"So what do you want to do now?" those are the words I heard as soon as I woke up.
I know it's the old man asking Sarah. I think they are sitting on the porch. Then I slowly opened my eyes and saw some of the sun's light peeking through the slightly opened window. Did I oversleep?
"I will find my grandmother. If it means going to the main region, then I will go by any means." I can hear the strong resolve in her words.
"But it's too dangerous for you. besides, not everyone can enter the main city."
"I know but there must be a way."
"You can't do it alone. You need to---''
"I can go with you." I interrupted their conversation though I could see the surprise painted on their faces when they saw me standing at the door.
"Miss… did you say something?" Sarah wasn't sure enough.
"You heard me. I also want go to the main city." I went to sit beside her. "It has been my goal since I came here." I smiled at the young girl who's face lit up upon hearing me.
The old man heaved a sigh. "Do you think it would be easy considering your situation?" the old man uttered. "Your life is on the line, isn't it?"
"B-but…"
"Oh yes young Miss, I forgot to ask what happen to you?" Sarah interjected.
"I…" I'm hesitating. Should I tell them that someone from my mates wants to kill me?
They were both looking at me waiting for a word to come out.
"I… I was travelling with my friends. They're heading to Marseille for some kind of a mission. Originally, they will accompany me to Rouen. But one night… one night, the lodge was on fire, then… those men showed up from nowhere and took me." I shivered thinking of those awful experiences I had with the men.
"I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you. But your comrades are surely worried about you right now." Sarah voiced.
"Looking for me? m-maybe… but I don't think so…" my lips twitch sarcastically.
"Let's find them, miss!" she lit up. dang, how can I tell her the truth? I don't want to shatter the hope I'm seeing in her face.
"Eh… b-but…."
"I'm sure they're looking for you everywhere so we'll go down the village later and find them." she was beaming wide and I guess I know what's on her mind.
I faked a smile.
I need to avoid them as much as possible. I'm sure Liam wouldn't be so happy to see me alive.
Unknown to the woman, the old man had been watching her all throughout the time she was speaking. He could sense something mysterious about the woman but he couldn't sort it out yet. if only he had a strong prowess like the old herald Milcah then probably he'll know in just a glance.
"You're not fully healed yet, are you sure you wanna go down the village this afternoon?" I caresses my ankle as soon as I heard the old man. He was right, maybe we should stay here for a couple of days until I get healed. That thought lit me up. A week, maybe? Ha-ha
I suggested it to the young lady but he rejected it quickly. She doesn't like the idea of staying in the mountain for a couple of days more.
"We'll go down tomorrow." Sarah voiced. "I'm sure your friends are looking for you everywhere. What if we miss them?"
"B-but…"
"Tomorrow will be okay." the old man sided with her. "Though it won't give you a guarantee that you'll be able to walk straight but finding your comrades is very important for now."
"Ah… Ehm. okay." I forced a smile.
They are very kind and thoughtful but I couldn't push myself to tell them that the leader of my comrades paid those goons to dispose me. will they even believe me?
How about looking for a tour guide instead of finding the team? ha-ha! Tour guide? Are you for real Diana? Do they even exist here? I doubt.
Anyway, I will just do everything I can to avoid the team. I'm sure I can make it to the mainland even without their help. I'm sure not all people in this country are bad people.
All I need to do is to be careful.
I already made up my mind.
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The man is on the run!
He doesn't have any idea as to why those young armed men are chasing him at the moment. He was trying to get away from them however, he didn't expect that there are more men in front of him blocking his way. Dang, his doomed!
"W-who are you?!" the guy was flustered when he got pinned on the ground by one of the men chasing him.
"Where is she? Where is the woman?!" Leon is trembling in anger. His eyes were bloodshot red, ready to kill. "Where is she!"
"I-I don't know what you're talking about…."
"Leon, calm down." Gideon held his arm when he was about to punch the guy. "We need him."
Leon stood up leaving the guy coughing on the ground.
"You are a member of the L-Gang, right?" Liam questioned the man trembling in fear. "I'm sure you know that some of your comrades with a prisoner, a woman came here."
"I-I don't know…. I don't know anything about that. I swear!"
"You better tell us the truth if you want to live." Liam threatened.
"I swear! I don't have any idea about what you're saying. I may be a member of the gang but I only joined them the other day!"
"Then where's your headquarter?"
"I-I'll tell you, just let me go…"
"Don't you dare fool us or else….''
The man shook in fear when he looked at Liam's eyes. If looks can kill, then the guy might be dead by now. Cole and the others were totally shocked as well when they saw that Liam's eyes were blazing in anger. Those eyes… those were the eyes they saw when he heard that the woman he loved before was in dire danger too.
Could it be that Liam's is... hah, great!