Room No. 9 (PART 3)

"One day, she changed. She became quiet. She didn't smile and greet anyone like she used to. Her good friend said she has become a totally different person. She never skipped any classes before, but she did it now -  three to four days a weel. Her friend tried to call her but she never picks up. After the numerous unpicked calls, her friend decided to go to her room. It was unlocked. Hence she entered easily. To her surprise, she found nothing.

Alice's room was left neat and clean. Her friend was terribly worried because Alice has never goes anywhere without telling her. So, she went to the administration office to report about Alice's missing. One the way though, her phone rang and the caller ID was Alice! She quickly picked up the call but, it's not Alice's voice greeted her. It was Alice's mom. Her mom told her that Alice was found dead at their house bathroom.

Her friend was so shocked and she fainted right there and then. And do you know what's more shocking? Few days after that, the medico-legal autopsy result showed that Alice's death wasn't a suicide death. After a further investigation, the police said it's a planned death.

The police tried to interrogate Alice's parents but they refused to cooperate with them and even begged to stop the investigation. Well, you know it's literally against the law if you refused to cooperate with the police. But, I don't know how, the police actually stopped interrogating Alice's parents, hence the investigation was stopped.

Since Alice's parents just wanted their daughter's case to close, police declared that Alice had committed suicide. Her parents also requested the room which Alice was in to remain empty. So, up till now, Alice's case remains a mystery. The cause of her death was also unknown. Alice's parents have moved out from this town.

Ahh... Poor kid, right? They should've finished the investigation."

Belle ended her story with a sigh and shook her head in disapproval. Olive on the other hand, was still speechless with the newfound information. It's a lot for her to take in just a  day.The nightmare. Alice's mystery. Her brain was still trying to figure out her current situation. Without saying anything, Olive rose from her seat and put a 10 dollar note on the table before dashing out of the cafe leaving Belle dumbfounded.

Confusion was written on all over her face. She stared at Olive's running figure before shrugging her shoulders. She proceeded to finish her breakfast and Olive's.

"What a waste. She should've finished her breakfast. Hopefully she come again tomorrow as I can return the change." Belle mumbled to herself.

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Slowing her pace, Olive took out her phone and called Emily. Within a second, Emily picked up with her usual cheerful tone,

"Hey girl, what's up?"

"Meet me at the admin office now." Olive muttered while panting.

"Why?"

"I'll tell you later. I'm on my way. Bye."

Olive turned off her phone and fastening her pace. She ignored all the stares she received on the way there. People were probably wondering why was she running in summer. Once she arrived at the office entrance, she saw Emily standing right in front of the door and immediately went to her. Emily saw her and smiled.

"Hey,what are we doing here?"

"Do you know the history of our room?"

"History? Is it related to your nightmare?". Emily asked, being curious. 

Olive brought Emily to the nearest bench and told everything. 

As expected, Emily was speechless. She gulped before asking,

"If the room was occupied by that girl, why is it only you? Why do I never get a nightmare like you?"

Olive was quiet. Yes. Emily was right. Why is it only me? Emily is in that room too? Why?

She looked at Emily. 

"Let's meet the head of the admin."

-to be continued-

By: Watermelon/2019