Punishment Behind Closed Doors

07

"Emy, save me! Save me!"

I called my only best friend, Emy Davis, in the city. As soon as I was put through, I couldn't stop crying.

I told her quickly what had happened.

As weird as it was, she believed me right away.

She asked me for my location and said she'd hang up and call the police.

"Remember, stay in the room during this time. Lock the door and wait for me and the police."

I cried and said, "Okay."

"Don't cry. You'll be fine. The police will be there soon. No one can hurt you."

She hung up the phone.

I covered my mouth and tried not to cry out loud.

I prayed that the police would arrive soon.

I began to miss my parents and wonder what they would do if I died.

Then, more and more terrible thoughts came into my mind.

I couldn't stop them at all.

I stood up and wanted to wash my face in the bathroom to calm myself down as quickly as possible.

But just then, I got patted on the shoulder.

It was a gentle pat.

Then I heard Aaron's voice.