Strangers
1033 Words
"What-" Soraya was unable to continue her words. She was so shocked that he couldn't understand what was really going on.
Kerry hugged her, yes, hugged her like they were really close. Soraya felt a chill down her spine, but her body was too stiff to move. She wanted to let go of Kerry's arms and get away from her.
"Soraya, I hope we can be friends. Honestly, this is the first time I have had a friend who really cares about me!"
"W-wait a minute!" Soraya already fed up with her, immediately mustered all her courage to push Kerry away from her.
Kerry was silent, maybe she was surprised that Problem was being so rude to her. But, she should have understood that her actions had made other people feel very disturbed.
Soraya bowed in front of Kerry who looked at her confused. She swallowed hard until her throat felt dry. This disturbing feeling made her want to cry.
"Soraya? What are you doing?"
"What did I do? I should be the one asking! What are you doing to hug me like that?" Soraya asked clearly and she hoped Kerry could give a satisfactory answer or at the very least, shut up and walk away.
"Am I wrong? Am I wrong for thinking that you are my friend? Am I wrong to want to thank someone who cares so much for me? Am I wrong?" Kerry asked with her voice shaking. She looked like she was going to cry and that made Soraya very angry, because again Kerry would act like she was the victim here.
"You, I really can't understand you. You feel sad and hurt because of my question? But, do you know that it's me who is suffering here? You're really pissing me off. Stop talking to me cause I really don't want to deal with you anymore!" Soraya said as she walked out of the room with tears running down her cheeks.
Soraya ran to hold back the anger she couldn't express. Under the tree, she sat down, sobbing. There was nowhere to go and she hated having to go back to that place again.
"What should I do? I don't want to see her face again. But now it's night, I have no other place to sleep." She mumbled as she wiped her tears.
The only place she thought was Diana's room, but it seemed difficult for Soraya to sleep in that room because Diana already had a roommate, and so did Kimberly.
"Am I just staying in their room? Ouch, but there's definitely no room for me. Besides, if I came at this late at night, they'd be suspicious and would press me to tell the story. I can't! Whatever happens, I can't say to them. I don't want this to get any worse. But, what should I do?" Soraya continued to mutter. Trying to find answers to questions that confused her.
Her eyes glanced at the clock on her hand which was already 9:30 pm. While she was still doubtful and didn't know just where to go.
"Should I stay at a hotel tonight thinking of a way out? But, it must be expensive, right? I can't possibly spend all my pocket money, unless-" She came up with an idea in her head, namely a part-time job she might be able to do earn extra pocket money.
"Right, I have to find a job. But, where? Is there a job opening at the mini market where David works? But, if there isn't one?
Pruuukkk
"Kyaaa..." Soraya screamed and immediately jumped when she felt something fall from the tree and hit her shoulder.
She ran scared. Whatever creature it was that was clearly not something good to accompany her sitting alone under a tree.
Soraya ran away until she came out of the dormitory gate. She was aimless and she was too shy to ask Diana or Kimberly for help. But to return to her current room and meet Kerry again, she really hated that.
Soraya was forced to walk alone on the side of the road that was getting quiet. She hopes to find a cheap hotel or inn for a one-night stay.
Soraya who thought that nothing was scarier than Josh, didn't notice that two suspicious men had come out of the narrow alley and were quietly following her.
One was smoking and the other was holding a beer bottle. They whispered and glanced around to make sure it was quiet enough that no one noticed them.
Soraya who was focused on the road in front of her started to feel something strange. He could feel someone watching her and even following her. It made her start to feel scared and worried. Slowly, she slowed her pace as she looked behind her to see who was following her.
Her eyes widened when she saw two foreign men walking right behind her with very suspicious behavior. Soraya panicked, she realized that everywhere there would always be danger lurking.
Realizing that the two men were following, Soraya immediately quickened her pace to get away from them. Her adrenaline was peaking and her heart rate was getting faster and faster.
Soraya wandered aimlessly, wishing she could get away from them and find a safer place. However, the faster she walked, the faster the two men followed her.
Soraya started to cry, but the place was too quiet to hear her screams if she did. However, she knew that the only thing she could do right now was scream.
"Help- "
A black car passed and stopped nearby. The car window opened, revealing a familiar face.
"Mr Stanley?" Soraya said with wet eyes.
"Come in!" Robert said in his cold, heavy voice.
Soraya looked back, she could still see the two men following her. Without thinking, Soraya immediately opened the car door and got inside.
Robert Stanley drove his car down the road and more importantly, away from the two strangers.
Soraya panted, she tried to calm herself and catch her breath. Her tears had not stopped flowing and the fear she had just experienced felt like a terrifying terror.
"Thank you, Sir! I really thank you!"
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