I stopped to catch my breath, at the huge black gates which led to the mansion, where my supposed engagement party was being held. After finding out of Ace's deceit, I knew that nothing good would come out of me staying behind to watch the drama unfold itself. Running away, was the best choice, and frankly, my only choice."Miss!""Miss! Where are you headed?!"Despite the hollers from the perplexed men by the gates, I dashed off without looking back. Anywhere was better than here, my life had never been mine since birth. It had always revolved around this huge debt I knew nothing of. Up till now, any decision I made was to benefit everybody but myself.The deafening sound of thunder increased here and there, sending fear through my heart. As my limbs battled against the cold wind which almost sent me flying off my feet!The night was darker than I anticipated and the ground was still wet from the storm of yesterday. The base of my shiny silver dressed kissed the dirt, mixing with it

"You sound almost delusional, you speak as though it's so easy to fight against society." I said, placing a damper on his enthusiasm, right before it could reach me."And what's more, when you hear my dream...""I'll love it, because you're the one dreaming it." He rudely interrupted, speaking with tenderness so genuine, it made me wonder if I truly knew this man.I planted the candle on the floor, then rested my chin on my palm, hopelessly staring at him, he was fine to look upon. "I can't tell if you're being sincere with me." I voiced out my thoughts, "but anyway, have at it." Speaking about my ambition seemed like a taboo to me."I want to save lives, by becoming a doctor! Not just any lives, I want to treat the sick and the wounded soldiers on the battle field. Even if it means risking my safety to do it, I want to save a life." I stared at him as though my life depended on it, waiting to see his reaction to my words.Ace had made it clear a woman had limits, My parents did the sa