Stranger In The Elevator

part 5

"I don't really feel like going to that party Gabriella.." I say exasperatedly while lying on my bed. Head perched atop my hand,I look at Gabi while she tries on a body tight off shoulder dress. Her athletic body put on display,her curly mane let loose while her shoulders glitter with the make up body spray. Secretly,I always envied how beautiful Gabby was. She truly was a vision.. while most of the time I was the DUFF. Ya know? The Designated Ugly Fat Friend.
Sighing with a dramatic flare,Gabby turns to look at me and says just as exasperatedly

"we are going to that party Sam."

"But lady May said not.." my words are cut short by Gabby waving her hands at me

"Nope,no. I am not going to here what May told you and that's it. You need to let loose!! You are a senior and this is your final year. Enjoy it gurl!!"

Resigning to my fate,I reluctantly get up and go change.
While changing into my favorite ripped jeans and sweater,i start to think that may be she is right.

Walking back into the room, Gabby raises an eyebrow at me "you're wearing that?"

Looking at myself,I see nothing wrong

"Yeah.."

Sighing Gabby looks at her watch and gets up. Grabbing her purse and heading out the door,I hear her saying

"at least I managed to get you out of that damn dorm room."

I chuckle to myself and follow suit. Hey maybe I will enjoy myself. What could go wrong. Right?

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Singing loudly and drunkly to Adele's some one like you, we cruise through the streets on our way back to the university. Gabby is driving while I ride shotgun. Her little car filled with music and at this point the world is forgotten. I feel liberated and happy. Then again,it could be the booze. Still,I love feeling like this. Not a care in the world. Both of us oblivious to the fact that the car is in the middle of the road and is swerving slightly.

The next song comes and it's one by Halsay..can't put a name on it but it's good to bop to.

Turning a corner, Gabby is singing extra loudly and I laugh uncontrollably

"Sammy! Look no hands!!"
Gabby exclaims while releasing her hands from the staring wheel,the car begins to swerve uncontrollably and I panic

"No! Gabby Don't do that!!"
Immediately I try to control the car from my seat and the car moves to the other lane, the wrong lane.

Gabby notices immediately, and tries to take us into the right lane but it's too late. All of the sudden,two car lights are in front of our car and a head on collision takes place.

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Waking up while gasping for air,I reach for the bottle of water on my bed stand and gulp it greedily. Taking deep breaths to calm myself,I lean back into my beds head post. My hands to my face,I begin to cry bitterly.
The dream of that night has been reoccurring for the past one week after talking to Kai. That conversation triggered the memories.
I realized that I was having a relapse two days ago so I called Lady May and she walked me through some breathing techniques. Her final advice for me was..

"You need to think about that night fully. Don't stop yourself from thinking of that night. Exhaust your mind with that event and eventually you will find peace within yourself. You didn't kill those people child. It wasn't your fault."

But it was my fault..if I was responsible that family wouldn't have died. Gabby wouldn't have died...
Taking a deep breath,I decide to follow Lady Mays advice.

Laying back down to sleep..to face my past demons,the dream continues.

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Wheezing for air,my thoughts jumbled,my heart beating like a drum I try to move but my leg is stuck in some thing.

"Gabby..". My voice comes out weakly..I hear a groan from my right side and I try to move my neck but a sharp pain originates from my there.
Gabby groans again and this time I ignore the pain and look in her direction.

Although my mind is a bit foggy,the scene unfolding before me almost gives me a heart attack. The car,on Gabby's side is so wrecked and tangled all I see is her hand at an unnatural angle,jutting out and her head. Her mouth agape and blood seeping through.

Frightened,I try to pull her with one hand but I am too weak and at this angle,I can barely move.
I notice a tear rolling down her face and she groans again..

"Gabby ..I will get you out. Let me look for help".

I maneuver around and realize that my door is banged in. My window is broken,I decide to use it instead. While getting out,I feel deep piercings from the broken glass. Ignoring it,I fall to the road.
Weakly I stand up with my right hand and I fall due to lack of balance. I realize then that my left hand is broken and it feels like a broke a rib or two.
I decide to crawl.

A few crawls later,I notice the second car. It's upside down. Crawling closer,that's when I see the bodies. I count two. The man, covered in blood looks passed out. The woman's body is halfway out the car. At this point I am sobbing uncontrollably,that's when I notice the third body. A little girl of about 3-4 years old,her body twisted and in unnatural angles. Her pig tails soaked with blood, every part of her mangled.

Not containing myself,I vomit and suddenly I feel weak and tired. Slipping in and out of consciousness,I notice the sirens and eventually I give in.

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3 months later...

I am facing a judge. My neck held by a brace and my arm in a cast. Crying uncontrollably,my lawyer holds my hand in a comforting manner.

"Samantha Owens, after a close look at your past records and behavior. I find that you are a child who was raised in a good manner. I don't know the reason as to why you and Ms Gabriella Perez acted in a manner that you did but 4 people,Ms Perez included,lost their lives.
Taking into mind that although you were in the car, you weren't the one driving and that the car wasn't even yours,I rule that you are not guilty of all charges. But I will not let you go so easily,i want you to visit a psychiatrist for 1 year and I sentence you to 6 months house arrest.
Case dismissed."

At this point,I was mixed with emotions. Crying loudly,I rushed to Lady May for a hug and she received me. I still feel guilty..I still feel like I killed everyone. It would have been better if I hadn't survived..

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Waking up, this time I don't even stop the tears. I cry and wail. I still wish I died..
I feel for those lives lost... this anguish is just so painful.

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Drained and exhausted,I make my way to the office. I really wish I didn't come to work today. I tried calling in sick but oddly enough Kai insisted that I came in.
Heading to his office I knock once and he tells me to come in.

"A wonderful good morning to you.." Kai says cheerily while I take a sit. At least one of us in a happy mood.

"Good morning sir" I say somberly. He ignores me

He flashes me a dazzling smile and I almost forget how tired I am.

"I know I forced you here but It was for good reason."

Leaning back,I motion for him to continue.

"I want you to be my date at a ball this evening."

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Wheeeew Chile. That's quite a past Sam has. I wonder what Kai is up to though.