If Lee Survived

Chapter 4: Escape Plan

Clem

I stood near a tree, staring at a butterfly that had landed on it. It had been so long since I had seen a butterfly that I had to admire it's beauty for a second.

Sarah had to use the bathroom and they asked me to go with her. I would have likely gone with her even if they hadn't asked me too. Even though Sarah was stubborn, I had managed to at least teach her how to hold and use a gun.

It wasn't as easy as Lee made it look when he taught me but I managed and later, Lee could help. I reached out to touch the butterfly and it flew away.

I watched it just as the guy from Carvers group called out. " You bout done over there??"

" Yeah, one second! "  Sarah called back as she fixed her pants. " Thanks for coming with me. It's scary out here. I know they made you, it's still nice that you came." 

" We're friends. Remember? Plus it's safer if we stick together. It's gonna be dark soon."  I replied.

Sarah smiled. " Yeah... I know. But it's cool you came. I thought they were gonna tell my dad to go with me. Thanks."

" You're welcome."  I responded before we headed back towards the truck.

" Everything come out all right, girls? "  Troy asked as we approached him. I crossed my arms and side eyed him for his weird question.

" Troy. Get em tied up. "  Carver demanded before going back to talking on his walkie talkie.  

" Will do."  Troy sighed turning back towards us motioning for us to get in.

" Well, we're on our way. Probably thirty minutes out. Make sure everyone's prepped. Emotions might be running high. Carver out."  He spoke into the walkie.

He pulled it away from his lips before quickly pulling it back. " If I find out you've been waisting fuel to keep that fuckin' heater going. I'll make you walk back."

" Nope. Frozen my ass off... Just like you told me to. "  The person on the walkie  responded.

Carver looked up noticing me staring and frowned. " It ain't polite to listen to other folks conversations. Has anyone ever taught you that? Where's your manners?"  He asked glaring at me.

I continued to stare at him in silence. He smirked walking towards me before he raised his hand bringing the back of it across my face with force causing me to fall to the ground.

Sarah gasped in horror. " No stop! "  She screamed looking from me to Carver in shock.

Carver walked over, standing over me before speaking. " You don't want to test me girl. I'll pass every time!"  He yelled at me.

" Leave her alone!"  Sarah shouted glaring at Carver.

Carver gave Sarah a warning look but Sarah didn't back down as she stared back at him with confidence. Looks like my help has paid off.

Carver likely noticed her confidence and walked away after demanding Bonnie and Troy Tie us back up and throw us inside the truck with everyone else.

Bonnie almost looked shocked as Carver past her but there was no way she hadn't seen this coming. She had been around him longer than me. He had to have shown some sign.

Bonnie reached her hand out to help me up before placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. Troy opened the back of the truck and  pointed his gun at Sarah and I motioning for us to get in.

Lee immediately saw my face as we got on and I watched anger wash over him as he looked at Troy.

" Are you guys okay??"  Sarita questioned once she saw the red hand print on my face.