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Personal Narrative-Sacrifice

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For the next few weeks, I pride myself on being a good little captive. I do everything in my power to get him to trust me, hoping that he’ll let me out of here so that I can escape. So far, it seems like it’s working. He hasn’t laid a hand on me since I confronted him about who he was, and he even seems happier now. For some reason, he seems to be falling for it, which is good news for me. On the fifth week of my imprisonment in this place, I’m met with an extremely happy kidnapper. He waltzes into the room, a big grin etched across his face. “I have some very good news,” he tells me, and I notice the door is wide open. I inwardly smile, knowing that this could be the day he lets me roam around the rest of the house. “What is it?” I reply, pretending …show more content…

“Someone you know,” he replies shortly, wanting me to guess. “Callaway,” I say, knowing that I’m right. “You sure got that quickly,” he laughs. I turn around to face him. “It wasn’t that hard. He’s the only one who’s been helping you.” He takes a step closer. “How do you know that, Melanie? I have many people helping me, more than you would think.” I swallow quietly. “Oh.” Instead of continuing to question him about it, I turn away. I can’t jeopardize all of my hard work just to get a couple measly names. I know I’ll find out sooner or later. By now, I’ve finished going through the entire house. My room is the only replica of my old home. The rest is completely different, which I’m almost glad of. At least I wouldn’t be staring at the same couch I had sat on all my childhood. “Am I allowed to come out whenever I want now?” I dare to ask. “As long as I’m around,” he replies. “I don’t want you out here by yourself.” “I get it,” I mutter. “You don’t trust me.” He doesn’t answer. I sigh, turning back to the living room. “Do you think I could sit out here for a while? Just to get a change of

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