Chapter 48

He tried to start the car but it just stood there silent with no intent of moving at all. He suddenly remembered that he had planned to go to the petrol station after picking up Emily but in the heat of all this confusion he forgot to refill the petrol.

Now they were out in the darkness nowhere and the car just didn’t have enough fuel. What should he do? They can’t just walk back home because the place was deserted and not even a single car had passed by since they arrived.

“Richard”, Emily finally called noticing the level of panic in his eyes.” Can I help you with something? You look troubled.” The worst has come to pass and she wondered why he suddenly became worried and was hesitating to drive back home.

“We don’t have fuel” he blurted.

“That is no big deal, it is already dark so the best thing we will do is to sleep in the car. I know we will be safer that way.”

“You don’t mind at all?”

“Yes, As long as I am with you’ I know that I am safe, except that “

“What?”

“You went mad and