El Explorador.

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The sudden light from the sun made us shut our eyes for seconds. We had walked out of the "Haunted Mansion". Maurice was complaining of tiredness and she and Melvin were ready to leave. I sighted a construction ahead and asked others if they wanted to check it out. After much persuasion they all agreed and we went forward. We got to the construction site and saw that it was empty.

"POWER MART, Construction on going". A sign read.

Melvin was already turning back to go home with his sister. Arianna also was eager to leave. I was hoping I could spend some alone time with Ian.

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"Wanna explore?". Ian asked and I could see that he meant it.

"Sure". I couldn't resist such an offer. It was killing two birds with one stone. I could explore - which I loved doing and also get to spend time with Ian.

"No,we have to go home". Arianna protested and tugged at his sleeve.

"I didn't say you had to come along".

"Well.....I can't go home alone. Let me remind you,you brought me here in the first place".

"I told you I had to he somewhere and you insisted on tagging along because you were bored so it's not my problem"

"Do you realize you who you are taking to?".

Ian didn't bother answering. He followed me into the cave.

"Wait". I was standing at the entrance when Arianna called us back.

"I will come with you". She said. I was crushed.

"Aren't you going to come along?" I asked Melvin. Since Arianna was coming along I might as well find additional company. The thought of being alone with Arianna and Ian gave me mini goosebumps.

"I don't know". He hesitated rolling his eyeballs towards his sister.

"I will just wait here". Maurice suggested.

"That's an even bigger risk". Melvin countered.

"I will come in then but only for a few minutes but you have to promise to get me pretzels at the trade center tomorrow".

"I promise,cross my heart".

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"It's freezing in here". Maurice said in a shaky voice.

It's true,the cave was cold and dark. Typical.

"Looks like work is going on here". Melvin observed.

"Construction,what else?". Ian stated.

"Maybe mining". I added.

"Yeah exactly".

It had train tracks probably for transportation within the cave. We followed the train tracks and explored the cave. It has drawings and paintings in it. Turns out I was right. There was several mining equipments and even rocks of different sizes and shapes. We explored further for what was about an hour. Soon,we stopped somewhere in the cave for food. I shared a loaf of bread with Ian while Melvin offered Arianna food. I wasn't ready to share my food with my arch rival. I took off my shoes and streched on the bare floor a bit.

"Have some self respect". Arianna reprimanded.

I stuck out my tongue. "I don't care".

Really I didn't care,I wasn't the type of person to care much about appearance. I wore my clothes neat and clean but I don't spend too much time dressing up or smelling nice like most girls. I don't even watch my weight and I am in good shape.

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"This is a dead end guys". Ian announced.

I raised my head and looked forward. It really was a dead end.