A Journey to Adulthood

Chapter 5

After running a few laps, I decided to take a deep in the stream after securing my surroundings and making sure there was no person at sight, I removed my clothes and hung them on the nearest tree branch and divide into the stream. After swimming around and getting my body used to the cold temperature of the water, I became tired of swimming and decided to relax by floating. luckily for me, the sun was at its lowest and was not scorching to the eyes and allowed me to admire the shapes the clouds formed while I was afloat. I was enjoying the blissful and quiet scenery and the satisfactory sensation in my bones.

*Anonymous person*

I was running, and I have used this route sometimes, but I don't remember the way out of this forest. The only thing that keeps ringing in my mind is don't turn around. Just continue running. I was already injured from falling off the cliff that led down to this part of the forest. But I don't care much for the pain or the blood dripping off of me. All I know is I have to escape. They had already killed my parents and my sister, and I can't let them catch me, so I have to continue dragging myself.

"I think I have picked up his direction. He went through this part. I can smell blood, and I think it's from him."

They already found the blood trail I left behind any minutes from now, and they will catch up to me. I need to hide somewhere and fast. I ran towards a different course and ran back again the way I came in other to throw them off my track before tearing a piece of my clothing and covering the scabs on my right hand in order to stop the bleeding. Then, I ran towards the sea in order for the wave to cover my scent and padding feet on the ground. And that is where I saw her, relaxing and enjoying the sea under her as she floated, with the setting sun cascading down on her that kissed and illuminated her skin. I was stunned for a moment, but i didn't overlook the fact that I was being chased. I looked back to check how far they were from me as I was brainracking my next move. I stood at one spot for some time, weighing my chances, before deciding to run the other way after hearing snapping twigs and ragged pants, and I promise myself i will see her again and then I will not be running and I will be able to stand and admire her for as long as I want. And then I would have gotten my revenge on those who harmed my family.

Maya's Pov

"ahhh, the sun has gone down completely, this should be 6pm" I would have loved to stay longer, but if I do, mom will be back before me, and I will have to sneak through my room windows and I also need to pick up groceries on my way.

if I run, I may be able to meet up with time.