Her eyes snapped open as she started fumbling for her phone. The caller ID revealed it to be a call from Henry.

Why’s he calling me at this hour?

Afraid that she might wake Trisha up, Arielle headed to the bathroom to pick up the call.

“Henry, why’re you…”

“Boss! Save me!” Henry’s panicked voice crackled through the speaker.

His desperate plea was very quickly followed by the sound of fighting

Arielle’s expression turned grim. “Where are you?” she asked firmly.

“At the supper stand behind school!”

“I’ll be right there!” She hung up the phone and bolted straight to the door.

had sat up and was looking at her. “Arielle, where are you

food

friend’s in trouble.”

now. I’ll come down with you. The lady warden’s my relative, so I can

for the trouble.” Arielle

I could repay you for your help.” While saying this, Trisha

Arielle managed to get out of the dorm past the restricted hours

deal, Trish. Go back to sleep. Oh yeah, help me apply for leave if I’m not

a hindrance, Trisha did

the supper stand, a group of masked men was

bottles and overturned tables scattered everywhere. Amidst the commotion, all the customers had fled the scene except for

for the police, one of the masked men smashed his phone against the floor. “We’ll pay you for your losses! But, if you dare call the police…” The man left his threat hanging, leaving the poor store owner

that did the trick as the latter cowered in fear.

call the police!” he

before continuing his chase

toward him. With no time to react, he braced himself for the impact, only to

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