Cont. Part 4

In a little while another strange sound I heard at the back door, its more louder and more closer. I decided to have my room double-locked as I don't want to know anymore whats happening downstairs. "Come what may I'll stay in my room 'till the morning come." I mused. But then, curiosity engulfed me and I wanted to see whats happening down stairs. So, I decided to come down even I'm still nervous. I was holding the gun on my right hand. 'Twas too dark for me to see whats going on, so I need to make my sense of hearing alert if ever I heard a thud sound or any noise again.

I was nearing the kitchen, when I figured out a shadow in a low window, running from the back door. There was silence and this silence was killing me softly. I don't know anymore what to do. I prayed that I can still stand these fears I felt inside me. Before, I know 'twas all about my dream that made my scary night. But this time I'm not dreaming anymore. I'm very much awake as I hardly fall asleep, because of the many incidents that happened few moments ago. And I feel the pain when I tried to pinched myself. Then, I noticed that there was no movements anymore. "Oh maybe the shadow was gone." I thought.

I preferred to get back to bed, since I don't feel any unwanted noise anymore. I just hope that the night will end soon and the sun will rise again for another morning and no more scary moment . I switch off the light to make me fall asleep soon. 'Twas quiet and peaceful now. The mellow sound lull me back to sleep.My eyes were closed but I have the vision of the shadow as if it wants something from me. I'm already between half-awake and half-asleep, when I felt my throat was shrinking . As if someone was squeezing my neck and trying to strangle me to death. Even I have put off the light while ago, I still can figure out the shadow underneath the sheet. I was trying to get my head away, inside the sheet, but the shadow was strong and forcefully covered my face with the big pillow. I fight as much strength that I could but it seems futile to go on. "I need to think of some strategy." I thought as I was trying to gain more strength by not doing some extra movements.

While trying to get some strength, my hand was trying to reach for the gun but sadly I can't find it anymore. I can't remember where I put it when I get back to bed. And now I'm struggling to get away from the shadow's hands that squeezing my neck. I can't even shout or asked for help as there 's no sound coming out from my mouth.

I felt that I'm getting weaker and weaker." aahh...uuumm....uuuhh..."was all I could say."Oh God please....please help me." I uttered a prayer because I can't take it longer to fight more.Then I remembered the book under my pillow, get hold of it and poked his head with the book with all might. I felt the hand squeezing my neck loosen. I get the pillow that covered on my face. I heard the shadow run to the door and jumped from the balcony.

I was still gasping for breath and check my neck if I have some bruises. Then I woke up and I was bathing in sweat all over my body. "Oh my God, I have that bad dream again!" I realized that I fall asleep with my head under the pillow when I was trying to get back to sleep. I felt so weak and tired in my struggle with that nightmare again. I realized its already morning and I heard the birds are chirping, the yellow rays of the sun in my window pane is trying to get inside my room. I get up to have shower so I can prepare my breakfast.

As I was about to enter the shower room, I heard some noise from the streets. So I went to the balcony first to see what's the commotion was all about. I saw some neighbors talking to each other again. '' Well maybe, I'll shower and eat my breakfast, then ask my neighbor before going to work. to what happened last night about the handcuffed guy." I mused

Few minutes later, I was about to have my breakfast, when I heard a strong knock on my door. I rushed to open the door thinking it could be one of my neighbors, but...'' Oh Cathy, why are you here? I mean, why are you not in the office?' ' I asked.''Are you okay, Mam? I mean, no one hurts you?'' Cynthia was trying to be calm.'' I'm okay, Cynthia! What made you think I'm not okay?'' I asked her.'' What...? Do you mean you don't know what happened early morning?" Cynthia was surprised with my innocence. ''Nope, I was asleep!'' I answered in wonder. "oohh...somebody was murdered near your house! I heard the news in the radio, your address was mentioned and I saw it on television too. That's why I rushed to come here, because I was calling your land line and cellphone but no one's answering." She continued.

to be cont.