Click in the Dark
by Florence Hazrat
I can't believe mom did this to us
I know!!! how can she make such a mistake?!?
I told you we should have done it ourselves
or let Dad do it
nah, he wouldn't have known either
they just don't get the internet
haha, how mom types e-mails with her index fingers
and Dad still refuses 2 get a cell phone!
oldies! they just can't handle the modern world!
I told you not to let mom book the trains
well anyway, can't change that anymore
it's gonna be so boring, 10 hours!
really?! 10 hours to St Albans?
yep. we arrive at 6.43 tomorrow morning
10 hours all alone!
all alone! :(
which compartment are you in again?
3. and you?
60!!!!
wow, is that the last one?
yeah, it's the very end!
is there anyone else with you?
no, not yet, so glad! maybe you could come over?
yeah, let me know if no one shows up
and you? do you share with anyone?
no, but it's okay. there's just an old lady in the bed below.
haha, maybe you can exchange jam recipes!
very funny. actually she's already sleeping!
what?!? omg, it's not even 9!
well, I've got my music and a book so it's fine
oh no! Becky, someone just came in!
who is it who is it?????
it's a guy
ooooh, hot or not?!?!?
um, can't tell, he's wearing a hood. looks a bit creepy actually
oh you'll be fine. maybe he's tired like my old lady!
yeah, we'll see. he's fumbling with his bags.
are you on the bed above?
yep.
Did he say anything?
no, though I said hello!
how rude! Do you want me to come over and check on you?
no, it's ok, I'll let you know what happens
keep texting me, girl! I wanna know if you are ok
thanks, dear sis!
wait, nan just texted me
haha, she is SO much more modern than mom!
she says she's getting us from the station tomorrow
and that we'll go to the Northpoint for pancake breakfast, yay!
so much looking forward to these holidays!
hey are you still there?
Jess? don't scare me, yes?
JESS!!!
sorry, I was just looking at this guy, he's weird
what? how, what's he doing?
um, he locked the door
oh, Jess! Tell him to open it again!
how? he's got a right to lock it
but you're locked in too!
where is your bag? is it with you?
it's up here with me, at the end of my feet
phew, ok, take out your wallet and put it in your pocket, will ya?
yes, mommy!
Just saying! I'm older after all
yeah, one whole year. I'm not a baby anymore!
Then stop acting like one. I'm just concerned
yes yes, I know. it's ok, I'll take care
I wished we were together! I'm scared about this guy now!
Don't worry, Becky! I can handle it! It's getting dark outside, he'll be asleep soon
Did you see his face now?
yeah no, caught a glimpse when he turned around
AND????!?
Dunno, just a face. Beard.
That's all?!?
looks pretty strong
What was he doing?
couldn't see. Guess he was fiddling with something, the lamp or the window or so
Are you sure you'll be fine?
course. I...
Becky, did the light go out in your compartment too?
no...
oh God, the light just went out!
Jess! Are you ok? I'm gonna come over now!
no no, it's fine, maybe it's a technical difficulty or something
But I'm afraid! I feel bad about this!
I just won't move and pretend to sleep, my back's to the room
what good does that do? is the light still off?
yes
Can you hear anything?
no, not even a breath
wait! his bed just creaked!
think he's getting up
oh Becky, I'm getting scared...
Jess, turn on your phone light!
i can't, he'll notice!
I'm coming over now. Scream if anything happens!
omg, i can hear him in the dark!
what is he doing?
can't tell, it's so dark! sounds like he's taking something out of his bag
I am in the corridor now. coming to get u outta there
there's a clicking sound!
I am trying to find the train guard too. hang in there!
Becky, please hurry.
I'm at carriage 11, I'm coming
damn, there is someone with a pram in my way!
omg Becky, please, come quickly! i'm so scared!
Becky i think he's got a
I AM COMING
JESS, SCREAM!!! SCREAM FOR HELP!
Jess!!!! r u there???
I am at 28, I am flying!
Jess, please please write!
hiya
phew, I am so glad!!! what happened?
oh, the phone just fell out of my hands
what?!?! how?! never mind, as long as you're still there!
yes, sure. Where are you?
I'm almost there. What about the guy, is the light on again?
No, but I'm ok. Please come.
Of course, Jessie, I am almost there. i was so afraid just now!
Sorry about that. Is there anyone with you?
No, I was just running down the train like mad. do you want me to bring someone?
No no, it's fine. Just you.
i am so glad u r ok!!! Jess, i'll never be mean to you again!
It's alright.
No, i mean it, i almost had a heart attack just now! i thought the guy might have killed you!
I'm still alive as you can see. Are you here yet?
57, almost there. Jeez, it really is the last carriage, feels like the end of the world
Can you open the door or shall I knock?
Please knock, Rebecca.
I'm here, I'm in front of the door. but Jessie...?
yes, what's up? Are you here? :)
Jess, is that you?
what? of course, what do you think? I'll open the door now
No one has ever called me Rebecca since elementary school
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