She could feel her heart pounding and throbbing in her throat. The taste of fear forming in her mouth like the bad aftertaste of a stomach flu. A million beads of sweat broke out all over her body as she tightened her fingers a little harder around her purse strap, and quickened her pace on the sidewalk.
She knew she would encounter trouble with the hoodlums based in the area she recently moved to, but she didn't expect to encounter them so soon. She tried think of herself as a tolerant person, but as soon moved into the Washington Hills neighborhood she discovered all of the horror stories she had heard about the people who live in these neighborhoods were true.
Young men stood on street corners all throughout the day, and didn't leave until midnight. Young black women walked down the street in too-revealing clothes, selling their bodies. There was a liquor store on every corner she turned, and she had homeless men and drug addicts begging her for change every time she ventured out her home. To say she regretted moving into this neighborhood, with people that she feared the most, would be an understatement.
When she heard a loud blaring ring-tone of that annoying T-Mobile melody, her fear eased up, and she dared to give the hideous creature behind her a second glance to be sure he wouldn't cause any harm. Just maybe, whoever that was calling this savage would be her saving grace.
When he first answered the his voice rattled her like a sudden storm. It was deep, dark, loud, inviting and thunderous. It didn't match well with the nice suit he had on. But that didn't matter to her. All that mattered to her at the moment was what he was to her, and deep down, she knew he was nothing but a savage monster that was more than ready to snatch her purse, her belongings, or, worse yet, simply attack her, for the simple fact that she was alone.
The moment the savage's conversation ended, her fear grew once again, and it grew ten fold when she saw him advancing in on her. In a moments notice, she was taken over by flight or fight mode, and she began to run for her life.
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She ran so far and so fast, in such a short period of time, that they both weren't surprised when exhaustion took over her. But to her that didn't matter, all that mattered was to get to safety. Or to find someone that could rescue her.
She took another glance back at the monster behind her, and was relieved when she didn't see him any longer. She finally let out a breath of joy and relief.
But that soon ended when large footsteps, and a dark shadowy figure, slowly made its way down the same alleyway she had retreated too.
"DAMN IT! Why can't these things just go away?" she said out loud, speaking to no one.
"I already got rid of one, and here comes another one, ready to only do what God knows what to me. Oh goodness, I hate these niggers so much," she said, panting, trying to catch her next breath.
She quickly looked once again at her new would-be attacker, and bolted right out of the alleyway. As she ran for her life once again, she dared to give the animal that threatened her life one more look, and the mere sight of him now frighten her to pieces.
He was tall, maybe around 6'2, or 6'3''. Skin as black as midnight. He had typical black facial features, and he wore a mean mug. A mean mug that showcased what he was thinking, and what he was thinking was to harm her, and as his agitation and anger grew, the uglier he became..His eyes were dark as his soul, and at the last second of her staring, she could have sworn she saw the image of huge bat-like wings and horns sprouting from his head.
She was in hysterics now. She had to get to safety. She had always been frightened of these people, and what they were capable of. But now she knew whatever her next move was, it would be a life or death situation. As she continued to run she felt tears escape her eyes and run down her cheeks. Her heart beat even faster than it did before, and she could feel her body begin to reach exhaustion, as she was consumed with fear.
That was, until she literally ran into her saving grace.
"Woo hoo there ma'am, easy there. What's the rush? Is everything okay?" the stranger asked in a warm calming voice.
She looked up at him with tear-filled frightened eyes, and as she reached out to grab him, she let each word fall from her mouth in a shaky breathless voice.
"The...they... they...there...were... two of them....both were....." she tried explaining herself, but her savior already knew what the deal was.
"Shhh Shhhh... there...there...there. You are safe now. Whoever those animals were they won't hurt you now that I got a hold of you. Just ease yourself into my arms, I am here now." And with those words, she couldn't help but to feel a type of solace and safety.
Not only did his words comfort her, but his warm embrace gave her comfort as well. She looked behind her one last time to see if the animals that were chasing her before were gone, and to her surprised relief they were. But even with that notion, she still didn't feel safe walking home alone especially in the neighborhood she was in.
"Do you need me to take you home?" she heard the man ask.
When she looked up at him for a second time, she got a real good look at him and was mesmerized by his beauty.
His beauty was what angels were described of. His blonde locks flowed with the wind,and his crystal clear blue eyes held nothing but warmth and solitude. It was then she knew for a fact she was in safe hands.
"Oh please do. And thank you so much for coming in time to rescue me."
Without a word, the young handsome young man took off his black blazer, and draped it over her small shivering form.
He looked down at her once more to wipe her tear-stained face, and swiftly guided her to a place where she knew she would find safety,and comfort. Or so she thought....
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Ease and comfort were now the two emotions that overwhelmed her. She no longer had to run for her life, to keep a constant look out over her shoulder, and to fear not knowing what those monsters would do to her.
She finally let out a breath of relief and she let herself sway to the music. As the cool air brushed against her skin, she stole another look at her savior. His skin was smooth and flawless. He had the cheekbones that looked like it could make diamonds out of coal. It all matched perfectly well with his long flowing blonde locks that escaped from his bun and loosely blew across his angelic white face.
She couldn't help but think to herself that she had literally run into the most beautiful man she had ever seen. When he caught her staring at him, redness plagued her cheeks, and she quickly looked away from him as bashfully.
She looked out the passenger side window, and felt shame creep up on her.
"Hey, darling. You are with me now. I know your mind is still reeling from what happen earlier, but I ain't like those animals that chased you into me. So calm down."
"I am not frightened anymore, I was just shaming myself into looking, and admiring such a beautiful man as yourself, and thought about how lucky I am to run into you. You not only handsome, but you are my savior as well. It's just some little-girl fantasy come true I suppose," she said with a little small giggle.
When she heard him snickering too, she turned her eyes back on him. "It sounds foolish doesn't it?"
"No, it doesn't. I just thought I would never be the hero saving a damsel in distress, especially one so pretty as yourself. It's usually the complete opposite...Anyways, how did you end up running into me tonight?"
"Well, I normally wouldn't come out so late at night, especially in a neighborhood like the one I live in. But it was a good friend of mine's birthday, and she coaxed me into having dinner with her. I wanted to decline knowing the cabs stop running after a certain time but she was so persistent. After a few good hours of laughter, good food, and fun, her boyfriend came to pick her up leaving me alone to walk home in a neighborhood I am not to familiar with just yet," she closed her eyes as the horrid thoughts came back to her in a flash.
