Chapter 2 Forbidden Island

Chapter one.

" So which dress u are wearing for the Caribbean cruise " asked Jesse to her sister Suri. " Come on

its just a cruise boat vacation not some fashion event "replied Suri. " You can't be trusted who knows

u may end up there with with ur casual clothes only " said Jesse. Suri rolled her eyes. Both of them

were sisters similar looking. While Jesse was the impulsive one Suri was the sensible of the two.

Blonde good-looking with aquamarine eyes both of them. " Even Lila Tod n Ed are coming so I'm

excited its going to be fun.

Who knows we may end up meeting some more cute guys " exclaimed Jesse. " We already have

enough of cute guys here in pleasant valley Jesse !" said Suri. Lila was the rich snooty best friend of

Jesse. Ted was Suris old time boyfriend and Ed the class clown was also coming. He was a nice

looking fellow with a sarcastic sense of humour. After packing their mini luggage they got ready n

went down to the kitchen to have coffee. The ad for this five day Caribbean vacation cruise they had

seen in the newspapers. Ned their lawyer father entered. " Ok girls so u ready come on I will drop

you to the boat . It leaves at five.

They will leave without u if you dont make it on time there. Both the girls hugged n said goodbyes to

their mother Nancy a interior designer n were on their way. In the car Jesse said " Did you read

today's newspaper William has been released from jail. William was the handsome but dangerous

man their father had convicted two years ago for assaulting his daughters. " I hope hes not looking

for revenge now " said Suri. " Come on u worry too much this vacation is just what you need " said

Jesse. " Girls focus on the holiday n forget about him ok " said their father. They reached the cruise.

It was huge n was glittery with yellow shimmery lights against the lovely evening sunset background

of the sea. " It's so romantic looking " gushed Jesse. After they had entered the deck Lila Ted n Ed

were waiting for them. "I have bought lots of sunscreen lotions, one can trust this carribean sun "

said she. " Oh my God Lila rly " laughed Suri. " Meet me at the deck for dinner after getting ready "

said Ted. " Y Ed u have bought such a small luggage said Lila. " Come on u guys I have come to

just give you guys company so that you all don't get bored "said he. They all laughed. While entering

their room Suri asked Jesse " where is ur cell phone ? " Jesse frantically searched inside her shiny

black bag. " Oh no I forgot it at home what now. " Nothing can be done now said Suri. ~ ~ ~ ~ After

refreshing n getting ready they went to the upper deck for dinner. Lila was wearing a cream coloured

dress with a delicate diamond chain around her neck. " Hope the chefs good here " she said. " The

butler said its a French cook dishing out marinated chicken with white sauce tonight" said Jesse. "

Sounds good " gushed Suri. Ted n Ed joined them at the tables. " Dapper looking you two " said Suri

swimmingly. " Whose that creepy guy there he looks weirdly familiar " said Jesse pointing towards a

brown haired guy who was sitting with his back towards them having beer. " Come on no more of ur

detective sleuthing here " said Lila to Jesse. " During their dinner which was white sauced chicken

with red wine. And the desert was chocolate fudge. " He seems to be looking here only. Really I tell

you guys I don't get a good feeling about him " said jesse. " Will u pls let us eat " said Lila. " Is

anyone troubling you guys asked Ted. " I will put some sense into him if u all want saud Ed. "

Nothing dear forget it said Suri. Later The waiter came with a note towards them saying a guy

forwarded it. When Jesse opened the note her face went white with what was written inside it. The

note said " I'm ur past terror and I have come back. " When Suri saw the note she too was shocked.

Chapter two.

" Maybe it's just someone's idea of fooling around " said Lila to Jesse n Suri after they told them

about the note. " It doesnt look one bit funny but. Who could it be " said Suri. " Listen don't worry all

will be okay " said Ted. Ed said " such things happen forget it. Maybe someone got attracted by you

two beauties here .. " Their dinner was cut short n they went to retire to their rooms to sleep early. In

the night as Jesse was lying awake on her pillow. She thought about William. Is he really back.

Where is he now. A shudder ran through her body n she slept fitfully. Suri too was not feeling sleepy

in her room when a knock came on her door. She opened it. It was Ted. " " Ted what u r doing here

" exclaimed Suri. "I knew u was awake " he said smilingly n gave her a small pecking kiss on the lips

n went. " " Wait " said Suri. " " Lets go to the upper deck to catch some fresh midnight air ". " Okay

come then " replied Ted. They both went to the upper deck. It was a very balmy breezy night. Suris

hair was flying because of the wind. They went n stood near the railings. The star's were

shimmering in the sky with the full moon casting a cool glow all around. " Isnt it lovely " exclaimed

Suri. Only the lapping of the sea waves could be heard. " Yes its lovely like you " said Ted.

Suddenly Suri got a chilling feel creeping on her back. She felt like as if someone was watching her.

She turned around and just saw a man's shadow turn away from the upper deck. Whose this man

whose stalking here. Next morning Suri woke up to the sunshine falling on her face through the

cruise window. She saw the alarm clock it read 11 in the morning. Jesse came rushing into her room

saying " fast have ur breakfast we are going for sun tanning with the guys. " After having a breakfast

they got ready n went to the upper open deck. Lila was already there laying around getting herself

sun tanned while reading a fashion magazine. " So u guys have come " she said. " Where is Ted n

Ed " asked Suri. " Both are in the swimming pool " pointed Lila. Ed came out dripping with water

while Ted was swimming. In the evening Jesse was having her coffee when Ed entered her room. "

Hey lets take a evening walk around over the cruise boat what says u. " " Sure chipped in Jesse " as

its getting suffocating here in the room lets check out the food n magazine outlets up. Not to forget

the crowd. " So they both went hand in hand up. After strolling around for sometime it was late

evening now n getting darker. The sun had already set. " Just you wait I will get a lighter to light our

cigarettes " said Ed and went to get it. Meanwhile Jesse looked at the twilight sky and the waves

crashing against the fast running cruise boat. There was a sound of some thump. And Jesse found

herself falling into the sea. It felt like the ground beneath had gone and she was

sucked into the ocean. Someone had pushed her! ♡ Chapter three. She tried not to drown. She

struggled to swim. Suddenly there was a splash and Ed had joined her. He was a good swimmer. "

What happened " shouted Jesse. " I don't know I just saw u falling and came after you. " What we

do now it's not possible to climb this huge cruise boat. " " See there is some island sort of there I

think let's swim there " Ed panted against the stormy sea waves. " No i can't swim that far " said

Jesse. " We have to do u want to drown " said Ed. So they both swam for some time and reached

the shore of the island. It was a forest type island full of thick green trees. " It looks uninhabitated "

said Ed who was dripping all wet. So was Jesse who was breathless with the swimming. It was very

late in the evening now. The sky was full dark and the moon had rosen in the sky. "How did u fall

Jesse " asked Ed. " Someone pushed me " said Jesse. " It was so good of u to come after me Ed

what I would have done without u if you had not jumped after me. " " Now let's think about our plan

here what we do now. The cruise boats gone. Suri n Lilan Ted will get worried about us " said Ed.

Jesse layed down on the grass for sometime catching her breath. Then she got up n looked around

her. It was dark now n the huge trees surrounded them. She shivered because of the cold wind

which was blowing. " We have to find some shelter " said Ed coming behind her. When from far a

wolf's moan could be heard. " My God what was that now " whispered Jesse.

Chapter three.

" It's a wolf " wispered Ed. Then again the wolves sound came nearer. "We have to hide somewhere "

said Jesse. " Theres nothing to hide here anywhere " said Ed. " Hurry maybe some cave must be there

nearby " said Jesse. They ran into the trees. It started to rain a bit There was thick bushes all around. But

no where to take shelter in. Suddenly in front of them in the darkness two animal hazel eyes glowed. It

was the wolf he was in front of them. " Climb this tree fast said Jesse n both of them struggled to climb a

tree trunk. The black wolf sprang in their direction n waited prowling for them down for some time n then

went away. Both of them stayed up in the trees. Panting n breathless. Slowly after sometime they

climbed down steathily. " Hope it won't come back again " hushed Jesse. Then they started going more

inside the woods searching for some sticks to make a fire n some shelter. From far off the light of some

house could be seen. " I don't believe it look there's a house here in the woods " exclaimed Jesse. It's a

mansion " said Ed as they came more nearer to it. They started scramping towards it. It started to rain

heavily now and the grass was also wet below their feet. Ed let out a scream. " Whats it panicked Jesse.

" Something stung me. " " Wait let me see. " They stopped n she saw his feet. A scorpion had stung him.

we have to get help now said Jesse n picked gave a hand to a limping Ed n went towards the

mansion. As they came nearer to it. Jesse rang the bell. A butler opened the door. He was bald thin n tall

with a scowl on his face. " Who r u n what are you doing here! " he asked. Jesse explained to him the

situation. And he let them entered inside. Immediately a maid was called to give first aid to Ed. While

Jesse sat n watch. " No problem u guys stay here till we arrange a boat for u. Till then you change ur wet

dresses n have tea n some snack. " The butler said. " Sir will be coming after some time from his hunting

expedition. He will be hospitable towards you don't worry " butler said n went. Jesse n Ed were shown to

their rooms. It was an old but nice looking mansion with Victorian style rooms. Jesse patted Eds hand

gave him a hug n went to her room. " Take the medicine " she said to him. Once inside her room from the

window she could see the beach n a far away tower light. " I wonder how much worried Suri n all must be

" she pondered. ~ ~ ~ ~ On the cruise boat Suri n Lila n Ted were frantic with worry about the missing

Jesse n Ed. They informed the captain. He said he will search the boat thoroughly n also send some life

boats with men to the nearby island in case they had gone astray there. " I hope they are safe " said a

crying Suri. Ted and Lila comforted her. ~ ~ ~ ~ Meanwhile here in the mansion the owner of it returned.

He was a middle aged moustaches burly man. The butler told him about the visitors. " At dinner I will meet

them " he said curios with interest. He went to refreshen. At dinner vegetable salad and a roasted spiced

turkey was served with white wine. The man introduced himself as George. He asked Jesse n Ed about

themselves how they got stranded here. " So lad how is ur leg now " he enquired. " It's better now "

replied Ed. " You were lućky it was attended to quickly " the man said.

During dinner Jesse hit an idea. " Do you have a cell phone we can use to call my sister ? " " No we don't

keep cell phones here by the way there's no network here its a jungle remember. Hundred years back

my great grandfather built this place. And I came here to live with nature n, for my hunting which is my

life " he said. Jesse rolled her eyes disappointed. " And for ur return arrangements we will see what can

be done " the man said. Meanwhile on the cruise this man sat with a evil smile on his face. You two girls

I'm back he said to himself. . . In the night Jesse before sleeping opened the window for some fresh air.

A chill breeze blew in. Accompanied by the sound of crickets all around. As she lied down on the pillow a

startling thought came to her. Who was it who had pushed her. Then she remembered it the eerily

familiar face. It was William ! Now what she should do ahead. In middle of the night she was not getting

any sleep so she went towards the window n was startled. A boat with yellow glinting lights seem to be coming.

Jesse rushed into Eds room . " Ed wake up there's a boat coming to the beach. And I know who pushed

me it was William. Hes back. " Ed had all woken up now " What really so are we going near to that boat.. "

" Shh I think we should go to take that boat. Whoever is on it will help us go back home or to the cruise

boat. I don't trust this George man here n that butler. Weird pair. Imagine someone whose living in the

middle of the forests " Jesse said. " Hmm but shouldn't we tell them we are going or do u think its safe to

go thru the wildness in the middle of night Jesse. For God's sake have u forgotten the wolf n the scorpio

incident " Ed asked. " Okay I will tell the butler to arrange for a transport vehicle to take us to the beach

now " Jesse said. " Wait dear let morning come we will go then ok " Ed argued. " Okay sighed Jesse n laid

a hand on Eds shoulder n asked him how's his leg. He said its okay now. And she went back in her room.

~ ~ ~ ~ Morning came. Jesse n Ed were sitting in the dining room with Mr George having breakfast of

bacon fried eggs, jam butter n orange juice. " So lass you saying there's a boat which has come to the

beach and you want to go there " he asked Jesse. " Yes as you see we are actually in a hurry to return

back " she replied. " If u have waited a little longer I would have tried to made some going back

arrangements but as you wish let's go n see who has arrived on my island " George said. " Sure thank you

" said Jesse looking at Ed drinking quietly his orange juice. While looking at him she thought such a nice

friend she has whose such a comforting and supportive company. And he did jumped after me to save me.

I like my dear Ed so much " she mulled. The butler removed the forest jeep and they all hopped in it. So

did George.Then they were on their way to the beach. In between they saw a deer running in front of

them. It was mild dewy morning with the sunshine shining through the clouds. Then they heard a scream.

When they came nearer the beach when Jesse saw who it was she shouted with glee. It was Suri Lila and

Ted. But wait there was a snake in front of Suri. Then Ted quickly came n with a stone crashed the

snakes head. And when Suri saw Jesse they all came running towards the halted jeep. " What you doing

here Suri " asked Jesse. " Well the captain of the cruise was sending a lifeboat to the nearby island so we

decided to come on it looking for you both " said she. " I love u sis I knew you would come looking for me

n I love you Ted n Lila too " gushed Jesse. " My dear Ed came jumping after me taking that risk " said

Jesse.Ted went n hugged Ed. Mr George and the butler were introduced to the group and they went to the

mansion back in the jeep. As the sky was getting darker and a storm was rising. They tied their boat to a

pier and went. Meanwhile William too had swam and was hiding behind the trees watching them. ~

~ ~ ~ They all reached the mansion had dinner n went to sleep in the guestrooms. " Hes a nice man this

George " said Lila. " See how hes giving us shelter and hospitability ". " Hmm " said Jesse. Suri had joined

Jesse in her room to talk before sleeping. " Isnt it all lush greenary here " Suri said looking out of the

window. " Yes and there are wild animals too we encountered a wolf would you believe it " chimed in

Jesse. " Hey what's that I see someone sneaking behind the trees a man its the same cruise guy "

whispered Suri. Jesse joined her towards the window to see. " What ! " she exclaimed. " He came here. "

my God what we do now exclaimed Jesse and ran downstairs to check the locks. After returning up

she asked Suri whether they should tell Ed and Ted about this. " No let it be in the morning will tell " said

Suri. And both of them slept as the moon had risen full up in the forest sky. In the morning on a breakfast

of omelett n orange marmalade over toast and coffee Mr George talked about his hunting expeditions.

Jesse told him about the guy William who was stalking them. " Don't worry dears you are safe here " said

he. " If you want we can go an hunting expedition all of us to search for him on this island. " " Thats a good

idea " said Suri. " So are we going now " asked Ted and Ed. " Yes we will pack our gears rifle n go "

George said. And the butler was coming too with them. ~ ~ ~ ~ In mid afternoon they all set off to search

for William nowhere he could be seen. " Is he hiding somewhere " asked Lila. Very soon evening started

to come and to top it they got a flat tyre. " Now what we are on foot i guess " said Ted. Ed said " Listen

guys stick to each other, no going anywhere alone ok. We will return back to the mansion if we walk fast

and together. " " Because night is going to fall soon and I'm feeling afraid " said Lila. " Guys I have a rifle

with me don't forget that " said Mr George After walking for sometime they all got tired and sat down. " I

hope it doesn't rains now " said the butler. Again after sometime they got up and started walking. In the

distance owls were hooting in the trees. Bats were flying on their faces. Lila screamed. ' Its not haunted no

this forest " joked Ed. All of them nervously laughed. ~ ~ ~ ~ . When after sometime Jesse turned back

and screamed. " Where is Suri, she's not here with us. " All of them turned back to look bewildered.

Where is she my sis " said Jesse with a muffled scream. Ted started shouting her name. All of them

started to search for her frantically but to no avail. Lila said " let's split n search for her. " " No we are

sticking together no matter what " said Ed. Jesse let out a muffled cry. All of them were stunned by what

they saw. On the ground was Suri sitting with her hands n legs tied back and a piece of cloth in her

mouth. Ted ran and untied her. Ed n Ted helped her get up. She was shaking all over. " It's William " she

whispered, " he did this. " " Hes somewhere nearby here Lets get out of here fast. " Then out of the

bushes crawled William with a machete in his hand laughing maniacally. " So girls you think I forgot what

ur father did " he said. " And what u did we too have not forgotten u assaulted us " shot back Jesse. He

rushed forward with the machette in his hand. Ted and Ed the men wanted to fight him. But Suri shouted

and persuaded them to run. Because he had the achette and they were unarmed. " Wheres my rifle "

George asked. " You forgot it in the bushes sir " said the butler.So reluctantly Ted agreed and they all

William was hot on their trail. All of them were ahead of him tripping and falling but running. While

running the butler said breathlessly to Mr George " sir I never knew you were such a good runner really. "

" And so are u " replied Mr George. There was a scream from the girls a huge black panther was in front

of them. They all started running more fast. With the panther too on their trail. Fast there's some kind of

hiding place we need to find " shouted Ted. There was a cave sort of they all quickly entered inside and

hided in it. The black panther lost trail of them and went ahead. Then William came into view with the

machete. They all kept pindrop silence panting. " Sir there's a spider behind u " said the butler. Mr

George screamed as he was phobic of them. Hearing the scream William came near the cave opening. "

You fool couldn't u have kept ur mouth shut " scolded Mr George. " Sorry sir " said the butler. Quickly Ed

and Ted took action.They took a huge stick and hitted him on the head from behind. William fell. And

they all overpowered him. With some plants wines they tied his hand and legs and left for the mansion. "

Call for some cops from the radio to come to the island and pick him up from here " said Ted to Mr

George. ~ ~ ~ ~ After they had reached the mansion. All of them just sat down breathing heavily. The

maid came rushing downstairs. " Sir I will get u all some hot soup bread and cheese pls do refreshen up

" she exclaimed. Mr George said " And I will call for some boat to pick you up guys too. " But it looks like

its going to rain so tomorow morning you all can catch the boat when it comes. " " And let William enjoy

some rain in the forest " scowled Lila. " What if the wolf came to him " asked Jesse. " Nope he's in the

cave it won't come there only the cops will reach him there tomoro " answered Suri. Later after having

dinner the guys sat for a game of card with Mr George & Lila Jesse and Suri went to the library to check

out some of the classic books there. After some time they all retired to their beds and had a pea

The next day a boat was called for and the cops came and took away William. The girls and guys said

their farewell to Mr George, the butler n got ready to go on their way back home. " Mr George you sure

are coming to visit us in California valley high ok " said Suri and Jesse. " And visit us too " said Lila

pointing towards Ted n Ed. " It was so helpful n warm of u to support us on this island " said Ed. " Yes n

we like our card playing session with u too " said Ted. " My pleasure kids. I was feeling lonely here and

you all came along. And to top it an adventure to spice up things a bit " he winked. They all laughed n sat

in the jeep which was going to take them to the boat. ~ ~ ~ ~ After they got on a cruise liner arranged by

the cops. They all hugged each other and sat down in the cruise liners cafeteria. " Jesse I hope next time

u don't happen to get lost on some island " said Suri. " But I'm lucky to have you lovely guys as friends

because I can always count on u to look after me " said Jesse warmly. The sun was setting against the

ocean sky as the glittering cruise was on its way taking all this friends home.