Chapter 19: Speculating on Costumes

“You know that my grandmother prays a lot that’s all,” Marielle responded to Francie’s question.

“So, she didn’t do anything weird to rid you of whatever you saw?” Francie asked while he observed his friend closely.

“She told me what to say if ever I was confronted by something paranormal,” Marielle replied.

“Well, that’s not in my comfort zone, I have to tell you,” Francie responded with a shudder. “Will you be able to do something like that though? Will you be able to cast off an actual ghost, Marielle?”

“We’re gonna practice for if ever there’s a need for that, but I really don’t want to have those experiences,” Marielle whispered sombrely as they walked into the foyer of the dance studio.

“Oh, please don’t invite me along when you do any kind of vanquishing,” Francie responded.

Marielle’s phone went off in her bag then. She took it out and glanced at it.

“It’s Cliff,” she announced before reading his text message.