Now or Never

Reese stood by the door listening to the echoing of his footsteps as he walked away. Her hand tightened around the door knob as she considered her options. She could stay put and forget that she ever thought about leaving. Everything she wanted was right in front of her. A quick glimpse around the room reminded her of the comforts she’d come to know. She was safe inside, but to Reese, safety was uncomfortable. She thought the idea of it laughable and most definitely an illusion. She didn’t trust it. Her faith rested in things more concrete. He was offering her a way out and in a split-second she decided to leave with him. She grabbed the knob and realized her change of mind came too late. The door was now locked from the outside. Her chance was gone. Regrettably, Reese had closed the door on everything she needed and let her chance at freedom leave without her.