Felt like typing so I decided to do this. Here's chapter four. It's the last, and then there will be an epilogue.

Running

I square my shoulders and walk off to wards the house.

I shut the door softly behind me not wanting Simon to hear. All is silent in the house and it seams that Simon is out, but I can never be too careful. I make my way through the hall and up the stairs to the bedroom.

The first place I go is my vanity. I put all the things that I will need and all the things that I can sell in Kartik's knapsack. I go to the wardrobe next. I grab a corset, a few dresses and nightgowns, and the money I keep in a box at the back and add them to the sack. I pull one of my nightgowns over my head and turn to leave.

Simon stands in the doorway, looking as though he is about to kill me. I'm scared but I stand my ground. Come on Gemma, you can do this.

"Hello Simon. You look well. As much as I would love to stay and chat, I really must be going. Things to do, people to see you know. I've explained it all in this letter." I throw the letter to the ground. It skids to a stop just in front of Simon's feet. "Well, I'll just be on my way. Hope you have a pleasant day."

Simon is blocking the door and the only other way out is the window. We are on the second floor but there's some thick ivy on the wall, and it will be easy enough to get down with my bare feet. I throw Kartik's knapsack out the window and try to get out as well without Simon grabbing me. Simon is too quick for me. He rushes at me. I dodge him and run for the door. An overwhelming sense of déjà vu washes over me as I run down the hall.

Simon yells from close behind me, "You're not getting away this time!" I have reached the staircase and go careening down it. I trip when I reach the bottom and let out a wince of pain. I have sprained my ankle.

Simon slows to a walk, a wicked, twisted smile on his face. He is going to make me regret leaving.

The front door opens and Kartik comes running in. "Get away from her!" Simon looks but in surprise and glares at Kartik.

"YOU! You're the reason she doesn't love me!" He rushes at Kartik.

"NO!" I scream but Simon doesn't stop. Kartik runs at Simon as well. They meet halfway down the entranceway. Simon swings at Kartik but Kartik dodges it, and sends a right hook sailing for Simon's jaw. Wham! Simon falls to the ground, unconscious.

I struggle to get up. My ankle throbs horribly. Kartik walks over and lifts me into his arms.

"Are you alright?"

I nod and smile up at him. "I sprained my ankle but other than that I'm perfect. How did you know that I needed help?"

He smiles. His smile is the most beautiful think I have ever seen. "I saw you throw the knapsack out the window. You can never be too careful. Let's get you out of here." And we walk out of the house with out looking back.

Well that's the end. Then role credits. Thank you all so much for reading. I hope you all liked it. Sorry this chapter was so short. There will be an epilogue but I'll wait until I get some more review to add that. Reviews are my favorite things in the whole world right now and I love it when people review every chapter! Love it? Hate it? Till next time…

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