THE LIE
At that moment, Stepmom and Dongila stepped out of their rooms.
“Akachi, what’s going on here?” Stepmom asked, her voice sharp.
“Mumci, Gre is trying to escape,” Akachi said, pointing frantically at the door.
Just then, the lock clicked, and the door creaked open.
I let out a breath of relief, as the door finally swung open.
Freedom was just a step away, but I hesitated for a split second, my heart racing as I heard Akachi scream from behind.