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The boy finally turned around when he heard no sound. The boy’s handsomeness made Shawty hold her breath. She was surprised and almost voiced her doubt. ‘Is he a human?' Cynthia was also in a trance. They suddenly heard a commotion outside, like people were approaching the room. Cynthia panicked immediately.

The boy immediately stood up and grabbed her in an attempt to hide behind her. The door opened, and three men walked in. She peeped from the boy’s back. Cynthia was hiding behind the door. She left the room immediately after the men walked in.

The next she heard was a loud explosion; the room exploded except where they were standing, and even the men were now on the floor dead. The boy immediately held her, and they ran away and passed another door. The room has a hidden door, so they were able to escape unsheathed. The boy left shortly after they were safe. Shawty walked towards where the team was hiding. She saw Cynthia laughing and smiling with the rest, l