Full of Suspense

Ato hears the door opening and dashes behind a filling cabinet. He hears footsteps, about three people, he thinks. The room floods with light as someone draws back the curtains. Ato’s heart begins to thump with fear as he inches further behind the cabinet although he knows he cannot be seen. Oh dear! He sees something in the corner of his eye and turns his head sharply. Oh God don’t let it be rat. It is not a rat, it is his hand. His body breaks out in sweat all of a sudden. “Mr Ringo, Mr Ringo. I can see my hand. Why can I see my hand? I am supposed to be invisible.” “This is not good. Where are you now?” “Hiding behind a cabinet.” “Are you afraid, young master?” “Of course I am afraid. What kind of question is that?” “That is the problem. You have to be bold and brave because fear makes you vulnerable and blows your cover.” “You are telling me this now?” Ato can now see his feet. “Mr Ringo, I can see my feet. I can see my legs now. Do something.” “Calm down, sir, try to overcome your fear. They will not find you if you stop being afraid.” “I’m trying, I am trying.” “What is the matter?” Ato hears a man’s voice ask. “I thought I saw something going behind the filing cabinet.” “You must be seeing things. We don’t have rats in this room,” a woman said. “I know, but let me check it out all the same because we can’t have things scurrying about, can we?” the man says. “You worry too much,” the woman says. Ato hears footsteps coming in the direction of the cabinet. He cannot let them find him. His whole body is almost visible now.