MAYA
A cold shiver ran down my back. He looked too young to be a dad, more like a businessman in his neat suit. But the way he watched me, like he had been waiting for me, made my skin crawl. I wanted to look away, but I couldn’t.
Is he a new teacher? My mind raced, trying to make sense of it.
“LOOK AWAY!” a sharp voice snapped in my ear.
I jumped, standing up from my seat without thinking. The whole class turned to stare, including Mrs. Caldwell and Ms. Hayley. Heat rushed to my face. Oh no, what did I do?
“Maya, are you okay?” Mrs. Caldwell asked, creasing her brow. “You look like you saw a ghost.”
My eyes flicked back to the door. The man was still there. I wanted to tell them, but they were human; they wouldn’t understand. What if I sound crazy? “I… uh,” I stammered, forcing a s
