26 CHAPTER 26

"Lucy we're late.", Josh said after he parked the car in front of our house.

"We're only ten minutes late."

I keep telling myself everything's okay even if we are already late. I opened the car and stepped my foot on the ground. I know Josh is eager to help me but I told him I should go alone.

Stepping my wounded foot still hurts but I don't mind. The only thing that's in my head right now is saving my dad. But I wonder, where is Kelly? The lights are all out.

"Kelly!", I said banging the door.

The door opened after I pushed it hard. The smoke with a tremendous smell welcomed me. Was that gasoline? That Kelly's making me nervous.

"Dad! Kelly!", I coughed aggressively after making a few steps at the living room.

No one's inside the living room. Where are they?

"Lucy! The smoke's coming from the second floor. I'll check it. Go to Kelly's room and look for any clue on where to find her.", I heard Josh.