It's funny that when contemplating what-if scenarios, you always come up with quick responses. At that time, the answers are easy, are smart and well thought through.
If this happens, then I'll do that first and then that. It's easy to swear to yourself if or when that scenario happens, you have a game plan and you'll stick to it perfectly.
It's complete and utter bullshit.
I told myself that if I were ever in danger again, I would find help or calmly look for a place to hide. Instead, I'm frozen, staring at the rapidly empty house as if it didn't faze me at all. My mind races a mile a minute yet, at the same time, is completely numb. My body reacts first. My feet racing up the stairs before I even realize where I'm going.
I don't allow myself to focus on the sounds coming from behi
