Chapter 21
Disposal
Just so everyone knows, I am almost done with the story! I already have the sequel planned out, partially. :) Enjoy!
I walk silently through the little house, fearing I will wake someone up with every step I take. The floorboards creak and groan underneath my weight. I am blessed that the house is not large, making leaving swifter than a mansion, however, it's more difficult to leave without anyone taking notice. As I near the doorway, I hear a creak behind me and see a shadow from the hallway. Without much thought, I dive underneath the table and lay, motionless. I shouldn't have done that. My arm is shooting with pain and I feel the blood spreading down my sleeve. Please, go back to bed. I see someone's feet turn and go back into the hallway. The light soon disappears and I creep out from under the table; then I make it to the front door. I unlock it and slip out. I glance to the left, then right, unsure of where to go. Where do I dispose of it? I could leave it at the abandoned shed near the cave since it's not far away. I make my way to the alley and hear a cocking sound behind me. I whirl round and see Jason, pointing a at my head and drop the knife in surprise. I point the gun I have at him in wild desperation.
"How did you-" I start to speak but he cuts me off.
"Do you think I am a fool?" Jason smirks, "I knew you would do it, and, besides, that isn't even a real gun, Zane. You will pay for this, you little rat!"
At that moment, we both hear a sound of something shattering. Here's my opportunity. I grab the knife upside down, while dropping the fake gun at the same moment, and knock into Jason's head with the butt end. I race towards the house and see Kai and Nya running towards me.
"Zane! Some men have broken in the house!" Kai shouts then looks at my assailant, who is on the ground, "What happened to Jason?"
"I'll explain later, but let's check this out first," I respond and we all run to the rear of the house. We enter through the back door and slip into Jason's room as three men come in the hallway, with knives. Someone screams and without hesitation, I burst out the door, with Kai and Nya in the rear. I whisper to him, "There are knives in Jason's crate in the room. Go get them. I hurry into Grandmother's room and discover a horrific sight. Blood is spurted all over the wall and the three men have their backs turned to me. Jane's body is there.
