C8 A NEW FACE II

Emma could see that gaze again. It was the same gaze she had seen in the eyes of the boys earlier when they had seen her at first; and she got really curious.

" Can't you talk or what.." The woman queried, seemingly getting tired of repeating her questions.

" I'm Emma, and I live down the street" Emma replied looking at the woman. But she couldn't keep the eye contact for long