No Escape

Chapter 2

           

"You can't leave me like this Abbigale! You'll never get rid of me. I'll be there every day, watching you. I know I'll always be on your mind"

I jumped out of my sleep. Sweat pelting down my skin. Hearing that voice in my head. Those words. Why now?

I looked at my clocked, 3:24 AM. I got up and walked to the kitchen for a glass of cold water. Boink. I froze facing the fridge. I don't know what that sound was, but it seemed to be coming from the living room. I turned around, and there in the deep corners of my living room I saw a shadow...a shadow... that shaped like ... "Daniel?" I called out. I stepped forward, blinked and the shadow disappeared.

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I decided to walk today to clear my mind. It was hard for me to forget this morning. First the dream, then the shadow. These feelings were all too familiar. If it's what I think it is then maybe walking wouldn't have been the best idea but it certainly felt right for my sanity. I felt my phone beep, a message from Mike: Dinner @ 8, wear something great. I'll come get you.

Mike and I have been going on dates for the past two and a half months. Through him, I've been able to explore Florida more and even gained two girlfriends. He even gave me a few more places to apply for jobs; however grateful, I'm not interested in a relationship or anything serious and I've expressed this to him. Why is he still here? I'm not sure, but I'm trying my best to be careful. I walked into the supermarket to pick up a few grocery items to prepare brunch. It was about time I put my kitchen to use.

            I entered my apartment, rested my bags on the table and turned on the TV for background noise. I unpacked my grocery and started cooking. In the middle of cooking, my phone started to ring. Unknown number. I threw the phone down on the counter, scared to answer. I didn't know who it could be. After the fourth ring I worked up the courage.

"H...hello"

"Is this Ms. Aikens?"

"Y...yes...who is this?"

"This is Mr. Barriff, calling from Sunrise Enco. regarding your application for the personal secretary position. We would like to schedule an interview with you for Thursday at 10:05 am, if that time is good with you?"

"Ye...yes yes that's great with me. Thank you very much!"

I fell back into my recliner. I was ecstatic. The universe was finally giving me a shot! This was all because of Mike. Mike! I should call him.

"Hey beautiful" he answered, which enhanced the width of my smile.

"Hey Mike, guess what?"

"Let me guess, you got a call from Sunrise Enco. About an interview for the day after tomorrow?" he replied cockily.

"How'd you know?" I queried.

"I knew how down you were feeling, so I made a few phone calls"

"Oh..." I responded, the smile quickly disappearing from my face.

"What's wrong babe?"

"I...just... thought they'd call me off their own accord, you know, because of my skill set."

"Oh babe, of course you're totally qualified. My call was just to bump your resume to the top of the viewing list. I'm sorry if me calling offended you."

"No, its fine. Thanks for everything."

"Okay babe. We can celebrate at dinner tonight. Remember 8."

I laid upside down in my recliner and closed my eyes to think, a few moments later my eyes flew open. The food!

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