Chapter 58

Jasmine had spent the entire day immersed in the comfortable cocoon of her home, surrounded by the familiar comfort of her living space. The muffled sounds of her new neighbor’s movements next door had piqued her curiosity, creating a backdrop to her day as she toggled between work and the monotony of television.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of warm orange and pink across the sky, Jasmine decided to treat herself to a meal ordered from her favorite local restaurant. The aroma of the delivered food filled her kitchen, teasing her taste buds and sparking an unexpected craving for a cold, fizzy cola to complement the flavors.

To her dismay, a thorough search of her refrigerator revealed an empty space where her beloved cola bottles should have been. The realization was accompanied by another, more pressing shortage, she was out of tissue, an essential commodity she couldn’t do without that night.

Jasmine, normally hated venturing out into the night, found herself caught in a dilemma. The feeling of being followed and watched becoming more frequent recently. However, thee craving for cola and the necessity of tissue forced her to confront the inevitable journey to the store. She sighed, resigning herself to the fact that she had no other option but to brave the nocturnal streets.

Before venturing out, she glanced through the peephole in her front door, ensuring her new neighbor wasn’t lingering outside. The memory of her embarrassing encounter from the previous day when she had intrude into his home, gotten locked in and fallen asleep in his home added an extra layer of hesitation due to the awkwardness of the situation. Jasmine took a deep breath, steeling herself for the encounter ahead, unsure of how to face the neighbor she had unwittingly intruded upon but determined to avoid him for as long as possible

Stepping into the well–lit mart, Jasmine meticulously selected the items she needed, carefully placing each one in her basket. As she approached the cashier, she efficiently paid for her purchases and made her way towards the exit, a sense of anxiousness and eagerness to return to her warm home.

However, the instant she stepped out, the weather took an unexpected turn. What had started as a gentle drizzle intensified into a heavier downpour. The raindrops, Realizing the impossibility of braving the rain, Jasmine hurriedly retraced her steps, seeking refuge back inside warm store.

and quickly grabbed one. Just as she secured the umbrella, her attention shifted. Through the periphery of her vision, she caught sight of a mysterious figure,

Pregnant

dance down her spine.

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and seemingly oblivious to her presence. Dismissing her unease as paranoia, she decided to proceed with her purchase.

Completing her additional purchase, she paid for the items, her eyes periodically darting towards the hooded figure who still maintained an air of intrigue and seemed oblivious to her. With a calculated stride, Jasmine headed back into

in a muted palette, the dim glow of streetlights casting elongated shadows on the wet pavement. A subtle unease crept over Jasmine, as if the raindrops

trailing her through the labyrinthine streets. This time, it wasn’t a product of her imagination;

Jasmine hoped to shake off her hooded pursuer. To her dismay, the echo of footsteps persisted, a relentless reminder that she was not alone.

mere inconvenience, now intensified the sense of vulnerability that enveloped her. Streetlights, once guiding beacons, flickered and turned off throwing the whole street into

quickened her pace, each step a manifestation of her escalating panic. Behind her, the hooded figure maintained a deliberate, almost leisurely pursuit. Gripping the small but potent bottle of pepper spray in her hand, she silently thanked herself for the impulsive purchase. Taking the next bend, she dared a furtive glance over her shoulder, hoping against hope that the hooded stalker had relented. The chilling realization struck when her eyes

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Regret: Pregnant

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