After many failed attempts of trying to close the trunk of my almost run-down car I made my way to the front seat to grab a key ring and some twines to tie it down at last.
'I should've thought of this sooner' I exclaimed with a sigh as I stood back up and stretched my aching neck.
I checked off my to-do list in my mind as I checked the tires 'okay so I have packed everything in the car.
I cleaned the apartment. I locked the doors and returned the keys to Helen.
I called my work and notified them that I was quitting—which thank God they took well and even though the owner of the bookstore is an angel I still felt bad.
As I was heading for the driver's seat, I took a moment to look back at what I was leaving behind.
It was almost sunset now and the colors in the sky created a rather melancholic atmosphere.
Everything seemed peaceful to look at for once which I know was far from reality,
this was the last place on earth where I would feel safe and peaceful.
The looming shadow of the apartment building in my peripheral vision confirmed my thoughts.
Just like its owners it also looked like it came straight out of a horror movie or a nightmare.
Always neglected it was starting to finally really look like it was breaking down,
from the chipped away and peeling grey paint to the broken pipes and windows,
it was deteriorating fast.
The distant sound of children's laugh brought my attention to the small park that hid behind tall trees, barely visible.
it looked lively and fun during the day,
but it was home to a lot of drug addicts at night. Biting my nails,
I turned around and closed my eyes in order to take another deep breath before I headed for the car again.
Yet I couldn't distract myself long enough before all the memories flooded back,
and I felt a sudden pang of anxiety in my chest.
I hated that park and all the memories associated with it.
It was a constant reminder of the days and nights I spent there because I couldn't go back to my apartment,
afraid of what would happen if I went back or driving myself insane over what could happen, what he would do this time.
At times I wished I woke up one day and the park was gone without a single trace to be found,
disappearing with all my memories associated with it.
The sky became darker and gloomier all of a sudden and the winds grew harsher.
The wrestling of the leaves on the trees felt louder as I was making my way back to the car which seemed a lot more distant.
The sudden feeling of being watched made a shiver run down my spine and the hairs at the back of my neck stood up.
I dashed for my car and locked the doors immediately as I got in making sure to check the back seats before I started the engine and drove away.