Saved lives, saved hearts.

Trevor and I took quick steps just to get away from that place. I'm still nervous from earlier and it still hasn't gone away until now. So I didn't take it back and let Trevor hold my hand because I felt reassured by the warmth of his palm.

He continued walking, he was ahead of me as he pulled me and carefully checked every alley we passed. He is now wearing a black hoodie while his hair is blowing in the wind.

I was suddenly taken away from staring at him when a running child bumped into me. I stopped for a bit as did Trevor. "Are you fine?" His eyes were still worried.

I nodded at him and almost smiled but I remembered that I should have been mad at him so I didn't do it.

It's good that he was able to park in a rental lot a while ago. I thought we wouldn't find anything in this place but I know there are still a lot of trustworthy people here. It's not just drunk people. They were really scary earlier.

Trevor stopped walking so I was a little surprised. He looked into my eyes and seemed to have something to say.

"Uh... About what happened lately. I only said that because I know they are interested in you. Maybe what they will do to you or maybe they will wait for you when we get home. It is better for them to know that you will marry me so they have nothing to look for in you. They still have hot eyes for virgins." He avoided looking at me.

"But I'm not a virgin. It might not be as hot as you think now in their eyes." When I agree An eyebrow automatically raised.

"Maybe you were. But you don't actually look like not a virgin. Their base on virginity or not is out of shape. But I am sure that they will base on you looks, and based in your outfit today... They were salivating at you." After he checked me, he turned to look around us.

"How can you tell?" I'm curious

"Because I know how men think like." he answered.

I raised an eyebrow. "So you mean... You are salivating for me at this moment as well?" I asked. "Because you know how a man thinks like." I imitated what he said.

He suddenly looked back at me now, there was a mixture of shock in his eyes. He looked at me again.

"You are hot... and sexy Sherin... I won't deny it." He shrugged.

I gave him a hard time and nodded. "I will take that as a compliment and honestly I know that. Every men are salivating for me." I said... proud of my body figure.

I will not be humble anymore. What I said is true. Not to brag but apart from my face... my body shape is beautiful, perfect. So I don't even wonder why Cedrick asked me this before. My body figure captivated his eyes and libido. Maybe it's the other man and stands up when he sees me. And I know that Trevor is one of them just based on what he told me earlier.

After a while, we also stumbled upon the girl we were aiming for today. He said that the old woman lost her daughter after committing suicide. And sadly the reason was because....She

was not able to get into the state university she applied for. The lady told us that

He said he did not have enough money to send his son to prestigious and private colleges.

The lady was crying while I was interviewing her. Trevor is the one who captures every detail the lady releases with his camera.

"So... Was it after he found out the result... Did the said suicide happen there?" I tried not to shake my voice while asking. I was hurt. I was in a misery too while hearing the old woman tell us her story.

He shook his head at us and wiped away his tears. "No ma'am." She said and continued. "My son... He's smart and very joyful person. He studies every day and he didn't miss school until he entered senior high. When he graduated, he was excited about college, because his grades were high. , my son is confident that he will enter the university of this city. But when the result came out, we did not see his name. The son's name was not among the students who passed. And that day. That was the the first day I saw his world darkened. Every day he became sad. Sometimes he stopped eating because... he was so afraid that he wouldn't be able to study. Of course... as a parent... It hurts that's mine... Return it to me. Because... if only I had given him a good life... if I had been able to save for his college expenses... Maybe my son would still be alive today. Maybe I'm happy to see him now."

I held back my tears at the prospect of her running away after seeing the lady cry in each of her stories.

"You know... My son had a very high dream. Maybe if his life hadn't ended, if he had disappeared... He's already a lawyer... It's a dream of his. But because so hard... I didn't give it to him. And when my son hasn't lost hope... Suddenly the university didn't accept him. I don't know either. I don't understand if what is their basis. My son is smart, hardworking. We have been living in this place for a long time, I am a voter but... All that has been of no value. The connection is still lost . So many people go through politics." The lady's story was sincere, but I could sense and feel the anger lurking in her blood.

After the interview, I secretly wiped the tears that fell from my eyes. My chest now feels like it wants to explode. Because it seems that I can reflect myself in what happened to their son.

Trevor was already talking to the lady, he also gave her a little help because their life was really difficult. He has two more children who are in high school, and now they are also having problems with their other colleges.

"Where did you go when you came here hija? Hihi?" Ate Mercy asked, she is the lady that Trevor and I interviewed.

"It's over there by the gate. It's your entrance. There's a lot of people drinking, huh." Trevor replied politely while arranging Mapua's belongings in his black backpack.

"Really? It's good and you two didn't trip by addicts there?" Sister Mercy asked again.

"Ah, not really. But they are interested in my partner." Trevor grinned and carried his back pack.

"That's not really impossible. The shape of her body is beautiful and she is mistisa. Are you two lovers?" he asked and exchanged glances with Trevor and me.

"She's my girlfriend." He claimed me for the second time. I won't argue anymore. Maybe he did it because we don't actually know the people in front of us. Maybe yes, we are sure they are kind. But it's not impossible that Trevor might be waiting for us outside and when we leave this house... They can ask this family if I'm really Trevor's girlfriend.

And if Trevor said that we are not lovers in this family and we are just classmates. We will be together and I may be destroyed, he will feel sorry for me.

"Ah Sherin."

I was back to my senses when Trevor called me. I saw him remove his bag from the crutch again and take off the black hoodie he was wearing, leaving him in a black sando that fits his body well. Now I can see the muscles that are always hidden under his clothes, every time he enters.

He approached me and ordered me to raise my hands. "You put it on first. It's getting late." He said while dressing me.

I just nodded because the truth is that I'm cold too. A while ago, I was still thinking that I should have packed a sweater so that when we reach the night, I will have an advantage over the tank top I am wearing. It's still revealing and my cleavage is quite visible.

We said goodbye and thanked that family. We got out of their house and walked the road out of the gate of this place again. Trevor is now holding my right hand. While my left hand is clinging to his arm. Because I admit these times I'm... I'm scared.

The place is dark because it's late... I'm also nervous because we're getting closer to the gate, where the men who were drinking earlier were stationed.

From a distance... We saw the men drinking and now standing up. Trevor and I both stopped and he turned to me when the group of drunken moms started walking in, heading in our direction.

He quickly pulled me to the dark corner. He let me into a small space in the wall where only one person could hide. I was nervous because he had nowhere to hide and if those people saw him, he would probably be tripped up.

So I thought about leaning over and facing and pressing myself against the wall, there was a little space behind me just enough for Trevor to fit sideways.

"Trevor, you're here." I lowered my voice completely so that no one could hear me and only him.

He got what I said so he immediately pushed himself behind me. He hugged me when he was able to position himself and hide. He put his chin on my neck and hugged me even tighter.

"God. I just wished they didn't see us. I wished they didn't see us." He keeps on mumbling those words silently in my ears.

I was leaning on his chest and even though I could feel how beautiful and handsome his body was now, I could still feel his masculinity in the middle of my ass, but I didn't pay attention to it because I was scared. It terrifies me every time I hear the louder and louder laughter of his mothers.

The sound was getting louder and louder, they were getting closer and closer to us.

I hold my every breath. Until we heard that one of them got hurt.

"I saw the bride and groom here earlier. They were just on their way home and your girl was there. The girl is beautiful. She looks delicious!" One shouted drunkenly. I was even more nervous that's why Trevor hugged me tightly.

My throat became even more dry when I heard what another one of them said.

"You really saw it? Did you just say it now?! Find and get the girl! I'm sure they haven't gotten out of here yet because they don't know this place. We haven't met them so shrug. I'm sure those two are hiding!"

I almost peed in fear when I heard their screams. I leaned more towards Trevor and wanted to look back at his face.

"Trevor..." I whispered in fear.

He hugged me and kissed my forehead.

"Don't worry. I won't let them grab you okay. It's not possible Sherin. You won't go home with a scar on your face from them." He whispered in my ear.

"After they pass, we will go out together and let's run as fast as we can towards the house where I parked my car, okay? Remember this... Don't let go of me, okay?" I nodded at what he said, still nervous.

A drop of my tears fell.

"When I count to three, we'll go out and run together, okay? Don't be afraid. I'm with you, Sherin." His voice was full of assurance. So I nodded and forced myself to fight my fear. I wish... I wish I could...

"Okay... One... Two... Three." I quickly got out while Trevor was holding me and we ran together holding each other's hands.

"There they are!" A drunken man who was with them shouted.

"Get the girl!" One shouted angrily.

Trevor sped up even more and it was like I was flying while holding him tightly. I can't even feel my feet because I feel like I'm floating while being enveloped by the cold air.

I tried to keep up with Trevor's running... Until I could and together we reached the open gate of the house that owns the parking lot where Trevor parked earlier.

They were waiting for us and were ready to let us in just to escape that group of drunken mamas.

As if they were used to doing that wayless creatures. When we entered and closed the door of the house... Except for the powder of the family that welcomed us.

I felt even more comforted by Trevor's tight and warm hug that bound me.