Chapter 1
Jamie's POV
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I was running so fast away from this man, from that dark neighborhood, I just wanted to disappear.
My arm is broken and bleeding, kerosene is dripping from my clothes.
"Honey, there's no escape, it's time for you to go."
I found an old gas station on the highway, I ran towards it quickly and tried to open its door, but it didn't budge.
" please please " I screamed at the door until I felt strong arms around me, and a handkerchief on my nose, not making me breathe, I was beginning to hear the fire engines approaching. "It's for your good, Jamie, you were the bravest of them all, so I'll give you a quick death."
I began to inhale that stench from the handkerchief, and I could no longer feel my legs, my body began to relax.
"Remember Jamie, Hell lives among us, we just don't see it."
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" Ugh "
I woke up on that ugly nightmare, it felt so real, my body is Shaking still.
My alarm is begging me to wake up for a while now.
" Shut up "
I said closing it, then I remembered, I have work on that café in the city nearby.
" Oh shoot I'm late "
I said standing up quickly changing my clothes, grab any leftover sandwiches on the dining table.
Then I ran outside closing my doors.
" Good morning Jamie "
Someone said while I'm walking fast away from the neighborhood.
" Morning Mr. Bradley "
I said trying not to look at anyone as possible, he is still following me.
" I'm sorry Mr. Bradley, I still don't have any money to pay rent for now, but I assure you, I'll pay tomorrow, please "
I said after I stopped walking to look at his face.
He has pissed alright, but he also was checking my body which made me close my jacket.
" You can pay any time baby, I just want to invite you to a welcome party at my house, everyone in the neighborhood will attend for sure "
He said and I scratched my neck.
" For me? You don't have to, I, I'm fine by myself, I'm not really into parties "
I said trying to end the conversation to leave but he grabbed my hand which made me stop.
" Please, Jamie, your neighbors want to meet you, they would be pissed if you didn't come "
He said in such a creepy way, I looked around me I saw the neighbors looking at us from afar.
" Y, yes, sure, I'll come "
I said and he let go of my hand finally with such a wide smile showing his dirty teeth.
" See you tonight, Jamie "
He finally left, and I ran from here.
The way he says my name, Ugh, I want to vomit.
Finally, I made it to the café after taking the train, Mr. George Welcomed me.
" Hello my shy friend, you're late for half an hour "
He said while he is happy to deduct 5$ from my salary.
" Sorry Mr. George, life happens "
I said while taking my shift wearing my apron.
" Well, don't forget to close the Café doors well after you leave "
He said that then ran outside, I sighed preparing some coffee for me waiting for any customer to come.
" Leave, you killer! Don't show your face again! "
my hands flinch as I remember my mother's words before I leave my house.
" Hah, I couldn't find a lower rent for a place, I'm glad no one broke into my home yet "
I laughed as I drink my coffee, the doorbell rang so I paid attention to the door.
A decent person is wearing a brown suit as he wearing glasses, holding a book in his hands.
" Welcome sir, do you want to order now? "
I said with a big smile as I could do.
He smiles a little then looked at me.
" Black coffee please, no sugar "
He said then He stood Infront of the counter.
" Right away sir, you can sit while I'll preparing your order "
I said as I turned my back to prepare his coffee.
" Such a beautiful young woman as you, why are you working a part-time job? You look like, a college girl "
He asked me, from the way he talks, I can say.
" Are you a doctor sir? A professor perhaps? "
I asked in return giving him a side look.
He is amazed opening his mouth a little.
" Yes, I'm a professor at the university, I teach, mental illness awareness "
He answered and I put his order Infront of him.
" Wow, that's cool, your order sir "
I said as I pointed at his cup.
He didn't look at it at all, just kept looking at me.
" You didn't answer my question "
He said, completely serious, I smiled nervously.
" Well, I dropped college a year ago, that's why I work here, but I like this place actually "
I told a lie, the whole city is freaking me out, maybe because I just moved here.
" Are you alone? "
He suddenly asked looking behind me with his eyes without moving his head, I was hesitant to answer as I don't know why he is asking.
" My boss is sleeping in this room so, no I'm not"
I said raising my shoulders a bit so I drove away from the nervousness.
" Well, let's meet another time, my lady "
He puts some cash on the tray before he leaves the café.
" Excuse me, Sir, you forget your coffee! "
I said while seeing him already left the café.
I took the cash which is more than I should take.
" Mm, huge tip? Okay that's, kind of him "
He sympathies with me maybe.
I can pay this month's rent with that.
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Many customers came after, and finally, the o'clock telling me it was 1 AM.
My time to leave.
I got out of the café closed its door well then someone called me.
It's A private number.
I don't answer any unknown number so I decided to ignore it.
Then there are suddenly three messages nonfiction.
" Why are you ignoring me? "
" Answer me, JAMIE? "
" You look cool in these blue pants "
He suddenly texts me that which made me stop walking looking around me.
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To be continued
