I grunted and stood up. This was not the time to cry. I went into the bathroom he just came out from and splashed water on my face. My eyes were swollen and my neck had begun to form bruises. I could see his finger prints around my neck. Yep, I’m definitely going to get bruises. I had to find a way to reach Uncle or Mira or even Mr. Vanderbilt. Anyone who will be able to get me out of this damn room. I went back to the room and began searching for a phone. My backpack was there but my phone was not inside. Maybe I could climb down from the balcony. I ran to the balcony and peered down. Holy s**t. I couldn’t risk going down from here. I will definitely fall to my death. The view was behind the house and no single person was in view. I doubt anyone comes here. I shouted anyway
“Help!”
“Hel
