the e twinning Book 2016 | Page 77

“THAT’S ENOUGH!!” The guard yelled, his jaw clenched. “YOU’RE COMING WITH ME, YOU FOOLISH MAN! YOU’RE GONNA TAKE A SHOWER!!!” The guard grabbed Eliyahu by the arm and, with the help of several other guards, began dragging Eliyahu forwards. He didn’t struggle against the firm grip. His brain was working frantically. Where were they taking him? He wasn’t that dirty was he? Or he had at least seen a lot of people that were clearly more filthy than him… And the bodies? They were blackened and unrecognizable, like they’d been burnt. The guard had said that “if he kept up his behavior, then might be able to join the dead bodies…”. Suddenly he felt the smell of smoke and realised three things. 1. Taking a shower meant death. 2. He was going to die. 3. He had to escape. He stood in a long line and saw Saul and his son Yoel, smiling happily. He had to warn them “We are not going to shower, they’re going to kill us now.”, he whispered to Saul. But I know a way we can get out of here. Just take your son and follow me. Saul nodded and grabbed Eliyahu by the arm “If I don’t mak’it… Promi’s ye’ll take care o’ my lil’boy. “I promise” e Twinning 2016 77