Chapter 10

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We follow the shadowy tunnel in silence, which can take us in an unknown direction

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We follow the shadowy tunnel in silence, which can take us in an unknown direction. Carter is shaking now, and there's blood all over his white shirt.

"Sandali, huminto muna tayo," pakiusap ko sa kanila. Agad na tumigil ang lahat. Pinaupo si Carter saglit sa lupa. Kinuha ko naman agad ang ulo nito para isandal sa aking balikat, habang nakadungaw naman ako sa kaniyang likuran na may tama ng bala.

Mariin akong napapikit. Carter is now trembling, and I can feel his body burning. Tahimik na tumulo ang luha ko at mariing kinagat ang labi.

This is my fault, dinadala ko talaga sila sa kapahamakan.

"I'm fine, Jam, I'm fine." Bulong ni Carter ng tila maramdaman niya ang pag hikbi ko. Bumunot muna ako ng malalim na hininga bago pinunit ang laylayan ng aking suot na damit. Agad ko iyong itinali sa kaniyang katawan, kasama ang towel na nakuha ko kanina.

"Let's move," agad na utos ko nang muling mabuo ang sarili.

I was trying to assist them by standing at their backs, while Pow and Miggy helped him stand. Up until we noticed a glimmer of light coming from the exit, Barry and Ara led the way.

"Sa wakas! "Naiiyak na sambit ni Ara.

Fortunately, the tunnel ends in a forest that none of us have been to before, but that doesn't matter right now. The most crucial thing is that we manage to escape the police.

We journey on through these remote woods until sunset comes.

"Gabi na, kailangan muna nating magpahinga," Ara said. Gusto ko mang huwag huminto alam kong napapagod na ang mga ito.

We sat under the large tree, walang magawang magsalita, tila lahat at hingal na hingal. Tumabi ako sa nakapikit na si Carter at ginaya ang ginawa niya.

After a long minute of silence, there was a loud noise from one of their devices. Without delay, Miggy removed his backpack to examine his ringing device. Lenard had been on a video call when he opened it.

"Lenard," I called out. Miggy then handed me the tablet.

"Listen to me, Jam. You all need to add additional caution because Carter's father has announced something. He was-" he remarked.

Biglang naputol ang linya na agad kong ikina panic. Pow took away the gadget and tried to reconnect again, but it doesn't work anymore. Sa inis nito ay nasuntok niya ang katabing puno at mariing pumikit.

"Relax, Pow, nasa gubat tayo wala talagang signal dito," Ara said.

"You know what? We better move now and call Lenard again once we reach the road," Barry added.

The six of us agreed and made the decision to resume our moves, but we hadn't been out for very long when we heard several voices and loud barking coming from a distance.

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