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Chapter 18 - Arya is okay ?

{They start searching for the diary}

Arya: Is that dairy in the same room where we are stuck in ?

Hena: Yes, we lost that dairy there, I probably left it on the bed.

Arya: Friends, I don't want to go into any other room.

Zohan: We have to be brave, otherwise we'll never be able to leave here.

Arya: Okay.

{They go to the room where the dairy was}

Aayan: A little while ago, we were talking in the same room. Zohan: Yes, Arya, did you both listen to what we said?

Arya: {slurring} No, we didn't.

Hena: Come on, let's quickly find the dairy, we have to get out of here quickly.

Ayan: Look, I found the dairy.

Zohan: Look seriously (takes it from Ayan's hands), there's really not a single bone in it.

Ayan: Arya, can you light a candle and bring it?

Arya: {a little shocked} You can also bring it, right? Aayan: My legs are hurting a lot, please do it.

Arya: {Taking a deep breath} It's okay, I'll bring it right away. {Arya lights the candle and brings it}

Johan: Wait, I'll heat the upper pages. {Johan heats the pages} I still don't see anything in it.

{He angrily hits the table, but his hand touches the candle, but he doesn't react at all}

Arya: Give it to me, I'll show you {Arya takes the diary from Zohan's hand and looks at it} It is written.

Johan: Where should I look, no… I am not seeing anything. Arya: "Hand it over; let me take a look." {Arya takes the diary from Zohan's hands.}

Arya (to herself): "Wait... it says right here that this diary reveals itself only to those who are *alive*. Hmm... wait a minute. Then why couldn't these guys read it? Are they pulling my leg, or can they truly not see anything?"

{Just then, Arya hears her name being called out and opens her eyes.}

Arya: "Mom? What are you doing here?"

Arya's Mom: "I've been trying to wake you up for ages! Come on, get ready quickly—don't you have school to go to?"Arya: It's nothing like that, Mami. I'm just getting ready now.

Arya's mom: Come on, hurry up. I've prepared breakfast. Hena is having breakfast. You should also leave quickly. She'll feel awkward alone.

Arya: what...hena is hear...

Arya's mom: Why, what happened?

Arya: Nothing, Mami. I'm fine. I'm just getting ready. Arya's mom: Okay, come quickly (pats Arya's head and leaves)

(Arya gets ready and goes downstairs for breakfast)

Hena: You're here, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Come on, let's have a quick breakfast and leave for school.

Arya: Yes, let's have a quick breakfast (a little scared)

Hena: What happened? Why do you look so strange? Are you okay? Arya: No, it's nothing like that. I'm fine. {Sits down at the table and starts eating breakfast, doesn't even make eye contact with Hena}

Hena: You haven't told me anything.

Arya: What's wrong? {No eye contact, neither curious nor excited}

Hena: The news channel reporter Ayan and I were chasing yesterday was actually pranking us.

Arya: Yes, I know.

Hena: How did you find out?

Arya: Mom told me.

Hena: And he didn't tell me anything else. I got a call from Zohan yesterday. He said that Sufia told me something. She was actually kidnapped and she heard my name there, so she was asking me to pay attention to her.

Arya: Is it true? {making eye contact with Hena and was also surprised}

Hena: Yes, really.

Arya (to herself):— *So, what did those dreams mean? Has my mental health deteriorated? No, that can't be it. Should I tell Hena about my dream? Hmm... should I just say it? No, no—I might just end up deluding myself again. What if my dream actually turns out to be true, and all of this—this reality—is just a dream itself? What would I do then? I'd better just let it be; I'll figure it out on my own.*

Hena: "What's wrong, Arya? What are you thinking about? Why are you behaving so strangely today?"

Arya: "No, nothing at all. Come on, let's go."

{Arya steps out of the house. As Hena is tying her shoelaces, Arya's mother comes outside.}

Arya's Mom: "You two take care of yourselves. Get to school safely. Would you like me to drop you off?"

Arya: "No, Mom, I'm fine."

Hena: "No, Aunty, we'll manage on our own."

Arya's Mom: "Alright then, go carefully, both of you."

Arya: "Okay, Mom. We're off now. Bye... bye..."

Hena: "Aunty, we're leaving now. Bye... bye..."

{They set off for school. On the way, Arya spots that haunted house.}

Arya (to herself, gazing at the house):— *Should I go inside and take a look? Could there be any danger inside? If there is even a grain of truth to my dreams, then I shouldn't be in any danger; I just need to be a little cautious. I'll simply come back here after school under some pretext. Hmm...*

Hena: "What is it, Arya? Come on, hurry up! Why are you just standing there? We're getting late for school!"

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