Because I started hearing voices calling out my name. Who are they?