rson saw me trying to flag them down, and they just drove by like I didn't exist! But, Lord! I'm going to be out here in this pitch darkness all

eone else with a heart

why are they parking way down there? The car was several feet away from my car. Shouldn't they come closer to see if they could assist me? My battery might need to be jumped. But then again, as I peered closer, something was off. The car door remained open for a few seconds, but no o

ts, trying my hardest to get back in the car. My wet slushy boots felt like a ton of bricks a

ce call out before I

erythi

. So I put my hands above my eyes, trying to block the light. Instead, I see a tall silhouette with broad shoulders, a slender frame, and a p

the person wiggled his fingers before inserting them into a pair of gloves. My heart shook; oh no! I

d shut and lock the doors! But once inside my car with the light shining on my hood. I gasped! I

r!" I yelled o

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n-now treading carefully, wanting to help but unsure if he should come any closer. He cou

ain. "Are you OK? I'm not going to hurt yo

cle when I heard him talking. I w

n with all-white eyes! I couldn't take my eyes off the front e

at my car! Oh no,

t to me again, proceeding to s

rangely dressed guy approaching me, wearing clothing that looked like a costume. His frame blocks the headlights of hi

ankful, afraid, and happy he stopped, but...To

ar is hurt mo

, unfortunately, I don't think you will be ab

ter

robably offer to give the lady a ride. But I can smell the alcoholic beverages from wa

e? I have one if you would lik

road, drunk or not. So I thought of offering her my cell phone, so she could call

here! At least my phon

d expression at hearing that. But then,

useless." I exclaimed, shov

er it for a few minutes. The smell of wine was even more pungent. It was so potent. I had never smelled a wine with such a s

nd here anywhere?" The girl asks, distracting me. From th

everal times, feeling woozy. Something was g

to take this detour because the other roads

, flashes of light and color appeared. I shook my head. I k

" I asked, trying to carry on as usual,

ing and amazed by the light and flashes of color that kept appearing. Then, finally, I opened and then

for the first

ked around, and everything was the usual dark gray I would see day or night. But when I looked at her, I saw her brown s

see her face crystal clear! The color of her clothing and even her muddy blue boots! I began to laugh, thrilled to death that I

o strangers. I'll be alright; you can go! They will be here any minut

e with me. I promise." I said, trying to calm her down and

nutes or so before we'd be able

ed at me hesitantly

a girl I can see in full color! The encounter changed my very existence! What has happened? What ki