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.

roommate. Trisha had sat up and was looking at her. “Arielle, where

to the food

friend’s in trouble.”

you. The lady warden’s my relative, so I can

for

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

Trisha’s help, Arielle managed to get out

fear of her safety. “It’s not a big deal, Trish. Go back to sleep. Oh yeah, help me apply for leave

would pose a hindrance, Trisha did not insist any further. “All

stand, a group of masked men was chasing

broken alcohol bottles and overturned tables scattered everywhere. Amidst the commotion, all the customers had fled

as he was about to dial 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

that did the trick as the latter cowered in fear.

call the police!” he

unfeeling laugh before continuing his chase with two

noticed a beer bottle flying fast toward him. With no time to

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