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The conversation was…dry after that.
He asked questions, and I ignored them.
For now, he had no desire to hurt me. But even with that thought on my mind, I didn’t want to push him too much.
Once I was in my room, I began to plan an exit for myself.
There’s a good possibility that the police are looking for me. All I needed was to get to the highway. There were some popular destinations for winter resorts that are a bit far, but going in the same direction. Someone was bound to see me, sooner or later.
I waited for a long time. Well, that was what I thought, at least.
I had no conception of time. It was dark outside, but it was winter. It could be six o’clock in the evening, or it could be midnight. For good measure, I waited and waited until I started to get sleepy. That was when I knew that it was definitely past ten in the evening.
I got off the bed and walked towards the wardrobe.
I pulled out the warmest clothes I saw. A sweater, with a shirt underneath, a pair of sweatpants, thick socks and boots. There were no scarves, hats or gloves, but that was okay. I was used to the cold, and it wouldn’t be the first time I went out without those.
As soon as I zipped up my jacket, I slid on the boots.
The next step was to move the dresser to the door, to block him from entering it. The only thing that went in my favor was that the dresser was standing on top of a carpet. As I moved the carpet, it was relatively silent.
It took me a while, but as soon as I made sure that he would struggle opening the door, I ran towards the window. It wasn’t bolted shut like I thought it would be, and I couldn’t help but thank God for that one.
When I opened the window, harsh wind blew in my face. It was refreshing, it made me feel free.
I glanced down and groaned.
I could end up with a broken leg, arm, or both. The snow would soften the blow, but I hesitated. What if he hears me when I jump, and I don’t manage to slip away?
All I needed was an hour of advantage.
Snow was falling heavily. It was another thing I was thankful for. My footsteps would be covered quickly due to the intensity of the flakes, which was why I didn’t need that much of an advantage in time.
I took a deep breath.
I had no time to think about the consequences. Worst-case scenario, he hears me, then he catches me quickly and kills me. But that outcome was something I was prepared for since the moment he took me, and it didn’t change a thing. At least I had to give it a shot.
I closed my eyes, ignoring the trembling of my body, the anxiety rising. I couldn’t give up now, because who knows what he has planned for me? This could be the only chance I had to escape.
With that thought, I jumped out.
‘‘Fucking hell,’’ I whispered.
It wasn’t like it was portrayed in movies. It didn’t happen in slow motion. I didn’t see my life flash before my eyes. I didn’t have an inner monologue. In fact, it was over before I was able to process what had happened.
It made a small noise, but not too grand for him to hear it.
If he was in the master bedroom, it was across from mine. Unless he has powers of hearing, he wouldn’t be able to hear it.
My ankle ached as I rose to my feet.
I didn’t land properly, and it was only going to hurt worse if I let myself rest. Granted, it would be swollen tomorrow, but at least I didn’t break it.
I ran towards the woods. I knew of a shortcut that didn’t involve me going on the direct road towards the cabin. And once I was at a safe distance from it, but still able to see it, I turned around and glanced at it.
A place that I found comfort in was long gone. Snow covered it beautifully, and all the lights were turned off. It seemed like a house from a magical movie, but all those memories were replaced by him.
It might not seem like it, but as soon as everything settles down, nightmares will come. They always did. And this time, I wasn’t sure how I’ll be able to fight them off. Would I even be able to deal with it? Would it suck me into the darkness yet again?
