"Yawwwwn."

  [ Breaking news, after 3 years of continuous war the presidents of Russia and Ukraine are coming to a truce. Tomorrow, a peace treaty will be signed by the leaders in London, UK.]

  What the heck, the war was ongoing for so long. The world would really come to an end if things like this continue.

  I better get ready before they start to block the roads for security of the convoy. Man, can't they choose some other city, now there will be congestion everywhere in the city.

  Really though is there any need to always dress yourself only to attend mind-numbing lectures at college, sigh.

  -

  Say, what's the best mode of transportation for cities like London? Many might say just use public transport, but for me, that's just irritating, like you have to change buses many times while traveling with weirdos.

  For me the best mode is traveling by car. First it's cool to arrive in car while others use bikes or something else and second, it is a whole lot more comfortable especially in winters and summers, so I mostly use my sedan for traveling.

  But damn, now I am starting to rethink whether I should have used the bus today, the traffic is just continuing to increase with some routes being diverted to this area.

  Horn!

  Screech—Bang!

  Shit, what the heck is wrong with people these days jumping in front of a car, if they want to die just jump from a building.

  "Ugh"

  "Hey are you okay?"

  What the? He doesn't appear that injured, standing like a stick even after getting hit just what is his body made of and why is an Asian-looking guy in suit hopping around like an idiot.

  The man just stood there unresponsive.

  Now that's infuriating, what's his deal.

  "Hey man, what the hell is your problem, can't you have just jumped in front of someone else. Clear out already I am running late."

  "Oi why aren’t you responding? Don't just stand there in a daze-you weren’t hit that hard".

  He suddenly reacted with a start and then started looking everywhere with caution in his eyes. After looking everywhere like trying to find something he suddenly looked me in the eyes

  "You" with heavy tone "do you know where the nearby police station is"

  "What, are you deaf you idiot I am already late just move or else I might really hit you."

  He continued to stare for a few seconds like in some thought, just before I said something else, he suddenly took out a gun from his jacket and pointed at me.

  "Do you know where the police station is" he said, his voice even more serious.

  Fuck, what is wrong today.

  Calm down Rick, take a deep breath.

  Now where were we? Ah yes, talking to a psychopath

  Let's try to reply and buy time while thinking of a way out, and why isn't anyone make making a ruckus while all of this is going on.

  "Ye-ye-yes I do"

  Shit, how does anyone remain calm in this situation

  With a calm voice and an icy smile, the guy replied

  "Take me there"

  "What??"

  My head just stopped functioning there, what is this guy saying really.

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  "Just take me to a nearby police station and I will leave you alone"

  "But um you know", he points the gun again at me "Okay".

  Great, just how shitty can my luck be.

  I just watched as he opened the door and sat adjacent to me, for a sec I really had the urge to just press the pedal and hit the guy, then again he could have easily shot me and my car is also off.

  " "

  "What are you waiting for? Just start the car, we are causing a jam behind"

  "Yes"

  And who is responsible for it. Really now I should think straight.

  I started the car and raced towards the station. This shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.

  Really though, would he leave me alone after reaching the destination, maybe he will.

  "You don't have to be that wary of me kid, I am not a terrorist but a diplomat from a different country"

  "Yeah and I am James Bond"

  "Hmm"

  "I am really sorry, continue"

  Me and my big mouth. Why can't I just stay silent and listen to his monologue.

  "You either have guts or are a complete idiot."

  "Well whatever. I am telling the truth, me and my mates were attacked while we were traveling. I somehow managed to run away. The gun pointed at you wasn't a real one but an air gun that I carry with myself"

  Wow I got myself kidnapped by a weirdo carrying an air gun, I really am an idiot.

  "Do you really think anyone will believe you?"

  "Doesn't matter, I just want to reach the police station and get myself secured, now hurry or the attackers may catch up with us."

  Hnnng really I want to punch this freak.

  This situation isn't just feeling real to me, just what is happening and why was there no ruckus when I hit him, normally a crowd would have gathered or at least someone would have shouted when I stopped my car.

  Why didn't anyone come out of their car or scold us?

  I should begin to think of a way out of this if he doesn't leave me. But what can I even do in this situation and we are already going to the place that can help me, maybe he is telling the truth but still why was there news about terrorist attack or police patrolling around.

  I don't know anymore, let's just wait and respond as things happen.

  Finally after 15 minutes of nerve-wracking drive we reached the police station.

  "Park the car and come with me inside the station"

  "Why?"

  "Just listen to me, I have to inform the officers and might need your help."

  "Okay" whispers "Talking like you give me an option."

  I just messily parked the car and stepped out and started walking with me leading the way and him following behind me

  As we walked near the entrance I started to feel weird, like something is missing. Then it occurred to me why is it so silent near here and why didn't any officer come out.

  As I entered the station I saw two officers, one a big guy who looked like a gym freak and other a normal-looking guy sitting at reception.

  I called out to them while looking behind me.

  "Excuse me"

  One of them said "Hey boy who are you, you should go back if you don't have something important. We are busy "

  The weirdo entered behind me and called to them while showing some kind of ID

  "Hello officer, I am a diplomat from Russia, I want you to escort me to my embassy"

  The officer looked at each other then the average build guy said

  "Come closer sir so that we can verify your identity, and is that boy with you"

  The weirdo walked towards them and handed over his id. So he actually was telling the truth.

  "No, we actually met while I was running and the kind guy helped me to reach here"

  He said that while smiling at me.

  In the meantime I observed that the station was eerily silent, like there should be more noise if there was a terrorist attack. Also where are other people and what is this rusty smell coming from inside.

  The officers and the weirdo, I mean diplomat guy continued to discuss something. While looking at them I slowly inched closer to the main room of the station, the smell was getting stronger. When I almost reached close enough to peek inside

  "Kid you shouldn't move around like that."

  Wow! That scared the shit out of me.

  I calmed myself and replied

  "Sorry sir, I just smelled this weird smell and got curious."

  "It's okay, if you are so curious you can look inside."

  I looked at the officer then behind him where the other 2 were discussing something then again at him.

  "Is it really okay sir"

  He nodded while giving me a smile.

  That smile just felt so creepy that I swear would make a kid cry.

  Since I got permission, I casually went inside to see.

  When I reached inside all I saw was red stains everywhere with dead bodies of police on the floor. All the hairs on my body were standing and it felt like someone dropped an ice cube on my back.

  W-w-what the, just what is the meaning of this, if all officers are dead who are we talking to. Just then I felt a hand on my neck I yelped in fright while jumping deeper inside.

  "Kid you are really unlucky, but then again the end would have been same after we are done with our work, maybe you are lucky."

  "W-wh-wh-who ar-r-re you"

  I pointed at the guy while backing away from him in diagonal direction where I saw a different room with a sturdy looking door. Maybe that's a cell. If I can get inside and lock myself in, I might survive this insanity.

  While backing away I tried to talk again to distract him but suddenly I heard a loud bang and then I stumbled upon something and fell on my back while yelping like a small boy.

  "Uwah!"

  "Wow! You have a cute voice, also for your information the cells get locked from outside so your plan won't work"

  "Pl-please can you spare me, I would never talk about this to anyone, just please let me live."

  I started begging on my knees while trying to get closer to him so I could attack and somehow get the gun from his waist. While moving, I caught the sight of 2 half-naked bodies, so that’s where they got their uniform from

  "You know it's amusing to me how you are begging to me with tears but your eyes are darting around trying to figure out a way out. You got to work on your acting."

  The guy removed the gun from his holster and pointed at my head.

  At that moment, my body froze as memories of my short life flooded my mind. I watched in horror as the man pulled the trigger

  BANG

  What an abrupt end of my life, never thought I'd get involved in a terrorist attack and die.

  My last thought before death was the image of parents crying while my sister consoles them. Man, I am a pathetic son who did nothing for his parents, there were so many things I wanted to do sniff, shit I really don't want to die like this.

  The man looked at the weeping body of the kid, went closer to him, closed his eyes and said a prayer. After he was done with his prayer he went outside to meet up with his colleague while muttering

  "You are lucky boy to die peacefully, after this there won't be any semblance of peace in this world."

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