BROKEN

Chapter 16: Fight or Flight

Emma and Alex stood frozen in fear, watching as Emma's ex-husband slowly made his way towards them. His eyes burned with an intense anger, and they could see the deep-seated hatred he held for them.

Without warning, he lunged at Alex with a knife, but Alex was quick to react. He swung the baseball bat, hitting him on the side of the head with a loud c***k.

Emma's ex-husband stumbled backwards, but he didn't fall. Instead, he turned towards Emma with a crazed look in his eyes, ready to exact his revenge.

Emma and Alex knew they had to act fast. They backed away, trying to put some distance between them and the dangerous man. But he was relentless, his knife glinting in the moonlight as he advanced towards them once more.

Alex took charge, using the baseball bat to fend off the attacker while Emma dialed 911 on her phone. The seconds felt like hours as they waited for the police to arrive.

Finally, they heard sirens in the distance, and the sound seemed to startle Emma's ex-husband. He hesitated for a moment, looking back and forth between Emma and Alex before turning and running away.

Emma and Alex breathed a sigh of relief as they watched him disappear into the night. They knew that he would be caught soon, but the fear of what could have happened still lingered.

As they waited for the police to arrive, Emma and Alex held each other tightly, grateful to be alive. They knew that their lives would never be the same, but they were determined to face whatever came their way together.

The police arrived, and Emma and Alex gave their statement, telling them everything that had happened. The officers assured them that they would do everything in their power to keep them safe.

As the adrenaline wore off, Emma and Alex were left with a deep sense of trauma. They knew that it would take time to heal, but they were relieved to have made it out alive.

The chapter ended with Emma and Alex clinging to each other, unsure of what the future held.

The doctor explained that they were all lucky to have survived the crash, but they were in critical condition. Emma had multiple fractures and would need surgery. Alex had a concussion and needed immediate medical attention. The doctor told them that they had been in the hospital for a week, and their family had been praying for them.

Emma and Alex were both overwhelmed with emotion. They had no idea how much time had passed since the accident, and they were relieved to hear that their family was praying for them.

As Emma was wheeled into the operating room, she couldn't help but think about the events that led to this moment. She was grateful to be alive, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was not right.

The surgery went well, and Emma started her recovery process. Alex was in a separate room, and Emma couldn't wait to see him. She was worried about him and hoped he was doing okay.

Days turned into weeks, and Emma's recovery was slow. She was frustrated with her limitations and wished she could be there for her family. Alex was slowly recovering too, and they both started to get back on their feet.

One day, while Emma was sitting in her hospital bed, she overheard a conversation between two nurses. They were discussing the details of the car crash, and Emma couldn't help but eavesdrop.

"Did you hear about the other car involved in the accident?" one of the nurses said.

"No, what happened?" the other nurse asked.

"They never found the driver," the first nurse replied. "They think the car was stolen, and the driver fled the scene. They are still investigating, but it's been weeks, and they haven't found any leads."

Emma's heart skipped a beat. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. Was it possible that someone had caused the accident on purpose? Who would want to harm them?

As Emma's mind raced with questions, she knew that she needed to find out the truth. She was determined to get to the bottom of this and make sure that whoever was responsible was brought to justice.

With her determination to uncover the truth, Emma started to feel a newfound sense of strength. She knew that she needed to be strong for her family and herself, and she was ready to face whatever lay ahead.

As they ran, the sound of footsteps grew louder and more frantic behind them. Suddenly, they heard a bloodcurdling scream from behind them, and they knew they had to keep running.

They turned a corner and found themselves face to face with a dead end. Emma's heart pounded as she searched frantically for a way out, but there was nowhere to go.

Alex grabbed her hand and pulled her into a small alcove behind a dumpster, hoping they wouldn't be seen. They held their breath as they heard the footsteps grow closer, and then stop abruptly.

Silence filled the alleyway, and they dared not move or speak. After what seemed like an eternity, they heard the sound of footsteps slowly retreating, and they let out a sigh of relief.

As they stepped out of the alcove, Emma's eyes widened in horror as she saw a figure standing at the other end of the alley, watching them with a sinister smile.