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ally sure a

hat question. I can tell she’s worried just by looking

firmly and wit

and heaved a burdensome breath. “It’s

Like a flash, I covered her mouth before she

, Lav? They might hear us!” I hushe

ete plan for my escape later. Because tomorrow is my wedding day, and there’s no way my parents will call the wedding off, so

on as the door opened and Mom entere

or tomorrow?” Mom asked

I can see the glint of hope and sparkles in her eyes, as if she’s been waiting for me to marry. I’m disappointed because I can’t believe they can sacrifi

want to continue with a marriage that

thout seeking my approval. Now, Mom wants me to marry him as soon a

Tomorrow is going to be the best day of your l

ay, my

h?” Lavinia, who was sitting beside me, whispered as she

if everyone in the house is asleep.

lities, Ellie. What if… What if

I going to do after? What will happen to me? For the rest of my life, I will be tied to a man I don’t love. I gasped for air a

I’ll make sure to suc

cceed in escaping, so w

money to rent an apartment or maybe I can stay

bet your parents will do everything to find you, Elli

soon as I get out of this house, even if it’s risky, I’ll do it. If they are wil

obvious like me, she’s stressed as well because of what is happening to my life, but I’m glad she’s by my side becaus

of my palm to somehow ease my mood. I smiled

ways support you, Ellie. I’m

he best,

*

already sleeping tight. Good thing my parents go to bed early, perks of bein

lept yet because she wants to ensure I can esc

pace. Every step we took was careful, nor did we make any noise

e nearest and easiest route, which is the exit at the backyard, because there were no bodygu

me, Lav. I owe you a

p me posted. I will miss you, Ellie,” she reminded

miss you

he middle of the solemn night and embracing o

o now. Goodb

crying while waving as I t

this marriage. I’m aware of the possibilities that the Tan family may delay or pull out their investment in our

ted driving off. I don’t know where I’m going, but

ust like Lavinia said, hotels and buildings are too far from our

ly out of nowhere, without even a hint. It was d

I can’t find a place to stay in until now. I pee

answered La

? The rain is heavy, Ellie!”

ne. Although I haven’t fo

s! I’m afraid something bad wi

ease, stop creating loud noises

possible, Ellie. It’s dark outside and you’re driving. Because

’m doing. I’ll call you later, bye!” I said be

this area. I had no idea where I was either. All I knew was that I was far away from home and fr

ed. “Of all ti

get soaked in the rain. I checked my car and found out that I ran ou

helter. Good thing I noticed a house near where I was standing. I took my baggage from the compartment before I ran towards that house. It wasn

r me. I thought that maybe no one was there. I was set to leave, b

ed anythin

ind him. There are seven in total and they are all m

f I woke you up. I-I’m leavin

turned my back on them when the rain got heavier to the point that I could no longer see anyt

o other

I sta