Chapter 36:

ASTRID.

“He’s real!” Leora inhaled, kicking her legs against the car seat.

“He isn’t. He’s just your imaginary friend.” Leor says, not even taking his eyes off the book. Sometimes, I think he’s glued to books; my boy sure enjoys the comfort of reading.

I keep my smile in, as I turn the wheel to the lane that leads to the forest. Kai is beside me, staring at his phone. Diva is seated in the back with my kids, going through fashion magazines. Now that I think of it, her wedding is approaching, three more weeks yet the disturbing visions haven’t seemed to end.

On the bright side, Juniper and I have been conversing every single day in the group chat that Diva created, and Juni wouldn’t miss the wedding.

“He’s real.” Leora keeps on arguing, unfortunately she’s been ranting for some days now about a friend she met in the alley, Leor still believes she’s making it up, “His name is Hendrix. He’s really kind and sweet.” She looks up to meet me.

“Mommy, you have to believe me. You all have to m