Caught in his Darkness

~ Chapter 2 ~

"Please help me mom, how am I going to do this?"

Think Leila, think. The bank I need to go to the bank!

The bank was 30 minutes away. A bus or a car would be really helpful now. Even a bike would be amazing.

"I don't have time. Run Leila."

I reached the bank out of breath. People inside the building gave me weird looks. Don't care Leila just go.

I waited for a few minutes before it was my turn.
"Miss, can I help you?" Finally it was my turn.

"Hi, uhm I'd like to borrow some money."
"That's possible. How much did you have in mind?"
"Two million dollars. 1 and a half million would also do the work."
He raised his eyebrows.

"Miss that's a huge amount of money. May I ask for what you need this amount?"
"I'm sorry, that's personal."
"I see." He paused for a moment.
"We can give you two million dollars, but there are few requirements." I nodded.

"One of those is your belongings. Do you have something, mayne a car that's worth more than 500.000 dollars?"
"No, I don't." I bit my innercheek. I knew where this was heading to.

"A house? Something else maybe?"
"I'm sorry I don't have anything. Our house is not ours. It's rented. But please don'r deny this, I'll pay you back, I truly will." I tried.

"I'm sorry miss. I'm afraid I can't do anything for you."
I sighed as I walked away.

"Who will help me now?"
It started to rain, so I took my umbrella.

Dylan? Maybe Dylan can help me.
I dialed his number.
"Hey Leila, what's up?"
"Dylan, I need your help."
"What's wrong? Did he beat you again?" He asked worriedly.

"No it's not about that. Listen, my dad has a debt of 2 million dollars."
"2 million dollars! Are you kidding me Leila?"
"I wish I was. Now the most beautiful part, we need to pay the debt in two days."

"Jezus Christ! How are you going to manage this?"
"That's exactly why I called you. Can you borrow me some money? I'll pay you back, I promise!"

"Sure Leila, I'll borrow you some money but it won't be enough. 2 million dollars is a huge amount of money."
"I know but I'll ask people and maybe he'll give me some more days?"
"I hope so."
"So Dylan how much can you borrow me?"
"I can borrow you 10.000 dollars."
"You are amazing! Thank you so much!"

I was beyond happy. Even it wasn't close to 2 million dollars, it was still a lot of money.

"I'll send it to your bank account."
"Thank you Dylan. I'll pay you back, I promise."
"No hurry Leila."
"Okay Dylan I need to hung up. I've some more people I have to ask."
"Good luck Leila, and call me when you need help."
"Thank you Dylan, I will."

Who's next? I caressed my temple. Aunt Dilah?
She hates me a lot cuz she too blames me for the death of her sisted. But hey at least I can try. I ran again, cuz the time was ticking.

I knocked on her door. As soon as she opened the door and she saw my face, she slammed the door in my face.

"Oeff Leila."
I walked away. No chance here.

~~~ Two days later ~~~

I was outside, again. Still trying to find some money. I tried is once again at the bank, but they couldn't help me.

"Leila, you've only two hours left."
It started to rain, and guess what, I forgot my umbrella. Honestly I didn't care, that was the last thing I was worried about.