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knuckles turned white. Every step was echoing in my ears, its sound magnified by my paranoia. My whole stomach churned wi

. The smell of antiseptic hit me as I entered, making me feel strangely exposed. I approac

or Mrs.Osana Movark. Here" I mumbled, sliding th

rning, Sisi dear, and thank you. This will cover the overdue bills, and we'll star

," I croaked low as I looked ov

and her eyes showed the spark o

"Fine. I just- I ne

ospital. I knew she would stare at my back, but I dare not stop. Every shadow

wed me here? What

tiny apartment, I locked the door and slid down onto the floor, my breaths coming in short

t onto me, they'd have come for me already, right?By the

hought. I got

a little money left over. For the first time in years, a tiny sliver of hope bro

ke to

-

t finished my night shift. The smell of spilled beer and greasy foo

earlier, tossing the envelope a

ying not to roll my eyes at the

'd barked, already turning h

k home. The street lights flickered at irregular intervals, casting long shadows, so familiar yet

ng sensation cra

my shoulder. The street was empty;

a week already. But my legs moved faster anyway, hitting t

t-the low, hum

s reflecting the dull shine of streetlights. It was

obeyed just fine, but turning in an attempt to do

lowed my tiny figure. He had broad shoulders, a menaci

wled in a deep,

d with a soft hiss, revealing

nything!" I stam

out a gun, the metallic click of the saf

is tone colder now, leav

around, searching for an escape route. But the m

take two steps," he said calmly, his vo

choice. It was run and be shot down, or get in the car and die a

ead as I slid into the car, the door cl

ensive cologne enveloping me. My pulse thundered in my e

aked with white at his temples framing his chiseled face, his eyes an icy sterling gray which pierced min

d measuredly before placing it down. Then he reached

gravelly voice low and commanding. "And light it."

hands shakin

ne took on a cold quality. "D

r on the seat. My fingers were trembling as I bro

ivulets of smoke curled lazily in the

aid, smooth, yet wit

n cold. He

he continued, even and measur

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