We both glanced back, but our reactions were completely distinct. He hasn’t fully pressed the injection, so the contents aren’t yet going into my vein. My heart leaped for gladness. At these points, I realized it was time to talk to Alex about it. His expression was a mix of horror and dread, but mine was full of hope. I’m hoping there’s still some luck left for me.
He turned to face those who had arrived and took two steps forward.
When the policemen were the first to arrive, followed by Ava and Turstin, I wanted to rush up to whoever opened the door.
“Winter!” Alex grasped what was going on when he heard Ava yell. I expected Ava to sprint to me first, but she halted in front of Alex, her eyes fixed on him, she lifted her hand, and the hand that would have rested on Alex’s face abruptly stuck in the air.
“I believe in you, Alex! Every day, while I worry about how Winter is doing, you’ve been my companion! I had no idea you were this type of person!” It was at this point that a thin palm descended on Alex’s cheek. Even though Ava’s hand was small, the force of the slap was seen when Alex’s face twisted to the right.
I couldn’t see if his face was red or if the smack was just enough to hurt him because he had turned his back on me. The one with the weapons strolled around the two of them, one after the other. Turstin, for his part, escorted Ava away from the scene and approached me.
Ava wrapped her arms around me as if there was no tomorrow. Her embrace isn’t wide or tight, but it’s just right for securing my heart and reassuring me that, at long last, someone is there for me. It’s heartbreaking to realize that the person you anticipated to show up didn’t. What you believe would save you is not going to save you.
My heart was pierced by a blazing iron. It felt like though someone was welding with high heat. The needles are pointed at my heart because the release of my burning eyes and tears occurred when I felt the scorching of the soul I was defending and protecting. That incites anger in me. When tears touch my cheek, it’s as if they’re hitting me in the face with the truth that the person I used to be with, love, and depend on now has no idea what’s going on with me.
“W-where is … Haaa … Randle?” I pushed myself to open my mouth despite my body’s gasping, inability to move, and desire to be an idiot.
She rubbed my back to make me feel better. I, too, gripped her hard and appeared to be becoming stronger. Turstin assisted me to my feet when Ava let go of our embrace. Ava looks all over the place. It felt as though she was searching for something, but I couldn’t focus on her since my body was so weak. I’m like a doll who can’t stand on its own. My entire body felt numb and looked to be under anesthesia.
Ava stooped to pick something up from the floor when she noticed it. She dashed back to us, sat down in front of me, and I heard the chain snap. My constricting legs breathed for the first time in a long time. Turstin and Ava both put my arms on their shoulder. They were transformed into my feet. The cops also forced Alex out.
A chilly and frigid night touched my skin when we exited. As the sorrowful breeze touched me, my hair rose. I heard thunder as if even the sky was horrified by what was going on. All that is missing is the rain, and this will be the basis of my misery.
Many lights are already turned off because of the police’s calm. When I looked back at where we had come from, I realized it had to be one of the abandoned jails. The surroundings are gloomy, with thick grass that has already been burned. It’s no surprise that there’s electricity here, even if it’s broken. I’m no longer shocked by Alex’s abilities. I also observed the cab that Alex used to bring us here.
I talked even though I was fainting. The wind simply eats away at my every letter pronunciation, but I hope they comprehend what I’m saying. Ava is listening to what I’m saying.
“Randle … My son. I need to see.” My eyes were rolling as if I was drowsy.
Ava sat next to me in the back seat as I got into the car. She strokes my hair, which makes me drowsier. Turstin reappeared and seemed to be conversing with the cops. It appears as a lengthy period has gone. I can’t articulate how heavy it is; I don’t think the bottle, stone, or iron are adequate to explain or depict how depressed my heart is.
I slept out as a result of Ava’s caresses on my hair. Because my heart sensed that it was glad and was breathing heavily, and there was a little stillness.
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“Mommy. I miss you.”
“Mommy. Wake up.”
“Mommy. Why are you not responding?”
Those sounds are the reason I opened my eyes after swearing I’d never open them again. I moved my finger since it was the only area of my body where I felt alive and could move. I opened my eyes as I re-adjusted. It wasn’t the posting ceiling and white surrounds I noticed this time. This is simply a regular room. That didn’t surprise me because I knew this was the room Randle and I stayed in when we visited Ava.
I turned around to see who had called, but the room was silent. It was almost deafeningly quiet. Because I wasn’t acquainted without Randle clawing at me, my ears seemed to burst.
I watched as the door opened and Ava entered with the doctor. This is most likely their family doctor. It sat in front of me, and I stopped paying attention to the scans he performed on me. I’m still struggling to regain the strength I lost.
I clutched the doctor’s hand as he prepared to leave. I need to know what my situation is right now. Even if it is still the smallest problem, I require to know.
“You are here to tell me what I should avoid and what I should do so that I can recover faster,” I said, without mentioning the drugs because I knew the doctor was already aware of them.
Ava and the doctor exchanged glances before Ava nodded. Ava swiftly supported me as I shifted my seat. I didn’t stop either since I required assistance at the moment.
“You need to get some rest and eat some food. That is the first thing you must do. You tend to fall unexpectedly as a result of the medications that have been put into you.” I was not inaccurate in thinking that they were already aware of it. “Then I’ll explain the others because you need to go to the hospital for a full-body scan. But because you can’t and need to sleep first, that’s the first thing you need to focus on.” He stopped for a few seconds before turning to face Ava. “Also, avoid stressful situations or news that can harm your mental health. That is the first thing that should not be a hindrance to your recuperation.”
I know he’s talking to me, but I swear he said it to Ava. There were some for which he spoke more on what meals to eat and what to do when alone. I paid close attention since I knew there was only one thing I should do. And I tend to forget something when there is something that has occurred.
But I still have no idea where Randle is. They had discovered me but not my son, so I was looking at Ava with concern.
“Tell me now, where is my son.”