Chapter 78

Samantha Point of view

The 24-hour timer has started when Rai dropped me off on my way to my house. When I came in, I notice everyone being cautious around me. They were being quiet and smiling unnaturally at me. I tried talking to them like I usually do and that apparently startled them. 

My brother, Xavier, asked me if I was fine. I said I feeling alright and helped them with lunch. As I helped my mother cook, I could feel their eyes on me. I slowly turned my head and they immediately looked away. It was obvious they were curious about something but they weren't saying anything. 

I walked to Xavier when I was done helping mom. He was setting up the table and immediately looked carefully. My eyebrows scrunched together and I asked him, "Xavier, what's going on? Why are you guys acting weird." 

"You tell me," he said. He sets down the last plate onto the table. "This morning you were in a bad mood and now you're back to