Chapter 19

RAPHAEL

  I drove speedily on the highway like I had a second life, hands furiously manoeuvring the steering wheel of my car and honking at cars I felt were blocking my path.

  My heart was pounding so fast as I drove. My heart, my mind, my entire body; they were no longer in sync. It felt like my entire body was dying.

Nicole's anguish and painful scream was still resounding in my ears.

  My entire world suddenly felt so bleak and dark. If anything happened to Nicole...God! I didn't just want to think of what would happen to me.

"Fuck it! Get the fuck out of the way!"I yelled in bitter rage at a car in front of me.

  I noticed the stares I got from other drivers on the road, some were probably cursing me but I could care less about their reactions.

  I needed to get to Viale Regina Elina. I needed to get to Nicole