The man behind the mask

Coma

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It was late in the night, I was forced to work late that day, I didn't realize that it was so late until the mid night bell rang I decided to retire for the day as I will return early to work the next morning.

I went to the parking lot to find only my car ,as I tried to reach for my keys in my bag, my bag fell and when I picked it up I couldn't find the keys. I went down on my knees and began to search for it like a blind man who just lost his snack.

Finally I found it and when I ignited the car it stopped cause it was low on gasoline, "could this night get any worse"I said to myself. I trekked out of the building and was feeling more than exhausted . I thought I could get a cab but to my surprise I couldn't find any .

In disappointment I walked down the alley, the weather became colder for me to handle but I kept pushing as I was all alone in a dark alley in an unholy hour. Soon I noticed I was being followed by someone wearing a black hoodie I was more than scared in every turn I was followed.

Was this the end?, Am I never going to get married? I haven't even bid my family goodbye. Thoughts swept in my head as I started crying within myself.I couldn't call the cops cause my phone battery was flat.

I gripped to my purse so tight and started running, where? I don't know, all store and shops were closed i kept running and was still trailed by this person .

As I was running l turned back to see that I wasn't being followed any more at least I thought and so I stopped to catch my breath then I saw this man again but I was so rested to start running again, but for my safety I had to start running again with no destination in mind. I kept looking back to see the distance between us but it was too dark.

And suddenly "Boom" I bumped into someone who held me so tight, I felt like I was close to a furnace and I felt safe and secure. This unknown security made me pass out.

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I woke up facing direct sunlight. Tied to a chair i couldn't move very well. I realized I could see the whole city from a very high distance I suspected.

Where am i? I questioned

Who ?

Myself

Then I remembered the whole incident that happened earlier before and I started sobbing

Not because of my situation but because I wasn't saved by my prince charming just another blood thirsty murderer I guessed.

I heard footsteps from behind and pretended like I was still sleeping. I opened my eyes after getting damped from a bucket of water poured on me followed by a lady's voice.

I couldn't believe it , it was my best and closest friend Riley. She appeared in front of me giggling,

What is all these I asked?

What does it look like she replied continue giggling.

From what I could remember Riley and I have been friends since forever. We

did everything together and even got the same job in the same company. We were like sisters and most certainly won't be after this incident if I escaped, I thought.

That doesn't answer the question I said to her. I guessed that pissed her off because she raised her hand wanting to hit me on the face but a man held her.

You are not supposed to do any thing to her until the boss says so he said. Something about him felt familiar although he wore a mask i felt I knew him as I recognized his scent and then I remembered he was supposed to be my hero and prince charming . Some others joined us in the room gathering round me like I was their sacrificial lamb in a court or the table in a conference room. At this moment I noticed all but Riley were wearing masks .

Few minutes later, A man in his late thirties judging by his look joined us. They all greeted him and from the way they treated him I could tell that he was their boss.

Who are you?, i asked

Someone you are not supposed to know and the last you will speak to,he replied.

What do you want from me, anything I will give to you I said.

In the next second I felt a grip on the chair as I was pushed down through the window.