Chapter 23

Jm was nearly fainting because of nervousness... and because of the girl's closeness to his big bubble of comfort zone. His face is red in irritation and his breathing, ragged from pushing the girl.

He nearly cried tears of relief and kneeled when the lady from the laundry store gave him his bag back. He thanked the lady and whooshed past the crazy, obsessed girl, her high-pitched and annoying voice, calling him from the laundry shop.

He ran and ran until he got home only to find the same car with the same girl inside... It drove past Jm in a slight hurry as he walked into their gates. He was breathing heavily while leaning onto the wall for support.

His memory flashed again then his eyes widened... it was... it was the same girl... Ellie's childhood bestfriend... it was the girl with the red fedora and that same chilling and over-whelming smile... it was... Maria Filletia...