Free to Fall

Chapter Four.

"Breaking Point"

Pam's heart raced as she packed her bags, her hands shaking with fear. She knew Yanga would be furious when he found out she was leaving, but she couldn't stay anymore.

As she slipped out the door, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was finally free.

But the freedom was short-lived. Yanga's phone calls and texts started immediately, each one more menacing than the last.

"You'll never be rid of me," he hissed. "I'll always find you."

Pam changed her number, but he showed up at her work, his eyes blazing with anger.

"You think you can just leave me?" he spat. "I'll make you pay for this."

Pam's coworkers called security, and Yanga was escorted out, but the encounter left Pam shaken.

She knew she needed help, so she reached out to a domestic violence hotline. The counselor's words were like a lifeline:

"You're not alone, Pam. You're not to blame. We can help you."

With the counselor's guidance, Pam started to rebuild her life. She found a new place to live, started therapy, and began to heal.

But Yanga's grip was hard to shake. He continued to stalk her, to harass her, to make her feel like she was living in a nightmare.

And then, one night, Pam saw him lurking outside her apartment. She knew she had to take action.

With a newfound sense of courage, Pam went to the police station and filed a restraining order.

As she walked out of the station, she felt a sense of empowerment. She was taking back control of her life.

But as she looked over her shoulder, she saw Yanga watching her, his eyes filled with a sinister promise.

This isn't over, Pam thought, a chill running down her spine.