Go To Sleep

Chapter 10

Jeff the killers point of view

I griped the steering wheel tightly as I drove around the block to the orphanage. A couple of cars passed by and I stiffened. They didn't seem to see me through the windows though. I let out the breath I realized I was holding and sped through the neighborhood. After a couple blocks, I took a turn and slowed down as I passed the orphanage. The cops were still there as well as some ambulances. They were still taking the body's out the door covered in a thin white sheet, lying on a small bed with wheels. The blood was seeping through the thin sheet making it a bright red.

People were gathered all around, holding a hand to their mouths as if trying to hold back in throwing up at the sight. The police were too busy to care at the moment as they let the audience see everything. Even the news cast was there filming every last bit of evidence they can. I saw my car at the corner being inspected. Damn.

Luckily I didn't leave anything in there so I was safe. But I longed to drive it once more, even though I knew I couldn't. I groaned and stepped on the gas pedal a little more and sped away from the scene. I didn't see Violet either. Those bastards must have taken her while I was away. I didn't know where I was going anymore, I just kept driving aimlessly.

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Without realizing it, I had driven to the woods. My home. I know it sounds weird and all, but the woods was my only place to live. I parked away from the nearby houses to a random parking lot and carefully checked the perimeter. No one was out, it was safe. I got out of the car and locked it, putting the keys in my pocket. Then I headed into the woods in a light jog. Knowing exactly where I was, I took a shortcut through some bushes and into a clearing where I found the cabin I lived in. No one knew of this place, only I did. I walked up the steps, onto the porch, and opened the door, letting it squeak. I took in the familiar scent of the old wood and sap that clung to some of the trees.

Kicking off my black converse, I sat in my big, comfy, red recliner chair and blew a strand of hair out of my face. My legs ached and my arms were sore. I rested my head up with my fist and thought about Violets whereabouts. Where would she be if the cops took her away? I would have to check the police station first. Or maybe they had already sent her away to another orphanage a billion miles away? I have to act fast though. What if those sleazy cops try something stupid and end up adopting her for their own? Looking out the window and seeing the bright light from the sun coming in, I knew I had to wait until dusk. I don't want to involve others in my business, especially when it came to Violet.

I chuckled to myself as I thought about seeing her again and stood up, walked to my bedroom and stripped down to my boxers and black t-shirt. I threw my bloody pants and hoodie to the other side of the room and put a new set on. I flopped on my messy bed and laid there thinking until eventually, I fell asleep. Waiting until the moon was high in the black sky.

***Yes he fell asleep with his eyes open. O___O zzzzzzz.***