Chapter 29: When all hope is lost...

Riri scowled, checking her watch for the umpteenth time. It's been more than thirty minutes since Jackie excused herself.

She was starting to get worried. What if something bad had happened to her? she thought. This place was starting to get uncomfortable with the bugs and all.

"I'd better look for her!" She muttered and began treading down an unknown part. The trees all looked the same and it was impossible to tell which way she went.

Jackie said this forest was enormous, where do I even start from?

"Jackie!" She called. She had been walking for over thirty minutes but she still couldn't find Jackie nor the entrance.

That was when she came to the realization that she was lost!

I better call for help! How do I get out of here? She placed her hand on her chest and tried to calm her racing heart.

"Don't panic, Riri. Just take a deep breath!" She drew in a deep breath, feeling herself getting a little relaxed.

She slowly for her pocket, dipping her hands into it and searching for her ph