HLM16.3 Castrejon, Maria Second Semester Porfolio tie it up. | Page 19

and if you come near me again I’m calling the cops.” I hold his gaze a bit longer letting my message sink in and then turn around and walk towards my car refusing to look back.

As soon as I arrive to my car I turn it on and drive to another location. I decide to drive for a few minutes trying to erase any trail and find a nice quiet spot next to a gas station. There will be enough people and light throughout the night to make me feel secure. So I take off my shoes and put on my comfy sweats and try to sleep. It comes much more easily than I thought it would. I try not to think about him as I fall into the arms of deep slumber.

I hear a glass breaking and shards falling on my face. Suddenly hands are on my shoulders and before I have the idea of screaming, an old red cloth is shoved inside my mouth. Strong arms pull me out of the car, gliding my back were broken glass fragments still reside. The pain rips through me as I feel them scratch by tender skin, which replies by gushing scarlet. The intolerable ache has me panting. My eyes finally decide to focus and I catch a glimpse of his golden curls covering his face, they’re unforgettable. Our eyes meet and a familiar gaze takes over. My throat makes an unrecognizable sound as the realization hits me.

“Shhh” he says “you’re all mine now.” whispering into my ear, while sliding a needle into my neck, and pouring it’s content into my body. I plead with my eyes but before I could see the effect it had on him I am consumed by a hovering darkness.