Yay! Chapter 3! I'm so excited! Why is that, you ask? Well, duh, Tiger's Quest offically comes out (you know, unless your nearest book store released it a week earlier. Then I have one thing to say to you: I envy you.) I'll spend my first few days of summer vacation reading, how awesome it that? XD
Well, that enough jibber-jabber from me. It's now time for you guys to read and then review.
CONTINUE IF YOU DARE
(of course you'll continue that why you're here for. Are you? Anyways, continue.)
The Great Escape
The last thing I saw before leaving the university was the creepy dude standing in the middle of the parking lot and him heading off to who-knows-where. I tried to get him out of my mind and focus on the road. After half a mile or so, I realized something - I didn't know where to go. I didn't know whether or not to go to my place by taking the long way in case Lokesh would be following us or somewhere else.
Kishan sat in the passenger seat trying not to fidget around. He kept looking around trying to see if we were being followed. After a minute, he sat still. I assume that we weren't being followed but he wasn't confident about it. He pressed the button for the top and it rolled down - wind rushing through the car. Kishan tilted his head slightly back and sniffed the air.
We reached an intersection and not knowing where to go, I finally asked, "Kishan, where the hell are we going?"
He sniffed the air a couple more times before answering. "Do you have have your phone?" I nodded and he continued, "Good, hand it over to me. We need to call Mr. Kadam and tell him what happened. In the meantime, we need to put as much distance between us and Lokesh; so, take the longest route to a place of your choosing." he stated as he took the phone from my hand and quickly dialed Mr. Kadam.
I took the nearest highway that lead to the far most edge of Salem, navigated through a series of roads, and entered another highway that went to downtown Salem. Kishan took at the most two minutes on the phone with Mr. Kadam. Kishan didn't explain much since it was already suspected. However, what took me by surprise was when he hung up the phone.
"So, he agrees with me that we definitely need to get you out of here, but that he also has a plan. He said that he'll meet us at Polk County Fairgrounds - that you know exactly where that is."
"Yes, yes I do." I responded, remembering my time at the circus.
After finding the proper highway that will take us directly towards the fairgrounds, we found nothing but a single black car. I parked next to it and saw Mr. Kadam coming out of the car.
Before I could say anything, he spoke. "We must hurry. We need to switch cars and separate. Kelsey, you must go home and pack. We must leave tonight, so we'll meet again at the airport." Kishan and I exited my car and on to Mr. Kadam's midnight black civic. Sliding into the driver's seat, I heard Mr. Kadam continue though the open window. "Time is of the essence, Ms. Kelsey. The faster you can reach your house and pack, the faster we can leave and get you to safety."
"I understand; we'll be quick." I promised, turning on the car. I closed my window and raced over to my house.
Once the car rested on my driveway, Kishan and I ran towards the front door. However, instead of a quick and smooth moment of getting my key, obtaining the proper key, placing it in the keyhole and finally opening the door, I fumbled for my keys and tried several keys before I could actually open it.
"It'll be just a second. Help yourself with anything in the fridge." I said over my shoulder as went to my room.
I pulled my suitcase out from underneath the bed and placed a couple comfortable looking clothes, and my Indian dress. I grabbed my backpack and inserted my grandmother's quilt and Fanindra, the coiled golden serpent that was given to me by the goddess Durga. When I acquired everything I knew I'll need, I ran into the kitchen.
Once I entered, I saw the pantry door open while Kishan peered inside. "Why isn't there anything in the house? I mean, I ransacked this place and only found dehydrated pasta. What's up with that?" He questioned throwing his arms in frustration. He then closed the pantry and turned towards me. "Oh, hi Kelsey. You ready?"
I rolled my eyes and went to the refrigerator. "To answer your question, I don't feel like using that card of his for anything," I said. Pulling out a couple water bottles and putting them into the backpack, I finally zipped it up. I looked up at the clock at the wall in the living room; it was a quarter passed 7. Wow, time went by fast. I thought.
At the moment, something unexpected happened - the doorbell rang. I quickly looked at Kishan, who was now going to the door. Staying a good distance away from the door, I saw Kishan look through the peep hole and heard him let out a very low growl that I would have missed if it wasn't this quiet. He turned away from the door with a look of disgust.
"Open it." He spit out. Frozen in the moment, I hesitated in moving over to the door. Finding all the courage that I can, I viewed through the peep hole - afraid of seeing Lokesh. On the contrary, it was a guy in white that was now walking away.
At the last moment, I opened the door. "Can I help you?" I asked the stranger.
He turned around and I froze again.
[dramatic music]
Who was that the door? Will the stranger delay Kelsey and Kishan even more? Will Lokesh catch up to them and take Kelsey? Am I doing a narrator's voice just to do a fail attempt to add suspense? Yes, yes I am.
So, Tiger's Quest tomorrow; whose excited for it? I know that I am. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and if you have time - please review. Anyway, good-bye. Until next time.
