Chapter 3, Rosa: My Stalker/Follows me everywhere

"The forbidden forest" Jay had said.

"The place far, far to the right. "He pointed right towards a dark spot in the, otherwise, evergreen trees.

"The only place where people are forbidden. They say the place is haunted, but no one's ever actually gone in there again, as you can imagine."

My mind wondered as I went to my fifth period class. What would it be like. To explore a haunted area.

I felt my heart beat faster as I thought about what it would be like. I knew that Auntie would never allow me to go to a forest by myself, but something told me to go. The urge increased as I went though the day. I had to go, no maybe, no OK, I had to go.

Soon, I was biting my lip, telling myself to wait. I needed a way out. My mind raced. Adrenaline attacks formed inside me, only to be held in by my biggest fear, exploding in a rage of anger or adrenaline and hurting someone. Auntie. I would never forgive myself if I accidently hurt anyone.

I needed to stop thinking these horrible things, but my fear rose. Stop ,I told myself. You need to stay strong. For Auntie.

Suddenly, the bell rung. Finally.

Wait! , I tell myself. Aww, man! One more period to go! Darn!

Sixth period wasn't going to help my mood, either, but I had to go. I was going to need credits for collage. How in the world would I concentrate with my mind at this state. Whatever, I tell myself. Just handle it. Like a woman.

After sixth period, I headed home. Aunt Lindia was working today, so I was home alone. Good. I could start my homework. I finished my homework in about an hour and wrote a note to auntie:

Hey, auntie,

Gone to Layla's house to study. Be back in an least an hour.

Love,

Rosa Finesse Pink

I used my full name to make myself identified, just in case I went missing and she wanted to keep it.

I, then, realized that I was going to need supplies. I got a smaller, old backpack and filled it with stuff I thought I would need. Knife, check. Jacket, check. Water canister, check.

I zipped up the purple solid- color backpack and headed out the door.

I walked on the sidewalk until I reach the entrance to the park and checked my watch. Five minutes. I kept walking until I saw the electric gate that blocked the forest from the city. Luckily, it was off.

How was I going to get in?

Something flashed around me in black whoosh. The wind seems to curl around me.

Whatever, I thought to myself. It's probably nothing.

Suddenly, I see the outline of someone in the dark of the forest shade. They point to small flash of light next to my foot.

A Hole.

But, it's small. Though, maybe, I could get through, if I try.

I look up to thank the stranger, but they are already flinging though the far trees.

Follow. That wasn't my instincts talking.

Really, um…. NOT.

Follow.

The voice didn't have a tone and the voice was clear and bland. But, somehow harsh, as if they were commanding me.

Why?

Follow.

The clear, bland, commanding voice repeated.

No.

Follow.

I looked at my watch.

3:30p.m.

30 minutes.

It would take 30 minutes to get home.

I had to go. So, I walked down the sidewalk to my home.

When, I get home, no one was home, so I go to bed.