I brace for another assault, but I don’t get one. Instead, he walks from the room and locks the door, leaving me alone with my madness.
Breathing deeply, I use my elbow to drag my body across the floor. Everything hurts, but I welcome it because if what Oscar said is true, then I deserve this pain for what I’ve done.
With that thought as my lullaby, I collapse in the middle of the room, succumbing to the voices in my head, which scream…REVENGE.
“Wake up!”
I am finally lost to the insanity which has been my passenger since day one. I am certain someone is here, but this person, once foe, now friend, can’t be here because that would mean…
A potent torrent rushes through me, animating me as I spring up and force my eyes open. My flight or fight takes over as I scan the room frantically.
