I opened my mouth to tell Mia about our
latest discovery. Perhaps, another time she
would listen to us and not open the door. I
know it might not be the door next time but
whatever it was, she would know it wasn't
safe to stay behind and trust the people
who came to test us.
Or was it the school? Oh, I remember, senior
Eira said it was one or some of the
teachers. Whoever it was, she would know
not to trust them.
But to my amazement, Mackenzie held my
hand and cut the words off my mouth.
"Are you okay?" she asked Mia to cover up
what I wanted to say.
Why? Did she feel Mia was not worthy
enough to know about the secret? Oh! It
must be a top secret and Mia does have a
large mouth. I totally got her point!
"Of course I'm fine, it is you guys who went
outside. Outside is not safe, the virus is
everywhere so I should be asking you " Mia
