DELILAHAs I regard the view of Arizona from such an altitude, I cannot help but look at the view with awe outcome. My lips are narrowly parted but I do not care. The view is too stunning to be looked at with a poker face. I cannot do that. To look at this look without any wonder on one's face can only be absurd, besides, I do not want to dishonour the look by keeping my face expressionless. This place is also one of the places created by God, which comes out to be beautiful, spacious and amazing. The time is sunset. It is not dark yet, but still, the shadow has covered half the sky. I can see these stars that are dispersed far and wide in the sky and from this height, it is as if I can touch them. It seems as if they are very close to me. There is very little distance between us. But I cannot keep in my heart the impossible desire to hop and compress them in my fist. I do not want to die in such a hurry, come on! Think how funny would be the news in which it would be communicated th
Among the silence that prevailed around her, enshrouding her haven with peace, the sudden interruption shook her to the core.The doorbell rang, signaling her about someone's appearance at the door.Her eyes stared blankly at the door of her room as she huffed, thinking who would be there at this hour.She bent a little as her hair dangled by her shoulder. She grabbed her jacket and put it on before she walked downstairs to open the door for the person.The silence was spread around her house as the visitor didn't knock twice. She was home alone, expecting nobody by her side, but as her father had many partners and guests visit him from time to time, she thought it would be one of them.However, her father wasn't even home.The sound of her footsteps could be heard as she walked downstairs, holding the railing.Another time the visitor interrupted her and she had no other way than to reply loudly, “Yeah, just coming!” as she walked to the door.She opened the door slightly and found a
“Tell me where your phone is,” the man asked her, the tone being gruff, holding a warning that she better not overlook, “Hm?” As he arched a brow up at her, signaling her to defy him and see the consequences, Delilah's heart was going crazy by the passing moment. She was pushed into a dangerous condition, she feared she might make a mistake that led the gangsters to her father and it would be worse than what was happening with her. Her thoughts were pushed towards her father and she knew if she decided to call her father, they'd force her to have a conversation with her father at the gunpoint. Though she wanted to save her father, she had no other way than to listen to the goons. “Girl, are you sleeping with your eyes open?” The man's sarcastic comment brought her out of deep thoughts in which she was immersed. She resisted to roll her eyes, knowing very well that the short-tempered men would not be able to handle that look on her face. “No,” the reply was quiet. “Your phone,” he
A soft melody played, the sound lingering in the air. Anticipation was mixed in the silence and it made Delilah sweat while she awaited the future.She swallowed, heart beating wildly as the phone came in front of her, held by the man who stood before her wide open eyes.She looked at the picture of herself with her father that popped up on the screen along with bouncing buttons, asking for her permission to dismiss or answer.A drop of sweat rolled down her temple and she looked up at the man who stood in front of her.He looked back at her, into her big brown eyes. They were glossy and chaos swirled around those dark pupils. He wanted her answer, his features twisted into a scowl. His thumb lingered right above the green button, his intentions clear in his mind, but eyes remained on Delilah, trying to look through her.She was afraid.But he did not care. He proceeded to press the screen when she muttered, "You can't do that. We've nothing to do with you."His eyes narrowed at Delila
She took refuge in the Lord's house.After tiring herself as she ran around to find a safe place to hide herself, she came to a calm area where the city church was located, surrounded by tall and large Neem trees.She stopped as she came near the tall building. Its white covering shone brightly under the sun's glow and that was the moment she took a deep breath.Panting and trying to catch her breath, she bent a little. Her palm landed over her stomach as she greedily breathed through her mouth while her eyes stared at the top of the building where the cross stood.Birds passed by and the sun glowed behind the intersection.Tears welled up in her bright brown eyes and she decided to walk inside, hiding her face from the bright, blinding sunlight.The chaser couldn't even imagine the place and Delilah was sure of it. Surely we think of God at such hard times but thinking of visiting His house really doesn't come to many's minds.Delilah found the place safe.Monday mornings always left
DELILAH"Delilah, switch off your mobile and remove the sim card. Even if they don't have your contacts, they can still trace your location." I do as he says. I switch it off and then remove the sim cards. He extends his palm and I know I have to put them there. "What will you do to them?" I ask while giving them to him. He glances at me over his shoulder before he speaks, "I'll make it harmless so you could use it. You know that gadgets are a boon and they can also become a curse as well." Oh, I know that. I give him the mobile as well which he puts in the drawer and the ride after that is silent. I do not talk to him on the way and he also does not say anything after that. Well, this is fine for me because my mind is still thinking about my father. It means they told the truth that my father deceived them. But still, I am not ready to leave his side. Who does? I mean I know this is wrong, standing for wrong is wrong but he is my father. I will inform him of every possible thing
Ashley commanded Delilah to leave the car because the tires were damaged. Even though her shoulder was harmed, she wasted no time leaving the car and taking Delilah along with her.They took the route ahead and had no other way than to run. Meanwhile, the length of the tram finished off and their chaser continued crossing the path.Seeing Ashley's car on the way, they descended to look inside and found nobody."On legs? How far can they go?" One of the men spoke, chuckling as he neared their boss who was busy scrolling through his phone."Can you track them?" He asked instead, voice gruff and deep as he went through some information."Way too easily!" He scoffed, ordering his crew to catch the girl's location but they failed. Now it was their boss's turn to chuckle. But humorlessly.He knew about Ashley being a hacker. It wasn't easy to track her when she had her gadget in her grip. He wasn't omniscient, but his eyes caught how sharply she laid the pitfall of bollards and then 'crossin
A sharp twinge troubled her mind as if a bolt of lightning had shone across the sky. Her eyelids felt heavy and her eyes burned behind the warm lids. Her eyeballs moved against the dark veil and she found difficulty in opening her eyes. However, she could feel the calmness of the atmosphere.She groaned, trying to move and touch her face. Her arm glided under the soft cover, reaching her face as she gently touched her eyelids. She caressed her forehead and slowly tried to blink open her eyes.It felt sticky. She didn't know if she cried even while sleeping but she could feel the dampness on her cheeks.A sigh escaped her lips; a sigh full of pain that dominated her body. Her head was throbbing and she knew if she dared to get up, she'd fall back out of weakness and her head felt too heavy.She swallowed, adjusting her sight. A frown was crowned on her face out of frustration and distress of pain in her head.The room caged within itself the warmth and light of nature, letting her know