Liana's POV
Life was going just as it used to be, it was bitterly cold, the storm clouds gathered and the rain poured down. I was all chilly and so I kept quivering. On top of that I hadn't eaten anything since morning. I roamed around the street and went to a cafe just to regain my body temperature. A woman sitting next to my table frowned at me and yeah why wouldn't she? 'cause I was wearing the same old filthy ragged clothes and of course I was stinking, she had to be uncomfortable. I thought to myself and moved forward.
I strolled for a little and felt better, after a while I saw a waiter coming towards me and before he could yell, " get lost, scram!", I left the cafe.
Freezing winds were blowing and whipping through the trees, a sudden gust of chilly wind had me frozen, my teeth clattered and my body quivered.
After an hour-long walk in search of food, all I could find was a tiny piece of hotdog that someone had left on a bench. It wasn't spoiled so I ate it right away.
"Just like any other day," I sighed.
After I was done eating I took out a small book from my coat's pocket and started reading it. There were a few things which I took from my home before leaving.
The rain had stopped but heavy clouds were still hovering above the city.
"It looks like it's going to snow anytime soon. I should better leave."
But before I could stand up, a dazzling black sports car, so luxurious, coming from the right side of the road came closer and to my surprise it stopped right Infront of me, the street was dead quiet. The vroom of that car kept booming amongst the street.
I looked at its black front door glass, moving my head left and right, "someone's going to aid me with money?" The thought itself gave me a little smile.
I squinted to see who was in the driving seat but couldn't find out, a few more seconds passed by but no one came out, nothing happened.
"Why am I staring at this car like an idiot?" I thought to myself and stood up to go back to my street shelter. I took a few steps ahead and the car slowly moved along on the road. I felt something was not right. I started taking long strides and the car's speed kept increasing with mine.
All tremulous and cold, my heart was pounding, "there's something wrong," I muffled.
The street's end was joined with the main road. I could see many people there but it was far enough for me to reach in time. I looked at the car and it was still moving by my side. I felt apprehensive about the car chasing me but as soon as I started running the car honked.
I stopped moving forward not that I wanted to but still I looked behind, the car's front door opened and I saw a very handsome young man coming out, he looked like a model or some famous actor, very much groomed and wearing an expensive attire. He was coming closer and I subconsciously felt uncomfortable because his exquisite cologne fragrance was spreading all over the place and me on the other hand was stinking.
"Hello, I am Edward" he moved forward his hand with a cheerful smile.
I looked at him with confusion.
I reluctantly shook my hand with him and felt the warmth of his hands, mine were almost frozen.
"Hello," I replied.
"I'm sorry it took me a while to come out, actually I got a very important phone call, anyways I'm here to talk about something important." His voice was soft and husky.
"yes sure" my mind kept whispering , "what could it be?"
He took out a card from his coat and handed it to me.
"End Homelessness, Shelter for Women."
Supervisor: Edward Bryan.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
LOS ANGELES,CA 90017"
I was looking at his card, he continued
"Our shelter provides a warm and safe place for women with food and lodging while equipping them with the resources and support which they need to regain stability. We offer different programs like homeless shelter, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing" his tone was very professional.
I was puzzled but tried to ruminate on the information.
"We don't have a long intake process, you just need to show up and sign in, you can just come with me." he smiled softly while pointing towards his car.
I looked at him with incertitude.
My brain switched to its observing mode.
"This guy who is extremely handsome and looks wealthy with a luxurious sports car is claiming to be a supervisor of a homeless shelter, wait supervisor?
How can a supervisor be this affluent?
okay he is... but why on earth he came all on his own just for a random person like me to take me there?
this doesn't make any sense, it sounds fishy".
A hand appeared waving Infront of me bringing me back to reality.
"Hello Ma'am? I was talking to you." he lifted his shoulder in a half shrug.
"Oh sorry...umm...I was just thinking about what you said" I rubbed my forehead.
"Well I don't think there's much to think about."He objected.
How should I get rid of him?
A sudden cold breeze ruffled my red curly hair.
"Thank you so much for your consideration, umm I will think about it," I said in a timorous voice.
His brows furrowed.
"I...I will keep your card if I make up my mind, once again thanks." I smiled hesitantly and turned my back towards him. I just wanted to get away from this man. He was so creepy.
After just taking a few steps I heard his footsteps following mine,my heart was thumping so wildly I could hear it beating in my ears. I couldn't believe this was happening. Somebody was trying to kidnap me. I started running as fast as humanly possible.
He was running behind me and I could feel him coming closer. I was looking at the street end and shouted "Fire" at the top of my lungs but before anything could happen his strong arms caught me. He put his arms around my neck and started choking me.
He was exerting pressure on my arteries, I was trying to get rid of his hold but with each passing second it was getting harder to breathe. His face started blurring. I couldn't bear the suffocation and lapsed into unconsciousness, just after a few seconds my whole world turned into complete darkness.
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