Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Oddette was already in a deep sleep next to her, snoring when she decided to check the time. For some reason, she couldn't fall asleep at all and could only stare at the ceiling of her room or check the time in her phone.

The device flashed lights as she read the words past nine o' clock in the evening. Just as she was about to put it down back to the table, she heard her phone vibrating making her check what it was.

It was none other than a message sent by the same unknown number.

Unknown Number: Hey, I'm sorry about what had happened to your friends.

When she read those words, she felt stunned beyond words. How did this person know what had happened to her friends recently? Does she know him personally? Does he have any involvement with what had happened?

Her forehead was creasing as she was typing on her phone.

Emmie: How did you know about my friends? Do I know you or something? she asked.

Unknown Number: Someone told me.

Emmie: May I know who told you?

Unknown Number: Someone that cares for you.

Emmie: Who are you? she asked.

Unknown Number: someone who cares about you a lot.

Emmie: If you care about me, why don't you introduce yourself and tell me who you are? she replied.

Truthfully, when she first received a message from an unknown number, she was hesitant and afraid. What would happen if this was some sort of a stalker? What if he's a creep or a killer? But now… all she feels is a sense of security and curiosity.

Unknown Number: I will let you know who I am when you start to love me and trust me.

Emmie: Are you serious? How could I trust and love you when I can't even know who you are?

Her fingers were shaking while typing those words. That suddenly became creepy, indirectly telling her to love him. Who is he and what does he want with her? She immediately turned off her ohone after sending that last message.

She can't imagine that there are people able to waste their time like this. Is someone just pranking her?

Emmie does wonder who the person might be but still… What if he's a creep? Or… she paused for a second, thinking deeper.

The unknown number stopped sending her messages when she and James went their separate ways. Maybe… he and the stranger are the same person?

But how would that person know of her friend's death and even contacted her after two months?

She took a deep breath after she put back her mobile phone from where she got it earlier. She then properly laid down beside her best friend and stared at her friend for a few seconds.

It sure looks like her friend is as cozy as she is in her own room. A narrow smile crept into her face.

Since she's under homeschooling, she's always left alone when Mrs. Crawford goes to school to teach. Although the old woman did promise her that she'll come back as soon as possible when it's time for her to give birth. And at the same time, her family will be here in a few days.

She was sitting on the balcony when she received a message from an unknown number.

Unknown number: Hey, how's your day? I can see you soon, the message said.

When she read those words, her eyes widened for a second, making her think to herself.

What does he mean by that? They will meet soon? He'll see her soon? When and why? This suddenly became sudden.

She might have wanted to ask the person lots of questions but she reverted back and chose to close her phone. She still feels creeped out of their last conversation which made her feel a little awkward.

Just as she stood up to take some stretches, she suddenly felt her stomach grumbling. It looks like she's craving yet again for green mangoes, making her head towards the kitchen to get her part.

They happened to buy her favorite fruit in the supermarket just the other day. That's why she had her stock inside her refrigerator.

After putting the mango outside, she also took out a whole piece of chicken, from the freezer she put it on the sink to defrost it. She's planning to cook a chicken tinola for their dinner.

As she walked towards the living room to have some passing time, she suddenly heard a knock on the door followed by a doorbell ringing. Honestly, she didn't want to get up since she was enjoying her green mangoes but it looks like the person behind the ringing door is a little impatient.

Her eyes darted at the wall clock of the dining room for a second. Could it be Mrs. Crawford calling for her to open the door?

She saw the hand of the clock pointing towards the three in the afternoon. If she was indeed the one knocking on the door then this is too early for her.

After a short while, she finally stood up from her seat and walked towards the door. And without looking at the peephole to check who it was, she opened the door only to see a man, looking like the same age as Mrs. Crawford emerged.

Who could this man be?

"Hi, is my wife there?" the man asked. She was wearing a color black leather jacket partnered with blue jeans and a white shirt as his under shirt. Beside him were two huge traveling bags which made her confused.

"Oh... I'm sorry Mrs. Crawford is in school," she replied after she opened the door wide. Hearing the man's words suddenly made her remember that Mrs. Crawford was indeed waiting for her husband and son to arrive within a few days. It looks like that day is today.

The man pushed the two traveling bags inside the house and then afterwards turned to get the other bag from a man approaching their direction.

As the man takes a closer step towards her direction, her eyes almost bulge in shock as she recognizes the person.

The man was also the same, staring right at her with shock written on his face until the other man spoke.

"James, call your mom. Tell her that we're home and that I'm surprised," Mr. Crawford said.

Without further ado, the man called James blinked his eyes and turned away for a second to get his phone out of his pocket. Afterwards, he called his mom to hear their arrival and while at that, Emmie didn't know what to do.

What was standing in front of him was the man who had impregnated her two months ago. Should she be happy or sad?

What would happen if he finally finds out about the truth and that he is actually the father of her child?