Chapter 18 : Tension arising

Christian

It takes me enough time to process what Emily told me. I don't doubt her predictions at all. She knows such things better than I do. However, the only thing that is freaking me out is that I didn't take them seriously.

My focus has completely drifted from work. I can't concentrate anymore. I'm already stressed out about Chrisanna's health. I didn't see this coming.

Covering my face, I breathe heavily to calm down. I'm not sure yet. What if Ivanna is actually just disturbed and it's not a disorder. Emily said she was not sure. I hope this is not true.

For that day, I close my work and leave for the villa.

*

I come back to the villa this evening today. Ivanna and Chrissie mostly aren't here at this hour. Ivanna stays in her firm and Chrissie stays in Emily's place. I would have time to process things.

As I enter the room, surprisingly I find Chrissie half-lying on the bed, reading her comic book.

"What a cute surprise!" I exclaim with a chuckle as she looks over at me. A