Last Teardrop

Chapter 11 : You Saved Me

It was getting dark, and I am already going home. Even if I didn’t want to because I know that my dad will still be in the same state as always, drunk. I tried to think how mother died again that night but all I could remember was fire. I was 5, and it was as if that memory had been erased.  Fire. Could it be I lost her because of fire? All I knew was I remembered myself crying. And Dad reached for her.

-----“We may not be together now, but in another lifetime, I will try to find you – where we can be together, and our love can last forever.”

It was her words. And after that, dad won’t be talking to anyone else, even me. I got blamed for the death of my own mother? It hurts me just the same having to lose someone important. I didn’t want it to happen.

I passed by a store. 3 guys were looking at me. I got scared so I hurried. But they were following me and the road towards our house was dark. I know I just couldn’t pass there now. I ran as fast as I can, but I can still see the guys following me. They were faster. My knees were already shaking and my hands are cold. I am looking for people but I don’t see anybody. Where did all of them go? Suddenly one of the guys held my hand.

“Hi Miss. Why are you running?” and his grip tightened.

“Let me go.” I said in my most calm voice.

“OHHH! We got a tigress in here. This is fun. Ha-ha-ha.”

I pushed the guy as hard as I can and ran again. But this time, he held my waist and was carrying me behind his back.

“PUT ME DOWN!!!!”

“Let’s get acquainted for a moment.” one guy said.

I wanted to cry. This is just hopeless. I don’t see other people around, and I am left alone with three bad guys. I closed my eyes, hoping that this will end now.

“You heard the girl, she wants you to put her down.”

I looked at him.

“Patrick!”

“Hey Mr. Nice Guy, why don’t you just go on your way and forget you ever saw us.”

“I can’t do that mister. Not unless I have the girl with me.”

“You want the girl? I’m sorry but she’s reserved.” The rude guy said.

I saw anger in Patrick’s eyes. He was scary, but at that moment, I am thankful he’s there. I found the strength to kick the guy carrying me, and he fell in the floor. The other 2 guys tried to grab me but Patrick reached for the chair and smashed it to the both of them.

I couldn’t move as I stared at the guys on the floor. And then one of them started to move, and Pat took my hand and he started running. The wind was blowing on my face that the tears flowing on my cheeks were unnoticeable.

We stopped at the corner of the burger shop. It was already filled with people that we are certain that no one would dare come nearer to hurt us. I was trying to catch my breath, and when I looked at Patrick, I saw the sincerity and concern in his eyes, asking me if I am alright. I started crying and hugged him. He hugged me back. And for the first time that night, I felt so safe. Safe in his arms.

“Sam?”

We suddenly separated when we saw Jasmine looking at us, wondering what happened. But Jasmine was not alone. With her was Daniel, looking at us with the same questioning eyes.