Night & Day (17)

 

Julian had nearly readied himself for the morning all the while going over everything that he experienced in the night. What had happened that he wasn't aware of? What evil had become alive when he was asleep?

He decided that he wouldn't say anything straight away. He had to think about it and get things straight in his own mind first before speaking to anyone.

Upon leaving the bedroom Julian felt a presence in the room. He did not know who it was or what they wanted, but he did not feel that it was there to hurt him. He felt a glow of warmth surrounding him, keeping him safe.

A mixture of feelings were streaming through him as he descended the stairs on his way to the dining room. He had to be his normal self in front of everyone. He didn't want anyone to suspect anything or think there was something not right; not at this point. He needed to get his emotions and feelings in check and be as normal as possible. 

Each step down felt hard to take, something, or someone, making it difficult and forcing him back upstairs. He could not see the force, but felt it all around him ...........