Chapter 19: Noel

I certainly hope Jason made it to the bathroom by now! We've been waiting for HOURS! Holly's been pacing the room and I've been standing in this corner, worrying myself and biting my fingernails raw. Holly's probably right. I really should stop that.

"Ugh! I QUIT waiting!" Holly moaned.

Did I ever tell you how much Holly cannot wait for things? I just hope Jason is alive, though he's probably dead by now. Or worse. in Uncle Vulagur's control. I shiver at the thought.

" Well, my dear sister, if you quit waiting, then how about you JUMP OUT OF THE WINDOW!" I grumble. Not my fault if she does it. Her life, not mine.

"Seriously? You'll join me? Okay! LET'S GO!" OH NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

" I swear to the gingerbread gods, I won't be that stupid! I'm not like you...dumb." I never want to see her again. When, no, if we get out, I will never see her again.

"How about sneaking up the stairs? Besides, it'll be an adventure!" Oh no. Holly's got that look on her face, the look she makes when she's stirring up trouble.

Now I'M in trouble! If I don't stop her, we will both die.