Victoria was here.
Jake and Seth pursued her.
I was alone.
My heart was pounding as I yanked open the back door. Quickly, I grabbed my bag and ran toward the front of the house. Pulling out my phone I opened to a new text. I had programmed the number of the taxi service weeks ago. I would have ten minutes to meet the cab three blocks from my house. I held my breath as I peeked out of the door. I can do this, I lied to myself feebly
A velvet voice pierced through my subconscious
"This is stupid Bella." He said
I have no choice
"You promised." He begged
So did you
"Do you WANT to die? This is suicide!"
There's no other way
I ran.
"No, Bella!" the angry, honey-sweet voice ordered in my ear. And for the first time ever, I pushed him away.
The sound of my feet banging under me echoed like cannonballs, as my eyes darted back and forth searching. My breath was uneven, matching the rate of my heart, which sometimes stopped all together. My insides were chaotic with panic and grief.
FASTER! This was my only chance, and even if Jake or Victoria saw me, I had to keep going.
I felt so slow, like I was running through wet sand-I couldn't seem to get enough purchase from the concrete. I tripped several times, once falling, once catching myself with my hands, scrapping them on the sidewalk, and then lurching up to plunge forward again. But at last I made it to the corner.
I ran, sweat pouring down my face, gasping. I felt dangerously exposed, with not even the rain to cover me. I knew I shouldn't look back, but I couldn't help myself. As I turned the corner, I took one last look over my shoulder. On the second floor, in the first window to the right, a blue light was streaming into the night as large men in helmets raced across a screen.
I would never see my father again. And I began to weep, as my feet carried me away.
When I finally rounded the last corner I saw the cab. Speeding up, I dashed for the taxi door and threw myself into the back seat, slamming the door behind me to the annoyance of the driver.
Gasping for breath I told the cab driver the address of the station. "I need to get there as soon as possible"
"That's pretty far-" He began, a little skeptical of my appearance. I threw down four twenties.
"Will that be enough?" I was very annoyed.
"Sure kid. No problem."
I sat back against the seat, folding my arms across my lap.
Breathe in…breathe out…in..out..
Forks began to rush around me, but I didn't look out the window. I exerted myself to maintain control. I gazed at the back of the driver's seat, adrenaline still pumping trough my veins. I could hear my heart pounding so loud I was sure it would lead Victoria straight to me.
As the lights of the train station appeared, I became extremely impatient. Every few minutes I saw the cabs driver looking back at me threw his mirror. I must have look crazy.
The cab pulled up to the building. I opened the door, and jumped out of the cab before the driver has a chance to put in park. I was off again. I ran through the lobby, followed by the sound of annoyed murmurs behind me. People stared, but I ignored them.
I ran towards the ticket window, and luckily, there was no line.
"One please" I said quickly, shoving the voucher into the women's hands. She looked at me with disgust. Taking her time, the women began entering the information into her computer. I could feel the anger rising inside me.
I don't have time for this!
"I'm sorry," she said smugly pushing the voucher back towards me "But I'm afraid the next train isn't until tomorrow, today's train is closing its doors now."
"What!" Grabbing the ticket, I turned around and ran toward the platform. I shoved a heavy woman out of my way and ran flat out, head down, paying little attention to the uneven floor beneath my feet.
The place was packed. I pushed through the crowd furiously, fighting the hands that pushed back. I heard exclamations of irritation and even pain as I battled my way through. Their faces were a blur of anger and surprise. A blonde woman scowled at me and the red scarf around her neck looked like a wound. I slowed myself as I passed the security guards by the luggage carousal.
I listened, over the angry exclamations, trying to hear the conductors call for the last passengers. Turning the corner I saw it and it miraculously gave me the strength to sprint. I had no time, Jacob was either about to discover I was gone, or he already had. He would find me in a heartbeat…or she would.
"Wait!" I called as the conductor went to shut the door. I was running so fast I nearly knocked us both down, as I forced myself into the cabin.
"What the?" he yelled as I handed him the ticket.
"Sorry." I said as I hurried past him and into the train.
Most of the seats were empty. I sat as far from the other passengers as possible, and watched out the window as first the sidewalk then the station, drifted away. As we pulled out, my heart began to slow. I could imagine Jake, standing at the end of the street where my scent disappeared, angry and in pain. I could see the horror on Charlie's face when he would step into my ravished bedroom.
I couldn't cry, I still had a long way to go. I whipped the tears from my eyes. I was determined not to lose control now that my plan was working. There was no point in indulging in more terror, more anxiety. My path was set. I just had to follow it
Three hours later, I sat with my knees under my chin. My breathing had returned to normal and I was able to think clearly again. The night had already become a blur. Suddenly, an image flashed through my mind.
Earlier, I had noticed something in my room. When I had overturned my desk I dislodged a floor board. At the time I'd thought it lucky, more evidence of a struggle. But underneath, I had noticed something. I was to preoccupied to pay close attention. But I was able to make out the distinctive shape of a CD and a folded piece of paper.
What on earth could that have been?
My heart ached with curiosity.
…..If only I had taken the time to look.
A/N: Soo? Thoughts?
There's still a lot in store for Ms. Swan..including some old friends. So keep reading! And leave comments!
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