My Friend Is A Ghost

11. A Call

Lily's POV,

I saw the same truck parked in front of my bungalow. The view pierced me with hundreds of daggers. The view blurred my vision by bringing tears in my eyes. I was broken but I collected myself for Davina's sake. I let down a tear drop and wiped it off quickly. I sighed in struggle, caught Davina's hand in mine and walked fast towards the bungalow.

I turned to see Davina, who was trying badly to control herself and then I saw James who had no clue what is happening. When I turned my gaze again straight, I was engulfed in a hug. It took seconds for me to identify the person who hugged me.

It was Preeti, the one who I was feared to face. Not because I am scared of her but I was scared of being separated from Davina. I cannot afford to lose her at any cost.

"Hey Snow!" She called, excitedly and I glared at her. She chuckled softly and continued, " okay! I won't call you that." After a pause , she again continued, " you know what? I'm gonna stay with you for the next one week. I'm so excited."

Her words soaked me in ice water. "Why for a week?" I asked, tightening the grip of me in Davina's hand.

"Well! My dad has an important work in a far city. He is going there for a week and I am staying here. Even the tr-"

"Okay! Welcome home. I'm tired. Let's meet later." I said quickly cutting her off as I was sure, she was going to say something about that truck. I hate it.

"Okay, Take rest but give a intro." She said, pointing James.

Davina's POV,

The sight of the same truck which snatched everything from me, drowned me in ice water but I tried to control myself. Lily has gone through a lot because of me and I didn't want her to suffer due to my fear and pain.
Suddenly Preeti appeared from no where and hugged Lily. She also informed that she is gonna stay here for a week.

Lily tightened my hand suddenly and I saw her. She held many emotions which was unclear to me.

Maybe she is scared that Preeti will come to know about me, I think. Then Preeti asked for introduction of James as she doesn't know him.

" Um.. He is my friend, James and James! This is Preeti ." Lily said stammering and both of them went through a handshake.

I wanted to lighten up the mood of Lily so I playfully whispered, " Oh! I can see my white snow turning red in jealousy." But unfortunately nothing worked she dragged me in leaving no clue to James and Preeti.

We entered into the bungalow. " Stay here for a while. I'll change and come back." Lily said before entering her room.

Few minutes later I saw James and Preeti entering the bungalow. They sat in the sofa and started talking about random stuffs and I joined them. However, I was silent.

Lily's POV,

I entered my room and locked it from inside. I didn't know when my eyes started letting down the tears. I slide on the door and sat on the flow placing my back against the door. I badly wanted to cry out loud but I couldn't do that as everyone else can hear me. I cupped my mouth with both the hands in order to stop the sounds coming from my sobs.

I calmed myself with a great difficulty and went crawling fast like a toddler to the side table placed near my bed. Tears kept on rolling on my cheeks.

I took my phone from there and dialed those numbers, which came to my mind.

Author's POV,

Lily placed the mobile on her eyes and her other hand was caressing her forehead in tension. After few rings someone attended the phone.

Despite of trying a lot not to cry, Lily crying out when she realized the presence of the person in her call.

" Hey Snow? Snow? Are you alright?"

Lily doesn't respond but kept on crying in a low tone.

" Snow! I'm getting worried. Please don't cry. Tell me what happened? Did you see Preeti again?"

Lily slightly nodded even after knowing that the other person could not see her.

" Snow? Please answer." The voice changed a bit showing the other person was also crying in worry.
Suddenly someone knocked the door and Lily flinched.

" Five minutes." Lily responded the knock , getting up from the floor.
She then turned towards the mobile and answered, " I don't know what to do. Preeti is staying here for the upcoming week."

"What?" Responded the voice in shock.

" She said that her dad is going somewhere for work and she will stay here for the next week. Davina also saw that bloody truck today. And that too two times."

"Calm down Lily, Calm down. Don't worry. Nothing will go wrong."

" I lost that hope. I am afraid." Lily concluded closing her teary eyes.

" Look! Don't panic. I'll be there tomorrow."

" But-"

Before Lily could say anything her phone got switched off without charge. She threw it on the bed annoyingly and covered her face with both her hands.

After few seconds, she wiped her tears, changed her clothes and added light makeup on her face inorder to hide her face which went red and pale due to her cries.

She went out and saw James and Preeti chit chatting. Her eyes searched for Davina and found her in the kitchen. Davina was staring at the refrigerator. It clearly showed that she was hungry.

Lily's POV,

I chuckled at the cuteness of Davina. I went near her and a grin appeared in her face seeing me.

" I'm hungry." She said streching her words and I chuckled softly. I opened the fridge and got some apples. "Apples? But who will cut that?" Davina questioned me and I sighed.

We both are really not good in handling knifes.