Where to ?
Nia POV
I continued to walk through the woods. I didn't want to slow down until I was where I needed to be.
I weaved through the trees at a fast pace. Even though the burning between my legs tried to stop me I couldn't. They might've found him and started to look for me.
After a while I started to hear tires and the rush of the road .
A road
A road !
Heaving I took most of my strength to run to where I heard cars travelling . Pushing the branches out of my face I saw more light coming from the north and rushed towards it .
With a last push light flooded in my eyes and I dropped to my knees . The road was in front of me and cars were rushing past me . Collecting my breath , I looked up and thanked God . I stood up and shot my thumb upwards lifting my arm high so even the giant trucks passing by could at least see me
But no one was slowing down . I looked behind me hoping they haven't started to look for me .
The sun was burning into my skin . Making a mirage down the road . Pushing through the mirage was a red truck . The windows were too tinted to see anyone on the inside .
Dehydrated and tired I lifted my hand . Hoping with my entire heart that the truck would stop .
But my heart dropped when I noticed it slowly go past me . Dropping my head I sat on the grass and twigs again
" well don't look so defeated pumpkin get in "
Startled by the voice I lifted my head and saw a women with blue eyes and wavy blond hair . A thin nose and blinding white teeth , peek out the window .
I rushed up to my feet and rushed to the truck . I threw my bag in the passenger seat and climbed into the truck which proved to be so much more difficult than I thought .
" thank you so much " i turned saying to the women
" aww don't mention it maple bacon I'll help any women in need " she said pinching my cheek and getting on the road again
" so where are we going buttercup ? I'm Abilene Hensley by the way . Oh my country horse riding booty I forgot to ask your name , what's your name hon ? " she spoke with a southern draw but she was talking so fast that I was a bit overwhelmed
I lifted my hands out in front of me and stopped her
" one question at a time "
She nodded her head breathing in and out
" I'm sorry honey bunch . I chat so much I don't even realise it . My ex husband told me the same thing . He said I don't even notice what's going on around me when I'm talking but I didn't listen as Abilene always does . I didn't even notice he had a heart attack while I was riding that man like my favourite horse on the ranch Mary because I was talking too much . Lord bless my good looking handsome beau with the shalong of a bull on steroids . Now that was the best dang sex I've ever had in my life but my current husband can't know that darlin " she ranted and shook her head
And I forgot the happenings that brought me hear in the first place and focused on Abilene and her funny rants .
" so before I forget what's your name hon and where are we going ? "
" Nia Johnson and im going to the airport "
" mmmh.,. Smells like a first start to me and a little bit of apple pie with sprinkles of cinnamon . Something you trying to get away from love ? "
I stared at me hands and thought only for a moment of all the things that brought me here
" yes " I whisper " everything . I want to get away from everything "
" well honey bunch I hope where you're going you find peace , some apple pie and a shalong as good maybe even better than my ex husbands" she says with a pinch of my cheek and I genuinely smile .
Some guitars play softly before an upbeat country song plays on the radio and Abilene squeals
" now this is my song . Same song played when I met my third ex husband and it was a hoedown " she hoots singing along with the kind of sultry voice of the male singer . Raising up the volume.
" Abilene "
" yes pumpkin "
" how many husbands have you had?"
" mmmmh... probably 7 but that's an estimation honey bunch cause I'm not counting !" She says smiling and sings along with the song being her carefree self
***
After a long road trip we arrived at the airport . Turning to face Abilene she held my face in both of her hands and kissed my cheeks
" oh honey bunch this is the most fun I've had since I fell of my horse Mary while taking her for a spin "
I giggled a bit and smiled . A bit saddened to leave . She smiles then looks at me seriously
" i hope you find the happiness you deserve honey bunch . I might not be coming with you but my heart is maple bacon . And I know you'll be amazing wherever you go "
A tear rolls out of my eye " thank you Abilene "
" awww munchkin I'll miss you . Now get out of here and leave it all before you get on that plane "
I hop out off the truck and stand on the side walk and wave goodbye as the red truck drives off .
***
Entering the airport is where my nerves spike . I'm travelling with a bag full of money in an airport . What could go wrong ?
I weave my way through the airport to airport security and stand in the queue. My foot tapping nervously on the floor as the queue moved forward
Once I was in front a male officer took my bag
" Do you have any other luggage mam ?"
" no " I say swallowing
He took my bag and put it on the scanner
" please remove all valuables and metal items as well as your shoes and step through the metal detector "
I didn't have anything to remove besides my shoes and sighed of relief when it didn't beep . Stepping aside I stood by the metal table and put on my shoes facing the man who's eyes furrowed at the screen in front of him .
Looking alarmed he called for another officer . A female in the same black uniform and her red hair slicked into a bun . She also looked at the screen concerned.
She looked to be his senior officer.
I had to get her attention. I didn't want to be detained in an airport only for them to find me .
I decided to cough loudly while clutching my throat . They both turned their attention to me
" sorry wrong pipe " i croaked lifting my hand .
She whispered something in the other officers ear and he observed the screen while she trained her eyes on me
Taking this chance I used my finger to tap my finger 3 times rapidly on the table . Then another 3 times at a slower pace and another 3 rapid taps .
Her eyes shifted from my face to my fingers and she furrowed her brows so I repeated the motion
3 rapid taps
3 slow taps
3 rapid taps again
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She lifted her eyes back to me and I tapped the table again to gain her attention. Her eyes moved to my fingers and I took the opportunity to lift up the sleeve of my shirt to show my bruised wrist, from last night , and look back into her eyes as means to plead
Clearing her throat she turned to the male officer
" it's ok Shawn I'll take it from here "
She then scanned through the bag as if there was nothing wrong and handed it back to me
" thank you " I whisper and smile genuinely
" I hope you're safe wherever you're going mam"
I nod my head in thanks and walk away to go buy a ticket to Italy
***
Sitting in the waiting area at my gate , waiting for my plane to board . I sat and thought about my life , my family especially my mama . Gosh I missed her so much and now I was going to go to a different country without saying goodbye. She probably thought I was dead . And that didn't sit right with me
Scanning the area . I see a mother trying to calm down her baby . I see an old elderly black couple coddling each other , then I see I man in a black suit . Well I could only see the back of his head . He stood really tall maybe 6'4 compared to my 5'6 . He stood talking on the phone an occasional hand running through his dark chocolate hair that fell in waves even when he tried to mess them up . His shoulders were ridged with tense muscles filling out his suit , giving off the energy that he was stressed
I stood up and walked up to him and tapped his back . Gurl I couldn't reach this giants shoulder .
" excuse me " I spoke loud enough so he could hear
He turned around and I was met with hazel eyes , strong cheek bones ,a stubbled jaw and lips that were rosy and a bit plumb towards the bottom . As soon as his eyes met me his jaw clenched and he rolled his eyes annoyed
He growled in some foreign language in the phone then hung up
" can i help you ? " he rasped sounding bored of the conversation already . Well he definitely did not give BFG VIBES AT ALL
" can you lend me your phone I'd like to make a call ? "
Staring me up and down then clicking his tongue he handed me his phone . Boy if I wasn't running for my life you wouldn't have a tongue to click
" make it quick "
I grasped the phone in both hands and dialled the only number I've memorised in my life
" hello ?" Her sweet voice was laced with so much exhaustion as she answered .
Turning away from the man I answered
" mama "
She gasped " my baby where are you I've been so worried . I-I-I thought you ..." she broke off with a sob
" it's ok mama I'm ok . There's a lot that happened and this wasn't my choice mama . I just wanted to call you to say that I'm going away and I don't know for how long and I also don't think I can tell you where so both of us can be safe "
She cried on the phone and it broke my heart
" will you at least call me baby ? "
" I'll try mama " I said with tears flowing down my cheeks
" I love you so much baby " she cried
" I love you too mama " i croaked and hung up the call
Turning around I quickly wiped my cheeks and held out the phone to the man
" thank you " I said and turned around without waiting for a response and went back to my seat .
I didn't even have much time to register the eyes that were burning into the side of my face before I heard
" Gate B16 for flight to Italy , open and boarding "
I stood up and walked to my new life
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I've never been in an airport in my life I just watch a lot of boarder patrol so let me know how I did 😭😭
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Anyways 3k reads guys in 3 days I love y'all ❤️❤️you guys are so amazing and I'm grateful . So so grateful
I will be uploading more this coming week as a means to distract myself . My senior year results are coming out on Friday and I'm so nervous that I deleted every app besides this , YouTube and Pinterest 😭😭😭
I really want to get into this certain university but my cousin and my aunt told me I had no chance cause they didn't even take her ( my cousin ) last year and she's from a PS ( private school ) so idk only God knows .
I love y'all. Don't be ghost readers vote and comment on what's stressing you out this week . See you in chapter 16