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I open the door. Shes lying on the bed. Hands and feet tied to the edge of the bed. She wears a blindfold and a gag in her mouth. She raises her head when I walk in and tries tospeak but she cant. Her hair is a mess her face is dried her lips have lost the shinethey had they look almost white now. Her blue top is torn in places and its covered with grassy green dirt like shes been dragged behind. Her jeans are not in bettercondition knee parts have huge holes in it edges covered with dry blood. Her feet arecovered with dry mud bearly can see that her toenails are painted violet. She starts tostruggle tossing herself from one side to another at the same time desperately making aneffort to scream but the gag is too tight. All i can hear is not very loud mumbling sound.I stare at her and i cant believe how beautiful she is even like this.I sit on the bed beside her and put my hand on her tummy ssssshhhh. She stopsstruggeling. I can hear her heart racing beating like the bass drum of a band -boom boom boom-! fear is the best source of adrenaline its so pure. Her breathing is deep but fast -her nostrils moving with speed like shes trying to get all the air in the room.

I tell her not to scream that I dont want to hurt her. I will free ur mouth but you haveto stay silent! do you understand? She nods her head and I remove the gag from hermouth. Her lips touch and I see painful grimace on her face water!? Sorry I dont haveany! I look around with searching eyes but I dont see anything that holds water. I standup and walk to the closet door that i open makes squeaking sound that scares her somuch that her body jumps on the bed. ssssshhhh I order. There is no water! I say with little sadness in my voice. Who are you? she asks in a whispering voice. I amnobody please dont ask me to help you because I cant! She starts to cry why is hedoing this to me? what will happen to me? Mumbling Im sorry comes over my

closed lips he will kill you! I sit back next to her and lead my finger through her hairwhats your name? I ask while I remove the blindfold from her eyes. Tessa sheanswers on sobbing voice that makes me feel sorry for her. I look deep in herdesperately blinking blue eyes that are trying to adjust with the light after hours of darkness. Tessa beautiful name just like yourself! Her eyes fill with tears when she whispers please help me! please! Im trying to hide my emotions but she must of seensympathy in my eyes. Abruptly I cover her eyes again I have to go! he will be back soon I gag her mouth again and head for the door Im really sorry Tessa I whisper toher as I close the door.

Im standing behind the door thinking what to do I cant just free her like that she wouldnt find a way out of here by herself. I sigh and start walking home on the narrow path through the forest. Im angry with myself for going there seeing her touching hertalking with her. What if she tells him that I was there? I didnt even think about that before. Damn! How could Ive been so stupid? I start to run and Im not stopping beforeI close my window after climbing in my room. I throw myself on the bed and I close my eyes I see Tessas sad blue eyes looking at me begging me to save her. I think back for

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a month or so when I accidentally discovered the cabin in the forest. I get goosebumps when the horrific images play out in my memories she was already gone and I couldntdo anything to help her but Tessa is still alive! I hate to live here in the middle of nowhere I cant even call the cops the nearest phone is about five miles up the hill atthe Carsons House. The city is on the other side of the hill far away It will take days toget there by walk. All kinds of thoughts go through my head beginning with forget allabout Tessa and the cabin in the forest and ending with killing the man who is holdingTessa in captivity. But Im just a kid seventeen years old boy what do I know aboutkilling or how could I even do that? To take someones life? Would it be justified? I know he has killed at least one girl but how many was before that?

Why do I always get myself into trouble? Trouble is bit of an understatement for thiscase but I do this a lot put myself in the middle of things I could avoid. Im trying toshake the thoughts about Tessa but I cant get the image of her out of my mind herlying there tied on that bed helplessly waiting whatever torture the man has preparedfor her. All day long I couldnt keep myself calm couldnt sit on one place I was justthinking about her. Why do I care about her so much? Is it just human nature or was itsomething I saw in her? That night I didnt sleep I was thinking over all kinds of planshow to get Tessa out of there if it wasnt too late already. I dont know how long he iskeeping the girls there when I found the place he was already cutting the girl to pieces.I have no idea if he keeps them just for fun and then kills them or maybe he is rapingthem till he gets bored of them. My mind was so messed up this night one theory cameafter another. When the dawn broke the night I was so tired of thinking that I felt likepassing out but I had to see her again I had to know she was still there alive! I

knew that he will not be around the cabin on day time so I took some water andchocolate for her and headed into woods. I didnt use the pathway just in case he wasthere this morning I know this forest like the back of my hand so there was no fear I would get lost here.

Carefully I approached the little wooden building that held so much horror in itself although right now it was holding something else for me. I wasnt thinking about thetorture and death that had happen there before I was concentrated on Tessa she hadopened something new in me. I was listening for any sound from the cabin but there wasnothing but silence. I opened the door. The bed was empty. Nooooooo I plead too loud

that I scared myself. Was I too late? I couldnt believe it! Silent Please came from thedarkest corner of the room. I was running there although it only took four steps. She wascovered with an old blanket like she was just some pile of old junk. I remove the blanket from her face she dont look very good her face is so white she was lookinglike she was dead it was horrible. I held her head and helped her to sit up drink thisand I raised the bottle to her mouth. She started to drink eagerly hey easy! I gave herthe chocolate here.. this will give u bit strength! She was looking at me like I was a

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God. Thank you! I smiled and I saw hope in her eyes. Are you from the city? I asked while she bolt down the chocolate. Yes northern part of the city. Ok. I will help you Tessa! I told her as I took her hand. I will come back later with some food and water and I will lead u through the forest! I swear I could see a smile on her face whenshe heard me say that. Thank you.. hey what is your name? Its Vince! Thank you Vince she whispered.

Everything is gonna be ok I promise I said as I stood up and set myself to leave.No! dont leave me here alone! she held my hand and begged looking at me withteary-eyes. I was thinking to myself.. Guess I can take her with me now and hide her inthe bushes behind the house. Ok lets go! I said and tried to pull her up from theground. Ou-ou-ouch she was moaning. I heard clinking sound down from her feet. Iremoved the blanket and I saw a chains around her ankles. Oh crap! do you know where is the key? No! she replied in sobbing voice. I started to look around in thecabin searching the key without it my saving plan is useless. I was storming aroundthe room like a hurricane but there was no sign of the key that would unlock the chains.Suddenly I froze! I heard something whistling steps coming closer. He is coming! I whispered in a panic voice. Under the bed she said in a commanding tone. I took the water bottle and chocolate paper and covered Tessa with a blanket. My heart was beating like crazy I felt adrenaline rushing through me as I crawled under the bed. I was staring at Tessas face it was reflecting horror and disgust I can only imagine what he had done to her the night I couldnt sleep. I felt sick and rage I felt my fingersturn into fists unintentionally. I was wondering Could I kill him? I was letting my eyesgo around the room looking something that could be used as a weapon. Just little leftfrom the door I saw an axe This will do I whispered. The door opened

I turned my head and i saw muddy boots standing on the doorway. Couldnt see the restof him but I already knew how he looks dumpy looking man in his midlife crisis. Every time I saw him it was like seeing a gorilla just without the hairy coat gorillas have. Inever liked him before but ever since I found out about this little horror room I wasabsolutely disgusted by him. I had always been missing a father because he was awful asone but now I was really glad that he was only my stepfather. I couldnt of live withmyself knowing that me and him have the same blood.I was anxious ready to jump out of here and grab the axe though I wasnt sure if I was

able to use it. Then again Tessas life had started to matter for me surprisingly much andI was pumped with adrenaline I was ready for anything. He walked in the room andheaded towards Tessa. He grabbed the blanket and pulled it off of her. Dont touch me!she almost screamed through the tears. Later! he said and tossed a little bag at herEat! I want you to put on some fight when I come back! he laughed and headed outthe door. The sound of his steps got weaker and weaker till I couldnt hear anything elseexcept Tessas whimpers. Hey its gonna be ok I told her and crawled out from my

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hiding place. How? how can we get these chains off? I sat beside her and took herhead with my hands looked in her eyes and said He will not hurt you anymore Ipromise! She leaned her head aginst my chest and sighed.

I should go follow him maybe I could get the key he probably has it with him. No!Please Vince dont leave me here she held her arms so hard around me that I felt like i was the prisoner here. Look he is not coming back on day time besides we need thatkey to get you out of here. I know... Im just... scared... I stood up and walked towardsthe door. Hey be careful! she said on a concerned tone. Ill be fine dont worry Ill be back soon!I was moving parallel with the pathway to avoid accidental contact with Him. I catchedup with him soon. He was walking carefree whistling like he had done nothing bad. I was tailing him back to the house he didnt go in but headed to the car and drove away.Shit! I was thinking how to get the chains off without the key but nothing brilliantcame to my mind. I decided to check his room just in case. It was very simple bed table closet and shelfs with lots of books. I had a quick look around the room butnothing. On the bed there was a jacket please be here I was thinking when I was goingthrough the pockets I found nothing. I walked in my room disappointed how can Igo back there and tell Tessa I couldnt get the key? Im her only hope! I was looking outof the window to the forest where she was waiting for me and then I got an idea that was worth to try. I run out to the woods and stopped only when I opened the cabin door.Did you got it? No but I have an idea...

I kneeled before her and chased the chains to the beginning there was metal plate

screwed to the floor that the chains go underneath. I need a crowbar! I have to run back to the house! I turned and my eyes stopped on the axe beside the door. Maybenot. I grabbed the axe and forced it under the metal plate. I was yanking it good twenty minutes till it finally caved in. You are free sort of She put her arms around me andmumbled something I couldnt understand. We have to go can you move with thesechains? She was walking to the door and every her step was sent by an awful noise. Iguided her to the river. Wait here I have to go get food and some stuff. She didnt freak out like before she looked kinda calm Ok she said and hugged me thank you fordoing this. I smiled at her and turned myself to go when the furious scream broke thecalming forest sounds Viiiiincee!!! It came from the cabin that was just about half a

mile from the river. He had come back so soon. I didnt think I just grabbed Tessa andrun into river. Adrenaline was going through me again I didnt run only for Tessas lifenow but my own as well. About half a mile downstream I climbed out of the cold waterand sit her down on a fallen tree. This should slow him down! though we have to keepgoing! I took her chains to make her walking easier but we were still too slow. She wastoo weak and we had nothing to eat no supplies. I might of saved her but can I keep heralive?

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I wasnt happy with our pace so I decided to carry her we needed as much advantagedistance as possible before he comes after us with dogs. Hopefully the river washedaway our scent and he will loses the track of us but I couldnt be sure so I had to pushforward. She wasnt heavy at all only thing that annoyed me were the chains that cutacross my legs. Do you think he will follow us? asked Tessa in a scared whisper. Imsure of it! its over for him if we get away. Why didnt u call the cops when you saw me? There is no phone lines in here besides who would of believed me? Why not?I stopped and put her down. Look he is the forest sheriff no one would believe hecan do something like this unless I have evidence. What happens when we reach thecity? we still have no evidence. Tessa I looked her in the eye You are our evidence!Oh I didnt think of it like that she was looking down thinking about something and when she raised her head again she asked Who is this man? He is your neighbor? Ismiled I see you feel better asking so much questions. Oh Im sorry I didnt wantto annoy you just you know there is so much questions in my head Its ok dont worry! I didnt know if I should tell her the truth that I live under the same roof withthat horrible man or lie something to make her feel safer. We should get moving he will not rest till he finds us! I crouched in front of her Hop on! She laughed I feel likea princess!

I was moving as fast as I could. Her arms thightly around my neck her head over my shoulder I could hear her breathig feel it even the warm breeze she was blowing out with every breath she took. I was heading towards the Carsons house not to callsomeone but to stay in their barn hiding for the night. I cant trust the old Carson cuz he

is too good friends with my monsterous stepfather. Hopefully i can take Sophiasattention without anyone else noticing. Sophia was younger daughter of Jack Carson seventeen like myself. Ive known her all my life and I can surely trust her she was my best and only friend around these woods. The sun was setting down and it started toget dark. Are we gonna stay here on the night? Tessas quiet voice whispered in my ear. Hopefully not we should be there very soon. There? I murmured yeah there youll see at her and she stayed quiet. After a while I could see the sunset between thetrees. We are there! I said and pointed on a farm up ahead. I put her down and took the chains you can walk from here we will be safe for the night! We were sneakingcloser to the buildings in the shades of the trees when suddenly the dog started barking.

Damit I forgot about Dex! Carsons labrador retriever. He was coming at us growling. Dex come here boy i said and whistled quietly. He recognised me andcame to me wagging the tail. Good boy! i was patting him. I took Tessas hand and leadher to the barn sat her down in a pile of hay. Wait here Im trying to get something toeat!

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I was moving in shadows to get close to the house withouth anyone seeing. It was quitedark so it wasnt very hard task I was more concerned about Dex. I was almost behindSophias window when Dex scared the hell out of me coming around the corner. I had tohold my mouth with my hand not to make a sound. He came to me and looked at me with questioning eyes. I made the finger on mouth move and sssshhhh like I thoughthe will get that. I patted his head and he lay down in front of me. I reached the houseand climed up to Sophias window it was open the room was dark. Sophia i whispered in the room. I waited a bit and called her again this time bit louderSophia! I heard creaky noise and she whispered who is there? Its Vince I need your help! I heard how she got out of bed and came to the window I counted her stepsin my mind 5 6 7 and on 8th she was standing on the window moonshinereflecting from her white nightgown made her look like an angel her green eyes werefull of surprise and questions her dark black hair were moving slow motion from the breeze coming from outside. I took a deep breath Ive never seen her that way she was really beautiful! Im in trouble big trouble! can u come out to the barn so wecould talk? She had this face like she thought she was dreaming. Sophia? Yes of course.. give me a minute Ill meet u in the barn! Thanks babe I said and touchedher hand with mine smiled at her and faded to the darkness.

When I walked back into barn she was sitting in the same place like a good girl would. Ismiled at my own thought. Hey you are cold? I asked after noticing that she wasshivering. Just a bit. I took her hand it was cold like I picked up a piece of ice. A bit? you are freezing! I sat behind her and put my arms around her moving them up anddown on her arms to get her blood going again. She leaned back and pressed herself into

me. I felt how my heart started beating faster. Thanks Vince she whispered. I put my head on her sholder and turned my face at her her eyes were still watery and I couldsee them reflecting the starry sky that was peaking in from the barn door. I lift herhands on my face and breathe my inside warmness into her palms and rubbed the back of her hands with mine. She turned her head and smiled there was only an inch between our faces. We were looking into each others eyes like we were hypnotized and Ifelt the urge to kiss her. The same moment i leaned my face to give in to the urge a mildHey! scared us both and we both jumped a bit. Gosh Soph!Oh sorry I didnt realise I need to knock! she said with a smile on her face. I laugheddryily No you didnt need to knock but you scared the hell out of both of us! She

grinned I am really sorry and she made the sad face. Who is your friend? she askedstaring curiously at Tessa. Tessa Sophia Sophia Tessa!So tell me Vince what kind of trouble your in?

Oh I dont know where to start its such a mess!How about the beginning?Ok! Soph you trust me right?

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Yes of course! I believe you whatever strange things you have stored for me. she saidlooking at Tessas chained feet. So... about a month ago I found this cabin in the forestnot so far from our house... I started from the beginning. I told her everything as freshas I remembered and without any talking through flowers crap I knew she can take it.Her face turned pale ghastly when she understood that the man I was talking about was my stepdad. I had forgotten that I didnt mention this fact to Tessa when I turnedto her I saw horror in her eyes. He is your father? she asked in a shivering voice.Nooooo!!! I protested! Stepfather!!! I hate him! It didnt seem to make muchdifference to her Why didnt you say it before? she looked at me with blaming eyes. Ifelt bad even though I shouldnt of I looked down and mumbled I didnt want to upset you. I continued explaining everything to Sophia she was listening with too muchinterest that it bothered me a bit like she was fascinated about my story. ...and so Ithought I can come here and hopefully you will help me to get some clothes and food ifinished my last days review. Sophia was like in trance I snapped my fingers Hey!Wow it sounds so surreal I cant see Jim as a killer!I know do you believe me though?You know I do!Thanks! I knew I can count on you!Whats going on here? the unexcpected voice of old Jack Carson made us all flinch.

He was standing on the door his face leaned forward trying to recognize the shapes of bodies in his barn. Dad its just Vince he is backpacking with his friend and hestopped by to talk to me but he didnt want to wake everyone Sophia said and the oldCarson seemed to be happy with the explanation. Oh hey there Vince he said and

started to come in the barn. I rushed to him so he wouldnt see Tessa she still didntlook very good. Hey Mr. Carson! I greeted him holding out my hand. I guess he took the hint that we wanted to be alone cuz he patted me on the shoulder and said Tell yourold man that I said Hey! He turned around I will leave you kids alone he mumbled inhis beard and left. I threw myself on the haystack Gosh I almost got an heart attack!My heart was drumming like crazy too much adrenaline for one day.Soph you think your dad has some tools to get off these chains? I asked on a hopefultone. Im sure he has but it will be too noisy!I got back on my feet again and glanced at Tessa she still had that weird look in hereyes like she didnt want anything to do with me. Cmon Tess I have nothing in

common with that man! I know she replied on a tired voice I want to sleep I dontremember when was the last time I did that. I sat next to her and took her head in my lap Sleep! I whispered.Hey Im gonna go find the stuff you need! and she headed out.Thank you Soph! I called back to her.

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I was brushing her hair with my fingers smooth and slow. Her breathing calmed and gotdeeper finally over for so long time awake that must of seemed like forever for her she was sleeping. Sophia was back shortly with a backpack and handful of clothes. Is shesleeping? she whispered at me. I nodded to her. I gently slided out under Tessa andSophia handed me a blanket. I covered her tightly and for some unexplainable reason Ikissed her head she didnt move. For a second I was leaning over her trying to figureout why I did that. Sophia was looking at me with surprised eyes You really care abouther I see!I blushed Ermmm...Have you thought what you will do when this is over? you cant go back to home he will kill you!Yeah I know! I have no idea... I cant even think about it right now...I understand Its crazy really what you are doing you should of come here and wecould of called police...It would of been too late for her... I glanced at TessaWell... you know I will always hide you if u need a shelter she said with a quiet laughI grinned at her I know Soph your the best!Just be careful out there I know you think that you are Tarzan but the woods can beunmerciful she laughed again.Ill be fine! I promised her though I knew she was right the woods can beunexpected.Here she gave me the backpack... I packed food and water for at least 3 days youthink it will be enough?I hope so! thanks Soph!

Will you stop with the thanking already?!I laughed Ooops Sorry!

She walked up to me and put her arms around my neck and pulled herself close to me.She glanced at me and then hid her face to my chest I care about you Vince you know that right? I embraced her she was smelling like fresh summer morning I took herhead with my hands and looked in her eyes You mean the world to me too Soph! Shesmiled and kissed me on my cheek Goodnight hero! she chuckled and turned herself togo. I grabbed her hand Hey! She turned and looked at me Yes?I was charmed Ive never seen her so beautiful Ive never seen her as a girl... She was

my buddy my partner in crime. She was standing there waiting me to say something but my mind was blank. Go to sleep Vince you have huge adventure ahead! shesmiled and faded out of the barn. Duh whats wrong with me today? I was thinking tomyself... first Tessa and now Sophia? I must be tired I convinced myself and cast asideTessa on a haystack. She was sleeping so heavily that even an earthquake wouldnt of wake her up. I snuggled up to her to get bit warmness of the blanket. I didnt want tosleep cuz we had to go before the sunrise - old Carson cant see Tessa with chains!

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Sophia stormed into the barn shouting Vince! Wake up! its Jim! He is here! I jumped up and shake Tessa Wake up we have to go! I grabbed the things Sophia hadgiven and run towards the door. A shadow crossed the doorway and there he was Jim Barnes! Where do you think youare going boy? he laughed and grabbed my shoulder.

I twisted and tried to break loose from his grip of steel. Let me go you freak! iscreamed...A freak? wake up Vince! I heard Sophias mellow voice. I opened my eyes she waslooking at me like I was some kind of crazy person. Bad dream? She asked still with asoft calming voice.Yeah! I wiped the cold sweat from my forehead Gosh it was so real.I turned to see if I woke Tessa with my nightmare she was still sleeping like she wasswitched off from the world Wow she really was tired!You should go dad will wake up soon!Huh I tried not to fall asleepIts good you did who knows when you can sleep again!Yeah thats true!I woke up Tessa with tender shaking didnt want to shock her like Sophie did with me.Hey we have to go!She rub her eyes and looked at me then Sophia then me again like she didnt know where she was. She sighed deeply and whispered So it wasnt a bad dream after allIts gonna be ok! I assured her and offered her my hand. She took it and I pulled herup.

Hey guys Sophia said behind us I took this maybe you can use it later to get rid of thechains she was holding a hammer in her hand.Good thinking Soph! if we get far enough we will try!Vince you should step out for a second so that Tessa could change her clothes not thelatest fashion but they are comfy! she grinned at TessaI took the backpack and left the barn. They followed after few minutes.Take good care of her! Sophia said and hugged me goodbye.

I picked up the chains and we started walking towards the forest. The morning was likenew beginning for us sun was pretty high already but the grass was still dewy leaving

our feet moist. It didnt bother me I felt really good and I could see from Tessas facethat she did too. She looked so much better then yesterday her face wasnt hopelessanymore and she smiled every time our eyes met. Warm breeze was playing with hermessy hair she was damn beautiful. And the clothes Sophia had given her black jeansthat were like i made for her before we reached the forest she said grin on her faceWill you stop staring at my butt already? I started laughing Oh I didnt mean to stare!

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She was wearing a dark-green velvet jacket and gray t-shirt that was sticking out underit. These clothes look really good on you! She smiled again Thanks Vince! she wasright too Sophia they are very comfy! We entered the forest and I thought the best way not to get lost is to follow the river though I was familiar with these woods youcan never be too cautious. She agreed with my plan and we headed back to the river. It was far enough from the Carsons house too so I can try to free Tessa from these chainsthat were slowing us down. After half an hour I could hear it the water racing in theriver. There were lots of rocks lying around on the riverside I found a perfect one huge and flat like anvil. Tessa placed her foot on it and I started to smash the chaincarefully not to hurt her. After a while it gave in

The other foot please! I said like i was some shoe-shining boy back from 60s. Theforest was echoing as i was pounding the iron chain. It was good five minutes till itfinally broke she was free! Well... almost cuz she still had the two irony braceletsaround her ankles but there was no more chain so she could move freely again. She wrapped her arms around my neck Thank you my prince! We both laughed as we werehugging each other. Somewhere not so far dog started to bark. I saw how Tessas facegot serious Is it him? I couldnt be sure but I didnt want to take any risks Yeahprobably lets start moving! She was actually quicker then I was the sleep had doneher good. Any chance that u are an athlete? I was teasing her. She laughed Yeah Inoticed that for a Tarzan you are quite slow! She was practically running up the hill I was camping a lot with my dad... she made a pause like waiting me to ask Was? Why not anymore? but I didnt want to be nosy. He died about a year ago in a caraccident... her voice trailed away. Im sorry I said when I catched up with her and sat

down beside her. I am sorry Vince! to mess up your life like that she looked at me with sadness in her eyes again. Hey! Happy thoughts please!!! I couldnt possibleleave u there with that monster!Well... Im very greatful that you didnt... she murmured What will you do after Imsafe at home?I will think of something dont worry about me! I was trying to sound tough but Idont think she bought it.

We continued our journey up to the hill I was hoping to get to the top of it by thenight. Around midday we walked out on the lea I never seen this before al though I

had traveled through these woods countless times over the years. The grass was high upto my knees it was mostly dried out with the summer yellow-brownish and it made ahissing sound as we walked through it.Hey Tess! are you hungry?Yeah I could eat something... she said smile on her face when she looked at me andcontinued pointing on the tree almost other side of the lea Lets race to that tree andhave lunch!

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I laughed cuz I already had seen her speed but I also knew im pretty fast Sure lets doit!I will count to three and then we run ok?!Okidoo!She crouched a bit ready to launch. She turned her head to me One... Two... and shemade her getaway. I started laughing so much I couldnt even start right away Heeeeeey thats cheating I screamed back to her. When I throw myself to the ground she wasalready sitting comfartable under the tree back against it and whistling. Maaaan yourslow! she teased me. She was really damn fast I didnt try to catch her but Im not sureI could of if I tried.I dont take comments from cheaters I grinned at her.But Im just a girl I needed some head start! she pulled down the corners of hermouth and flapping her eyelashes. I bursted to laugh again and so did she Damn fastone! I chuckled through laughter. I felt something tickle inside me again as I looked ather...

We had our little picnic in the shade of an old ash tree joking around fogetting theseriousness of our situation for a good hour or so. Smiling suits you! I said beingsurprised by my own voice it was meant as a thought for myself. She smiled just toprove my point and I couldnt get over it how beautiful she was. I wanted to take herhead between my hands and press my lips against hers to taste her feel her...This urge this wanting was new for me I never felt this way but of course there wasno girls around to make me feel this way either. There was Sophia of course but she was always more like a sister for me all these years.

What are you thinking about? she asked with a piercing look in her eyes.Nothing Nothing at all... I said trying to hide my eyes.Cmon Vince nothing?Well... I was thinking that you must be the prettiest girl Ive ever seen in my life!Her mouth literally fell open and after few seconds she turned it to a joke You haventseen very many girls then... which was true and it made me feel uncomfortable.Hmh I guess your right I mumbled and started packing the food back to the bag.Dont get all moody now I didnt mean it THAT way! she said on a regretful tone.I smiled at her Lets get going I would like to get to the hill by the nightfall! We started walking to the greenery mass of trees when we heard the barking again. We

both flinced at the same time cuz it sounded so close. I turned around and saw a dogspeeding towards us.

We looked at each other with frightened eyes. Run to the woods I will distract thedog! I think I screamed at her. She didnt move but was staring at the dog who gotcloser every second. Tessa!!! Go!!! I pushed her and she started to run just in case I

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held the bag for my protection as I started walking towards the dog. He slowed downand came to me head down growling ready to attack.Easy Revis! I was trying to calm him. It was Jims black coonhound I knew he willrecognize me but I didnt know how he will react if I was the target. I had been afraidthat he will find us but not so soon. Jim couldnt be far behind now and I was panickinga bit. I reached out my hand hoping that he will not tear off my hand. He stoppedgrowling I still didnt know what to do. I started to back down slowly. It was about 200meters to the forest and I had no idea how to escape from this situation. Every step Itook Revis followed me the same pace. If Id run he would probably attack me he was just waiting his master to get to him to me to Tessa. I was through the half way whenI saw Tessa walking behind me with baseball bat look-a-like stick in her hands. Whatare you doing? I demanded.Use the hammer! she said on a cold voice Ill take its attention and you kill it with ahammer!What?Try to do it with one hit ok?!I reached to the hammer in the bag Revis started to growl again.I raised the hammer and Tessa attacked the dog

It happened so fast that I didnt even had time to get disgusted from the thought of it.The dog jumped forward trying to dodge Tessas stick he managed that but he couldntdo anything to avoid the hammer smashing his head from left I heard how his scull broke the blood hit back to my face he fell down without a sound dead. Wow nicehit! Tessa screamed jumping up and down clapping her hands. I looked at her like she

was some nutcase escaped from hospital. What? she said calming down a bit It waseither the dog or us...Yeah I know but its crazy how happy you are...Geez its not like it was yours Vince its just some stray dog...He is... was... I stumbled on words.She opened her eyes so wide that I was afraid her eyeballs fall out any second It was your dog???Not mine Jims... but I... knew him... I didnt find the words again.But how? it was attacking you!Cuz he had orders to do so...

She came to me pressed her head against my chest and put her arms around my waistIm sorry I made you do that...I nod my head down and smelled her hair she had been kidnapped held hostage shehad travelled through forest more then a day but hair was still smelling so good or it was just my imagination I couldnt decide cuz all of this seemed so unreal. I raised my eyes and saw someone coming out of the forest on the other side of the lea Its him I whispered and grabbed Tessas hand pulling her towards the green hideaway. Run!

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We reached the trees when the gunshot tossed me down...

Are you ok? Tessa asked panic in her voice. I jumped up and took her hand Yeah Imfine lets go! Another shot echoed from the trees. He was shooting randomly he wastoo far and we were already swallowed by the green mass of trees. We kept running without looking back. It couldnt be more six or seven minutes when a horrifying screamrushed through the forest Jim had reached the spot where his dog was lying headcrushed dead. I actually felt remorse cuz I knew how much he loved that dog but it washis choice to make him hunt us. I calmed down a bit when I realised that Jim had losthis tracker. Without Revis he cant find us in these woods and he was slower then us so we should be safe till the city from now on. What are you thinking about? Tessa askedseeing a little smile on my face. Without a dog he cant track us! we are safe Tess!But you said he is a hunter!? he can still find us...Yeah true but he needs much more time now we slowed him down a lot! After an hour or so we slowed down to walk but we didnt stop till the sun was replaced with a moon. We were on a high point of the hill exactly where I hoped to be fortonight. We should rest here for tonight I said throw the bad from my back. We had aquick dinner and then curled up together under the massive oak tree. Sweet dreamsTess I whispered and kissed her forehead. She looked up to my eyes for a second thenmoved higher and printed her lips on mine Goodnight Vinnie.

She wrapped her arm around me and pulled herself as close to me as she could. I wasglowing with joy I just had my first kiss from the most beautiful girl in the world Icould stop smiling I felt heavenly. The way she was holding me and I was holding her

like Adam and Eve under the moonlight realising that they are made for themselves. I was brushing with my fingers through her hair till she fell asleep. I couldnt sleep allnight I was watching her how her body moved when she was breathing out thesymphony of love. I was wondering to myself does she feel the same that I did thistickling inside. She never changed her position all night and I couldnt either too afraidto wake her up. When the first rays of sun started peeking throught our branch-roof sheraised her head and looked around but not confused like the morning before. She smiledand whispered Good morning... I smiled back at her and touched her cheek with a back of my hand Morning Tess you slept good?Yeah I had a dream about my mom... she made us pancakes for breakfast and then

we all went to the funpark she was smiling so much like little girl talking about how good ice cream is.Us? I asked surprise on my face.Yeah she winked at me You were there too it was very happy dream!I smiled a wide smile and held my arms open for her and she didnt hesitate to throw herself into my embrace In two days you are home I promised her. We were face toface both smiling like crazy happy. I moved the last inch and kissed her...

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Her lips were satin soft not like I had seen 3 days ago when they were looking dead. Iput my hand back of her neck to pull her closer closer to the closest possible. She bitmy lower lip playfully smiled gracefully and whispered something I couldntunderstand. The kiss it made me crazy in a very good way. We were staring in eachothers eyes what seemed like forever I leaned to kiss her again but she put her fingeron my lips and whispered Easy... Her voice was like from other dimension it didntsound like before and I couldnt resist it I let myself to fall down to my lying positionpulling her with me. She rested her head to my chest our hands holding others fingers crossed. I felt so peaceful her fingers locked with mine took me maybe fiveminutes to fall asleep like I couldnt sleep at night being afraid she will not be here inthe mornig but now she couldnt go... When I woke the sun was getting in the high point. She was looking at me.What? I asked being bit confused.Nothing I was just wondering if we will stay here all day?Oh sorry I didnt mean to fall asleepIts ok I woke up like ten minutes agoIt should be noon judging by the sun we have wasted half a day I made a little worried face He can still be after us... my voice broke.Her smile was wiped from the face Lets get going then...We should eat first arent you hungry?But if hes still out there we shouldnt waste time... she sounded worried now and Ihated myself that I made her feel this way...

I put my arms around her and whispered in her ear Well be fine! She smiled stilllooking worried. We ate the fruits that Sophia had packed for us apples and pears. Icouldnt get my eyes off her lips how they moved around the fruit. Stop staring at meand eat your food she said chuckling by herself. Only then i realised my mouth hadstopped chewing and had fell open like seeing a miracle. It wasnt entirely wrong thoughcuz she was looking more and more like a miracle to me. I laughed and hid my eyes for asecond Am I freaking you out already?Of course not! just... you can see me later but now you have to eat she said smilingagain no sign of worrying. I finished quickly my pear and jumped up Ready to go Miss!I reported. She laughed Help me up Captain! holding out her hand. I swiftly grabbed it

and pulled her on her feet.The sun heated up the air al though the summer was almost over the mosquitos didntmake it easier to travel either. I took the course to the river again it made a half circlearound the hill and we saved up about one day going over the hill rather then moving onthe rivers way. I wanted to get to the river I had found this amazing spot with Sophiaabout two years ago when we were following the river to the city. I just had to show it toTessa I was sure she would like it. We didnt stop all day and I was really impressed how

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she held up in these difficult conditions. Night fell upon us when I could hear the riveragain...

She looked at me with begging eyes but she didnt say anything. Just bit more ok? we will get to the river soon! She sighed and murmured okay! I put my arm around her weist and smiled at her You can make it Tess! She laughed and shoved my hand away I know I can! Dont try to slow me down... After fifteen minutes we saw the river winding out behind the trees. We found good enough place for sleeping in the shadow of a huge fallen tree. It made a perfect wall protecting from the wind. Make the dinner i will go wash up... I said and winked at her. Her mouth fell open like she was surprised by my words Im not your bitch she said and pulled her tongue at me. I startedlaughing took some leaves from the ground and threw them at her. Heeey dont mess with my hair... she hopped up from the tree that she was sitting on and grabbed whatever her little fingers could get from the ground. I started running to the river she was stalking behind me. I screamed on a high tone dont do it dont do it! She stoppedand laughed Gosh you sound like a ten year old girlDo I look different then I sound? I raised an eyebrow trying to hold a serious face but icouldnt.Well... she started Honestly you look bit more then ten and with little make-up youcan be pretty little girl she had moved beside me still the stuff in her hands. She raisedher hands above my head and gave a crooked smile.I will throw you in the river if you do that... I said and she opened her fingers...

Oh this is what you want!? I grabbed her on my arms and carried her in the river.

Nooooo dont! I will freeze to death if you make my clothes wet... she begged.I cant see how this is my problem since I warned you I told her smirk on my face.Pleaseeee dont do it Ill do anything... she kept begging.Hmmm anything?Aha...I guess I could trade dropping you to the water for a kiss I made a face like I wasthinking about it really hard.Deal!!! she said grinning at me But first get me out of hereHow can I know you will keep your end of the bargain?She pursed her lips Well... you just have to trust me!

I walked out from the water and put her down.Close your eyes she ordered but I kept staring in her eyes. Do you wanna get your kissor not? she slid her hand over my face trying to close my eyes. Of course I wanted thatkiss I was dying to get that kiss but I was sure she will play some joke on me. I took herhands so she couldnt at least run away and then closed my eyes. Suddenly I couldnt hearanything anymore sound of the rushing river was gone the tweeting sound of the birds was gone the noise of the wind storming through forest was gone. I was

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bewitched by her lips moving on mine I was paralayzed. She stopped but I couldntopen my eyes I felt her face still close to me her breath breezing to my face.Agai... I couldnt finish my whisper her lips sealed my mouth with a kiss again and I was in heaven...

I opened my eyes and saw her staring at me Did I make you sleepy with my kiss? sheasked with a smiling face. I wouldnt say sleepy its something very different thensleepy! I whispered very quietly and I wasnt sure she heard my response. My head wasspinning from her kiss I wasnt sleepy I was damn excited I felt that craving feelingagain for her. I took her hand and dragged her with me Come I want to show yousomething! She didnt resist Where are we going? she asked curiously. I glanced ather and grinned You will see in a bit When I heard the noise of the river going louder I knew I was there Its just behindthose bushes I pointed my hand out Now close your eyes I stepped behind her andcovered her eyes with my hands. I lead her through the bushes and freed her eyes. Shelooked down to the heaven-like place and smiled Its beautiful she gasped. The river was falling down from here about three meters creating a Sophias Fall thats the name we gave to it when we discovered this place with Sophia. Down there was little lakesurrounded with trees and bushes. The reflection of the moon was rippling on thesurface of the water like the moon was swimming in the lakeI want to go for a swim Tessa said her eyes still studying the beauty of the place.The water is pretty cold here cuz of the riverYou will keep me warm Im sure she grinned at me and started to go down.Tess cmon its too dark for this I sounded whiny

Minute later she was down undressed jumped in the lake naked

Cmon Vince dont be a sissy! she teased me when I got down to the lake.How will we get dry? we will both be sick tomorrow... I was looking excuses not toget wet this evening.Geez stop thinking so much all the time she sounded disappointed in me.I started taking off my clothes Turn around will you?Awww dont be such a baby! she said big smile on her face.Next moment I was naked and jumped in the lake Shiiiiit its cold I screamed in thenight. I stood up water wasnt very deep here. She swimmed to me and put her arms

around my neck and looked into my eyes Thank you! its beautiful here! I put onearm around her weist and the other one behind her head pulled her head close to meand kissed her she didnt resist one bit. Her lips were so damn hot and with seconds Ihad forgotten the cold water I was burning up all over my body and so did she. Imoved my lips to her ear and bited it playfully she leaned her head back and I moveddown with kisses on her neck I felt her fingernails clench to my back she lifted one of her legs and bended it over me she pulled herself up and our lips met again our

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breathing chaotic and deep I wanted to tell her to get out of the water but I couldnt forcethe words out of my mouth. I started to move towards the land she didnt mind shemoved with me not breaking the connection our lips made. We climbed out of the waterand continued where we left off. I will never forget that night...

When I opened my eyes in the morning and felt Tessas naked body against mine I knew it wasnt a dream like it had seem to me. I slid my hand over her back and kissed her onthe forehead. She opened her eyes and smiled Morning... she whispered on a dreamy tone. I smiled back at her Good morning Tess! wanna go for a swim before we go?She started laughing Whats on your mind Vinny?Ermm... I felt how the blood rushed into my face making me blush.She smiled again Cute... and she touched my face Ok lets go to swim! she jumped upand started running towards the lake. I jumped up as well chased her down and took her hand. There we were both naked in the wild like Adam and Eve. We didnt say anything when we reached the lake still holding hands we just looked at eachother and jumped in the water. We couldnt be more then five minutes in the water when I heard voices in the forest. I froze to a statue. Tessa looked at me with surprise on her faceWhat is it?I put a finger on my mouth and moved towards her. I saw her face that she heard themtoo now as she started swimming to the land. We moved like spies quick but without asound. We climbed out of the water and sprinted back to our campsite. You dont seemany people around these woods usually hunters but the hunting season has notstarted yet. It could of been a group of campers but I didnt want to take any risks aftergetting this far. We got dressed fast and headed out making a circle around the voices...

Are you excited? I asked Tessa after a long silence. She had been in her thoughts for allday long. She smiled kind of sadly Yeah a little bit I mean Im glad to be alive andsee my mom again butBut what? I didnt understand what she wanted to say.I like you Vince! If I go home and you go wherever you go then I wont be seeing youagainI touched her cheek and pulled a smile on her face Dont worry Im not goinganywhere!She took my hand and squeezed it tightly Promise?

I smiled of the knowing that she really cares about me too I promise Tessa!She shoved her head against my shoulder Good! she whispered.Night was falling on us when we reached the city boarders. I was anxious cuz I had noidea how will Tessas mom react. Do we go to police or maybe they dont want to gothrough all this again the trail would take months and its not possible to forget this if there is constant reminder by being a witness. Could Tessa look into Jims eyes and tell

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the jury this was the man who did it? Im sure I could but my words against his wouldnt be enough. We walked quietly under the streetlamps hand by hand. Do you know how to get to your place from here? I asked her. My leading was done I brought her to the city aspromised. She nodded saying nothing. We walked all night every now and thenchanged few words. She looked worried to me and it made me feel weird she should behappy not gloomy like she was. Was there something she wasnt telling me I wondered

Tessa I whispered and she turned her head. What are you thinking about?She looked down avoiding my eyes Im not sure that my mom wants she broke off the words and sighed to see meI stare at her my eyes wide open from surprise What are you talking about? you have been missing for a week she must be worried sick!Vince she looked in my eyes and I saw how hers got glittery wet I havent seen my mom like a month she made a pause a sighed again I run away from home sheturned to me looking for a hug. I took her in my embrace Dont worry she will behappy to see you I assured her. We sat down on a bench nearby she put her head on my knees I was caressing herhair she was sobbing quietly and started talking on whispery voice After my daddied my mom broke down she started drinking abandon all of her friends she barely talked with me I tried to support her and comfort her but she got mad soonafter she lost her job and out of the blue she started blaming me for my dads death Icouldnt take that much so I left stayed with some friends for couple of weeks and thenended up on the street and one night that man your fath erm stepfather took

meI was listening her with disbelief though I knew she had no reason to lie it was hard to believe that shes been through so much suffering.How can your mom blame you in a car accident? I asked but then realized andanswered my own question You were in the car when it happened

She didnt say anything. I kind of knew what she felt losing her father I never knew my father he left my mom when I was born I felt all my life that there was somethingmissing. When Jim came along it didnt make it easier cuz I didnt like him since beginning. When my mom died for breast cancer 2 years ago I felt the same as Tessa I

wanted to run away but I had no place to run. It had to be devastating for Tessa to seeher father die and then her mother falling to pieces. I was considering telling her my story but then I thought it would make her even more unhappy.Im scared Vince she whispered and tighten her grip on me.Its ok It will be alright I tried to comfort her.I have this bad feeling... she turned her head and looked up to me Im afraid shemight be dead...

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Hey dont think about such bad stuff! I wiped away the tears rolling over her cheecks.She got up on her feet and reached her hand to me Lets go...I took her hand it was icecold. Gosh youre freezing up!I pulled her against me and rub her body with my hands to make her warm I took hericy hands in mine and breathe my warmness on them. She didnt say a word the wholetime but was staring in my eyes. I kissed her on the forehead Are you feeling warmernow? She nodded and took my hand Come! Its just couple of streets from here... shesaid pulling me behind her. The streetlamps were turning off one by one the carsstarted moving on the streets it was morning...

She lead me to a little brown house with a garden low orange wooden fence around it.Some bushes in the garden and 2 trees countless flowerbeds all around the house. Sheopened the gate and squeezed my hand Here we go... We followed the cobblestonepathway till the door. She knocked nothing. She knocked again biting her lower lip asshe turned at me Shes not here...You wanna ask the heighbours? I suggested.She smiled Yeah its a good idea what would I do without you?I smiled back at her and lead her back to the gate. She looked at the house on right Idont know them so lets go ask Mrs. Harrison... and we walked to the next house on left.It was bigger and with huge garden. I opened the gate and we walked to the door. Sheknocked and we waited. There was steps coming at us and the door fell open. An olderlooking lady was eyeing us through thick glasses Is it you Tessa? she asked surprise allover her face.

Hey mrs. Harrison she said on a mild voice Yes its Tessa I was wondering if youknew something about my moms whereabouts...Thank God youre okay child she took Tessas hand Come inside...You want me to wait here? I asked Tessa cuz I wasnt very interested of going with thelady.No! Please come she gave me a begging look.I followed them to the living room where the lady sat us down on the sofa. Whos yourfriend? she asked Tessa looking at me curiously.Oh how rude of me... she mumbled This is Vince...Nice to meet you Vince the lady said and stormed to the kitchen Tea anyone?

Shortly she was back with three steaming cups of lemon tea. Where have you beenTessa? I got worried not seeing you around for so long your mother well you know she she couldnt find words to end her thought. Please Mrs. Harrison do you know where my mom is? Tessa plead for her.She got taken to the hospital about two weeks ago she didnt look very good thelady mumbled.

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Ohh and shes ok? I heard relief in Tessas voice.I dont know dear I hope so Mrs. Harrison sighed deeply.We should go and try to find her Tessa was looking at me.Yes we should! I stood up Thank you for the tea Mrs. Harrison We headed to the door where Tessa thanked the lady and we walked out. We werealmost over the gate when she called back to us Tessa! Tessa! We turned around and went back to the house. The lady was holding a key in her handI have the key for your house if you need to get in there she said and held out herhand. Tessa took the key and hugged her Thank you so much Mrs. Harrison! We walked out the gate and headed to Tessas house. The key was a fit and the dooropened with a screeching sound. She didnt let me look around but took my hand andpulled me with her. We walked up the stairs and stopped behind the door. It waspainted randomly with lots of colours - it the middle of the door was painted black spider web and name Tessa was wiggling in it.This is cool! you did this?She smiled sadly Yeah I felt like that ever since my dad died

She opened the door and i followed her in. The room was quite big there was bed withpile of clothes on it a closet with open doors two armchairs were pointed looking outfrom the window through dark blue curtains. She went to the window and pulled thecurtains aside letting the sun light up the room. Against the opposite wall from the bed was sofa and little glass table infront of it. Table was filled with all kinds of candles withdifferent shapes colours and sizes shelves with books and countless of cd-s werestanding between the sofa and the desk. The desk was a mess lots of papers books

pens post-it notes. It looked more like it belonged to a crazy scientist rather than anineteen year old girl. The walls were all different one behind the desk was filled withpictures of Tessa and her friends. Every photo came with little note what the momentcaptured was about. The wall behind the sofa was green with hundreds of differentcoloured flowers wall with window was orange not painted but wallpaper with weirdtexture. The most interesting wall in the room was the one behind the bed it had somuch little details in it. I was staring at it with my mouth open.Did you do all of this? I finally asked turning to Tessa.Yeah most of it... my dad gave me this idea to paint it how i see the world... she saidand we both looked at it again. This hell part I did after my... she didnt finish her

sentence.The wall was devided to heaven life and hell it was amazing job she had doneputting her emotions to her wall with paint...Vince she started at me and I turned my head off from the wall to her We dont haveto go to the hospital today right? she sounded off somehow.I sat on her bed and reached my hand to her. She came and sat on my lap. I put my armsaround her and whispered in her ear Whenever you are ready Tess

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I could see a smile on the corner of her mouth Thank you she whispered.Are you okay? I asked and then realizing how stupid my question was how can shepossible be ok after all this?Im tired she mumbled already through sleepI placed her gently on the bed took the clothes and throw them on the sofa closed thecurtains and snuggled up to her.I was tired too but I couldnt sleep. I understood that Tessa is terrified to go to thehospital cuz there was good chance that her mom didnt make it shes not ready to findit out yet. Maybe I should go and find it out for her that way she would hear it from menot from some hospital worker who doesnt know what shes been through. Other thing Icouldnt stop thinking about was police and hot to handle this situation. I was hoping toget help from Tessas mom in this matter but now when Im alone with this will thepolice believe me? Also every day I didnt do anything about it meant one more day Jimout there doing God knows what I wouldnt know if there was already another girl inthat cabin. These thoughts were terrifying but finally tiredness took me down I hadnthad good sleep like a week it was about time

When I woke up Tessa was gone. I jumped off a bed in panic Tessa! I called out forher. Tess where are you I opened the door and walked down the stairs. Tessa? my voice sounded desperate now.Im here I heard her voice coming from the kitchen. I sighed from relief You scaredthe hell out of me I told her as I walked to the kitchen. She was making sandwiches.Awww Im sorry she came and hugged me tightly You slept good?Yeah I did! wait! Its another day already? I asked her confusedly.

She started to laugh Yes of course! I woke up like two hours ago and went to shop cuz we had nothing to eat are you hungry?Yep I am very hungry I said and took a seat at the table.She poured out a glass of juice for me and put a plate with sandwiches in front of meBon apptitThanks! I smiled at her.Hey listen she started to say something but then just shut down.Yeah? I looked at her with question-mark face.I was thinking its not getting any easier she made a pause so we can go see my mom today

I nodded Sure I think its a good idea then you can stop wondering u knowYeah I was thinking the same she replied with a little smile Im still afraid to find outthough she got all serious looked down and sighed deeply.Dont worry Tess I will be right there with you! I said and took her hand over thetable.She turned her eyes at me again and she couldnt resist a smile I know We both flinched as someone was knocking on the front door

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Ill get it! I said and stood up.I walked to the door and I noticed my hand shaking from excitement as I grab thehandle to open the door. I pushed it open and there was nothing bad as I had expected it was the old lady next door.Good morning I said after her greeting Mrs. Harrison was it? She was holding a plate with cookies. What can I do for you? I asked her.Tessa was already behind me. Good morning Mrs. Harrison she sounded cheery Cookies?The lady handed cookies to Tessa I made them this morning I was curious about how your mother is doing she sounded worriedOh we didnt see her yet Tessa answered her and quickly added But we are going tosee her today I will let you knowPlease do I hope she is okay she was looking down now like she was hidingsomething.I will Tessa assured her Thank you for the cookies Mrs. Harrison they were always my favouritesYoure welcome my child have a nice day she said and turned herself to go.Bye Mrs. Harrison! Tessa called after her and closed the door Shes so nice!Yeah she is I agreed Though old ladys creep me out I confessed to her my secret.She started to laugh Why is that?I dont know they are creepy I couldnt come up with any better reason.It was still funny for her Awww will you be scared of me if I get old? she was teasingthrough laughter

Nah you are too cute for that I grinned at her. She threw herself to me and I catchedher. We were staring at each others eyes till she finally kissed me

It was afternoon when we walked out the door to see Tessas mom in the hospital. It wassunny day and we decided to walk rather than taking the buss. The hospital was in thecentre of the city and we didnt hurry. Hand in hand we walked through the city sheshowed me her school she showed me the park where she used to go with her dad. After the park she stopped for a second and then started pulling me after her Come I want you to meet someone!I didnt resist but followed her very soon I could see the tower of the church up ahead

and I knew where we were going. Around the church and we ended up on a cemetery.She didnt stop for once to check the headstones Im sure she could of find the restingplace of her father in pitch black if she had to. Suddenly she stopped. Meet my dad Vince! she said and pointed on headstone that said Tim Morgan. I looked at her andshe looked at me back with the same eyes Cmon you can say hello to my dad cant you?

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Hey Tim... I mumbled staring at the huge stone in front of me You have been herequite a lot I guess... I turned back to Tessa.She was smiling Yeah he is a good listener...She told her dad about what she had gone through the last week why she had not beenaround. It was like she saw him there standing and she talked like she was talking to aperson. I understood her though people passing by could of thought that shes grazy. When she finished she said bye and promised to come back soon...