Chapter 38

Chapter 38 AVA'S POV The house was so quiet and deserted. I thought it was strange. On a normal day, the kids would have been out here playing and making a hell of a noise but, today, it was empty. It was almost spooky. I walked to the front door and ran the bell countless times but nobody answered. It looked very strange. I have never seen it this quiet. "Lucas!" I called to him. "Lucas!" I said again. "Lucas!" I called again. There was no reply. What could be wrong. "Nancy! Dominic! Tanya?" there was still no answer. I turned the door knob and the door didn't open. I pushed the door slightly and I could hear something inside moving around. "Lucas!" I called again. "Lucas?" I said. "Lucas, please open up! It's Ava. " I knocked harder. There was still no reply. I was frantic. "Lucas? Lucas? Open up! " I said. I remembered he kept a spare key by the door. I have never seen it, so, I went out and found it. I carefully unlocked the door and I t