Chapter 2: Talking and Thinking

“Sorry,” Michael said, “But I need to go now. Another mystery awaits me!” “Will you be able to come another time?” Bill asked. “I hope so,” Michael replied. “But then if I can come back, may I bring everyone I helped?” “If they want to come,” Bill said. “Ok, thanks. Well, I better be going. See you later!” Michael said. “Goodbye!” Bill said back. Michael went into his car. As he was walking, he was thinking. Why was George walking to his friend’s house anyway? Was his friend’s car there? What time does his friend go to bed? Just then Michael looked at his watch. 6:00. Who would go to bed this early? “I need to give George a call,” Michael said. “He is the only one who knows this.”

As he dialed in George’s number, he wondered if this was just a trick. Could George have somehow been doing something to make him not get any mystery calls in the past? And now trying to lure him into a trap? Maybe. Michael lifted the phone to his ear as he got into his car. “Hello? Why did you call me again?” George asked. “I need to know what time your friend goes to bed, and if his car was there. And by the way, what is your friend’s name? And why were you going to his house anyway?” Michael said. “My friend’s name is Edward Makeli,” George told him, “And he usually goes to bed at about 8:30 – 9:00. Yes, his car was there when I got there, because otherwise, how would it even be a mystery? I was going to his house because he had invited me to supper.” “Ok, I’ll be right there,” Michael said.

CHAPTER 3 COMING SOON!