131 Arrival of the ghost- Part 4 (2/2)

”Of course dear. Come on in,” the old lady moved to the side, making place so that Heidi could sit as they had placed their luggage on the other side.

”Thank you so much!” Heidi thanked them, not able to express how relieved she felt.

”What is a young lady like you doing here alone on the road? You shouldn't be walking down the forest at this hour,” the lady shook her head.

”Didn't she tell that her carriage broke down. What is your name?” the old man asked.

”Heidi Curtis, Sir.”

”Well, Heidi we are the Robert's. Please to meet you,” when the man bent down, he groaned to only sit back again, ”Tying shoelaces is such a troublesome task at our age,” the man sighed.

”May I?” Being the only thing she could show as gratitude, she bent down.

”Oh please don't trouble yourself!” the man exclaimed but let Heidi tie the lace.

”Only if everyone were kind as you...” she heard the old lady speak before something hard was swung to her head making her fall down and lose consciousness.

When Heidi regained conscious, her eyes took time to adjust to the darkness that surrounded her. The side of her head hurt and throbbed in pain. Moving her body, she heard the sound of chains clinks and it didn't take her much to realize where she was.

Scrambling over the floor, her hand touched the iron bars and heart sunk down in realization.

She was back in the slave establishment.