I struggled desperately as my heart pounded in panic. My hand flailed and suddenly I grabbed something solid, so I swung it with all my strength to Jacob's head.
It smashed Jacob's head. The hit was hard enough that it drew blood.
He froze in shock. This gave me just enough time to dart toward the door. While at it, I snatched the wooden stick as I fled.
Jacob shouted curses from behind. I didn't dare to look back and kept running forward. I ran faster and faster.
A swan-shaped yacht was approaching from the distant beach. It was Travis's yacht!
I had once mentioned liking swans and he had a yacht custom-made for me.
The pain in my knees grew more intense. Using the wooden stick for support, I hobbled forward.
Seeing the yacht getting closer, hope surged within me.
Bang!
Something struck the back of my head. My mind went blank and I fell to the ground.
When I looked up again, darkness enveloped my vision. I couldn't tell if this blindness was temporary or permanent. Panic set in. I tried to get up and run but stumbled after a few steps.
"Jacob, you're suck! You can't even handle watching over a woman," a sinister voice sounded behind me.