79 Chapter 79- I Saved You (2/2)

Ya Nuo pulled the jacket upwards to cover Nana's neck halfway, ”Go on.”

Nana: ”When I was younger, I was kidnapped and brought to a dilapidated room, where I was starved and dehydrated. My lips were cracked and dried up from the lack of water. It was the same as now, except I was in a room where light exists. The temperature of the room was almost the same as now too. I still remember how my body shivered as if it was covered in cold water with ice all over me. Every second that passed felt like years. From one look, I could tell that the room used to be white, but it was then combined with filthy mud brown, yellow, gray, blue, and other earthy colors. Calling it earthy made it sound significantly better, but I swear, it was the worst experience of my life. What's worse during that time was the daily tortures of the woman from the next room. Her high pitched screams and endless curses filled my ears almost every minute I was there.”

Ya Nuo's hand unconsciously tightened around Nana's shoulders. Sensing Ya Nuo's shift of emotions, Nana extended her hand and rubbed Ya Nuo's.

Nana continued, ”I.. I was very fortunate that time. I thought that I was going to die and rot in that room, but an angel saved me from despair. When I was about to give up hope, a girl with long hair, ragged oversized t-shirt, and stained beige shorts snuck into the rundown room and placed a finger on her lips telling me to stay quiet. After that, she came to me and told me that there are guards outside the door so she can't help me escape through there. She started knocking on the brick wall and finally a bright smile appeared on her face. She looked at me confidently and started pulling out some loose bricks from the wall. Her pace was quick and efficient as if she was already used to the room.”

At this moment, Ya Nuo's heart skipped a beat as pieces of memories started floating out in her mind, ”...”

Nana smiled slightly, ”After she was done, she hand gestured me to follow her from behind. Each step of the way, she was very cautious and sometimes we had to duck or stick our face flat on the dirt to avoid getting caught. Finally, we reached a small hole that was hidden by tall weeds and could only fit children or small animals. She pointed at the hole and waved her hand. I believed her and crawled out to the other side. When I looked back and tried to convince her to come with me, she shook her head helplessly. Even though we never spoke during the last 30 seconds of eye contact, I felt like she was telling me to leave and never turn back. After that, I continuously ran nonstop until I reached my house and felt my parent's embrace. I tried bringing them to the place where I escaped to look for that girl, but I couldn't remember. I didn't tell anyone what happened and what I experienced. I always hoped and wished for the girl's safety during my birthday and every night before I went to sleep.”

Ya Nuo: ”That girl is doing good.”

Nana laughed lightly, ”You don't have to comfort me.”

Ya Nuo: ”Because that girl is me.”

Nana's eyes widened in shock, ”Huh?”

Ya Nuo nodded, ”You were the girl in ponytails, a strawberry hair clip, pink dress with black leggings and silver slip ons right?”

Nana: ”...It's you!!”

Ya Nuo: ”The world sure is small huh? Can't believe the cute girl I saved was you, hahahaha”

Nana: ”Why didn't you escape with me? That Yang guy is such a bastard to you.”

Ya Nuo: ”Because I know a kid like me back then couldn't have saved myself from him. I'll end up reported missing or something and eventually, he will find me.”

Nana: ”...Nuo, I can finally tell you this myself. Thank you for saving me. If not, I might have been dead already.”

Ya Nuo's eyes turned wet as the layer of tears were held back, ”mmm… you're welcome.”