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Chapter 4: Terror

It had been a long day at County and Elizabeth was tired. Tonight she's going to go on a date with Robert so she will leave early just so she can get ready. Luckily Kris called this morning and picked Ella up from the nursery at the hospital. This meant that Elizabeth would have time to shop for some groceries before going home. Tilting her head a little she smiled at the thought that every time she went to the Super Market with Ella she ended up buying half the store just because Ella wanted to. Of course she spoiled her daughter but only when she thought it was necessary. Then picking up her purse and coat she rushed out of the lounge and into the agitation of the hospital hallway. Just as she got to the elevator she felt a little dizzy, then she felt herself sweating and cold at the same time. She could see only black in front of her eyes until she got very dizzy.

She couldn't exactly remember how but she got in front of the hospital. She stopped for a moment and took a deep breath. The air was cold and it smelled like rain. The cool Chicago air was all she needed to help her clear her mind. She looked at her watch and realized it was still early, so she had plenty of time to do her shopping. And with just one extent of her arm a cab stopped. She entered the cab and told the driver where to take her.

Elizabeth did her shopping for the week and headed home. Because her house was not far from the Super Market she decided to walk. It was getting dark and the streets were almost empty. Suddenly walking home seemed a VERY bad idea. Just as she took a left turn she heard some footsteps behind her, but as she turned her head she saw nobody. Just as she almost convinced herself that it was her imagination acting up she heard the footsteps again except this time they were getting closer and closer. Again she turned her head and saw nobody.

"Bloody hell..." she cursed as she hurried her steps. The evening air was cool so Elizabeth wrapped her coat tighter around her waist. She heard the footsteps again louder and closer so she started running, but could not shake the loud sounds of the footsteps. Who ever was making those footsteps was running too and probably after her. As she was running she took her keys from her purse. She struggled to open the door and when she finally succeeded she fell to the floor of her hallway. Still on her knees she slammed the door shut.

"I am never walking home at night again." She told to herself as she got up and picked two grocery bags up with her. Her big date with Robert is tonight so Ella is sleeping over at Kris. She turned to check the time and realized she had two hours to get ready.

After a quick shower she forgot all about the footsteps. Now her top priority was picking which dress is more appropriate to wear on her date. Just as she opened the closet she heard a noise downstairs and went to inspect. She passed the kitchen and stepped into the hallway. She was standing right in front of the door watching... staring... at the doorknob that was constantly moving. She couldn't move, scream or do anything for that matter. She was terrified. Just as she was standing there she remembered the footsteps and couldn't help but wonder if someone hadn't been following her. Soon there was silence. She took a few paces to the door. Who ever it was must have left she thought to herself. Then she heard another sound that came from the back door. Then she heard the sound of broken glass. Taking the phone in one hand and an umbrella in the other she went to check. Approaching the back door she started dialing 911. Concentrated on the phone call she was making she didn't realize that she was facing the back door that was wide open and saw some glass on the floor. She decided that she would not stay there to find out who it is, she dropped the umbrella and phone that was still ringing to the floor and ran into the street. She made just a few footsteps when she felt two hands grabbing her mouth and her neck. She struggled to get free but she couldn't. She could just feel the strong grip that he had of her neck. He pushed her into a dark alley and let go of her mouth...

"Let go! Help! Help!" she desperately cried over and over again but nobody came. The she felt someone touch her shoulder, then her face and then her neck again. Now it was all dark. She couldn't see anything, but she could hear and feel everything. She felt the same touches over and over again. She was struggling to open her eyes but couldn't. She was trying to breathe but she couldn't. She panicked. Who is he? Is it a "he"? Why can't I open my eyes? Why can't I breathe?. All these questions passed through Elizabeth's mind, but she could not find and answer to them. She felt sleepy and tired from all that she had to put up with. Not knowing where she is and what is wrong with her she fell into a light sleep.

To Be Continued...