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down my face.
     
    “I’m a human being okay, I make mistakes!”
     
    “Whatever, that’s the typical excuse” he said looking away.
     
    “Excuse?” I felt anger rising and glared at him. Whatever I had thought before was gone now. “You need to leave. I can find my own way home. Thank you very much!” I tried limping towards the shop my leg throbbing.
     
    He gave me a quick look and I could see he found it hard to contain himself and I quickly continued. “What are you? Superman? I mean really, normal people don’t jump from trees and fight lunatics like you did?” He didn’t answer.  Hoping to at least get some explanation as to what just happened, but it was to no avail. He was done talking I realized.  I grabbed my book case from his hand continued towards the store. I promptly shut the door behind me and then made sure it was locked. I stood there praying to God that that neck sniffing weirdo who had just tried to kill me wouldn’t return. I sneaked a last look out at Daniel, but he was already gone. I had mixed feelings about him, I was extremely grateful towards him and fascinated, but also secretly hoped that I wouldn’t have to see him ever again.
     
    I decided to concoct a story of sorts, explaining my hurt leg and torn dress. On their return I was given the third degree on entering the woods without their supervision. Oscar knew I was lying, I could sense it, but what was I suppose to tell them that I got attacked by some freak who had a thing for licking raw wounds? How crazy would that be? I hid the fact that my arm hurt like hell as well. I soaked it in English salt and beared the pain.  After dinner I made an excuse that I had a headache and went to bed early. The bed looked more inviting then my day had been and I fell on the bed sighing gratefully. My life really was a complicated mess. If I wasn’t mutilated by evil teachers and aunts, I was being attacked and saved by strange guys. Was any of this real? I walked towards the window and stared out at the full moon. I had had enough of paranormal nonsense for one night, the full moon included. I blew out the candle and climbed into bed, pulling the covers over my head.
    “I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares. I overcame the nightmares because of my dreams.”  

Chapter 6

     
    Dreams

     
    The next day I was annoyed and irritated. The event from the previous day and the little sleep that I had been getting was tormenting me. I couldn’t work, I couldn’t sleep and I wanted answers. I wanted to know who and what that Zach guy was and why he backed off when Daniel confronted him. I wanted to find Louisa and find out who the guy in my dreams was and if Daniel held any connection to him. I wanted… I wanted, I wanted … Ugh my head was spinning and I needed to get out again.
     
    I decided that keeping busy was the best answer.  

    “Can I help you with something?” I asked Martha.  

    “Yes, actually I was going to ask you if you wanted to go to town and get me some fresh tomatoes. Unfortunately, Oscar and I have to go see my aunt again later today. We won’t be back until tomorrow. Will you be okay by yourself?”  

    I nodded. “Yes, its fine, I’ll be fine, go see your aunt.” I forced a smile, I wasn’t okay and I didn’t really want to spend the day alone – again, but maybe I could window shop a bit to kill some time.  

    “Okay, if it’s not too much trouble, here is two pounds it should be more than enough for all your errands.” I took the money and took my coat of the coat hanger. Town was a long walk from the store, but I was hoping it would help me clear my head and besides, everything smelled fresh and clean. My spirits just started to lift and then I saw him again. He must’ve been waiting for me, or so it seemed. “Great! That is all I need!” I thought.  “Was he going to annoy me again?” I wondered and I started to walk faster ,  trying to ignore him. I could hear his footsteps and I