We looked in the face of truth

As it told us lies

{Anonymous}

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I woke up like any other weekend, doing my morning routine, making the Mukhtars breakfast excetra.

For some of reason, although I made breakfast, I could not smell it and neither could I taste it. Had I gone down with the flu?

It was now midday, and a letter had come for me. Kira came rushing into the Living room, causing Lameesa to pause the movie. I looked at Kira expectantly, wondering what she was so eager about.

She looked at me intently with a gust of anger in her. Never had I ever seen Kira like this before. What did I do to make her so angry and resentful towards me.

I couldn't help but think about an incident where I may have made her feel bad about something or if she was ever hurt by my words. Although I doubt I ever did as we were like sisters. And I loved her and her twin equally as much as Nadir.

I took the envelope from her outstretched hand, the room suddenly going ten shades darker. I could feel a sense of unease in the air and I soon realised why.

The cursed crown was engraved onto the envelope, as I hastily opened it.

Lameesa and her sisters looked eagerly at the letter, and if I wasn't mistaken, their eyes Increased in size, making them look like barbie dolls.

The three of them looked up at me, as I gulped. They truly did resolve barbie dolls. I could feel sweat rippling down my face and into my hijab clad neck. It was getting excruciatingly warm.

With each rip of the envelope, I could sense the three sisters getting closer to me, peeking over my shoulder. I couldn't help the shiver I felt. The sofa which they were sat on now was a sickly green. It had somehow transformed from it's lovely cream colour to that of puke.

Maybe it was showing how I felt inside.

"Open the letter Laila" Lameesa monotoned.

"Yeah. Open the letter Laila. Let's see what's written" Sajdah chimed in, the sisters whispers sounding controlled. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't get out the room.

I vividly remember Kira opening the door behind her whilst giving me the letter. Not once do I recall the door being closed, and locked. Which was strange as I also don't recall that padlock there. It seemed to speak to me, forbidding me to get out of this room.

I suddenly felt claustrophobic.

Having enough of the eery silence, I opened the letter and bacame terrified of what lay before me.

I felt like doing sick all over the already sickly sofas, but stopped myself. Lameesa, Kira nor Sajdah seemed to mind this. They looked on at the blood with thirsty eyes, and I couldn't help but reel back in shock.

What was going on?

Blood was splashed on the pristine white paper, which wasn't so white anymore. The blood conjured itself up and moved around the paper creating words. I would've long binned the paper had I not remembered who this was from and what they would do to me if they realised I had done so.

You. It read out.

Killed.

I looked on at the blood puzzle confused of what the paper was portraying to me.

Them...

You killed them.

I-i killed who?

What was this?

As if the words on the paper weren't enough to shake me to my core, voices around me began chanting the cursed letters on the paper. I closed my eyes hoping whatever I witnessed and heard would go away.

But it only got louder.

Seemingly having enough, I stood up In anger and shouted.

"Enough!"

I then realised it was the three sisters who were now screaming.

"You killed them!"

"You killed them!"

A loud beep went off in my ear, causing only me to cover them with my entire bodys' strength. And then it all stopped.

Silence. What I'd been longing for.

Auntie and uncle walked around the sofa I'm front of me. Where did they come from?

They were also painting the same hateful and eery looks as their daughters. Did they teleport through the doors? Or from a different dimension?

They all gathered in a line, walking towards me menacingly. I inched back wondering the reason for their actions. The same cursed chant was brought back.

"You killed them" they now said in unison. I shook my head, sobbing and attempting to explain I didn't kill anyone! I am innocent! But my words fell on deaf ears.

They lunged forwards towards me. They would've got me had I not moved fast behind the sofa. I quickly attempted to open the door, but the stupid padlock was preventing me. Their presence got nearer whilst my actions became erratic.

As if by some miracle, the padlock gave way in my hands and crumbled down into ash. Not waiting aymore I left, slamming the door shut behind me. I paused to gather my thoughts and beating heart.

Their chants were no longer heard.

The air was cut by a shrill tone. I looked at my phone, relieved to have known my parents were calling me. Only they could make me feel better now.

"Hello dear how are you" Papa said, his voice lower than usual. My words died down with his next words.

"Why did you kill them" he exclaimed. I was now stood next to the staircase almost using it as a tool to help me stand up.

What was wrong with my dad.

"Baba, what are you talking about" I voiced wanting to know the reason for his hurtful words.

"Answer your father dear" mum chimed in.

"Why did you kill them"

"Yeah. Why did you kill them" Nadir screamed. I was frozen in my place shocked by whatever was happening.

"Why did you kill them" their voice morphed into one. Now I could hear a grave voice. If there was one thing I would associate this voice to, it was the devil. Only the devil had the ability to sound so terrifying and insidious.

But now, I learned it was also my blood.

I ended the call and ran straight to my room. This time, I made sure the door was properly locked. The same padlock which had turned into ash was now here on my door. Wherever it came from, I was thankful that no one would be able to come in.

I didn't know how it was possible after everything that happened today, but I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

Only to then wake up.

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