Chapter 63: Good Sense Of Direction
Keith knew that a GPS navigation device was very complicated. He believed that Cathryn would undoubtedly get lost without his help. Thinking of the roads that she had been on, she was a little reluctant to agree with Keith. So she explained to him, "I have a good sense of direction. I'm sure I can find my way back to the hotel."
This made Keith burst into laughter. "Well, you indeed have a good sense of direction," Keith replied with sarcasm in his voice. Hearing his answer, Cathryn laughed too and followed his instructions to the hotel.
While she was talking to Keith, Cathryn walked while eating a snack. But what she didn't notice was that there was a man dressed in black who crept stealthily behind her.
While Keith was giving Cathryn the directions, he was trying to remain calm. "No, Cathryn. That's the wrong way, turn to your right," he said, trying to control the tremble in his voice. When Cathryn would go in the wrong direction, Keith's navigation device would immediately plan a new route for her.
Cathryn followed his instructions and gradually started to recall the places she had passed. Finally, after eating her snack, she threw the wrapper in the trash can. When she looked down, she remembered the gift. "I just bought you a present," Cathryn mysteriously said to Keith.
"Turn right, then go straight sixty-six feet, and turn right again," Keith said. However, he wouldn't take his eyes off the screen. "It shouldn't be long now, Cathryn. You're almost there!" Keith said. He sighed with relief when he saw the red dot moving slowly. "You got me a gift! What is it? Is it a secret?" Keith asked curiously.
After turning right, Cathryn entered a long alley and then slowly walked back into the filming base in Well City. "Keith, did you know the filming base was a place for shooting adventurous dramas? It was one of the earlier filming bases in America. Almost all of the recent films were shot here," Cathryn asked.
"Yes, I did, but because of the flourishing of the film and television industry, the filming base in Well City was unable to meet the requirements of the film and television crews. So it gradually declined." Keith replied.
"I'm in front of the alley now, and there seems to be a wooded area ahead. I remember when I was in school, I came here and watched a drama that was filmed here," said Cathryn excitedly.
In the long alley and the dense woods, the cold wind was blowing. It made the leaves rustle. The only sound that could be heard was that of the wind.
After hearing what Keith said, Cathryn paused for a few seconds. "I'm not going to tell you what it is, but you can try and guess," Cathryn said. For a moment, everything went silent. "Keith, there's someone else here. I can hear footsteps coming from behind me," Cathryn said, her voice containing a hint of panic.
She stared at the ground and started to take slower steps quietly. She became extremely frightened by the noise. Cathryn's heart started to beat faster, and fear washed over her face, she glanced around to see who was there. "I'm scared. I don't know what to do. Should I run?" she whispered. Cathryn was terrified and almost froze in fear. She gripped the bag in her hand and subconsciously quickened her pace.
"Don't stop talking, it makes me feel a little better hearing your voice."
"Cathryn, the alley is about one thousand feet long, and you are just walking into it now. You still have a long way to go before you reach the end of it, but I'm right here, and I'll talk to you the whole way through," said Keith, hastening to reassure Cathryn.
Hearing the footsteps behind her gradually quicken, she started to shake in fear. She bit her lips to keep them from quivering. Cathryn tried to control the thoughts that were racing through her mind, and then she came up with an idea and said, "It's so great that my husband is a policeman. He knows where I am all the time."
Cathryn's face was noticeably paler and a thin layer of sweat beaded on her forehead. Before Keith could reply, Cathryn continued to speak, "I'll get out of the alley right away. Are you waiting for me at the end of the alley?" Cathryn asked. "Don't you need to go to work? What? Did you drive the police car here?" she said, trying to hint to Keith that the person was getting closer.
Cathryn kept talking to Keith. He knew something was wrong. Keith tried to stay calm for Cathryn, but he was terrified and thought, 'She's in danger, I have to do something.'
Cathryn frantically searched for a place to hide, but the footsteps were getting closer. Keith instantly got up from his seat. He was watching the red dot moving faster and faster on the screen. He tried to comfort Cathryn by talking to her, "It's going to be okay. Take it easy, Cathryn. I'm going to call the police now."
The faster Cathryn went, the quicker the person behind her went. Cathryn drew a few shaky breaths to calm herself down and then touched her face. Her face was covered with a fine film of sweat, and her breathing was rapid. "Keith, I can see the end of the alley, but I'm afraid to walk through the woods. It's so dark, and I don't want to go in alone," Cathryn said. She looked towards the dusty road with wide, terrifying eyes.
Cathryn's body felt numb, her legs almost gave way, and she got tired. She was still talking to Keith, but her mouth was so dry, and her voice was barely a whisper. "I know you called the police, but I'm afraid it will be too late before the cops arrive."
Disturbed and unwanted thoughts remained in her mind. A feeling of overwhelming despair welled up inside her. Cathryn tried to keep her breathing steady as all she wanted to do was scream and hide. Putting one hand to protect her belly, she prayed there would be one of the members of the crew in the woods. Cathryn suddenly heard the footsteps quicken, she turned to run, panic flying through her.