THE TRANCE

Taking up the hundred dollars from the kitchen counter, Jessy placed it inside her purse, Not even pondering for a moment when she thought, "This is good, I could use this money to buy more ingredients to make the refreshments for the office and save a few extra dollars instead of buying refreshments every day. I can also use the change from the last hundred for travelling and to give an extra offering in the morning.'

Calculating in her mind how she should spend her money so she won't remain penniless. While doing that Jessy thanks the Lord for His divine blessing that when the night comes now she doesn't have to worry about where she will sleep or who she will have to bribe to get shelter and a suit of clothes to change.

Feeling tired from the day's hassle and having no choice Jessy eats the snack that she brought from the office, knowing it will suffice the hunger until the morning. 'At least, he was considerate enough to leave a small portion of cake for me.'

Jessy took a cold shower after a long and tiring day, the day was so humid and her skin was sticky and sweaty.

Lying on the bed now Jessy whispered words of thanks to the Lord for his blessings and favour. With her eyes closed, her mind returned to the gentleman who came to discuss the plan for the homeless home. 'I thought Brent was joking when we spoke but he was serious when he told me my idea was not ridiculous.'

With a smile on her lips, Jessy felt her eyelid heavy as sleep overcomes her.

Jessy felt sweat roll down her face and back as she continues to run. Seeing the group of hooligans following quickly behind her laughing and taunting her.

Fear consumed her mind, clenching her fist she felt in her heart that she alone cannot deal with the gang. Jessy knew she had to come up with a plan fast.

Formulating a plan in her mind as she dock into the ally, Jessy decided to find a hideout and deal with them one by one. Standing behind a wall as she heard footsteps running past the alley.

Afraid to even breathe as the sounds of the footsteps grew further and further away.

Feeling as though her legs would give way on her she slowly glided down closing her eyes and taking a deep breath to regain control of her mind and emotion.

Feeling so relieved she was safe now when she heard the hilarious and wicked laugh, Jessy tensed up as she opens her eyes in panic to see two young members of the gang.

One of them said with a hoarse voice, "You thought you could escape but this was our plan now we are going to have some fun."

Jessy ignores them making them feel she was scared although her heart was racing she regains control of her mind. She allows them to feel she would submit to their taunting. knowing this was also her plan to split them up.'