Dark of Night_Dangerous Nights by Baileigh Higgins

Author:Baileigh Higgins [Higgins, Baileigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2018-09-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9 - Lisa

After Cat treated her injuries, Lisa drifted off into a deep, dreamless sleep. It was blissful. As long as she lay still, her body didn’t hurt too much, and the painkillers were doing their job. She woke around ten that evening to find Cat and Nadia in an in-depth discussion regarding a trip to Queenstown. “What are you two on about?”

Two surprised faces turned her way.

“You’re up?” Cat asked. “How do you feel?”

“I’m awake, and I’m fine. Now, spill the beans.”

“Well, we’re discussing a possible trip to Queenstown,” Cat replied. “Or, to be honest, a definite trip. I kind of promised.”

“What on earth for?”

Cat explained, repeating Ralph’s story for Lisa’s benefit and leaving nothing out. Once she’d finished, Lisa asked, “And you trust these boys?”

“I do,” Cat said, and Nadia echoed her.

“I’m sure they’re perfectly nice kids, but what about that boot print? The two slashed tires? Somebody is out to get us, but I don’t believe it’s either of them.”

” You don’t think this whole Queenstown thing is a ruse to get us somewhere we can be ambushed?” Lisa asked.

“I don’t think so,” Cat replied. “Why would they go to all that trouble when they could do it here?”

“I guess so,” Lisa replied. “So, what’s the plan?”

“We need a vehicle, fuel, and supplies. Ralph says he knows of a few safe places we can check tomorrow.”

“Great. I’m coming with you,” Lisa said.

“No, you’re not. You are staying here while we go out,” Cat said with a cocked eyebrow. “You’re in no shape to run around town with a bunch of zombies on the loose.”

“You guys need me,” Lisa protested, pushing her body upright. A stabbing pain punched through her ribs, and she gasped.

This caused Cat to jump up and rush over, pressing Lisa back down. Lisa subsided with a huff. “We’ll see about that.”

“Now, now, don’t be difficult. Facts are facts, and the fact is that you’re too sick to come with us tomorrow. So, just relax, and drink your tea. I got you something to eat too.”

“I’m not hungry,” Lisa said, suddenly feeling ill at the mere mention of food.

“Just try a bite or two. You need your strength,” Cat coaxed.

“Fine.” Lisa allowed Cat to feed her a few bites of noodles in spaghetti sauce and a cup of sweet tea.

“There, see? That wasn’t so bad,” Cat said with a triumphant smile. Her smile faltered when Lisa’s lips pinched together, and she grew pale. “What’s wrong?”

A wave of nausea hit Lisa like a tidal wave, and her stomach lurched. By pure reflex, she bent over the side of the bed as the contents of her stomach came up in a rush, splattering the carpet. She was left gasping for breath as stabbing pains shot through her torso, the effects of her broken ribs making themselves felt.

“Oh, my God. What’s wrong? I’m so sorry,” Cat cried as she ran around, wetting a towel to press to Lisa’s face.

The damp cloth felt good against her skin, and Lisa fell back onto her cushions while she waited for the pain to pass.

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