Chapter 5: Encounter with Old Friends

While they were sleeping, Francis was awakened by a loud snoring noise. He looked around to see that it was Paolo who was snoring. He could not sleep again due to Paolo's loud snoring and the bitter cold of the rain. So he decided to venture the cave by himself. It was in the middle of the night that he did this so there was barely any light besides the light coming from the moon. He ventured far from where the moonlight was shining that after some time, all was pitch black.

"Oh my God, I shouldn't have done this. This was way creepier and scarier than my bedroom."

He tried to find his way back when he slipped on a rock and fell in on what looks like a lake. The water was 6 feet deep so he was completely soaked.

Paolo woke up dripping wet. His mother tired of waking him up, poured water all over him and his bed.

"You know Paolo; I'm really tired of waking you up. Therefore, from this day on, if you do not wake up on time, I'm going to pour water all over you. Go on now, get up and get ready for school."

Paolo went through his usual routine; go to school, meet with his friends, and go home. Before going home, he decided to stop by the mall to do some window-shopping and watch a movie. He looked at some shirts and pants at Tribal, Bench, Oxygen, and some other shops that look nice. When he had decided what he wants to buy, he went to the theater to watch a movie. He could not decide whether he would watch Bewitched or Fantastic 4.

"How about we watch Bewitched, Mikko?"

Paolo was somewhat familiar of the voice. When he turned around to look who it is, it was Emily. Emily and Mikko were at the mall and were going to watch a movie together.

"Hey, Mikko! Emily! What are you doing here? How are you these days?"

"Paolo! We decided to go out this day and watch a movie. How about joining us? Is that okay with you?"

"Umm, sure. What are we going to watch?"

Emily suggested that they watch Bewitched so they bought tickets and went in. After the movie, Paolo parted from Mikko and Emily to go home.

He got home at around 7:30 PM. His class ended at 3:30 PM that afternoon so he got home late. His Mom was waiting for him and he was scolded at for being home late.

"Where have you been? You are supposed to be at home at 3:30. And you didn't even call to tell me where you are."

"Mom, don't worry. I was just gone to the mall to watch a movie. I even met my former classmate Mikko and his girlfriend Emily."

"Alright. Go to your room and change your clothes. We are about to eat dinner. Your father is going to be home soon."