Chapter Eight, (Escape)
Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally! Buford is also a REAL town! A/N Hey everybody! I am SO So SO sorry I haven't updated for a while! High School is a big time consumer! I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Ally's P.O.V
It's finally the day of my escape, and I could not be more nervous! I mean what if something goes wrong? What if I'm caught? Will they kill me? What if the ladder comes undone and I fall to my death? I try focusing on the positives but it's not working, but that just makes me more determined to succeed. I must make it out of here, and I will. So I say goodbye to Ernie and I wish him the best of luck, but as evening approaches I grow increasingly anxious. I am restless just pacing back and forth in my room. I have already deactivated the cameras so I don't have the nurses watching me as I'm pacing in my room like a caged animal. Once it reaches 10PM and I know the nurses are watching their rom-coms, I initiate plan: Ally's Escape. I retrieve my "rope-ladder" from underneath my bed, and throw it out my ajar window. Samantha is waiting at the bottom for me while holding my make-shift rope ladder steady. I grab hold onto the sill and ease myself onto the unstable ladder, but I almost fall because of how nervous I am. I collect myself and continue downwards into my freedom. Before I reach the ground I take one last look at Ernie's window, and I briefly see the curtains draw back and it reveals Ernie with a wide grin on his face
Ernie's P.O.V
"I hear a noise and decide to look out my window;even though it's probably just my imagination. To my surprise, I see Ally climbing down a makeshift rope ladder; "attempting to escape. That girl. Doing what we all want to do, but are too scared to try. I crack open my window and whisper to her, "Never be afraid to change your fate.", but she doesn't hear me because she and her friend are speeding away in a sick red sports car. *(Link in Bio)*
Ally's P.O.V
After I safely reach the ground, Samantha and I jump in her red sports car and speed off. I hated leaving Ernie like that, but I didn't want to risk being caught. So without the permission of our parent's or the hospital, Sam and I are heading to Buford, Wyoming. We need to get away for a while and lay low. Buford is perfect because it only has one resident and he's old so he won't be a problem. It's also out in the middle of nowhere where no one will recognize us and we can enjoy our lives for a while because we just needed to get away from everything. I hope I can focus, and these annoying voices and nightmares will go away. Buford is a good distance away, so I take this time to catch up on some sleep since I don't have to worry about someone watching me now. I want to look at the scenery, but I'm so exhausted. I struggle to stay awake,but I'm tired. So tired.
Samantha's P.O.V
"Ally. Alllyyy.", I say. Hmmm, she must be really tired. She does look pretty awful. I mean she's lost weight and she looks like the former shell of herself. She is so pale and the bags under her eyes almost seem irreversible! But as I drive us to Buford, I can't help but wonder if we're doing the right thing. Is running away from your problems really gonna solve anything? But It's better than be help captive in the pyschiatric ward! Poor Ally. She's such a sweet girl, and she doesn't deserve all the horrible things that has occurred in her life. I focus my attention back on the road, and continue our journey to Buford
Ally's "I slowly open my eyes, and I hear Samantha say "Finally sleepy head! It took you long enough! You've been sleeping for over 7 hours! Are you adequately rested?". I reply yes, and that she should get some rest if we're to continue our drive, but then I'm informed that we're already in Buford. I look around, and all I see is flat land for miles around. There is a "Welcome to Buford" sign and underneath it says "Population:1". I hear Sam groan beside me and she says, "Thanks Ally. We really are out in the middle of nowhere!". I can't help it I just wanted the least populated area I could find! We continue driving and looking for a hotel, but we find none. I suggest we stop by city hall, but find that the only available vacancy is at Meddlington Manor. We receive directions, and head out to the manor in hopes of finding somewhere to stay./p
No one's P.O.V
As we drive up a long,winding,dirt road path; a humongous white and brick manor comes into view. Both Ally and Samantha are surprised at the size of the "house" and are just stupefied. After they collect themselves, Ally rings a doorbell, and a short, older-looking lady answers the door. "May I help you?" she asks. We reply that we are seeking lodging for a while, and we were wondering if she had any rooms available. She tells us she must go get her boss, because he is the one who decides. Shortly, a stocky-middle aged man appears in the doorway and invites the two girls in. They talk about their situation (conveniently omitting the part about the escape) and how desperately they need a place to stay. Mr. O'Donnel thinks about it and finally agrees to let the girls stay there.
Ally's P.O.V
I tell Sam that I can't believe we found a place to live during our "trip" especially since there's not much in the town of Buford. I just hope we can fit in and my problems will be solved. That's the whole point-is to forget. But can I? Will I?