Chapter 22

I saw an ice bucket on the table to my left, next to were the champagne glasses were perfectly organized in a pyramid shape. I shot James another glance, this time one of horror. I was terrified. I ran towards the exit while quickly throwing my phone in the ice bucket. I was leaving and I never wanted to be contacted by anyone again. I ran towards the front door as fast as I could, nobody batting an eyelash. The front door was already open, so without a second thought, I took of and I ran as fast as could in the heels I was wearing. I barley saw the gate and knew that it would take me several minutes to get there. But the panic, the anxiety and fear kept me going. I ran faster than I ever had In my life. My ankle bent a few times due to running on gravel but it didn't stop me, it didn't slow me down. I knew that if I stopped for even a second I was screwed. I ran. My. Legs were burning and my heart was speeding so fast I thought I would die. My mother's words rang in my head causing