5
Three days later, Thomas' mother died.
I suffered from insomnia and could only fall asleep after taking sleeping pills. I didn't know what had happened after I fell asleep.
This morning, as soon as I opened the door, I saw a pair of legs swaying in the air, and the toes were only a few centimeters away from me.
The red plastic stool fell to the ground with a dull clatter.
In an instant, my hair stood on end, and I curled up in the corner in horror. My throat tightened, and I couldn't make a sound. I could only hear my heart beating wildly.
It took me a long time to come back to my senses. Trembling, I took out my phone and called Bertram.
His voice came from the phone. He was as calm as ever. "What's wrong?"
I took a deep breath and squeezed my thigh, forcing myself to focus.
"Don't be afraid. Stay where you are. I'll be right there." There was a rustling sound on the phone. "Don't hang up. Wait for me."