Nine: Like an unending cycle.

Jade's Pov

I hadn't seen Saint since after the day I had helped him dress his injury. Although I stayed in my room most times just like he had instructed and only went out to make food when I was hungry so it was likely possible that even if he was around, I still wouldn't have seen him.

CJ hadn't shown up either and a few days had already passed. I missed Betty and wanted to see Suzy also since she didn't take my calls or reply to my texts so the plan to escape started creeping back into my mind.

I stretched out on the bed, glad that these crazy incidents were happening after I had graduated from school. My next plan had been to get a job and move after running away from my uncle, then further my studies with the money my father had left in my name before passing away.

But everything had gone wrong, instantly...in a flash.

I turned over to the other side letting the sun rays hit my face as if it was going to make me feel any better. Just then a knock came in.

I unbolted the door