Connecting Threads (Book 2 of KOV series #2)

II: Lifeline

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Psyche Valentine Collins

I didn't know how long I slept this time but while I was sleeping in peace until I suddenly heard a loud noise, that's the reason why I suddenly woke up. I saw what's happening, Skylar and his minions are here again. They were trying to take us but of course, we won't let that happen.

I stood up and fought alongside Lauren, we will protect Cece at all cost. I won't let these assholes take one of them nor myself as well, I just woke up so I have a lot of reserved energy, I'd be able to fight them with all of my strength.

"Lauren, sa likod mo!". I yelled while throwing a punch on someone else's face. Well, it's not my fault if I ruined their appearance, who told them to follow Skylar's instructions and then try to take all of us?

Ginawa ko ang lahat para labanan sila pero napapagod din naman ako kaya sa huli ay nagawa nila akong hulihin, nang bigla akong mahuli ng dalawang malalakas na lalaki ay nawala naman sa focus si Lauren.

Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit hindi niya napansin na may humampas sa kaniya gamit ang isang tunay na baril. Mabilis siyang natumba at nawalan ng malay dahil sa nang yari.

"Lauren!!". Malakas na sigaw ni Cece.

"B-Bitawan niyo ko! Ano ba?!!". Reklamo ko habang sinusubukan kong kumawala mula sa pag-kakahawak nila sa'kin.

Makalipas ang ilang segundo, nilapitan nila si Cece. Narinig ko na may inutos 'yung babae sa mga kasama niya, she told them to tie her hands and cover her eyes. Mukhang ganon din ata ang balak nilang gawin sa'kin.

"Do the same thing to her". Narinig kong sambit ni Skylar.

"Fuck you, Skylar. You're nothing but a piece of shit and a terrible liar! Muntik mo na akong mapaniwala, thank goodness I didn't believe in your lies". Sagot ko sa sinabi niya. He was just putting up a show earlier, mabuti na lang ay hindi talaga ako naniwala sa kaniya!

Sinisimulan na nila akong itali kaya hindi na talaga ako makagalaw, may takip na rin ang mga mata ko kaya wala na akong nakikita. Hindi ko inaasahan na hahawakan ni Skylar ang pisngi ko gamit ang isang kamay niya, he was pressing my cheeks tightly and it definitely hurts. I just hoped that what he's doing won't left any bruises or else.

"Stop acting so tough, little miss stubborn. Not all of them are as nice as me, if you want to live then shut up until we get there. Do you understand me?". Pabulong niyang katanungan sa'kin. His presence alone was certainly terrifying, the way he said those words left me speechless.

"Kung gusto mo pang makaligtas, mag-simula ka nang lumakad. Hindi ako kasing bait ni Skylar". Narinig kong sabi ng isang babae. Mukhang si Cece ang kausap niya at naiinis ako dahil wala akong magawa, kapag nakawala talaga ako dito ay bibigwasan ko ang babaeng iyan.

"Psyche? You have a beautiful name, but you should definitely start walking now too". Ani ng isang lalaki. He said it right in front of my ears, mukha ba akong may problema sa pandinig?

Wala akong makita kaya wala rin akong ideya kung saan ako patungo ngayon, nararamdaman ko na mayroong naka-hawak sa bandang balikat ko at sigurado ako na siya ang gumagabay sa'kin ngayon. Hindi ko siya kilala, wala rin akong pake sa ginagawa at mas lalo akong naiinis!!