Her Street Fighter

03.

Chapter Three
Marebela

I woke up to myself shivering. My jaw trembled and lips were turning blue. I was ice cold. My small body couldn't handle anymore of this.

I was about to fall unconscious when I noticed light coming from above me.

It was a window. I could escape.

I waited a second just in case someone would come to open the door for me. When no one came, I took that as a sign and tried to lift myself up.

My frail arms were shaking and my legs were as well. I felt so weakened. I had no energy, but I knew I had to get out.

At least I had this flimsy jacket to cover myself. It wasn't as cozy anymore. I felt myself shivering through the warm fabric.

I went over to the window and clawed at it. I had to get out of here. I would die of hypothermia if I stayed down here any longer.

I unlocked the latches and pulled the window open. I climbed onto an old shelf considering I was short and jumped out of the window.

I was out. I was out of the house. I didn't have to go back. I could escape. I had nowhere to go, but I was going to get away from my stepfamily.

I missed my real family, they treated me better.

They actually loved me.

I started to run away from the house. The night was starting to turn to light. It was almost day time.

Everyone would wake up soon. I wonder what they would think when they don't see me down here? I wonder if they would care?

I hoped they didn't. That way they wouldn't look for me. That way I wouldn't have to go back to them.

I ran back towards the fireworks. I wished they would come on again. They were my favourite.

My feet pattered against the ground, there were twigs and sticks that were poking the bottom of my feet.

They were sore and I felt so weak. My skin was frozen and my cheeks were a hollow and an unnatural blue colour.

My heart was banging in my chest, it was starting to ring in my ears. I needed to take a break. I needed to sit down. When I reached the firework spot, I would.

I was almost there.

I made it to the spot. The same patch of grass was there, but the fireworks were finished.

The day was starting to come up and I needed to get somewhere safe. I felt something settle in my stomach. I felt uneasy. I was scared.

My feet were throbbing. I had to sit. I sat down on a park bench and instantly felt relief on my feet. The morning air was chilling and I couldn't feel myself shivering anymore.

I tried to pull the coat tighter around my body, but I still felt the cold. I needed to get somewhere warm.

I saw a restaurant in front of where I was sitting. There was a street with many stores and restaurants.

This one stood out to me. It was slightly taller and bigger than the others. It had lights on it and it was a beige colour.

It was named.

Señoritas

Maybe I could see if anyone was in there. Hopefully someone would help me.

I repeatedly knocked on the door. The restaurant looked dark. Everything looked turned off, I doubt anyone was in here, yet.