"John..." "Who, who is it? "John stated. "It's me, your rose," John heard an echo once more. He murmured, "Rose?"
Suddenly, his brows tightened and he added, "No, you're not the one. You aren't a rose, are you? Please let me go. I swear I won't tell anyone about what I witnessed, "John said. The wind suddenly slowed to a gentle breeze. The wind subsided, yet the rustle of its leaves persisted.
John attempted to hear what was going on around him. Someone appeared to be walking around him.
John's Aside.
I've been here for the last three days. Oh God, why did I listen to my friends? I'm not sure if they're still alive. I'm not sure why I came here; I definitely made a mistake. I didn't even tell Rose about it. She must be worried about me.
Please, Rose, do something. I could smell the stench of blood. Perhaps none of my friends are still alive. I know I'm going to die like they are. Please, God, help me.
It's entirely my fault. I shouldn't have come here looking for a drama. People were right in their judgments of this woodland. This wooded area is a curse. This arena of witches' woodland is not a rumor, but a fact.
"Johnn," said someone unexpectedly. As soon as I heard it, I shuddered. It's very near to where I am. It's a woman's voice. I swallowed my saliva and stammered. "Wh-who?"
My voice had become shaky. Someone seemed to have seized my voice.
I was thirsty and hungry at the same time. I was also thinking about how close to death I was. I had a feeling I was going to die, but there was nothing I could do about it.
"John, this is your mom," the woman said again. With a nod, I answered, "Mom."
"Yes, my child. I've come to take you along with me, "she said.
John abruptly paused in his speech to try to figure out who she was. However, he was unable to do so. "Do you want to come with me, son?" she asked.
I came to a halt and said, "You aren't my mom." I screamed. "Let me go, you witch. With your words, you cannot deceive me. I'm not going with you against my will. I will not put my life on the line in this way, "I shouted.
Everything came to a halt, such as the sound of the air, the rustling of leaves, and the footsteps. I'm panting, and I'm scared out of my mind. However, a subdued tone was audible now. It had the tone of an older lady. "Do you know where your rose is?" she asked. I didn't respond. She remarked after a time, "She is with her old lover."
I clenched my fist and yelled, "Stop with the bullshit. I'm not going to fall for your trick "..
"Are you sure I'm tricking you?" she asked. "Then tell me how I found out about her, Zoe," she said.
"What exactly do you want?" I asked. "I simply want you to trust me. Kindly help me to kill her since she is a liar, "deeply, replied the old woman. "really? So why did you kill my friends? ", I asked. "I didn't kill them. They just committed to giving up their lives for me "..
She explained, "I simply observed how bold you are. As a result, I'd like to help you." "I don't need your help. Just let me go, " I screamed violently."
"I didn't kill them. They just committed to giving up their lives for me "..
She explained, "I simply observed how bold you are. As a result, I'd like to help you." "I don't need your help. Just let me go, " I yelled violently. A frigid hand suddenly touched my shoulder. "Boy, if you want, I can reveal to you your lover's true color." As I felt the cold hand, my body shivered. "She is loyal to me," I said. Suddenly, she began to laugh, and the sound of her laughter pierced my ears. "Stop it," I murmured, putting my head on the ground.
The opposing viewpoint.
"Zoe, it's locked," remarked Rose. I took a glance at the door. "Did he say anything to you, Rose? I asked. Rose shook her head no. "How about his parents' home?" I asked. "No, this isn't possible. He is presently unable to travel to Italy. Zoe, he has tests in a month, "Rose said.
I said, "Rose, call him." "I tried calling him, but his phone was switched off. I'm at a loss for what to do. "Rose's lips were squeezed together.
"Zoe," she said as she abruptly took my hand in hers. Her hand trembled as she spoke. "Is there something wrong with him?" she wondered. "Hey, hey, rose. Please don't say that. He'll be OK, "I said.
"So, where did he go? Why did he switch on his phone? ", Rose started crying. I gave her a pat on the back.
I think we should act right now.
After a little pause, I said, " Rose." "Rose, I think we should go to the police station," I remarked. "What? Why are you saying this, Zoe? ", Rose said, startled. "Just relax, Rose. I think that if we tell them everything, they will be able to help us, "I stated.
Rose sobbed, holding her arms. "If something happens to him, I will never forgive myself."
"Stop it, rose. Keep a positive attitude and he'll be just fine, "I said
I was trying to console her, but my heart already knew what was wrong. John has been missing for the past three days. I'm not sure where he is.
The opposing viewpoint.
"Stop it," I said, panting heavily. Who the heck is she? Is she a demon, a monster, or a witch?
I asked, "Who the heck are you?"
"Is it important?" said the old lady quietly. "Why don't you let me go if it's not important," I said. "I have a hard time understanding today's generation." "All I want to do is help you, but you refuse," she said.
I attempted to sit up. "What exactly do you want to show me?" I asked. This torture is unbearable for me.
Someone abruptly took the cloth from my eyes.
Oh, my eyes! I blinked and slowly opened my eyes in response to the bright light. I noticed that I was in the middle of the woods. There is no one here. I searched the area for that old person.
I attempted to untangle my hand but couldn't. I tried but couldn't get up. "Ahh," I mumbled, as I struggled to stand up. Then, out of nowhere, I heard someone laughing. I looked around but couldn't find her.
"Zoe, stop it," someone said. Isn't that Rose's voice? I could hear Zoe's voice as well. "He won't come here, rose," he said.
"Rose!" I shouted. Is this a hallucination of mine? "No, boy, it's not your hallucination," a voice said.
"Who?" I asked, my voice stuttering.
"Just keep your head straight. You will see your sweetheart and Zoe in your bedroom," she stated. I was feeling a little woozy in my head. I tried not to glance in front, but an unknown force compelled me to.
Rose and Zoe appeared out of nowhere on my bed. I narrowed my eyes. Zoe kissed my rose on the cheek. "John doesn't care about you, Rose. Why don't you just leave him alone? ", Zoe asked.
"I'm not dating him, love. I just have feelings for you. As you can see, he isn't here. We can have fun here, "Rose smiled.
In a flash, I noticed Zoe smiling as he undressed Rose. It's my bedroom, where I rose and slept.
I shut my eyes. No, it is not true. That witch is trying to deceive me. However, the sound of their voices gradually angered me. I said, "Stop doing it. I told you to stop "..
Their moans began to fade away gradually. I responded, "I don't believe you."
But then I realized I was standing on soggy ground. I could smell the mud. When I tried to glance up, I was startled by what I saw and shouted in terror.
The opposing viewpoint.
I went to the police station with Rose. Rose appeared to be quite nervous. After a time, a police officer approached us and began interrogating us. Rose responded to all of their questions.
The officer stated, after hearing us, "It's a strange situation. I got a report yesterday, you know. Two parents came in yesterday to report their children missing, "officer stated.
I asked, "How, officer?" "They claimed that their kids had gone out with their friends. They haven't returned yet, "he said. I drew in a deep breath and stared at Rose.
"Rose, do you know who John's friend is?" I asked. "Yeah, I know a few," she said. "Could you kindly tell us the names of those people, sir? That case, I think, has something to do with us. Because it's strange that we're having the same problem, "I stated.
to be continued..