They ran down the hill, they ran up the hill, they kept running in all directions yet no direction . Her taunting voice came from everywhere. The twins knew there was no escape to it, only more severe punishments once they were caught. The 9-1-1 dispatcher had them all on the line but helpless, the forest was a maze, the twins were well aware of the maze and where each direction led yet the only direction they couldn't get their hand on was the escape. 2 months 12 tries and no escape. Not until now that they had their father with them but still no sign of any escape.
" She's gonna kill us all! We can't escape, she never lets anyone escape! Daddy what do we do?" 8 years old Thomas cried looking up at his out of breath father, who held a very severely injured Isabella, who had a stab wound to her stomach. William Sanchez was a top hockey player, famous for no amount of drill could make him out of breath, yet here he was panting in panic after finally finding his children after two months. His hands trembled as he held his precious daughter barely alive and ran with his equally injured son. The 9-1-1 dispatcher kept giving him instruction yet it was of no use. This was a top wanted serial killer they were running away from. No one ever got anywhere near her and made it out alive.
" No! She is not going to get us ok. Listen to me Tommy. You guys have been so brave these 2 months, I need you to be braver now, ok? The dispatcher said the cops are really close, they are tracking my phone ok. You listen to that? The sirens? They are very near." he said to his son but stopped when he heard the killer's singing taunting voice close. He closed his eyes painfully, his breaths breaking out in grief. He made his decision. There wasn't enough time. William opened his eyes and pulled his son in a hug, pulled both his children in a tight hug and kissed them and Isabella knew what this was about.
" NO DADDY! NO! PLEASE-" She cried but he hushed her.
" You both, look me in my eyes. I LOVE YOU both. Always remember that ok! Remember that you both are the very best part of me and your mommy in each and every aspect. And you both have so much to live for. You're gonna soon finish elementary school and go to middle school and then high school. Make loads of friends and more and live a very happy life. Oliver, Melissa, Nathan Mason and Luke are gonna take great care of you ok. No, don't cry Tommy. I am not leaving ok? I am always gonna be here with you, right in here ok. Bella, you keep smiling ok? You got a really pretty smile that melts hearts. And Tommy, you keep being smart and kind. Hold on to each other and never let go. Isabella Allison Sanchez, Thomas Zachary Sanchez, you both are named after the most fierce and loved people and you both are really strong. You're gonna get past this and live ok. I'm gonna go and distract her while the cops get you guys ok? You hold onto this phone right and stay quiet. I love you both, more than anything ever! More than my life. You both are my life, I love you." he told his children and with all his willpower he left the weeping twins under a tree behind stone and ran away, screaming and yelling to get the killer's attention.
Thomas held Isabella as they cried and heard as their father's voice got distant.
" You guys stay right there kids, cops and the swat team are really close, they've already reached the forest, just need to reach you. It's real fast" the 9-1-1 dispatcher said but no amount of calming words could ever soothe the broken pieces in them.
" Come faster. It takes less than a second for her to kill. Please save our daddy" Isabella cried to the phone and froze, they both froze when they heard distant screaming of their father.
" She is killing him. You guys are not fast enough. You can't save us. You guys are never here...never save anyone on time." Isabella cried while Thomas held her, trying to be strong.
" Izzy, we are not gonna make it out of here. At Least not both...Listen. Let's promise each other okay? If anyone makes it alive. We will not kill ourselves. We've seen enough people die, let's not become the person to kill ourself. Let's keep smiling and helping as many people as we can. We know what it is to not get help and how much a single smile can give hope, right? Let's not become soulless monsters like her. Le-'' Thomas said only to be stopped by her voice
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BEHIND HER SMILE
Mystery / ThrillerAllison is beautiful, smart, brave and bright, everyone loves her and she knows it. She is everyone's dream, she's anything but perfect. But there is no such thing as perfect. She smiles and deceives yet no one ever knows, behind her smile she plays...
