Chapter 9

For the next few days, Luis hasn't seen or heard anything from Yaus,

( Luis ) * It's like he disappeared after that fight we had. He stopped coming to school. Should I go by his place after school so we can talk? NO, he's the one that should apologize*

( Cha ) Hey, Luis are you doing anything after school today?

( Luis) has no plans. Hey Cha, how do you and Yaus know each other?

(Cha) Our family has hated one another for years.

( Luis ) Why?

You may call them business rivals. We previously attempted to resolve our issues through communication, but they betrayed us, and ever since, we have hated them. Why do you ask? Are you two together?

( Luis ) you can say something like that.

( ? ) What do you mean by that, Luis?

Luis turns around and sees Ashely.

( Luis ) Ashely

( Ashely ) I thought we were friends. Why haven't you said anything to me?

( Luis ) We are friends. I'm sorry, I wanted to tell you... I was waiting for the right time.

(Ashely) What do you mean by waiting for the right time, Luis? He's playing you. He's no good for you.

( Luis ) I can't explain it. It's not like I meant for this to happen. But I really care for him.

( Ashely ) I'm talking to you, Luis, only because I care about you. I don't trust him, and you shouldn't either.

( Cha ) I agree with Ashely.

( Luis ) I-I

( Ashely ) Look, I can't tell you what to do, but as your friend, I don't agree with your decision.

( Luis ) Ashely. I'm sorry I kept this from you. Can you ever forgive me?

( Ashely ) You are like a brother to me, and I will always be there for you. But no more secrets.

( Luis ) I promise - Luis gets off the floor and hugs Ashely. -

( Ashely ) I got to run

( Cha ) Did you want to do something today?

( Luis ) I-I can't today, but can I take a rain check?

(Ch) Yes.

A few hours later,

(Luis) *I found myself walking here without even noticing it. Should I just walk up there?

As Luis approaches the front door to ring the doorbell, he starts second-guessing himself if he should ring it. As he turns to walk away, Sam appears.

(Sam): What are you doing here,

( Luis ) I-I

( Sam ) I-I-I what, I'm telling you to stay away from Yaus

( Luis ) He doesn't love you.

(Sam), you have the audacity to speak to me in that manner...You just don't know who you're messing with

Sam appears as Luis is about to turn away from the front door and begins to second-guess whether he should ring the doorbell.

When Luis looks up, he notices something different about Sam.

(Luis) stares into her eyes * - Luis backs up from Sam trembling * Why am I scared? My body feels threatened *

The door suddenly swings open.

( ? ) Miss Sam, are you ready for….. Who is this?

(Sam)-starts to laugh-He is a nobody.

Luis runs off, and as he is running off, he looks back, and he sees Sam walking into the house and a group of people showing up.

He stops and hides behind a bush to investigate what exactly is going on and why so many individuals are turning up dressed in red and black. He honestly wanted to know why Yaus kept so many things hidden.

Luis waited and watched as more people arrived for more than 25 minutes.

( Luis ) Are they throwing a party or something? Should I simply quit? How am I expected to learn anything while sitting here? This is so stupid.

As Luis was about to walk away, he heard a bunch of people screaming for help, and he saw Yaus getting out of a dark gray car.

( Luis ) * This doesn't look like a party. What are they doing *

As Luis watched, he noticed Sam approaching Yaus and they began speaking, but he was too far away to understand anything they were saying. After a short while, when Yaus began to walk, everyone bowed and followed him inside.

( Luis ) * What the hell*

After everyone has entered the house, Luis walks to the backyard and makes an effort to remain hidden. He hears screams while he is walking. Luis stumbles and breaks a flower pot.

( ? ) I heard a sound come from over there, and I'm about to check it out.

( ? ) Okay, I will keep an eye out on this side.

( Luis ) * Crap * Luis gets up and looks around to see where he can hide, but there is nowhere to hide.

(?) Is anyone there?

( Luis ) Where am I planning to hide? This was a terrible idea. What if I get c... wait a minute

Luis sees a small window he can open and hurries to get inside.

( ? ) Is there anyone here…

- he picks up his walkie and reaches out to the other guy.

I don't see anyone out here.

( ? ) keep checking

( ? ) Yes, Sir

( Luis )* That was close, but where the heck am I *

It was too dark for him to see what room he was in... So he begins to look around, hoping to discover a light switch or a door. While looking around, he noticed his palm was moist but couldn't figure out why.

Did I just dip my hand into some water, and if so, why is there water on the walls? I have to find a light switch right now and try to figure out how to get out of here. Because the window is too high, I won't be able to go back through it. However, I might be able to find something to step on.

In his hunt, Luis discovered a light switch, which he then turned on, but he wasn't prepared for what he saw once he turned it on.

( Luis ) AWWWWWWW

What the hell... Why are there

( ? ) I think I heard someone scream from this room.

( Luis ) * Shit, what have I gotten myself into? Where can I hide? There is nowhere to hide.

While the door was opening, Luis desperately looked for a hiding place, but just as he was gathering his thoughts, the door opened and...

( ? ) How did you get in here?

( Luis ) Wait please, I'm a friend of Yau's

( ? ) Well done - take him to the red room now.

Yes, ma'am.

( Luis ) Please no, I'm sorry.

( ? ) You are coming with me.

( Luis ) Let me go

( ? ) Shut him up, we don't need our guest to be interrupted.

( ? ) Yes ma'am, as you wish.

Next, think you know, they drugged Luis and he fell unconscious.

A few hours later, when Luis woke up, he was tied up and sore all over his body.