Elevator

Chapter 20

I took a deep breath, and ran through the dark, deep alley of Chicago.

Mice. A foul smell. Puddles of water being whipped around by my bare feet. I was meeting her. The person who has been black mailing me for so long. Today was my last day, hopefully. No more killings. No more watching people die, the helplessness in their eyes staring back at me.

I took a right down the alley, and sure enough, there was a dead end. Of course. This is where I'm supposed to meet her.

Why is she doing this?

Sometimes I wonder if there's an even higher source, somebody else controlling her. Forcing her to do the killings. Her not being strong enough, so she blackmails me. Is there a person that strong? That evil? To force actual people to end other peoples lives?

Every life is precious.

So why arent they treated that way?

I stopped at the end of the wall, and panted. Geez. I need higher stamina.

"You made it", said a voice.

I couldn't help it- a tear streamed down my face as I felt the presence coming closer and closer to me.

"Y-yeah", I choked.

"You failed to perform my task", they replied.

What is this person, a robot? Can't they talk like normal people do in the 21'st century?

"I..."

"No. You have failed, and there is a penulty for that. I asked you to do something, and you didnt do it. You broke the deal. You know what this means, Jasmine, right?", they said, their cloudy eyes showing a scary type of calmness.

I know what this means.

"Jasmine Chambers. You have failed to murder the next victim on the list, Meadow Chambers. Now, your will spend your life rotting in a dirty, small, jail cell. You will never see the blue of the skies anymore, or breathe fresh air ever again. You will be looked at as a criminal. Nobody will miss you. You will be seen on the news, and people will be scared of you."

She paused.

"You are going to prison for 1st degree murder", said the blackmailer.

Every word that they said, I backed up a little, shaking my head.

No.

I didn't deserve a life like this. I didnt deserve to die in a jail cell. I deserved a life. A good one.

Before I knew it, I wiped away a hot tear, curled up my fist, and punched Vivian Smith in the face. Hard. Shock flickered across his eyes, then anger.

She lunged at me, and I ran to the other side of the alley. I looked around for objects that I could use to defend myself. Anything. Anything would work. Something caught my eye.

I lunged toward the rock, picked it up, and hurled it at Vivian. It hit her head and she fell to the floor. Before she could get up I ran to her and positioned the sharp- edged rock in front of her throat.

"Let's make a deal, Vivian. You dont tell, I wont tell", I said through my gritted teeth.

"Uhhhh", she replied, fear in his eyes. Her black hair was against her forehead, and beads of sweat ran down her face.

I tightened the grip.

"Deal, or no deal?", I asked.

After a few seconds, she finally replied.

"Deal", she said.

I was about to let go, when I remembered one thing.

"Is anybody making you do this?", I asked.

"..Yes", she replied after a minute.

I narrowed my eyes at her, and she gulped. Before I knew it I was lying on the wet, cold, floor of the alley and she was sprinting away, her footsteps getting harder and harder to hear as she ran down the alley.

I sighed, and ran my hand through my hair, leanging against the wall.

Somebody was making Vivian blackmail me. And that somebody was scarier than Vivian ever was.

This person is capable of things worse than murder. Torture, even.

When will this end?

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Heey.

Wow, this chapter was pretty intense, huh? Sorry, it's kind of short. The next one will be longer, I promise.

DONT KILL ME

Sorry, I havent updated in so long. I've been really busy. My cousins are staying for like 4 weeks of the summer. A bratty 6 year old, and a, 11 year old.

It's been pretty fun, but I just don't get much time to write.

Agh. The 11 year old cousin knows I have a wattpad. She wants to read my story. I dont want that. Not until I finish!

I hope she doesnt find it. If you found it, and you are reading this, YOU WIN. D:

Anyway, thank you so much for reading so far!

I'm gonna do something I havent done in a long time: Questions!

1. Who do you think Vivian Smith is?

2. Who fo you think is making Vivian blackmail Jasmine?

3. Is my story a bit too confusing?

4. Thoughts on Adrian dying? Do you miss him in the story?

5. Who are your mail suspects?

6. Story suggestions?

Thankyou for reading! I'll update the next chapter when I get a chance, I promise!

Ciao :D

-Sonia xx