Chapter 36

Silver had been silent up until we reached the bus terminal. I found myself staring at the brightly lit board, times and dates flashing through my mind. As I walked over to the clerk and pulled a few bills from my bag, my eyes couldn't help but flicker towards the multitude of cameras around the terminal. It was a silly thought, driven by paranoia and fear. What if they managed to find me? Lauren and Darren were useless and would spare no effort searching for me, but it was Sebastian I worried about. From his crisp suit and large house, it was obvious he was wealthy. Would Sebastian put forth the effort and money to find me? I wasn't sure.
I had to pay extra for the soonest bus to Atlanta. It would take three hours to get there, thankfully with no stops involved. Anxiety and paranoia clung to me along with the crisp nighttime air. My foot tapped relentlessly; my eyes locked on the clock ticking away in the terminal. I had discarded my old flip phone at the corner store before stepping into the cab, another precaution I decided to take.
Silver had been quiet the entire time, only speaking up as the bus pulled into the terminal.