Checkmate

Chapter 4

It was 6 pm, and Rosalyn's shift at the departmental store was over. It was almost dark when she walked out of the door with Cathy. After grabbing snacks, they parted ways and Rosalyn headed towards her bus. She stood there waiting for her bus when her eyes wandered off and met the entrance of subway 101. It looked dark under there. She realised she had forgotten all about the last night. She took off her headphones slowly and gulped. A voice from within told her to go inside the subway.
She was heading towards the subway when the bus came to halt, and she boarded in, eyes still fixated on the subway. It felt as if the subway was begging for her to go there. She rested herself in the front seat and, while listening to music, she felt watched, again. Being one of the few girls on the bus, she refused to look back and find who was looking at her. She soon blamed it on the hangover and got off at her stop. When she came home, a sudden feeling rushed in her bones. Rosalyn felt safe.
She was taking off her shoes as Camilla came running from the kitchen and said, "There you are! You got so late!" "Some people work overtime, sister." Rosalyn smiled. They sat for dinner. Camilla tried to talk about the party but Rosalyn showed no interest. Soon, the topic drifted and, Camilla asked if Rosalyn was dating anyone currently. Rosalyn laughed and said no. She was astounded at the change of topic and asked her sister for the reason for such a sudden question. Camilla confessed that she wanted to go on a double date with Rosalyn. 
'Can you believe this woman!' thought Rosalyn.
Camilla got the signal that Rosalyn didn't want to talk about anything. She got concerned and said with a big sigh,
"Rosalyn, since mom and dad passed away, you have not been the same. I truly understand but I want you to find comfort in someone, I really do. If you ever want to talk about anything then I am-"
Rosalyn interrupted Camilla and said, "I am fine sister, don't worry." They squeezed in a hug, and Rosalyn went to her bedroom. After finishing her skincare routine and overthinking session, Rosalyn headed to sleep; Only that she couldn't sleep that night.
She had the worst nightmare. Flashbacks of the shouting, dragging, and someone whispering, "You are beautiful, mi Amor" rushed to her. She woke up panting and rushed to switch on the lights. The nightmare made her feel like she was in subway 101 again. The feeling of safety had soon gone...