Alyssa’s Pov:
I closed my eyes and awaited the piercing pain of the gun to take effect on me. But surprisingly, I didn’t feel a thing.
I mean, yes, he did pull the trigger; I heard the gunshot.
But how come I can’t feel a thing?
I heard another gunshot immediately and I quickly opened my eyes and discovered two from the three boys in the room were down on the floor.
What?
What was going on?
Did…did Jeremy…
I opened my mouth and looked at him and he had pointed the gun to the remaining boy in the room.
“What? Jeremy what do you think you’re doing?” He asked abacked.
Shocks was large writ on his face.
“I’m sorry, Tonio” Jeremy replied and shot him and he fell to the floor and passed out.
Oh, my God!
My fear had tripled and my entire body was shaking.
Jeremy came to me immediately and fred me from the ropes that bounded me.
I was transfixed with shock and couldn’t even say a word.
He held my hand and started running away with me.
He led me through the back door and we came out to a silent dark passage.
My entire body was hurting so badly and I found it difficult to even move.
But Jeremy kept drawing and forcing me along with him.
I ran with great difficulty and we’ came across two armed men.
Jeremy made use of his gun and shot them.
Oh, God!
Is Jeremy really trying to save me?
An alarm went off in the building immediately and with the look on Jeremy’s face, it seems everyone has been informed of his betrayal.
Oh, God!
More men are definitely going to come after us now.
He kept running with me and made use of some strange dark corners.
We were still inside the building, but after sometime, we finally got outside but unfortunately, we met some men in front of us and they shot at us and one of the bullets landed on Jeremy’s leg.
Oh, heavens!
He shrieked in pains and fell on the floor.
But surprisingly, he still made use of his gun and was able to bring down the men.
His leg was already bleeding and I could see he was in so much pains.
“Jeremy” I called fearfully and went to him on the floor.
“Search for them!” I heard voices from afar and I knew more men were coming.
I quickly helped Jeremy from the floor and making him relax on my shoulders, I started leaping away with him.
We kept running in the darkness, but suddenly, he stopped and fell on the floor.
Oh, God!
“Jeremy?” I called and squatted in front of him.
“Keep going, Alyssa”. He said.
” We can’t make it out of here together.
“I’ve called Mico already and he’s going to meet you at the third junction.
“Just keep running. A fence is right ahead. Climb out and start running and you’ll get to the road. Keep running till you get to the third junction and there you’ll find Mico. Hurry”.
I didn’t even realise when tears started running down my cheeks.
Is Jeremy actually risking his life for me?
And…and he had called Mico a long time. Meaning…He actually had plans of saving me?
Oh, God!
“Come on, Alyssa; go.
I’ll stall the men when they come.” He said, his face crinkling up in pains.
My heart was tearing apart.
“I…I can’t leave you here” I said ruefully.
“Damn it, Alyssa! Don’t make everything I’ve done be in vain.” ” he spoke a little raucously.
But it was obvious he was only being frustrated from the pains.
How can I leave him all alone?
What would the other boys do to him?
“B…but, what about you?”I asked and he sighed.
“Don’t worry about me. Just go” he said bitterly and I wept.
I bent my head and sobbed for some time and he touched my palm
“Thank you” I said tearfully and stood up.
I stared at him for a short time and he prodded me to go and I finally ran away.
I ran as fast as my injured legs could carry me and just as I got to the fence, I heard numerous gunshots from the direction Jeremy was in.
Oh, God!
What has happened to him?
Please save him.
With tears still running down my cheeks, I climbed the fence and successfully got outside.
I started running and prayed I get to see Mico soon because my systems were already turning.
I wasn’t sure how much longer I’d be able to bear it.
I kept running and finally got to the road, but there was no sign of cars anywhere.
When do I get to the junction?
After a while, I finally stopped running because my legs couldn’t carry me anymore.
My entire body was hurting and I could feel some bloodstains on me.
I tried dragging my feet, but couldn’t move faster than a snail.
I bent and placed my hands on my knees and the only thing that prevented me from falling at that moment was hope.
Just then, a flashlight from a car almost blinded my eyes and I looked ahead and saw a car driving towards my direction.
I was already gasping for breath and couldn’t move. But I could tell the car looked familiar.
The car stopped in front of me and the driver rushed out.
It was Mico!
I gathered up the last strength in me and dragged myself to where he was as he also came to me.
He looked shocked and left his mouth wide a gaped.
“Mico…” I called weakly and fell into his hands.
“Alyssa?” He called in shock as he stared into my face.
I could see tears into his eyes.
“What have they done to you?” he asked, his voice breaking and I smiled faintly and touched his cheek.
My eyes were beginning to close.
“Who did this to you!” He yelled tearfully.
And finally, I passed out.