Never Show Fear by Madeline Piper (ebook reader below 3000 txt) 📕

It took us three days and four cabs to reach where we are now. Half way across country to a shabby motel not far off of a highway in Georgia. For a deserted Motel it has most modern features most hotels use currently. With big tubs and doubled beds it made me relax a bit.
Alex and Abby watches television on the edge of our bed. For some reason she has opened up to Alex way more than any other person we’ve had in our life but I still find it hard to be able to trust him. He’s worked for the enemy for so long, gaining money and benefits and everything he could possibly need. What I can’t figure out is why did he throw it all away for us? We have nothing he needs, except for now in which I have bank account opened for us.
I sit in a chair across the room with my head in my palms and my mind in the clouds. Where do I go from here? We’ve managed to escape the enemy for a while but what will I do when they come back again? Who is the source of all evil in this situation? I must mean to ask Alex when we’re alone.
“Bella, I’m hungry.” Abby says, bringing me back from my thoughts. I realize we haven’t eaten since yesterday and it is almost six o’clock.
“I’ll get it. Do you want pizza Abs?” Alex asks pushing himself from the bed. I now notice that he wears a t-shirt that I bought him on the way down. It’s tight so as he moves the bulging muscles in his arm flexes. I divert my gaze. I can’t be distracted by him now. “How about you, Bella? You must be starved.”
I stand and walk towards the bed for Abby. “I’ll take a slice. Have it delivered under the name Carmen Rodriguez. I laid a few dollars on the table for the bill. We need canned sodas and sealed bottled waters. We can’t be too sure now can we?” I explain. His eyebrows pull together in befuddlement. I know I sort of threatened him but I have to to keep Abby and I safe.
Nevertheless he nods. Abby begins to play with my hair as I wrap legs her around my waist.
“We’ll be taking a bath if you need us.” I add before waltzing into the bathroom. As I run the water in the tub Abby plays with Mr. Whiskers and a few other toys I grabbed on the floor. I walk to the sink where I rest my hands. I look as disgusting as I feel. My used to be extremely curly brown hair is now wavy and thin from the blood and sweat that has soaked into it. My bright brown eyes are colored by black around its rims from the lack of sleep and my used to be smooth pale skin is now blotched and bruised. I ruffle through the cabinets and pop two Advil’s into my mouth before swallowing a glass of tap water.
I sigh and turn my attention back to Abby. I give her a nice leisurely bath, washing every inch of her from her head to her toes. We played in the soap suds and I can’t help but smile when she drops her head back and giggles loudly. I would do anything to keep it there.
I pull her out and wipe her thoroughly. Using the blow-dryer from the cabinet I run it cautiously through her curls. At least her hair still has life. I braid them into a pigtail and wrap in in a plush towel. Sitting her on the floor by the tub I quickly strip and hop into the shower.
It’s refreshing to feel warm water run over me instead of sweat or blood. It feels as if everything bad in my life is flowing from my system and into the pipes. I wash my hair multiple times and wipe my body before finally exiting the shower. I wrap the towel around me and head for the mirror. At least my hair and skin looks better compared to before.
I put some antibiotics on the gash in my head and place a bandage over it. Looking down at Abby who’s too swallowed up in her fairy princess game I throw my hands up.
“We’re as clean as bumble bees!” I sing. Abby gazes up at me with a smile.
“Bumble, bumble, bumble bee’s bumble, bumble, bum!” She screams then bursts out laughing. She gathers her toys in her hands as we head back into the room. Alex isn’t present but the pizza is and for a second I panic. I quickly dress Abby in her blue baby doll sundress and push her ballet flats onto her tiny feet. I dress in a black t-shirt, jeans and heavy black boots. I braid my hair into one long pigtail before gathering our belongings. God, knows what could happen if Alex doesn’t return soon. I shove a hand gun into my waistband without getting the attention of Abby before sitting her on the edge of the bed. I grab a slice as pizza and taste it before handing her the slice. She hungrily begins to eat.
“Where’s Alex?” She asks through bites as I change the television channel for her.
“Oh, I’m sure he just went for ice.” I lie. I honestly need to know where he’d run off too. “I’ll be right back, sweetie.” I sooth before running for the door. As soon as I open it and step out I’m immediately pulled back in.
“They’re here.” Alex says his breathing harsh. He’d been running. I find it hard to fathom that they’ve actually found us. I turn to look him in the eyes. Instantly I blush. This is weird for me, I don’t blush. Ever! I glance at Abby whom is too consumed with the television to notice.
“They tracked my pager. I swear to God I didn't know I still had it.” Anger instantly boils within me.
“How can you be so stupid? Do you know how much danger you’ve just put us all in?” I begin to pace. “Where is it?”
“I threw it in the trash three miles away. We don’t have much time. I’ve rented a car from the owner of the motel. We can use that for a getaway.”
I sigh. “Just when I think we’re safe.”
He smiles for a split second before rushing into the room. I gather the tote and suitcase while Alex gathers the food and Abby. He leads us down the stairs and to the back of the building where a small old car lays. We run to its side and pile in.
“Give me the keys.” I command.
“I thought I would drive.” He retaliates. I don’t have time for any argument so I slip into the passenger side.
“Head south.” I command. He nods and just as we pull from the motel two black vans approach.

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Publication Date: 11-19-2012

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