Lilo was lost in her thoughts, she could not believe that her father had come here before not just that, and the fact that Derek met him eight years ago made fear run down her spine. But how? the last she remembered was that her father died in front of her eyes, in her arms. He turned to dust, only god knows what really happened to her father, what magic happened that day, gifting her with the nightmare that still haunt her.
Ever since then Lilo has been scared to sleep, going to bed was like going to hell. Seeing her father die all over again was no good news.
He never mentioned about this place. Lilo was twelve years old when her father died, she wasn't a naive girl, she was well aware of everything that went on, all the memories were still fresh like it was yesterday.
He father never said anything about this place, she remembered how he diverted the question when she asked him about it that day before he died.
He never hide anything about his research or maybe he did, he never lied to them or did he?
But why?? why did he lie?
What was he hiding? she asked herself she won't be getting any answer, maybe her mother will explain to her. Momma she whispered.
Lilo has only her mother now, after her father passed away. Mabel has been the best mom to Lilo, something that Lilo admire. "Strong and beautiful woman", giving her all the love she deserves and Lilo did the same in return. They loved each other because they have no family to run to.. Mabel has been a nurse before she met Armstrong, it was love at first sight for them and their love was strong, something that was not supposed to happen.
Mabel works as a nurse in the state general hospital. She was not always at home but she mends and Lilo understands.
My nurse, Lilo would call her mother
I will make it up to you next time, her mother said giving her a pleading look.
I understand momma, don't worry I will be fine, she said with a wide smile, besides Daniel and i will be going out and you don't have to be worried, he should be here soon, Lilo said.
Okay, if you're with Daniel then it's fine.
Of course momma, she responded with a tight smile.
Okay then go on, Mabel said rubbing Lilo's cheek and kissing her on her forehead, I love you Lilo, Mabel said.
I know momma she said as she went to her room to change.
Just then, a car drove in there compound, it was Daniel's, Mabel's smile widen when she saw him walk in the living room.
You're here, Mabel said.
I am, he responded with a smile.
Oh Daniel, she held his hands, thank you so much, we're grateful to have you in our lives, said Mabel.
I'm grateful to be part of your family too, he said.
Lilo who had gone to her room earlier stood at the corner, looking at the little exchange and she smiled.
"She could still remember those memories like it was yesterday" she was seventeen then, smiling at the memories.
What are you smiling at? Derek asked noticing her change of expression.
Uh? nothing just good memories,she said looking at the sky.
It will rain soon, he said
Yeah, I see, how long will you take to fix the bus?
Approximately four hours, he said
That's long, she said worried
I will take a walk to look for shelter, okay?
I will come along, he said
Stupid! If you come along then who's gonna fix the car? don't tell me you're scared to stay here alone, she said or are you scared a ghost would come catch you? she teased.
Ghost don't kill innocent people, he said narrowing his eyes at her.
I wouldn't say that if i were you, she scoffed.
I didn't do anything, he responded.
Fine!
Okay but don't go too far, it's not safe out there.
I won't be long and wait for me, she said and she started walking away.
It wasn't too long before the heavy rain started pouring. Lilo continued walking on the lonely road, with her bag against her back, when the rain graced on her, hoping it would stop soon, she kept walking. Confused of what she had discovered earlier from the driver, her thoughts went back to her father. Not realizing she had lost her path, Lilo was back to reality when a loud thunder blasted.
She was shocked and realized she was still in the rain.
Now the cold wind hit her skin and she shivered, she tried to look for a shade as the rain continued pouring.
All this while, Lilo has been lost in her thoughts and had lost her way walking on the "lonely road" and had ended up in the forest.
She looked at the sky and it was getting dark already and she looked around to find a shade but found none.
How did she get here? and how long has she been walking? she wondered, her legs were sore and her back ached, she tried to keep up, her thoughts went to the driver
Where was he? she thought
She remembered telling him to wait for her but walking to this extent and the time frame, she doubts he would wait.
Not far away from where she was in the forest stood a beautiful mansion.
Was it not too creepy for a house to be in the middle of the forest, she thought to herself, without hesitation she walked as fast as she could to where the house was, not realizing the danger that was lurking. The cold was getting to her, her knees were weak already and her head was aching, she was definitely going to pass out.
Reaching the house she wanted to call out for help but strangely the gate was opened, as if expecting a visitor. Lilo opened the gate and walked in and stood in front of the huge door, this is a very huge mansion, Lilo thought to herself.