Curfew I

It's frustrating to know that I can't even leave my own house because of the god forsaken curfew. I have been wanting to see my dad who resides just a few blocks from home. It was customary since my parents are already divorced and here I am forced to live under my mom's.

Before the curfew was implemented, my dad and I would always bond at night because I am heavily guarded during the day. She hated dad so much and I couldn't even care.

Due to my desperation, I sneaked out of the house and jumped over our front gate.

After steadying myself, I ran, fast, to my dad's and of course, who wouldn't run if patrol officers saw you jump off your gate and are now chasing after you with guns holstered on their waist.

It's scary to think what they might do to me with those things.

"Come back here!", they shouted but why would I? I'm not stupid enough to listen to their screams. I'm running away from them remember.

It happened so abruptly. Before I knew it, I was pulled in a dark alleyway by a calloused hand. Thinking it was one of the patrol officers, I struggled hard but this person is strong. I even tried to scream but he covered my mouth with his large hand and whispered with gritted teeth.

"Stop it, will you! They might hear us.", right after saying those words,. The patrol officers passed by, clearly not noticing us. I heaved out a sigh and faced him when he let me go. He is extremely handsome even if I can't clearly make out his features because it's a bit dark here.

"Ah! Wait!", I called out to him as he turned his back and started to leave.

"I'm Lyca. May I know your name?", I said with a nervous smile. He looked back at me and stared. Eh? What's that supposed to mean?

"Does it matter? We won't be seeing each other anyways.  Better stay as random strangers.", he started to walk but I grab a hold of his hand.

"It's a type of courtesy you know.", I desperately asked. Why? Is it wrong to ask the name of a handsome person? Hahahaha.

"I'll tell you when I get to see you again, so for now, keep your name to yourself miss.", he again turned to face me and flashed a grin.