Chapter 31

SARAH

Jesus christ! It seemed like time froze in an instant for me as I completely stood rigid, unable to comprehend a second thought.

Man I'm screwed!

The blaring sound of his horn brought me out of my frozen daze and without thinking I quickly ran and hid behind one of the bushes.

I could hear the revving sound of the car engines driving towards where I hid and anxiety consumed me. My heart was erratically beating so fast that I could barely breathe.

I muffled out silent whispers of prayers, hoping Emilio didn't see me. But I was never fortunate in life. His car headlights literally shone at me so there was no doubt that he didn't see me.

As I feared, Emilio killed the engines of his car and pushed open the car door. I peeped through the bush and got a blurry view of his profile shrouded by the bush leaves.

The sound of his steps sliced through the stillness of the night, slowly approaching where I hid.

My heart violently slammed against my rib cages and I began biting of my nai