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There’s a loud thud as I hear myself hit his head, and the vehicle disappears.
Good. At least I got one in on the fucker.
People crowd around me and try to get me to stop so they can have a look at me, but I am so pumped up on adrenaline and fear that I can’t think straight.
I cast everyone aside before sprinting as fast as my legs could take me.
My heart is beating so fast I feel like it will burst out of my chest.
I don’t stop running until I’ve put enough distance between us.
When I finally stop, I realize I’m alone, and no one is chasing me.
My body is drenched in sweat, my feet sore, and my knees and thigh bleeding from taking a hit while jumping out of the truck.
I take a deep breath, trying to calm myself as I think about what happened.
I realize I have no idea where I am or where to go next. I can’t go back... anywhere but the place I was trying to run from. Felix’s.
Walking down the street, I notice a small coffee shop still open.
I decide to go in, hoping to gather my thoughts and figure out my next steps.
When I enter the cafe, I’m hit with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked pastries.
Chatter and soft jazz music fill the air, making me feel somewhat at ease.
“Can I help you?” a barista asks, eyeing my disheveled appearance.
“Uh, yeah,” I reply, scanning the menu board. “Just a coffee, please.”
She nods and starts to prepare my order while I take a seat at a small table near the window.
The caffeine jolts me back to reality, and I start to assess the situation.
I need a plan, and I need it fast.
My mind races with possibilities while I sip on my coffee, trying to calm my nerves.
I finally made a decision.
There is no place for me to go to tonight. I have to go back.
That also means that given what has transpired tonight, Felix would keep a close eye on me, which would make leaving anytime soon difficult, to say the least.
But, with a baby in tow, I have to make sure I get myself checked out by Felix’s doctor, who does home visits.
I can’t afford to go to a hospital because they might discover I’m pregnant.
If the doctor says I must go, I will, but for now, there’s no point jumping the gun.
With a heavy heart, I asked for the check but realized I didn’t even carry a wallet.
Chapter 30
FELIX
I walk in through the cafe, my eyes darting for her.
