Crystal Magic

Chapter 4

I sat down in the corner furthest from the door and cupped my face with my hands, sobbing quietly. I wanted to get out of this crazy place. I wanted this nightmare to end.

Now I was crying louder. I didn't care if anyone heard me. There was no point in holding it back.

So many unanswered questions were flying in my head, making my headache worse. What was my mother and sister doing? I couldn't imagine how worried they must be.

What if that horrible man came here again any second? Most likely this time I wouldn't be so lucky to have someone come in...

I cried and cried until I ran out of tears. After what felt like hours, I finally calmed myself down. I wasn't going to get anywhere with weeping around. I had to stay strong if I wanted to make it through this.

I stood up and searched the whole room just in case there was something I was missing, maybe another way out. But there was none.

I started banging at the metal door, shouting at them to let me out. I knew that wasn't likely to happen but if someone came I could try to get some answers.

Despite all the shouting and banging no one had came, nothing had happened, and I was exhausted.I could feel the sparkle of hope that had formed inside me slowly disappearing as I hunched back down.

Click!

I heard someone unlock the door. Finally!

I quickly stood up and took a deep breath. I was ready.

But- nothing happened.

Did I imagine that? What was going on?

Taking slow and careful steps I walked up to the door and listened.

Nothing.

But I was certain I heard a click. Adrenaline making my stomach feel sick, I grabbed the handle, turned and slowly pushed the door open.

I held my breath, listening. I could hear my heart beating as if it was trying to break free from my rib cage. I stepped out. It was very dark, but there was a faint light further down the hallway.

I closed the door behind me making as little noise as possible. Could this be a trap? Either way, I had no intention to stay in that claustrophobic room any longer. Keeping as quiet as possible, I started walking down the hallway.

The grey metallic walls gave the place a very depressive feeling. I shivered as I realized how cold it was. Glancing behind me every now and then, I continued walking. I scrunched my face as a weird chemical like smell entered my nose. Trying not to breath it in, I made a right turn in to a narrow corridor just when a hand covered my mouth.