LESLEY

I jerked up from my sleep sweating profusely.

I just had another one of those numerous nightmares.

They were becoming more frequent these days and I did not understand why at all.

Apart from the nightmares, I just kept having this uneasy feeling, I still am unable to place my hands on it.

Not wanting to go back to sleep, and unable to go back to sleep. I climbed out of my bed.

First, I went to the sitting room and looked around. It looked empty, just as empty as I was feeling at that time. I felt empty and worried.

Then I went to her room. It was...