Chapter 9

Brielle’s POV

Today I decided to walk to school. I declined my grandfather’s offer to drop me at school, so I could walk and get acquainted with the streets. I had already memorized the way to school for the first time, so it was not going to be a problem. Besides, school was not that far away. It’s a 45-minute walk, and it’s good for exercise. In Clairefield, I use the school bus to get to school. I guess this will be the first thing I change. I put on my earphones and listened to music to make the trip bearable. The sun was already up and people were out and about with their business. Store owners were opening their shops and ready to welcome customers.

I walked for some time, but there was a nagging feeling. I don’t know, but it felt like someone was following me. I refrained from turning back to look and just hastened my footsteps. It’s probably nothing. I was nearing the school gate when someone startled me by grabbing me and twirling me away from the sidewal