Her Request

JERAH

Anxiety coiled tightly within me as I listened for their footsteps. My mind played around the fact that I might get caught, and the bad man would never be able to get here in time to save me.

It was ironic that I was wanting him. Praying for his arrival.

I couldn't think straight. All I wanted was to be saved.

The moment I dreaded the most came. I heard their footsteps and prayed fervently they'd keep running.

"She must be around. Search the area." I heard one of them say.

A wild flutter seized hold of my chest, as if my heart had grown wings and taken flight. I did all I could to hush my pants. Due to the tight corner and tension I was in, I had sweats dripping all over.

They were going to get me. I was going to die. Those were the only thoughts in my head.

I was foolish to think the bad man would be able to save me. How did I expect him to arrive in a matter of minutes? He was probably far away and there was no way he'd get here in time.

A tear sl