A novel of passion's flame chapter 6
My panic sets in,My breath coming in short gasps as my mind was consumed by a sense of impending doom.
I was trembling like a leaf, My body shaken by the force of terror and my mind was busy thinking of what he would do to me when he gets his hand on me.
He'll burn me alive like he promised,.... Oh God, What do I do?, How did he find me?.
As I wept,A sudden knock at the door made me jump and I frantically tried to erase the traces of my tears, not wanting to be seen in a vulnerable state.
"Nora!,Are you in there? Boss wants you in his office immediately"I heard Beth calm voice outside the door and I sniffed opening the door.
She studied me for a few seconds,A look of concern and confusion flashed on her face.
"Nora....You don't look alright, What happened?"She asked softly, stepping forward.
"Nothing,Am fine"I fake-smiled but she didn't look convinced and she sighed.
"Talk to me"She pressed on, and I opened my mouth wanting to tell her everything but no words could come out and a tear rolled down my cheeks instead.
"Nora...."She muttered softly hugging me tightly and I took it hugging her like my life depended on it.
The hug lasted for about a minute before she pulled away smiling softly.
"I won't force you to tell me anything Nora but always remember that I'll always be here for you okay"
I nodded with a small smile. "Thank you Beth"
"You're always welcome"She responded with a smile.
"You said Boss wants me in...."I was interrupted by the buzzing of my phone in my pocket and I took it out staring at the caller ID in surprise.
It was Mr knights and my heart sped up against my chest as I continued staring at the ringing phone.
"Answer it"Beth urged and I shook my head in response.
"I can't speak to him right now"I tucked it back in my pocket ignoring the vibration.
"I'll go see what Boss wants from me"I said and walked out heading towards my boss office.
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Tears streamed down my face like a river blurring the familiar streets as I walked home in daze.
My heart felt like a weight in my chest as I struggled to come to terms with my sudden job loss.
Why is my day just filled with bad luck?
The one have been running from for years found me today.
I lost my job today.....My rent is due also and I haven't even saved enough for it.
I'm doomed.
A shiver ran down my spine as I hesitated outside my apartment,a sense of unease settling in like a chill as I debated with myself if I should go in or not.
Something in my guts tells me not to but I ignored twisting the door knob and walked in finding the light switch with my hands when I heard a sound of chuckle that made me freeze visibly.
I turned around slowly with trembling lips and screamed when I found a masked man sitting on my couch and holding a gun.
My instincts whispered warning urging me to turn back and run but my feet remained glued to it's spot scared of what he could do to me.
"Well,Well,Well. Who do we have here?"He said as he stood up walking towards me but before I could run,he slammed me against the door harshly that made a whimper leave my lips.
"Such a beauty......"He muttered as his hands trailed down my cheeks making me shiver in disgust.
"Don't touch me!"I spat trying to break away from his grasp but he held me firmly against the door more hardly.
That'd probably leave a bruise......
"Oh I will sweetheart, Before he does"He said and that made me ache my brows in confusion.
Before he does? What does he mean by that?
Without thinking I bit him hard and he let out a loud groan in pain, his hand loosening around me and I took the opportunity and ran to the kitchen, picking up a knife.
"D-don't y-you dare come closer or I won't hesitate to stab you with this"I warned with my hand trembling as I held out the knife defensively.
He chuckled with a mischievous smirk, stepping closer and I took a step backward wanting to get away from him.
I knew I couldn't do it......Oh God.....I can't kill a person, What if I get arrested?. How do I get out of this?,Who do I ask for help......
He was getting closer towards me and I kept taking steps backwards with my hand still trembling.
I tried to take another step backward only to realize there was no way out.....Oh fuck, What do I do?
He smirked about to take another step when I raised my hand and without a second thought, I stabbed his shoulder with the knife shutting my eyes.
His eyes went wide like he couldn't believe I just did that,I couldn't believe it too. The knife fell from my hand and I took the opportunity and ran out of my apartment without looking back.