Chapter 22: One Touch: One Kiss

Maya found her way back to the gate where she had entered through. Her relief was huge when she found Gia waiting there looking anxious. Both step closer to each other and without thinking embraced each other briefly. The physical contact unleashed hidden memories neither realized were there.

Shock both separate immediately wondering what the other noticed. Individually shaking their heads, they turned to look at the waiting gate.

“Shall we leave?” Maya asked carefully.

“Yes,” Gia looked backwards not liking where they were. She can smell death in the air.

She reached out and entwined her fingers through Maya’s. I don’t want us to separate again,” she said in answer to the questioning look.

“It’s fine.” Maya took a deep breath before together they step through. The mistiness immediately surrounds them.

“I hope Papa is at the cottage.” She said walking purposefully.

Gia makes sure to stay right beside her daughter. She was finding the truth of the Cemetery unsettling. She watches Maya