“Stop, or I’ll shoot”! The warning sounded behind my back, and I immediately stopped, not having to perish from the bullet of a maniac in my plans. “Turn to me! Slowly”, the stranger commanded. I turned slowly on the spot. “What’s your name”? The man asked curtly. “Emilia”, I said shortly. “With what will I shoot at you, Emilia? A bag of rotten leaves”? The insane laughed, showing two rows of grey teeth. “Are you always so obedient”? He added, and I laughed, remembering whether there was at least something ‘obedient’ in my life. “It’s from surprise, I’m sorry”, I quickly excused myself. “It’s not a good place for a walk here, is it”? The man asked again. Maybe he is my only way to rescue? Could I tell him everything, explain everything? Or perhaps he would not listen? What if he hi

