Enslaved

Chapter 5

Weirdly, they let me go, free of any heinous crime. The way they behaved, I was sure I'd be charged with murder, extortion, and every crime possible.

But I wasn't and that made me extremely dubious. I scamper back to my house, wanting to get away from that execrable place.

I reach my home and latch all doors. I tick the lock, again and again, to make sure I am safe. My anxiety getting the worst out of me.

But what protection can these wooden doors offer?

A gut feeling arises, warning me that I'll never be safe. As long as I reside in this wicked town.

I pack all the essentials and stuff them in my duffel bag, carrying a heavy load can prove to be endangering, especially if I need to run.

I get a taxi that leaves me at the nearest bus station. The bus will arrive 10 minutes from now in and I'll be free.

The darkness of the night grows and loneliness seeps in. Before I stepped into this town, I had my parents with me, I had a life filled with happiness and now that I'm leaving, I have none of that. It feels like I lost everything to this town. My helplessness is suffocating me. My heart wants to let out screams of all the injustices done, but people of Oizys are deaf which is turning me, unwillingly, mute.

My train of thoughts is broken by the bus engine. Sharp lights fall on my orbs and my gaze narrows down. I get on the bus with shaky hands and take the back seat.

The frigid atmosphere of the dusk heightens.

I close my eyes and let the eternal silence of the night take over. I am welcomed by perpetual peace but alas even that is short-lived.

The bus comes to a sudden halt and I hear noises.

" The bosses are looking for a girl. She is 18 and a brunette. Probably trying to leave the town. I need to check your bus. " A rough voice grumbles.

" Man I'm already behind schedule. She's probably not on this bus. " The driver states, trying to get done with his shift as fast as possible.

" What if she is? Do you take the responsibility then? Elijah is mad-furious over this girl. You better not interfere. " The man warns, their voices now growing in the silence.

A little rustling going in in the bus. The passengers now awake from a deep slumber.

I get vigilant in their conversation. They're talking about me!

" I'm not taking responsibility for s**t! They'd tear me from limb to limb if the girl is on my bus and getaways. Inspect every nook man, and take your time. " The man cavils.

Shit! There goes my chance of escape. The henchman of the Stanley Twins finally gets on the bus and starts scanning each passenger.

Before he can make way to the back, I flee from the rear door.

As soon as I dash, the man gets aware of my identity.

He follows behind me, and my small legs are no match to this trained man.

" f*****g stop you little s**t. Once I get my hands on you, I'm to beat the s**t out of you so you better stop. " The man warns yet I pay no heed to his phrases.

I see a small amount of traffic and run in between the cars. The man in a rush to grab me extends his hands, but before he can grab me, he is knocked over by a car.

He falls on the ground, immobile. I take that as my chance to run.

I do not try to get out of the town as I conclude that many people are guarding the exits.

I stumble back to my house. Yet again, I see men dressed in black, laced with weapons guarding my front door.

They're everywhere!

I gather my courage and decide to throttle back to Tucker's house. I reach his place in 5 minutes and end up banging the door furiously.

Tucker soon opens the door shirtless, but this is no time for modesty. I barge in and close the door behind me.

" Tuck, you have to help me. They're after me. They're going to kill me, dismember my body and feed it to their hounds. I'm so scared. I don't want to die! " I announce, sobbing.

He looks at me bewildered.

" What? Speak slowly, Ellie. I didn't get a thing. " Tucker states, still unaware of my situation.

" I...I went to the police station. They found out. He..he was there and he tou...ched me. I got so furious I...I tried to stop him and when that didn't work I sp..spit on him. He got frantic after that. He...he said something awful Tucker and I am so worried. They're going to kill me as soon as they find me. " I exclaim. Mortified to think my story would end like this. I had hopes, I had dreams and they all seem to be coming to a full stop now.

" You f*****g spit on him? I warned you not to do something dumb. Can your pea-sized brain not comprehend simple words. You f****d up big time Ellie. I can not help you. Bloody hell, I do not want to help you. Get out, now! " Tucker booms, his whole body shaking with anger. I cower in fear. This is the one place I expected help from.

Tucker grabs my forearm roughly and hauls me towards the door.

" Tucker, please. " I beg him to help me. I beg the guy I called my friend for years. I beg the guy I've been madly in love with for years. I beg him to show some empathy.

" Tucker wait, what did he say to you, Ellie? " Anna questions coming forward, stopping Tucker from shoving me outside. Her voice piques with curiosity.

" I...I don't know what it means but he said I'm his property now. What does that mean Anna? " I ask, appalled.

" You do not need to know. All I can tell you is...you're not dying and that's the sad part. " She states, her body shivers in fear as she says the last line.

" You can stay here Ellie. After all, we're friends. " She says with a smile that doesn't quite match her tone.

She then proceeds to drag Tucker away, leaving me in the lounge.

I sit on the couch, rubbing my hands together.

Anna comes back with a glass of cold water and I chug it down in one gulp.

" Th..thank you, Anna. I would have never imagined that you would help me in a time like this. I am truly grateful. " I reply with a newfound appreciation for her.

We stay in the lounge for 5 minutes, none of us say a thing to each other, maintaining a perfect serenity.

But it is soon broken by a thud on the door. Anna scurries to the door and opens it in haste.

4 bulky men stomp in and I startle in fear.

" There she is. " Anna points and my eyes go wide as saucers.

I look at Tucker, to see him drop his head down in guilt.

They ratted me out!