I sat all night next to the window. The lights were off. No one was supposed to know that I was awake. I need to leave. I need to leave as soon as possible, bad things will happen if I don't. I must find the right approach to my escape.

I had my school bag with me. My phone was in it but it wasn't working. I am sure they did something with it, but I don't know why didn't they just take it. Isn't it risky to keep my phone with me even if it wasn't working? At that moment I saw the guards switch places again.

I will have to wait two more hours for them to switch again, that is when I start moving. I looked over at my bag to make sure everything thing I need is in it. I was going to move at the time the guards switched it was very risky because if I were to get caught I would have more guards running after me. But I realized that the guards are usually distracted at that time, they either talk to each other or prepare equipment.

I had to move now. In two minutes they will start switching again. I took my bag and opened the window. It was high up but I think I can do it, right? I took a deep breath trying to calm myself before I jump. I just have to go for it I don't have time. I jumped.

I landed on my knees and slightly scratched it, my pants got ripped. I directly stood up and started running to the tree. I noticed a tree from my window that I could climb over, it will help me jump over the fence. I got to the tree and as expected I saw the cameras by the fence. I knew people would be coming after me soon. I directly threw my bag over the fence and climbed as fast as possible. I jumped over the fence and when I landed I heard people screaming.

" she is over there."

I ran. I ran as fast as I could, straight ahead. And then I changed directions and moved to the right. I had to try and lose them. So I was running away from the city light. I knew this way it would take me longer to go home. I kept running until I got tired, I slowed down and took a seat by the tree.

I have a strange feeling. Why didn't I have people running after? I didn't hear anyone behind me and I didn't see any flashlights. Something felt off and that was scaring me, but it was too late to turn back. I took a bottle of water out of my bag. I drank some water. Know I need to start heading to the city, it is going to be a long walk.

I kept walking and walking. Until I saw a road. I thought of waiting for a car. Because my legs were about to give out, they wouldn't stop shaking. But I had to continue and if a car passed by I would ask for help. Until then I just need to continue walking. The sun was starting to rise. I was happy that there was light and that no one found me yet.

I kept repeating in my head to just keep going, all that I needed to do it walk, just walk. Just then I saw a gas station. I started walking to it as fast as I could. I thought this was it, I could call my brothers to come and get me. I can finally get more water and maybe even a snack.

I walked through the door. And the first thing I did was head to the cashier "Do you have a charger?" I asked. The boy behind the counter gave me a lazy look and said "You can buy one.", pointing at the self behind me.

I got the charger and a bottle of water, and quickly handed it to him. I pulled out my wallet and took out the card that Xavier gave me. I never thought I would use it but it was the only thing I got. " you can charge it over there" the boy said pointing at a cable next to a chair and a small table. "Thank" I said. I put my phone in the charger and sat down. It felt so good to finally be off my feet.

I was worried my phone wouldn't turn on. I didn't even know what happened to it. I never leave the house without it being fully charged. My heart was racing. "Please work, please work" I muttered to myself in a low voice.

Until I saw it turn on. I don't think words could have explained how relieved I was. I quickly opened my phone. Who do I call? I was told that I should call Xavier in case of an emergency, but I don't know. Is this an emergency? I think it is I mean someone kidnapped me, I have been running around in a for St for the past few hours and I don't even know where I am or how can I get home. Yeah, I think this looks like an emergency.

I pressed call. And the phone started ringing. I waited for an answer. It wasn't long until I heard " Sky? Are you okay? Where are you?" Vincent's worried voice came through.

" uhh- um. I am okay. I- I don't know where I am. I just know that I am in a gas station." I said.

" that is alright. I am coming don't worry, I will be there in no time. Are you hurt?" Vincent said I can already hear the car engine start through the phone. How did he get to the car this fast?

" No, not really" I said.

" what do you mean by not really?" Vincent ask.

" it is just a small scratch on my knee it is nothing big" I said.

He sigh " don't hang up I will be there soon." he said. I stayed on the phone with him sometimes he would mute himself, I guess he was talking to someone else.

I couldn't call Xavier. I felt like it would be very awkward and honestly, he was kind of scary. I already hated this I hated the idea of asking for help. Next time I should be more careful. I need to save the location to my phone. Maybe then I can order an Uber instead of having to bother Vincent like that. I need to be more cautious.

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Hello everyone. I am sorry I kept you hanging for long. If I am being honest I don't know if I will release another chapter, soon. I will try my best. I hope you all enjoy it 🫶🫶