Haven. A safe place for humans in the apocalypse it's presence was that of a wonder. Those who just got there considered it a heaven as it had everything from before the apocalypse. Electricity, running water, education for their children, food, and what's more medicine. Despite the lack of being able to move as freely as before it was a haven for everyone in it.
Though true it was a safe place it made one wonder if the people inside it had gotten soft.
In the far end of the estate there was a park with a fountain and running water was gushing through it, children running around playing catch and the teens chatting and causing mischief made the atmosphere as that of before the end of the world.
Tabitha was laying on the grass in the center of the park. She didn't have to worry about dog poo cause they weren't allowed in Haven--the reason being obvious, but cats were welcome.
'How long does it make today since this whole thing started. Ohh... Yeah, It's about 6 months now. The number of those things increases everyday. Hmmm... I just wish we can cure this thing in America at least. Then we can see about other nations.'
Tabitha thoughts were troubling her deeply almost to the point that she had tried taking her own life on multiple occasions but they were always thwarted by Marcus in the nick of time. She would say , " Why did you stop me we're all gonna die anyway I should just end it quickly."
Though she was not to be blamed. Waking up one day and suddenly realizing that your dreams aren't possible anymore is a hard pill to swallow for anyone.
Tabitha while deep in thought was joined by Adam who laid himself right beside her hands behind his head as did Tabitha.
" The clouds sure are beautiful today aren't they."
He got no response from Tabitha. He assumed she was still angry about what he said to her and he was feeling really bad and tried to atone.
"Hey uhm... If it's about what I said earlier I'm sorry."
" Don't be you were right I did leave him to die so I must remember that his blood is on my hands." Tabitha said without facing him.
They stayed in silence for a while until she turned to face him. Adam found the gesture mind numbing as he didn't know if he should face her or not.
' Oh man she's looking at me, should I turn or not . If I do will she think I'm some sort of creep? Or should I just ignore her... No that won't work it would appear rude.'
After much internal dialogue he finally faced Tabitha. Now that he was so close to her, her eyes seemed much more beautiful than before, he also noticed she had a tiny little mole above her upper lip.
" I don't wanna die. And don't want any of the people I love to die as well." She said ever so softly that Adam could fell her hot breath on his face.
Adam didn't know what to make of this but decided to go with the flow.
" I don't want to die too, I want to but not at the hands of those things. I want to die a peaceful death with a smile on my face and with my old memories and new happy ones." He replied in the same manner like a whisper.
*Sigh*
" Too bad it's just a dream now."
" No it not I will try my best to get us all to South Dakota and stop this once and for all and maybe get my memories back."
Tabitha was taken aback by Adam's determination, but she didn't hate it. In fact she was worried that it might be the death of him.
"Promise... Promise me you won't die." She said raising her pinky finger.
Adam did the same. " I promise."
They locked fingers and gave each other a smile. Adam noticed that Tabitha was still bothered about something.
" Hey what's wrong." He asked concerned.
Without replying him Tabitha pulled him close by his pinky finger and gave him and kiss.
It came as a shock to him but he didn't decline he indulged her. The kissed was deep and intense and it took his breath away. Her tounge wrestled his as she tasted his mouth.
' What has gotten into her.' He wondered.
"Well, well, what do we have here? Never knew you two were bumpin' uglies. That's not on, Adam—you should've told me beforehand, mate!"
Lachlan was standing over them with his signature mischievous grin on his face breaking up their kiss. Tabitha stood up immediately and ran away towards one of the houses near to them and locked herself in there.
"Oi, Tabs, where ya off to? Don't worry, I'm not gonna dob ya in… hehehe." Lachlan said in a slightly loud voice as she was running off.
"Hey Lachlan. What's up?" Adam was trying to be cool but it showed in his tone that he was shook.
"Don't 'what's up' me, mate. You're tryin' to act cool, but it's bloody obvious in your voice that you're not." Lachlan now saw and opportunity to tease him and he did. "You were all smoochy smoochy with Tabs, like a pair of bloody newlyweds!" He said touching all over his body to imitate the kiss.
" Fuck off Aussie." Adam snapped back at him to which Lachlan laughed off.
Get up, lover boy! They've chucked us both in the same house—let's go check it out, eh?"
" Right". Adam stood up dusting his butt off." Let's go then."
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Meanwhile trouble was busy brewing. Evelyn out of pure hatred towards Lachlan was busy thinking of ways to kill him lest he becomes a thorn at her side. There were two other people in her office of different sex and same height of 5'7. The male had features of those from the east and the female looked more of a latina.
"Lee, Rosita... Make sure that on the next run he doesn't come back alive do you understand." She ordered with a calm commanding voice to which they replied.
" Yes ma'am!"
"And do remember... One for all.. "
"And all for one."
' Well not in this case. Lachlan Cole, I promise you'll regret the day you met me.'
"Dismissed."
*****
Lachlan had directed Adam to one of the many houses that were in the estate. Thier house was close to Marcus and Tabitha's--in fact they were side by side which Adam considered good as he had a lot he wanted to ask her.
As they entered and scanned the place, they noticed that there was no mattresses in the bed rooms. But at least their pantry was stocked with enough food combined with what they found in the cafeteria of the hospital. Running water and electricity, Adam thought that he wouldn't see any of these in again but here they were.
"Ah, mate, we've got a tub! A bloody tub!"Lachlan shouted from the loft. "Oi, Adam, get up here and check this out!"
Adam obliged and went up the stairs.
"Adam, look! Check this out—we've got three bedrooms, a study space, and the toilets and showers are separate. And mate, check out the toilet! It's got a bidet, heated seats, and it self-flushes, like those fancy Japanese ones. I'm tellin' ya, I'm gonna love takin' a dump in here!" Lachlan said all excited.
" Yeah that's great and all but I'm not sure you've noticed-- we don't have any mattresses."
"Yeah, I did. We'll have to grab ours from the store out the back, but for now, the rug downstairs'll do just fine."
They begun exploring other areas such as the kitchen, attic and so on. Lachlan in particular was checking possible escape routes in case of anything going wrong. Adam was in the living room lounging on a bean-bag chair in thought.
' Why'd she kiss me just then.... I shouldn't be worried about that, it could be a fluke. I'll go meet doctor Michael tomorrow to see what he can do about my amnesia.'
Adam was plagued with doubts and worries before getting to haven and now that he was there he felt no need for such thoughts he felt at peace. But from peace comes terror and destruction and he was soon to see it unfold before his very eyes.
*****
" Miss Evelyn we've located a spot full of the infected where 'accidents' can happen on runs." Lee reported to his boss in her office. She sat with the same poise and domineering aura as she did during the interview.
" Good in a few days you'll head out with the Australian. First I'll pick him off."
" Yes ma'am." He saluted and exited the office.
' I'll tear you down to pieces Lachlan.' She thought as she let an evil grin appear on her face.