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Chapter 8 - the calm before the unknown

As the plane engines roared to life, I leaned closer to Jackie, resting my head on his shoulder.

Everything felt right.

For the first time in a long while… I wasn't afraid.

"Europe," I whispered softly. "A new beginning."

Jackie smiled, intertwining his fingers with mine.

"A new beginning," he repeated.

But as I closed my eyes, a strange feeling crept into my chest.

Heavy. Unsettling.

Like something… wasn't over.

Far away, in a dimly lit room, a screen flickered to life.

Footage played silently.

Me. Jackie. The airport.

A shadowed figure leaned closer, watching carefully.

"So… she remembers," a cold voice muttered.

A pause.

Then a faint, dangerous smile.

"Good."

The screen went black.

"Let's see how long that lasts."

I quickly open my eyes ,I was sweating and breathing heavily

It's just a dream I comforted myself

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