Chapter 1 The Nightmares

Susie woke up dripping with sweat. The nightmares would never leave her alone. She would cry herself to sleep every night, only to wake up kicking and screaming with fear. Would he ever leave her alone? I start my new job today, but do you think I could even get a decent nights sleep?? Hell no. My life is a nightmare. My past haunts me everyday. I live in fear that he will find me again. I have to keep hiding. I can't let him find me ever again. Today marks a change for me and for my life. I am no longer Susie Marks, she doesn't exist anymore. I am Sarah Green now and I will make my life more interesting and safer than ever before. I was not safe with Tom. Tom is a very rich, powerful, and even worse one of the most dangerous persons I know. He would do anything to find me and hurt me again, but I must not let that happen. I have to be strong and brave.

I showered and dressed and put on the pencil skirt and blouse I bought for my new job. I found some high heels and put my hair up. I was pumped and ready for work. I lived in Roanoke, Virginia. That seemed far enough away from Tom and his power. He would never find me. I walked to my new job. It was not that far from where I was staying. A small studio apartment for just me. I could barely afford it, that's why I need this job. To survive. I loved walking by the coffee shops to smell the sweet aroma of coffee. Mmmmm....my mouth drools just thinking about a cup, but I have to save all my money for now. I feel my stomach growling at me in anger. I really haven't feed her like I should, but she will be ok. She just has to remember that once I get to work, I can get a free cup there. It isn't as good, but it is better than nothing. I am really hoping they have something I can scarf down. I am so freaking annoyed right now that I have to wait and eat. Grrrrrr.

I walk into the company and take in a deep breath and whisper to myself that I can do this. I am so excited. I haven't worked ever in my life, but I am very smart and a easy learner. I can do numbers and love computers. I take the elevator to the 20th floor, which is the accounting department. I see Mrs. Ginger at the desk typing away. She is such a sweet old lady. "Hi, Mrs. Ginger! How are You? "

"Oh! Sarah, I am so glad to see you, sweetheart. This work gives me a headache, why don't i show you what to do and you can take over..Hmmm." "Of course, I would love too!" So I sit down and watch as Mrs. Ginger shows me and then once she feels I got the hang of it she heads over to her actual office. I laugh and shake my head. I am typing away and don't even realize the time. It's already 1:00. Lunch time....i just ignore my stomach and keep working with a pouty face.