After my little detour at the café I was now on the side of a desolate highway. Whether or not I was on the needed path was a mystery to me .Next thing I knew , I was being pulled from behind . I kicked struggled and scratched ,but to no avail. I was pushed into the back of a car . Before I could even make it for the door it was in motion. One of the other passengers placed a bag over my head and binded my hands. The drive was a rather peaceful one . Something that had become foreign to make over these past few months. There was also the fact that my chances of getting any corns on my feet had narrowed down. The bad side was what were they going to do with me and where were they taking me.
The vehicle had come to a halt . The doors opened and I was slapped in the face by the aroma of fuel. This led me to assume that we were currently in a gas station. That was my now or never loop whole and I ceased it with all my being . They had all jumped off to purchase some refreshments. I squeezed my hands out of the nylon rope and threw off the bag . I raced to the driver's seat and turned the key which they had carelessly left behind.I whizzed out of the gas station ,feeling like lady luck was finally on my side .
During the course of the drive ,as the sun was descending ,so was the rain . The tar became unbearably slippery. The occasional threatening from the lightening and thunder caused my anxiety to get the better of me . Without any notice massive lightening bolt obstructed my view on the windshield,causing me to lose control of the car . It cartwheeled across the the highway and began to catch on fire . I was vomited onto the tar as the door buckled under the pressure and opened. As I was rolling on the asphalt I almost collided with another lightening bolt. My sports were so down after than dreadful night . It seemed like everything was pinned against me in my period of vulnerability.I had never felt so destitute . There is something about being destitute . It's is not the being alone part that shreds one into pieces ,but that little objects within that tornado that pierce ,slap and punch you along the way . It's like the tornado is like an unpleasant kinda joy . Destitution just suffocated the living day lights out of you .
I sat there staring at the sky and questioning my existence . My eyes were searching for the answers from the stars . I looked so hard I thought I saw Taylan . I came to realise how ungreatful I had been towards him . How if I made out of this hellish episode I would have to make it up to him . To show my appreciation and gratitude ,so that his benevolence can be extended to those who in need of it ,who may come after me .I could not let another beacon of hope die. I looked at all the cuts and bruises I had collected from that crash and concluded that they were not life threatening and that I could continue with my journey. I only had so much time before the jig was up . When I got up my left knee gave in ,but to sit and nurse it was something that I could not afford , especially where my life was concerned. I got up and put on my big girl nickers on .
As I was dragging myself , I heard a voice . At first I ignored it . I thought it was just my imagination running wild or perhaps I had started to hallucinate . I heard it again and was reassured that I was not losing it . I turned around and saw a small figure ,waving and making its way to me . I wondered if I should stop or just continue on with my journey. What if this person was a rogue and wanted to do more harm than good to me. My curiosity on the other hand ,was itching to know what this person wanted and maybe a part of me was grabbing the first chance it had for human interaction. Something it had been deprived for quite sometime. I settled on the latter and waited for this mystery person. After a few good seconds of waiting for the person to get into perfect view I could not believe my eyes . A thousand thoughts and feelings welled up inside of me . I wanted to cry , laugh , jump , run , scream , ululate , embrace , scoff, beat and so much more , which my diction was still yet unaware of. How could this be I thought to myself. How on earth did this person get here. I was literally in the middle of nowhere. What if I had a tracking chip implanted inside of me somewhere . I did not know whether to be grateful or doubtful for what I was witnessing. I was soon sure to find out as the distance between was fastly wearing away.
'Taylan?'
'Oh my gosh.. wait a sec...I need to catch my breath.'
'What on earth are you doing here ? How did you even find me? Did you put a tracker on me or my belongings or something? What is going on ?'
'Oh my gosh ! When I said give me a second I did not literally mean a second.'
Taylan was breathing heavily, but my curiosity was just as great as his need for air. I saw him straighten up his posture and hold his breath.
' I need you to follow and stick with me , okay?'
'But why Taylan?'
''Because you need to . Look at yourself . You won't get anywhere in your condition.'
Nonsense! I have made it this far without you . I'm certain I can still go on without you. '
'Could you just stop being so bull headed and do as I say.'
'No!'
'Why?!'
'Because I don't want to Taylan. Infact I don't even need you . So can you just please go and leave me in peace.'
' You know very well that , that is not happening. Even if it means I have to carry you with my bear arms , I will .'
' Oh? We will see about that .'
I turned around and carried on dragging my foot in agony ,with Taylan right in rear. After a good three steps I turned around and slammed him with my fists . Screaming on the top of my lungs .
' Can you just leave me alone!!!'
'Stop! Stop it !'
'No! Not until you turn back and leave me alone .'
' Why ,huh? Why is that ? Give me a good answer so that I can leave you alone .'
'i don't have to explain myself to you okay . So just leave . As a matter of fact , why are you following me , huh?'
' Because I am trying to protect you, you idiot. '
Without even a second thought I landed a hot five finger imprint on Taylan's left cheek.
' How dare you call me an idiot?! W both know who the idiot is here and it's not me. Now L - E- A-V-E M- E A - L-O - N -E! Please!'
'No!'
'Why? Taylan. Why?!'
'Becacuse the authorities are coming to get you .'
'What? ... Why... It's not time yet . I still have couple of hours to go . They can't come yet... You are lying. This is some sick way of yours to coerce me.'
'No . It is not ,okay . They sent out the notice for you at the base office and at HQ . That how I found out and came here to help you before they get to you .'
' But why?'
' That does not matter right now . All I need of you right now is to let me help you.'
After a few minutes of hesitation I gave in.
' Fine . Let's go .'