Nineteen

In a beautiful duplex, angry mobs were banging the entrance gate so hard and loud as though, an emergency without a revive just occurred.

“Who is it?” asked a young man, who seemed to be the gatekeeper of the house.

“Open the gate or I will blow off your head!”

Some of the people said, and the man stood in shock. He happened to hear Maryann, voice and peeped through the little hole to see if there was any problem, but, he ended up being dragged by his fingers.

“Open the gate if you don't want your fingers chopped off.”

One of the guys said, and the gate was immediately opened. Just then, the gatekeeper took to his heels.

“Andrew! Where are you? Come out immediately!” A roar was heard.

Standing behind the door was Irene, she was ready to go home, since she hadn't left then, as was instructed by Andrew. She heard the angry voice calling out and fear gripped her. She held the hem of her garment, searching for a way to escape, but there wasn't any other way. Lastly, she mustered t