Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Laurie sat glumly on the old brown sofa in the City Hall lobby. She wished she could just leave this place. She wanted to forget about the whole miserable thing, but the music from the basement wouldn't let her. Every note of Jake screaming voice painfully stuck her like a sharp needle. I've been such a fool, she thought. I knew he was trouble from the moment I saw what a line to timing creep that something deep inside her mind told her that she was wrong. Dead wrong. Sally took her time walking up the wide steps of city hall from the parking lot. Her head hung low as she tried to make sense of the stupid argument that she had with Matt.

Why was he acting so crazy? She wondered why had he turned on her like a rabid pit bull? She remembered the look on Marcia's face when they'd publicly humiliated her at school today. The memory didn't seem very funny now. It seemed evil and cruel. Sally was starting to regret doing it, even though Marcia certainly had deserved it. Maybe the universe was paying me back. Now, balancing things out, she thought, was that it was more punishment. Still coming? She wondered. Sally wiped her eyes before she opened the heavy door. She spotted Laurie sitting on the couch in the lobby. Laurie was really upset about something. Sally set the pink bag on the floor and seated herself next to her friend, forgetting about her own problems. She put a comforting arm around Laurie. Hey, Laura, what's wrong? What are you doing up here? She asked. Laurie gave Sally a tight hug. Oh, Sally, I'm so scared. I tried to tell Jake and she began to sob, unable to finish her sentence. Sally squeezed her hand with concern. Laurie was usually pretty tough. Something must be really wrong. She calm down. What's the matter, Laura? Sally asked softly. Laurie forced herself to snap out of the overwhelming grief she was feeling. She walked out here from her blue eyes. I found out that I overheard the mayor talking to the police chief and they think that. They think that Malcolm Myers is back. Sally released her hand and set back to look at her friends. Oh, ha ha. Very funny, Laurie. She rolled her eyes and I thought you were serious. Thanks for the scare, Laurie. Grab Sally's hands. Fear and desperation filled her eyes. She whispered. No, it's true. They found a dead cop this morning in the woods. All chopped up. Please. Sally, you've got to believe me. Laurie wasn't lying. This wasn't a joke. Fears spread across Salleh space. Oh, my God. A picture of the trashed jeep and the tree and the sound of the alarm at Jake's house flashed in her mind. And Matt somewhere out there. Her voice croaks to you. Do you think? Lori nodded. I think he's after us. Sally was on the verge of panic as she scooped the duffel bag into her arms. What did Jake say? What why is he still playing down there? We should get out of here right now. Murray stood up feeling a little dizzy, not believing this conversation was actually taking place. No, Jake said we should stay here. He's right. Safety in numbers. It's too dangerous out there. Although Laurie didn't have much faith in Jake right now. She didn't have faith in anything. She glanced around nervously. Where's Matt? Sally. Sally trembled like a scared little girl. Matt's out there, Laurie. Someone ruined his car. We got in a fight. He took off. I don't. I don't know if he's coming back. She wish she could take back that last sentence. She burst into tears, unable to control her fear any longer. We've got to find it. We've got to warn. And I can't let him. Sally Laurie yelled, suddenly, feeling a surge of strength. Someone had to take charge around here, she thought. SNAP out of it.

Sally looks at her dummy. We've got to fight. It's up to us. You and me, Sally. Sally seemed to be listening. OK, now. Laurie took a deep breath, making up the plan as she spoke. Let's go put on our costumes and have this party. Everyone will be showing up soon and there'll be hundreds of us. Nothing will happen if Michael Meyers tries to crash the party. He'll be sorry. Sally nodded her head in agreement. You're right. That will be back soon. Everything will be fine. He can't kill all of us, she said, and tried to laugh. Laurie smiled. That's right. Let's go make ourselves beautiful. The girls walked up to the first floor bathroom. Sally dumped their costumes in a bag and makeup onto the counter. Warpaint, she joked Laurie was actually feeling much better. She couldn't believe how hysterical she'd let herself get over the whole thing, even if something did happen. The mayor had ordered extra security tonight. She picked up her costume, a black spandex leotard and a pair of fuzzy carriers. It was all she could come up with on such short notice. Sally eyed the skimpy garments. Meow. Jake's gonna be drooling after you like it. Doc Lawry slipped off her denim jacket trying to decide whether or not she should pink whiskers on her cheeks with black eyeliner. Personally, I don't care what Jake thinks. She snapped, she explained. We got in a fight too. He's being a real jerk. Sally pulled her hair back and put on her black Cleopatra wig. No way. You guys just got together. You're fighting already? She asked in disbelief. Yeah. Laurie groaned. It appears that Mr. Wonderful already has a girlfriend. According to his obnoxious buddies, Laurie pulled a pair of sheer literary heroes and high heeled pumps from the bag. She's going to be here tonight. She said, Watch Sally explain. She's coming here to our party. Whoo! This is totally too weird. Brenda, Lori said with hate in her voice. That's her name. The guys in the band invited her. I guess they didn't know that Jake and I were seeing each other. Oh, Laurie, I am so sorry, girl. She said an idea flashed in Sally's head. We've got to make you look gorgeous tonight. You know, making choose. Laurie wins the Sally ran a brush through her long blond hair. I don't even know if I want him anymore, Sal, Lori said. I'm sure I want him. She thought hopelessly. Sally pointed to the chair in front of the mirror. Just have a seat and let me fix you up. We'll transform you into a sex kitten. Sally sifted through her little tubes in bottles. I don't know, Laurie said. She's probably six feet tall with piles of perfect curly blond hair. Sally smiled, her Cleopatra wig sparkling in the fluorescent lights. Well, you're five foot seven, right? With those shoes and my curling iron, we've almost got it made. Besides, you're one of the prettiest girls at school. No one can compete with you except maybe me. She laughed. Lori thought a glimmer of hope. She was almost looking forward to meeting her nemesis. Yeah, she said, make me look like Pamela Anderson. Sally Jones. Hey, I'm an amateur musician, not a plastic surgeon. Laurie glanced at her chest and burst into giggles. Well, there's plenty of toilet paper in here, she said and snorted. Maybe there is hope. Sally glanced at her watch and thought about Matt. It was nearly six. Where the hell was he? Sally asked. You don't think Matt would ditch me and go to Marcia's party, do you? Are you kidding? No way. Laurie said even if you guys got in a fight, he still wouldn't go there. I don't think he would. Sally remembered the way Matt had held up Marcia's invitation when he first received it. As if he was honored to have been invited. Yeah, I guess you're right, she said, feeling unsure of herself. He better come back here. He will. Laurie said, if I know Matt, he's probably driving around blowing off some steam. He'll show up about half an hour late just to make you squirm. So stop worrying and get back to work on me. The girls changed into their costumes and walked through the lobby. The music from the basement minutes stopped and the old clerk was busy lighting the jack lanterns. A lot of kids Murray recognized from school were milling around on the stairs outside. Everyone was dressed up in a wild costume. Laurie felt very sexy and her cat costume. Sally had really made her look good. Beneath the furry carriers, her hair hung in loose spiral curls down the middle of her back. Her sheer black stockings caught the glowing light at the candles. Maybe Jake will CENI before he goes onstage, she thought. Lori smiled confidently at Sally. All the guys were looking at the two of them. Sally looked really spectacular. She winked at a crowd of boys and tossed her straight black wig back. It contrasted beautifully with your green eyes, which she'd skillfully painted with black eyeliner. She wore a form fitting gold dress, a snake bracelet that wraps around her bare arm and a silver choker with a giant scarab dangling from the end. The girls went inside and began greeting their guests. The mayor wanted to give a little promotional speech before the party had asked them to keep everyone outside until the music started playing.

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