It was so dark. The fear of the unknown and unseen grows nothing but bigger in my mind. Jake, Deborah and Ciaran were gone by now. I have actually caused them doom, they started initially right ?

The main road was blank and there weren't even streetlights. The only light shown on the main road was moonlight. Its lonely and crescent shape was lurking in the dark clouds. The dark clouds were now going smoothly and overcoming the moon, fear gulped the whole me as I shrieked.

I walked further along the long main road, having no idea of where I was going to. I sighed trying to digest everything. In the process, a sport car rocked the road. I stretched out my hands motioning it to and fro but it just passed by me. The side mirror was opened and I could see a guy drinking liquor and the other driving. The driver seemed to be having a hard time as the other man was swaying and blabbering.

The car passed already and it left me here. How heartless. Since I was like a homeless being, I had no choice to just walk to wherever my legs took me. I was already tired and having a big bang of headache. All that transpired was still playing like some series in my head.

Lost in my thoughts, I heard a car beeping. I looked at my side and saw the side glass slide down and a guy which could not be more than two years older called on me, "Come in, miss."

Without a second hunch I immediately walked to the other side of the car and got in.

"Thank you," I replied. I tugged my purse on my chest and was still trembling. This earned me uncomfortable glances from the guy seated beside me. I looked at him and turned back to the road.

After thinking for some minutes he replied, "Where are you coming from at this hour?"

Feeling the urge to snub but I restricted. Where do I say I am coming from? Do I even know where it is situated anymore because I can remember it was after I had run, did I actually know where I was.

"I'm not a slut don't stare at me like that," I said as I adjusted my gown to cover my knees. But he smiled and continued, "You looked like you were being chased by a tiger."

"Literally," I replied sarcastically.

"What happened?" He questioned like he was sympathizing and I hate it. He was rather too curious.

"It has nothing to do with you and it's a long story."

By now I could see his clenched fists and angry eyes. What would I even do if he drops me ?

Abigail, just keep shut. I bit my lips.

Then the next question was not expected, I felt he actually wanted to drop me as soon as he can. "Where is your house?"

" Very far from this place. "

He looked at his sides which was me and slowed down, "Tell me already." He replied in a rash voice. I hope I haven't made a wrong choice.

The news.

Dead people.

I hope I'm safe .

" It's... Emmm Randeelote."

He sighed as if tired of talking to me. He slowed down again and stared at me vehemently, "That is about 250 miles away from here!"

I widened my eyes and frowned, " How would you know that?"

He smiled and drove smoothly in his normal pace. I was embarrassed . He looked fed up as he scratched his hair to the back. There was a tiny black tattoo on his forehead and it looked like an animal, I ignored and kept my eyes on his cheek. " Where would you drop me?" I was afraid of his reply.

I only wished he could at least drop me two hours away from my house. He didn't reply me and I hissed and asked his ass repeatedly, " Where da hell would you drive me too?"

"Your house, it's an hour from where I am going,"

" How much, please?" My eyes dilated like a puppy . I had no money with me at all.

"You would owe me then."

"Not like I will see you again after today" I mumbled under my breath and he just frowned, "You say?"

" Uhm... nothing"

***

It was already morning when I jerked out of the car and the guy did so. I thanked him and invited him to my house but he refused. Thank God!

He drove off making me wonder who he was and if there was any kind person on earth again, not in this country!

The next day, I had my bath so early in the money and wore a white tank top and crimson joggers. I had been thinking of starting a job as a waitress and I planned to go to Danielle's house early this morning so we could go there together. At my way, I saw a notification popped on my screen and sadly I couldn't see it because of the white screen. Though there was a particular part in my screen that showed a little, due to my addiction, I was able to tap the notification and it lead me to my mail.

Still doubting it usefulness, I tapped the message and the little part of the screen that wasn't white yet displayed, 'been admitted'

That was a great news. Who had thought I would be admitted? Because I had appeared among the waiting list and I heard that very few of the students in the waiting list gets admitted and I had doubt I would be among.

I boomed in joy and increased my walking pace, I was going to tell Danielle I have been admitted and would also be working as a waitress for some weeks before college resumes.

About the fees, I wasn't ready to worry about it.

After fifteen minutes, I finally met Danielle locking the door. It looked like she was going to work.

Her face beamed as she noticed me. "It's being a long while, bae." She spread her arms and I didn't hesitate to pull her into a hug.

I waited as she finished locking the door and we both walked down the stairs. "You know I was even planning to meet you at mid evening today, but you surprised me," she said.

I smiled and we continued walking, " Being bored at home causes that and I have gone through a lot of bullshit these days."

She didn't stop but continued walking and I followed, "Bullshit are meant to occur." She nodded.

We passed through a motor park and continued walking. There were few people on the road and I assumed them to be going to their respective works.

After working for about twenty minutes, I released my urge to ask, " Why is the restaurant so far from this place?"

She looked at me, "It is, and I usually take a cab."

I looked angrily at her, " Is this a punishment or what? And how long do we have to keep walking like street dwellers?"

She didn't reply me but stretched her hand to a very big restaurant with a flashy red light above that read, " Kaye's Chitchat Restaurant"

I almost choked myself. What is this? A restaurant that permits chit chatting? Thereby, disobeying the food etiquette?

We both walked in and the bright appearance made me want to scream. The place looked like a mansion. The flashy huge lights and crazy scent of different dishes only made me more hungry.

Each table was very large and long and contained about ten chairs.

I looked up at the wall and beside it laid a gold platter which on it was written, "Forget your despair!"

Why haven't I heard of a place like this? This should even be the most popular place in the entire US!

Danielle took me off guard by waving her tiny fingers at my face. I blinked severally and followed speechless.

"Danielle, I think I need a job here. Could you please help me talk with the management?" I asked her as she walked upstairs.

"Trust me," she winked at me as I kept following her to God knows where.

There were numerous workers with white T shirt, gold cap and red apron. They looked delicious themselves. The power of the 'red' colour.

She toss some ingredients to a blonde beside us and nodded. "Hey babe. Thank goodness the boss isn't here, else I wouldn't have let you in here. This place is strictly for workers."

"Well much thanks. I would soon be a worker. Mind you, I just got admitted!" I bounced the news at her and as I expected, she was filled with joy.

"I'm so happy for you, Abigail!" She hugged me for a while. Other workers tend to growl at us, she immediately cleared her throat and slipped back a tiny strand of her hair.

"Where is the restroom?" I asked her anxiously.

She leaded me to the restroom. It was a long walk though as we already passed ten sets of rooms with workers! What the hell? What if it was an emergency. You would just be running awkwardly to the restroom like a maddie. My cute word for 'a mad person'.

I was just having a slight headache.

Perhaps, because I couldn't sleep at midnight. I didn't even want to think about it.

I walked to the base and poured some cold water on my face. It was too early to be exhausted.

I took the medicine with me and swallowed it. I switched on the tap and drank slowly the water pouring on my palm. I belched. It was the strong odour of the medicine.

I looked up at the mirror, already feeling sorely. Then I saw an image of me again. That night. The girl who was looking at me was wearing the purple dress I wore yesterday. It was tattered and stained with blood. Her hair was so rough.

"What do you want?" I asked as I unconsciously moved backwards.

The image looked back at me with a grin laugh, "I want you. I want you. I want you. I want you. I want you." Her voice kept echoing in my head. I screamed out and I didn't know when darkness engulfed me.

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