“Saige, do you know? Your brother and sister have been waiting for you to come home all this time,” she said. “When you get back, they’ll welcome you with open arms.”
“Especially Eliana; she dreams of you every night, calling your name.”
I nodded, embracing her tightly, feeling as though I’d finally left hell behind and found my way back to heaven.
But little did I know that lurking beyond this peace was a nightmare waiting to unfold, a nightmare named Eliana.
Lost in these bittersweet memories, I didn’t notice a few rough-looking youths emerge from under the bridge until they were close.
Their menacing stares sent a chill through me, and I took a cautious step back, warily asking, “What do you want?”
The bearded leader sneered, his eyes gleaming with malice. “You're a pretty one. Why don’t you join us for a little fun?”
I fought with all my strength, but their grip overpowered me.
They forced me to the ground, some clawing at my clothes, others tugging at my pants. My pleas fell on deaf ears; my struggles met with heartless laughter.
Just as despair tightened its grip around me, a sudden beam of light cut through the dark, accompanied by the wail of sirens.