By the time I reached my safe haven, I was absolutely exhausted. My entire body ached especially my head and feet. I almost collapsed outside my door but managed to get inside the house and lock the door securely.
I just sat there, on the floor, my back resting against the door as my mind tried to make sense of what happened... of what would have happened tonight.
After running out of the amusement park I didn't stop once nor did I look back. I just kept running, afraid that he'll get me. I actually consider myself lucky for escaping him... whoever that 'him' is...
Who knows what could have happened if I made the slightest mistake or wrong decision. What were his intentions? Murder me? Like he did to Derek and Ryan? Is he even the 'Unknown' who murdered Derek and Ryan? Or somebody else? What I don't get is why this person would want me dead? I tried thinking of any possible enemies who could do such a thing but to be really honest I lack enemies apart from a few girls who envy me and Logan.
I'm really surprised my body didn't give up on me especially after running for my life. I feared he was right behind me. I feared that he would chase after me in his or my vehicle. Just because the location of the amusement park was on the other side of town, there weren't many people living on this side. So whoever this creep was, really planned everything precisely and he definitely knew what he was doing. To top it all off, the downpour exacerbated. The
thunderclaps intensified, startling every nerve in my body.
I felt cold, scared, and vulnerable. I wish this was a bad dream that I could wake up from. I wish my parents were here to help me. I wish Logan was here to keep my warm. Just when all hopes seemed lost, a vehicle drove towards me.
A spark of energy and hope ignited within me that I ran towards the vehicle just to stop it. The vehicle halted and I rushed to the driver side window.
The driver was an elderly man but I could still see the young boy in him,yearning to be in his train set. He had a mop of grey and black hair, his twinkling brown eyes gave off kindness which gave me reassurance that I'll be safe. He actually didn't look a day older than fifty. A look of worry crossed his slightly wrinkled face, like he was analyzing me. I wouldn't blame him.
Even though I haven't seen myself in the mirror I can tell that I look terrifying. Like a patient that broke out of a psychiatric hospital. He gave me a warm smile before offering me a ride home. I obviously didn't refuse.
I know, I know, why the hell are you hitching a ride from a stranger? Well, I've had a real crappy night and I don't give a damn if I'm getting a ride home by a stranger. As long as I get home, that's it.
I got into the car and told him my address. There was a awkward silence for the first ten minutes until he started conversation. I learned that his name was Winston. He was just heading out of town to celebrate his families reunion after five years. He told me that he was excited to meet his new grandson, Timothy, who was just above five months and already started with the baby talk. I felt really bad bacause I was the reason he'd be late for his reunion. I was the reason he'd drive all the way back. I was the reason for soaking his car seat with my drenched self.
I grew fond of Winston. He may be old but he can crack great jokes. I told him my name and shared a little about my family. I hoped he wouldn't ask but he did. He asked why I was on the other side of town and what was I doing there.
I felt my heart rate race again. I felt so calm with him that I'd almost forgotten of tonight's events. Would he believe me? Should I tell Winston? If I tell him then I'll have this heavy burden lifted off of me but even if I tell him he'll either think I'm nuts or I could possibly put his life in potential danger....
I hesitated at first but told him. I couldn't read his expression at the end of my explanation. He gave me a weak smile and told me that it's fine if I didn't want to share it with him! Like what in the world!
Yep, he thinks you're crazy Yolanda.
I kept quiet after that, knowing that I can't convince him, I just wanted to get home. Ten minutes later, I'm saying thanks and goodbye to Winston and also apologizing for getting his seat wet as well as getting him late for his family reunion. He warned me not to wander around at night in that part of town. I remember telling him-
"Don't worry Winston. I'm not making that mistake again" I told him with a double meaning behind it.
Now here I am, thinking about tonight's events, sobbing quietly on the floor. Even Max gave me a perplexed look. I just cuddled my pet, trying to calm myself.
It's ok, Yolanda. Have to be strong. Stop crying! Crying won't solve a thing.
My mind doing it's best to calm me down. Then the strangest question popped into my head.
Would he come back for me?
I shook that thought off and decided to take a warm shower. I stripped of my wet clothes, the cool breeze of the night spreading goosebumps all over my body. I took a long shower which apparently my body really needed.
Unknown's POV
She ran away from me. She got away from me. Why? Is it wrong to deeply love someone?
How could I let her escape? It's ok.... you can get her back. I had the opportunity, the chance to have her! You screwed up! Calm down. Calm down. She's a smart girl so you need to think and act way ahead of her. Then only will you claim what's rightfully yours.
I don't think whatever I planned today was a waste because I got to hold her, get a feel of her skin, her warmth. I got to smell her sweet scented hair which kind of smelt like roses. I got to kiss her soft neck. If only I could capture her lips in mine.
She looked so terrified. Well, I guess I did seem a little creepy but she'll be fine once she knows who I am.
She was so scared that she left her bag and car..... I'll have to return it to her now huh?
Yolanda's POV
I dried off my hair and slipped on a pair of green socks that matched my emerald sweater. I locked all the doors and windows. I just can't take any chances.
My emotions are all over the place. I can't even think straight. I just want to wake up from this nightmare.
I even had to force myself to eat something otherwise I'd feel even weaker. Right now I have to be strong. Now that I'm finally warmed up and filled I can finally rest.
Though I doubt I'd get any sleep because of the three key emotions swirling in me; shock, anger and fear. Fear is the major one, it's really having a huge emotional toll on me.
I should've taken mum's sleeping pills to at least put me to sleep.
I fed Max and lazily walked up to my room. I collapsed on my bed and chose to call Logan but realized that I left my damn phone! What the hell Yolanda?
I released a heavy sigh, mentally scolding myself for acting so foolishly.
It's ok.. he'll realize something is wrong and he'll come over. Don't worry. For now get some sleep.
I listened to my thoughts and closed my eyes to try to fall asleep but I couldn't. My nerves are too shaken up to even think about sleep.
On the other hand, the downpour intensified. Lighting flashed across the dark clouds, followed by the rumbling of thunder.
I tossed and turned on my bed, knowing that forcing myself to sleep is futile.
Maybe watching a movie would help?
I got out of bed and grabbed my blanket incase it got too chilly. Elated about the idea, I descended the stairs and halted instantly when I heard movement coming from downstairs.
Fear surged through me once again as I stood there, listening intently for any sort of sound. The rain made it even harder to focus on the sound. It's either I did hear something or my ears are deceiving me. Most probably it's my ear deceiving me because like I said before, I'm too astounded by tonight but then again I can't take any chances..
I ran back to my room to grab the baseball bat I always keep under my bed. I quietly made my way across the hallway. I stopped again when I heard movement, coming from the living room. I leaned my back against the wall, physically and mentally preparing myself to hit or knock out whoever was there.
I ran into the living room and looked around the room bewildered.
Then I saw the source of the sound. Max. My pet. Max was moving around the living room with his empty food bowl. I sighed in relief and went to refill his bowl which he happily gave to me. He wagged his tail in anticipation and excitement as I placed the bowl by him. I sat down on the couch, placing the bat on the floor.
I chose to watch something humorous, so I went with The hit man's bodyguard. I was ten minutes into the movie when I craved for popcorn. So I made my way to the kitchen in search of it.
I immediately found it in the pantry and threw it into the microwave to pop. My hair hung loose over my shoulder as I waited patiently for the popcorn to pop.
Once done, I poured out it's contents into the bowl. I was about to grab a bottle of water when I noticed something laying idle on the counter. My eyes widened at the sight of it. It's as if the walls began to close in on me, making it difficult to breathe.
Why is that here? If I didn't, then who did?
I cautiously walked over to it to inspect it. The thing that was on my counter was..... my hand bag and car keys.
Wait a minute! Don't tell me...
"You look even more beautiful with your hair loose."
Yep... I'm screwed.
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