168 SHE'S GONE

Toro

Trepidation overwhelmed me as I got off the bus to the scene. Bits of sweat already formed on my forehead. I sprint towards the ambulance van before it drove away.

Some of the policemen on duty tried to stop me but they let me through when I told them I know her.

"She's my friend." I had told them. I rushed to the van, my knees weakened at the sight of lifeless Nino. Her blouse was soaked with blood including her face. Blood oozed from her forehead down to her face.

"Who are you?" One of the carriers asked as I was about to climb nto the van.

"I'm her friend. We live together." My lips trembled as I answer. Frisson ran down my back watching her lifeless body. What happened? What led to her involve in an accident. Nino isn't a careless driver nor does she drive when she's intoxicated. Matter of fact, I haven't witnessed her taking alcohols.