Back to the woods

His friend tried to talk to him to at least hear me out,but he wasn't interested,he just left.

I didn't really care tho,I was used to rejection,it's not like it's anything so special.

All I just wanted was food, at least something sensible to eat.

"You can go take a shower in the room you were in before, and there are some clothes in the closet,it was a ladies room before" his friend said before he left.

I went back in there and found the bathroom... can't remember the last time I used something like this...I was used to taking my bath in lakes and seas pretty early in the morning.

When I was done, I found some comfortable to wear,I could run in these anyways.

I sat on the bed and started thinking of where I was gonna stay after I leave this place.

I couldn't leave the country because Mario has put all his security guards on every entrance of the country.

I was stuck in here running and hiding.

If I can just leave the country gate,I'm safe . I'll be able to find another place and start a life there.

I collapsed on the bed.

Whatever have I done in Life of deserve all this suffering.

I touched the bed,so warm and comfortable,I remember waking up this morning so happy, that was the best 30 seconds of my life since all these things happened.

I actually wished I woke up in my room,I wished it was my mother's cooking that filled my nose,I wished my younger brother would have barged in like he always do to wake me up,I wished I would have gone downstairs to Meet my dad sitting on the couch reading the newspaper or working and then smile at me and give me a kiss on my head.

But that wasn't possible anymore...

My house has been burnt down,my mother has been buried alive, my little brother was beheaded right in front of me and my father was shot dead...

Tears gathered my eyes and slipped down the side of my eyes.

I quickly cleaned it and sat up when I heard the door open slowly.

"Are you okay?" it was the guy I attacked earlier.

"Yeah I'm fine" I said acting normal.

"I'm sorry about earlier" I added.

"it's okay,I'd do the same if I wake up in a strange place too" he said.

I nodded.

He came and sat beside me.

"You can actually spend the night here again,I'll just talk to him" he said.

"No please it's fine,I should get going,I don't want to be any trouble for you" I said.

We were both quiet for some seconds.

"How long have you been running?" he asked.

"4 years now" I said trying to hide the emotions in my voice.

"And your family? what about them?" he asked.

I bent my head down and bit my lips to stop me from crying.

He understood.

"I'm sorry" he said.

I nodded.

"I should,I should get going,I don't want to offend your friend longer"

"I could talk to him a little, he'll understand, he's considerate" he said.

I gave a sad smile,"It's okay, thank you,but it's too obvious that he doesn't want me here,I don't even know if I can trust being here" I said.

"Do you think it's safer out there? if you're here you have some protections,no one can come get you without our permission,I mean seriously,out there you're exposed to danger" he was a nice person,I very nice person, but there's nothing much he can do, and I know it.

"Thanks,it's okay,I'll be fine"

I said and stood up to leave.

Then, my tummy grumbled... very loud this time.

"Are you hungry? do you need something to eat?" he asked.

"Uhm,no it's okay..." but then my tummy didn't like the fact that I was lying yet again.

It grumbled again... this time louder than before.

He chuckled, "C'mon,at least eat something before you go" he said and got up.

I followed him behind and we went to the kitchen, those heavenly pancakes were still there staring at me.

I don't care if this is poisoned or not...if I die with food in my tummy,I'll be grateful.

As soon as he said take as much as you want, within a twinkle of an eye, everything in the table disappeared...I mean everything edible.

I looked up and saw him wide eyed in shock,I scratched my head embarrassed.

God I haven't eaten anything so beautiful like this in a long time.

He started laughing, I giggled a little.

"I'm sorry,I just haven't had something this nice in a while " I said.

"It's okay" he said.

I stood up to leave, finally.

As I approached the door, this tiny little 5 year old girl marched in looking crossed, she ran into me and held my legs tight, whimpering.

"I don't want to, leave me alone" she cried.

Then the guy that you know... their boss, their leader,the one who told me to leave,yeah him,he came into view with this nurse.

"C'mon Princess, just come take the needle so we can go on with other things, you've been sick for days now and you have to take it to get better" he told the girl.

"I don't wanna, please tell him not make me take the needle,it's painful" she cried to me.

I sighed and squatted to her level.

"Hey little girl" I said pushing off her beautiful long blonde hair off her face and cleaned her tears.

"Yeah" she said sobbing.

"What's wrong?" I asked

"My daddy is tryna make me take a needle because I'm sick,but I don't wanna because it's painful" she cried.

Woah woah woah woah wait hold on a second, daddy!! he has a daughter?!!

Doesn't even act like he does.

"Well the thing is you're sick, and I'm sure you're not happy that you are, so you just have to take it, when you get better you won't have to take it anymore" I said arranging her hair with my hands.

"But it's painful" she whined.

"It'll only hurt for a second or two, and then it's all over" I said.

"Are you Sure?" she asked me.

"I promise" I said.

she slowly turned her face to the nurse who was still holding the huge needle...mehn if I was her, I'd run too.

"Can you please hold me while I take the needle"she asked me.

I nodded and held her tight,no wait she held me tight... very much tight..

She buried her head in my chest and gave out a small shriek then her body relaxed.

"There,all done" the nurse said and walked away.

"It's over?" she asked surprised.

"Yes,I told you it wouldn't hurt much" I said.

She smiled,"Thanks" she said and walked out of the living room.

I stood up and looked at her dad straight in the eyes.

He opened his mouth to say something,but I didn't want to hear it,I turned around and left the room.

There's nothing much I can do...I just have to survive...I have to stay alive...

I guess I'm going back to the woods