chapter 9

Angelina -

"Thomas".

I whispered in shock.

What is he doing here? Oh god, what if Danzel sees him here?

"Angelina," Thomas breathed out, "Where have you been?"

"Uh--"

"Forget it," he said suddenly, "let's get you out of here."

"Wait!" I stopped him.

"What?"

"He's there outside waiting for me, "I whispered frighteningly.

"Who?" Thomas asked confusingly.

"Dan—" I stopped and then spoke, "my kidnapper!"

Thomas clenched his fist, probably sensing the terror in my eyes, and then assured me, "He won't catch you. I won't let him, okay?"

I nodded.

I slowly peeped out of the washroom to see whether Danzel was there nearby. There was no sign of Danzel. Maybe he must be waiting for me in the store.

I turned around and nodded at Thomas, "He's not there."

As soon as the words left my mouth, Thomas took my hand, pulled me by his side, and walked out. I kept my head down, blood rushing through my system faster than usual. We stopped by the elevator and then stood in between the crowd.

"Hey, it's oka