Epiworld by Morait Tracey

Author:Morait, Tracey [Morait, Tracey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: epilepsy, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy
Publisher: K&T Mitchell
Published: 2013-10-12T07:00:00+00:00

9. Running

It’s a long way down, about ten feet. I land awkwardly, twisting my ankle when I reach the ground. I’m barely able to walk, let alone run. They’ll catch up with me in no time, so I’ll have to hide somewhere.

The front door opens. Quickly I stoop down behind the bin, watching as the police car drives away, then I move towards the kitchen window, and look in. The kitchen is empty, so I go through the back door, which is never locked, and make for the cupboard where the vacuum cleaner is kept. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze, but I’ll be all right as long as nobody thinks of looking inside.

I listen to the activity in the house, the footsteps on the stairs, the conversation. I keep asking myself why the police might think I’m involved in Mr Fraser’s death, what they’ve found – and if Chase knows anything about it.

I hear a door close. Someone is coming into the kitchen.

‘They’ve got it all wrong,’ says Demi desperately. A chair scrapes back; water runs from the tap. ‘Travis hasn’t done anything.’

‘But they must have a reason for wanting to talk to him,’ says Chase.

‘I don’t know why!’

‘We’ll have to find him.’ That’s Dr Mac. ‘I’ll ring my solicitor. We should get Travis some representation, just in case.’

I try to get more comfortable. My ankle is giving me jip! I clench the thought pod tightly in my hand, call out to Hudson and Alexander, but as usual there’s no reply. I feel abandoned and alone.

‘They say they’ve found something, Demi,’ Dr Mac goes on. ‘It must be enough for them to want to question him. If you know where he is you must tell the police. He’d be better off trying to clear his name by telling them what they need to know. Not only that,’ I hear the clinking of crockery, ‘he hasn’t got his medication with him. He’ll need it.’

‘Look, I don’t know where he is,’ cries Demi, ‘and if I did I wouldn’t tell them.’

‘I’ll help you look for him, Dr Mac,’ offers Chase.

‘Let’s have a cup of tea first. All this has been a bit of a shock!’

The last thing I want is Chase to find me! I think about escaping to the cave, the only refuge I have, but I worry that’s the first place they’ll look. I could go deeper inside the cavern, and hope they don’t decide to do a thorough search there. I’ll have to hide for a day or two until I can plan how to get off the island without being seen.

Eventually Dr Mac says, ‘Well, I’ll call my solicitor. Then shall we go and look for Travis?’

There’s a short pause before Demi replies, ‘No. Let’s go later. He won’t be far. I’m going for a walk first. I need to think.’

‘I’ll come with you,’ says Chase.

No answer.

The kitchen door opens and closes. I hear Dr Mac talking on the telephone, telling someone that he’ll be there shortly.

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