Chapter 32

Ruby

I ran towards the garden as soon as Vexon left the house. Since morning, I was waiting for everyone to go to the office so that I could run away.

This opportunity was a rare opportunity. Miss it, be the sufferer. Use it, be the winner.

I dabbed the door slightly until I could see the ‘Enter Your Pin’ thing.

My hands were sweating. I slowly raised my right hand to type the pin, but my eyes fell on the ring – the ring which Vexon put on me last night.

His feelings...his words... If I thought about it in Ruby style, I could never run away.

Don’t think about it, Ruby!

I typed the pin, hesitated.

2001.

As soon as I heard the door click, I knew I typed the right one. Geez. At least like a daily soap, I didn’t have to try thrice to get the right password.

I pushed the door with all the force I had within and it opened widely. I looked at the bright sun, shining over me. It was also illuminating the trees and a yellowish-brown