Chapter 10!

Night in the attic! (well half) Read on!

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*Nina's POV*

When Mick turned around and looked at us, I knew he knew that we were keeping something from him. I looked at Fabian, and he motioned to the mattress he bought. I nodded.

"Okay Amber! Want to know the surprise?" I tried to sound as exciting as possible.

"Yes. Yes, yes, yes! I've been dying to know!" Amber was clapping her hands and then gave me her full attention.

"We're sleeping in the…" I paused for dramatic affect. "ATTIC! Doesn't that sound like fun?"

Amber's expression faded and she looked confused.

Fabian turned to see if Mick was watching. "Because we don't want Joy to bother us!" He said this in a half whisper with his head lowered.

"OHHHHH. I get it. Are we staying in the little room?"

"Yes. But you can't tell Mick why. Okay? Just say we wanted to try something new!" I thought that sounded really dumb, but it would work for Mick if we brought snacks.

"Okay, but if anything weird happens, I'm out!" Amber gave us her pouty face, but we just ignored her.

When Mick shouted for us, we realized he was already at the door oblivious to our conversation. When we got inside, we decided to stay in pairs.

"I'll go with Mick and get some snacks and water. Then we'll go to our room and get our things. We'll meet you at your room in 10 minutes. Then we'll use the bathroom because we can't leave at all tonight. Alright?

Amber and I nodded.

"Alright. Don't open your door for anyone but me or Mick. See you in a bit." He gave us the key to our room, and we sprinted up the stairs.

The door clicked open, and the scene was similar to the one in the morning with Amber running around like a crazy person finding "the perfect pajamas". On the other hand, I was calm, cool and collected. I slipped on some sweats, a baggy tee, took my makeup off, and brushed my hair. I gathered up all of my things I would need for the night (blankets, pillow, iPod, and my locket.) After I realized Amber wasn't going to be ready in time, I got her stuff together as well.

Fabian knocked on our door and I opened it. Mick walked in, and sat on the bed. "Fabian told me to stay down here while you set something up."

"I'll text you when you can come up. Lock the door behind you." He directed that comment to Amber which she gave a thumbs up to.

Fabian and I walked up the steps. "Why couldn't they come up now?"

"Mick doesn't know about the locket, so if he saw it open, we'd have a lot of explaining to do."

"Smart Fabian. But what about when we close the door?"

He gave me a kiss. "You know, that's why I love you. You are just so smart." He laughed, and I unlocked the panel. Fabian blew up the mattress, and I spread out the blankets and pillows and put my iPod on the table.

After that, Fabian texted them, and they were up in a matter of minutes. Mick dumped an armload of food onto the little old table. "It's really cool up here!" He had no idea.

I closed the door, and Mick jumped. "How'd you do that?"

"Umm, I just figured it out one day! Who wants a snack?" I changed the subject quickly.

We all ate a granola bar, and drank our waters, except Mick had double of everything. After that, we climbed under the covers and got comfy. From the days events, we all fell asleep very quickly.

Later that night, I thought I heard the door open, but thought nothing of it. The only way the door could be opened was with my locket, and I was the only one that had that. I turned over, and Fabian tightened his grip on my waist. I snuggled into his side and easily went back to sleep.

Only a few minutes later, I heard Amber screech. I jumped up, and Fabian sat up quickly. I looked over to where Mick and Amber had been sleeping, but they were gone, and the door to the secret room was wide open. Even better, my locket was no where to be seen. I heard Amber whimper again.

"Amber?"

I ran down the steps to see her laying at the bottom holding her ankle. Fabian and I ran towards her.

"Amber what happened?" I tried not to sound alarmed, so I decided to give her a hug.

"Where's Mick?" Fabian looked around seeing that he was obviously not on the steps.

"I-I thought I h-heard Mick calling m-me from down here. W-when I went t-to go see, h-he wasn't there. A-and someone p-pushed me." Amber said through terrified sobs.

"Shh. It's okay, but where the hell is Mick?"

"I d-don't know. Oh my gosh Nina. W-what if Joy got h-him?"

"It's okay Amber. Let's get you back in the room, and we'll go find Mick, and get you ice for your ankle." Fabian lifted her up, and took her back upstairs.

"Wait, Fabian. Where's my locket?"

"I have it, Nina." Luckily, Amber had it, and I used it to lock her in the room where she would be safe.

"Amber, don't let anyone in except me, Fabian, or Mick. We'll knock three times okay?" Amber nodded, and she shut the door.

Fabian and I made our way down the steps until he spoke up. "Did Joy push her?"

"Who else could it have been?"

"This has gotten way out of hand. It's still almost three weeks. We can't hide. She'll obviously find us."

"I know. I know. We just have to take it day by day. We'll figure it out." I finished and breathed out deeply. Fabian kissed my forehead.

As we went by the bathroom, Mick came out. "What are you guys doing down here? Where's Amber?"

"She's upstairs. Amber got up to look for you, and twisted her ankle. We're going to get her some ice. You can go ahead up."

Mick nodded and proceeded to go back up into the attic.

Fabian pulled out his phone and typed as fast as he could on his Blackberry.

Amber, Mick is on his way up. Let him in. DO NOT tell him what actually happened. Just say you tripped looking for him. Fabian.

Fabian sent the message, and Amber sent him one back.

Okay. Hurry!

Responding to Amber's command, we started walking. Just as I was about to walk down the steps, Fabian pulled me back. Two men dressed in all black were leaving the house. They were carrying Victor's dead body.

Oh boy! What happens next? Chapter 11 coming soon!

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