Chapter 36

I knew I had run out of luck the minute I heard that voice. I thought of what to say, but my head was blank.

"Hi," I whispered the minute I turned to face him.

"Not wondering off; actually, it's a funny story; you won't believe me if I tell you."

"try me"

"Ugh, I came out with my friend, to smoke and I have no idea why I am out here all alone again."

"What are you doing on this side of the house? Gala is that way," he said, wearing a stern expression. I instantly became scared.

"I think I got lost; I should get back to the gala," I said, moving backward.

"Don't be in a hurry; we have a lot to talk about, he said. I looked around, waiting for the right moment to run away from him.

"Who are you? And who sent you?" he queried me as he moved closer.

"No one, just here for the gala." I answered shakily.

"If you don't talk right now, I will kill you right here and now."

"I swear, I'm just lost." I tried convincing him while crying.

Don't look at me like that; even if I told him the