"Ssttt…it's me." With her finger on her lips, she hushed me not to make a noise for the criminal was still out there, haunting me. But, in her low tone of voice, she vented her worries. "This is why I push you to go to school. You will always face crimes in your whole life, living in the dangerous place like this. And it is only through education you can change your fate and move from this slum area." Listening to her preach, I dared not lift my chin.
"Thank you,'" I expressed it sincerely despite having no bravery to look into her eyes.
"You need no to thank me; it has been millions time you have said that word. I want to hear it no more." Her eyes kept observing around to ensure that the man had gone while talking. "The area is clear; we should rush out of here."
Following her foot
