Chapter 10.5

"I understand. See you at nine."

Truthfully, I probably wasn't.

With that he prepared to attend to another customer, taking that as the perfect opportunity to leave. I meandered through people, ignoring the stares and looks I got of bewilderment as if thinking what a girl dressed like that would be doing here. I was gathering too much attention. Tugging my cap further down covering my eyes and the cuts on my face, I subconsciously found my bag straps holding onto it for comfort.

I can do this.

Cold bitter air hit me as I practically ran out of there. It was a major relief that I was at least one step closer to my goal.

It was quiet, deadly quiet which was completely abnormal considering this was the capital. I remember the old London, the city that never sleeps; the constant blaring of cars and chatter of people. That no longer existed.

Trying to