As we stepped inside, Alicia's father led us to a cozy living room where we could finally relax after the ordeal we had been through. He offered us seats and some refreshments, which we gratefully accepted.
"So, how did you all end up in such a dire situation?" he asked, his curiosity evident in his voice.
Alex took the lead in explaining our harrowing experience, recounting the chaos at the school, our efforts to escape, and the challenges we faced along the way. Alicia added details from her perspective, emphasizing how our group had helped each other survive in the midst of danger.
Listening intently, Alicia's father nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of the situation. "It's truly a miracle that you all made it out alive," he remarked.
"We were fortunate to find each other and work together," the teacher said, expressing gratitude for our collective resilience.
Alicia's father then shared information about the current state of the city, explaining that various areas were overrun by zombies, and survival had become increasingly difficult for many.
"We're lucky to have this place fortified and secured," he mentioned, indicating that their home had been turned into a safe haven for those seeking refuge.
As we sat there, safe for the moment, a sense of relief washed over us. Despite the challenges ahead, we were grateful to have found a temporary sanctuary and to have survived yet another day in this new, unforgiving world.
I then asked, “When we're going here, I noticed that this place is fairly quiet even though it's surrounded by buildings”
“Oh, so you noticed. Indeed, this place should be crawling with undead, but the police forced draw their attention. The police manage to handle the situation at first, but then as time went by the situation immediately flip upside-down. The police got outnumbered to 100 to 1 and in the end they lost”
“The police force are in the middle of the city, we're just near that…” I murmured
“We need to leave, and find a place far from the city” Alicia said
“But Alicia, we only got settled in. We should take it easy for now” her best friend, Amy said.
“We don't have any time, those zombies might get here anytime now” she replied
“Alicia, we should rest for now. Loon around, everyone is tired” Alex said
“Alex is right, Alicia. You guys should rest first, you're all tired after all” her father said
Alicia hesitated for a moment, torn between the urgency of the situation and the need for rest. She looked around at our weary faces, seeing the exhaustion etched on each of us. With a sigh, she relented.
"Alright, we'll rest for now," Alicia conceded, her voice reflecting a mix of relief and concern. "But we need to keep an eye out and be ready to move at a moment's notice."
Her father nodded in agreement. "We'll take shifts keeping watch. Safety is our priority here."
As we settled into the comfortable surroundings of the house, a sense of calm washed over us. The soft ambiance of the living room, the warmth of the fire crackling in the fireplace, and the reassurance of being in a secure location provided a much-needed respite from the chaos outside.
Despite the looming threat of the undead, we allowed ourselves to relax for the first time in what felt like ages. It was a brief moment of reprieve, a chance to catch our breaths before facing whatever challenges lay ahead in this new world overrun by zombies.
