02 House of Whispers by R.L. Stine

Author:R.L. Stine [Stine, R.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

PART TWO

House of Death

Chapter

10

Amy sat on the low wall enclosing the fish pond. The moon was a thin crescent in the black-velvet sky. Shadows lay thick in the garden, and only a faint breeze stirred the leaves.

Amy drew her hand through the quiet water, shattering the reflected stars. She wanted to see David so badly that it seemed as though the whole world had stopped moving. The last two days passed much, much too slowly.

“David,” she whispered.

He told her not to trust him. But Amy knew he wanted her to believe in him despite his words. Otherwise why would he ask her to meet him? Why would he kiss her so passionately?

The night was perfect, and soon David would be with her. If she trusted him, Amy knew she could help him trust himself again.

A half hour passed. Then another. Still David did not come. Amy grew restless. What was keeping him? He had not forgotten, had he?

“Amy?” a voice whispered.

Amy jerked her head toward the sound. “Who’s there?” she demanded.

Julia stepped out of the shadows, dressed only in a white nightgown. Her bare feet were damp from the dew-studded grass.

“What are you doing out here, Julia?” Amy asked.

“I saw you from my window,” the girl answered. “What are you doing out here so late?”

“I am just enjoying the night air,” Amy answered.

Julia crossed her arms. “You are waiting for David, aren’t you?”

“I, ah . . .”

“Mother says you should stay away from him,” Julia said.

“Well, I think she is wrong,” Amy retorted, angry that Angelica had made such a decision for her. “He is gentle and kind, and he saved my life.”

Light flashed on Julia’s silver bracelet as she twisted it around and around on her wrist. “Mrs. Hathaway came to the house today, asking for you,” she said finally.

“She did?” Amy asked in surprise.

Julia nodded. “And yesterday, too. Mother told her you were very upset by what happened at the ball, and could not see anyone.”

“She has no right to do that.” Amy jumped to her feet, outraged. “It is my life, and I will be friends with whomever I want!” Amy snapped.

Then, seeing the distress on Julia’s face, she softened her tone. “I know it is not your fault.”

Julia nodded. “You are my friend, Amy. Don’t worry. I will not tell Mother about your meeting with David. But be careful around Hannah. She loves to tattle. She loves to get people in trouble.”

Julia took the bracelet off and held it out to Amy. “I think you might need some luck again.”

“Thank you, Julia.” Amy gave her a slightly shaky smile. “But I am already lucky. I have you as a friend, don’t I? Now, hurry back to bed.”

Julia smiled and glided silently toward the house. Her nightgown seemed to float around her.

Amy settled back onto the wall. But hot anger still ran through her. True, her mother had asked Angelica to take care of Amy. But Angelica was going too far.

“Where are you, David?” she whispered.

Time dragged on.

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