A Surprise Awakening

Anna

“Anna…Anna wake up.” I heard a familiar voice echo in my ear and slowly blinked my eyes open.

Immediately, I felt a sharp pain in my head.

“Ugh… what happened? Where am I?” I asked scanning around the dimly lit room.

“Anna…” the voice filtered softly into my ears again.

“Who are you?” I asked, trembling slightly and trying to move, but just then realized that I was bound both arms and legs tied to a chair.

Immediately, a sudden fear engulfed me. I didn’t need anyone to tell me what had happened. I’d been kidnapped again. By now I was already familiar with the eerie atmosphere, however, still, I couldn’t remember how I ended up here again.

“Anna…” the voice sounded again, this time closer, sending a cold shiver down my spine.

“Who are you?” I whimpered shakily, still finding it hard to place the familiarity.

“Shhh, I’m not here to harm you. I want to help you get out of here.” She said, turning around towards me stealthily.

“Rita?” I exclaimed softly, surprised to see her.

“What a