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Chapter 2 - Phase one

As I was laying in bed. trying to figure out where I had messed Dorothy entered the room. I looked into her joyful, green eyes and guilt immediately started to crawl towards my heart. The blonde girl was one of the few people I liked here and what I was about to do didn't quite reflect it. "Guard switch?" I gave her a half-smile as she sighed. "Zia, you know you're not in prison." I didn't even mind that comment. "I'm actually honoured, I mean you guys left me alone for like, what, seventy seconds?"

A few minutes passed and she remained quiet, so I broke the silence. "You know I love you, right?" She seemed surprised so I used the sudden wave of shock to unnoticeably slip my hand under the dusty bottom of my bed, to take out a tiny bottle of chloroform. The liquid has a fairly strong scent and Dorothy wasn't a fool so as soon as I opened it I had to act quick.

"Yes, I guess I do. Where did that come from?" She finally answered. I grabbed a napkin in the process of answering. "I just don't want you to misunderstand it." She turned towards me with confusion. "Misunderstand what?" This is it now or never. If I mess up, my punishment will be eternal, but if I succeed, I will be free. I carefully opened the bottle behind my back and rapidly soaked my napkin with chloroform. By the time Dorothy realised what I was doing, I had already covered her face with the chemical. "I'm sorry" I whispered and I meant it. I was indeed sorry but this might be the only opportunity I have to reach my happiness, my happiness, and I really, really wanted to do so. I dragged the now seemingly passed out Dorothy into the small bathroom I was allowed to use and locked her in. Real heartless of me, I know but again, freedom, happiness and I wanted those so badly. So, phase one complete I guess.