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Chapter 14 - Awake

(They both close their books; there really isn't much information in this book.)

Aayan: "There isn't much of anything in here."

Zohan: "Let's do one thing: let's go back to the spot where Arya and Hena fell and take a look."

Aayan: "Yeah, alright. Come on, let's go."

(Just then, Sufiya stabs Zohan with a knife.)

Arya: "Ah... ah... ah!"

(Arya wakes up with a start.)

Arya: "What the hell is this? Why did I have a dream like that? They've already left. Man, why did I have such a terrible nightmare? Was I just overthinking things? But Sufiya told Hena to stay safe, so why did I dream about Zohan getting stabbed? And why did I dream that Zohan likes me—even though he's never actually shown any sign that he does?"

"My head is throbbing... Ah... ah..."

(Just then, the doorbell rings; Arya opens the door.)

Arya: "Mom? You're here now?"

Arya's Mom: "Why? Can't I be here?"

Arya: "No, Mom, it just feels really strange. First that TV incident, and now this dream... I'm really scared, Mom."

(Arya hugs her mother.)

Arya's Mom: "Honey, Come on, let's go inside."

Arya: "But, Mom..."

Arya's Mom: "Tell me, what did you see on the TV?"

Arya: "Mom, the news was on, and the reporter on the screen was staring right at us. That's why Hena and Aayan got scared—but I didn't. I don't know how, but I just drifted off and fell asleep."

Arya's Mom: "Show me—where is it?"

(Arya turns on the TV.)

Arya: "Look, Mom! He's still staring!" (The reporter laughs)

Arya's Mom: "Sweetheart, they were just pulling a prank. They wanted to scare the people who woke up late—look how much the views have shot up!"

Arya: "Mom, I was really scared!"

Arya's Mom: "It's alright, dear. Come here."

(Arya's Mom hugs Arya)

Arya: "Mom, when will Dad be back?"

Arya's Mom: "Yes, dear—he'll be here in just a little while."

(There is a knock at the door)

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