Midsummer Nights Incident

Chapter 15

Hurry we have to get help now said Jesse n picked gave a hand to a limping Ed n went towards the

mansion. As they came nearer to it. Jesse rang the bell. A butler opened the door. He was bald thin n tall

with a scowl on his face. " Who r u n what are you doing here! " he asked. Jesse explained to him the

situation. And he let them entered inside. Immediately a maid was called to give first aid to Ed. While

Jesse sat n watch. " No problem u guys stay here till we arrange a boat for you. Till then you change ur wet

dresses n have tea n some snack. " The butler said. " Sir will be coming after some time from his hunting

expedition. He will be hospitable towards you don't worry " butler said n went. Jesse n Ed were shown to

their rooms. It was an old but nice looking mansion with Victorian style rooms. Jesse patted Eds hand

gave him a hug n went to her room. " Take the medicine " she said to him. Once inside her room from the

window she could see the beach n a far away tower light. " I wonder how much worried Suri n all must be

" she pondered. ~ ~ ~ ~ On the cruise boat Suri n Lila n Ted were frantic with worry about the missing

Jesse n Ed. They informed the captain. He said he will search the boat thoroughly n also send some life

boats with men to the nearby island in case they had gone astray there. " I hope they are safe " said a

crying Suri. Ted and Lila comforted her. ~ ~ ~ ~ Meanwhile here in the mansion the owner of it returned.

He was a middle aged moustaches burly man. The butler told him about the visitors. " At dinner I will meet

them " he said curios with interest. He went to refreshen. At dinner vegetable salad and a roasted spiced

turkey was served with white wine. The man introduced himself as George. He asked Jesse n Ed about

themselves how they got stranded here. " So lad how is ur leg now " he enquired. " It's better now "

replied Ed. " You were lućky it was attended to quickly " the man said.

During dinner Jesse hit an idea. " Do you have a cell phone we can use to call my sister ? " " No we don't

keep cell phones here by the way there's no network here its a jungle remember. Hundred years back

my great grandfather built this place. And I came here to live with nature n, for my hunting which is my

life " he said. Jesse rolled her eyes disappointed. " And for ur return arrangements we will see what can

be done " the man said. Meanwhile on the cruise this man sat with a evil smile on his face. You two girls

I'm back he said to himself. . . In the night Jesse before sleeping opened the window for some fresh air.

A chill breeze blew in. Accompanied by the sound of crickets all around. As she lied down on the pillow a

startling thought came to her. Who was it who had pushed her. Then she remembered it the eerily

familiar face. It was William ! Now what she should do ahead. In middle of the night she was not getting

any sleep so she went towards the window n was startled. A boat with yellow glinting lights seem to be coming.