Dangerous Love

Running Away

What a great way to start a Friday morning, my mom and I packed my stuff, the stuff that I needed. While my mom and I were packing, Victor was buying an airplane ticket to Colombia, the earliest he could find. Victor agreed with my mom, he didn't want my dad to turn me in before he heard my story. My dad was very stubborn and he didn't listen to anyone. As soon, as we finished packing my stuff, my mom and I left the house to go to the airport. On the way to the airport, I texted Mr. Carter, saying, "David, I'm sorry I have to leave like this. I can't explain anything right now, if you hear stuff about me, just know that I'm innocent. Don't worry about me, I'll be somewhere safe, I'll reach out to you when I can. Love, Ava".

My mom and I got to the airport, I rushed through everything, my mom was anxious that the police would show up, I was too. I got there in time, my mom gave me a goodbye kiss and hugged me. I got on the airplane, I sat next to the window, luckily nothing happened. I was on the air for 8 hours, I spend most of my time awake, I was nervous, it was my first time on an airplane by myself and didn't know what to expect. Finally, after 8 hours, I arrived to Bogota, Colombia. I got off the plane and went through security procedure, after that I went outside and started looking for my grandparents. It was so crowded, but finally, I found my grandparents. I was so glad and happy, they were worried and happy at the same time. We went to their house, they still lived in the house my mom spend most of her life in. My nana took me to the room I was gonna stay in. She helped me unpack, when I finished I took a shower while my nana made dinner, and my papa was watching TV.

I got off the shower, when suddenly my nana knocked on the door and came in, "Mija, your mom's on the phone, here", my nana said, walking towards me to give me the phone. "Mom?", I said. "Hey baby, how are you doing? Are you okay?", my mom asked me in a worried tone. I looked at my nana and she knew I needed some alone time to talk to my mom, so she left the room. "Not okay! I miss you mom, so much, I need you!", I said while crying. "Oh, I know baby, I miss you more! Believe me, it wasn't easy for me, but I had to do this. I couldn't handle just the thought of you in jail. I know you wouldn't hurt Samantha. Please, honey, don't be mad at your dad for turning you in, he just thinks that you having dirty clothes and saying you were with Samantha and burying a body, was enough proof", my mom said. "Don't worry mom, I don't blame dad, it looks like I hurt Samantha. But I didn't, she was my bestfriend, I loved her, I couldn't hurt her!", I said. "I know!", my mom said. "Does dad know that I'm in Colombia?", I asked. "No, he doesn't, he thinks you ran away", my mom said. "Why would he think that?", I asked. "Because, the passport that you have, is fake. It's not your real identity and I have a debit card that your dad doesn't know about", my mom said. "What? Why would we have fake passports?", I asked. "Because, your dad's job, doesn't only put him in danger, but also, me, Victor and you. I know that because, when you guys were only four, someone threatened your dad about killing me and you guys. Since then, I made fake passports, fake identity, and a hidden debit card that your dad doesn't know about. I did it behind his back, just to protect you guys!", my mom said. "Wow, I never knew that!", I said. "I know! Baby, I put a phone in your purse, it's a burner phone, no one can hack into it and you can contact whoever you want, without people knowing where you are. That's why I took your phone, because it wasn't safe for you to have it. I hid your phone, now you stay safe, okay? I love you so much with all my heart. Never forget that!", my mom said. "Okay mom, I love you too. Bye", I said.

I hung up, and got dressed. Then, I went to eat dinner, after I finished, I went to my room and went to bed. I didn't fall asleep. So, I texted David (Mr. Carter), "Hey David, it's me Ava, I just want to let you know that I'm okay. You don't need to worry about me, I will try my best to communicate with you. Love, Ava", I said. Five minutes later, he texted back, "Ava, I'm glad you're okay! Can we please talk on the phone, I need to hear your voice and make sure it's really you. I've been worried. Please, I beg you!", he said. "Okay, I'll call you right now", I said.

(Ringing.... Picks up phone)

"Hello?", David asked. "Hey", I said. "Hey, are you okay", he asked. "Yeah, I'm fine!", I said. "What happened, I heard about you. I know you wouldn't hurt Samantha, if you were, you wouldn't really tell me that you were going to meet her", he said. "I didn't hurt her. I was waiting for her, she never showed up. So, I left and on my way home, I saw a body. I stopped and went to look, it was Samantha! I checked if she was still alive, but she wasn't. I moved the body and went home to get a shovel, and I buried her body! I know, I shouldn't have done that. But, I didn't know what else to do! I was scared!", I said crying. "Hey, it's okay, I understand. You're young, you were confused, scared and sad. I don't blame you, everything is gonna be okay. Just, stay safe! Just know that I'll be here when you come back, okay?", he said. "Okay! Bye", I hung up.

After, I hung up, I went to go to sleep. I was tired, it was a very emotional day. I just hope, tomorrow it can be a good day.