Chapter I { A Simple New Beginning}

Freya Angel Dela Saryo, known to her friends and family as Fey, lived a simple life in a small town. She had just graduated with a degree and was now preparing for her board exam. To increase her chances of passing, Fey had signed up for a review center in the city.

As she packed her bags, Fey's mother, Maria, couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. She was proud of her daughter for taking this big step, but she was also worried about Fey's safety in the city.

"Fey, be careful, okay?" Maria said, her voice trembling. "Take care of yourself and don't forget to eat well."

Fey smiled and hugged her mother. "Don't worry, Mom. I'll be fine. I'll study hard and make you proud."

Maria handed Fey a small bag filled with snacks and a bottle of water. "Here, take this. And don't forget to call me as soon as you arrive."

Fey nodded and took the bag. "I will, Mom. Thanks."

As Fey was about to leave, Maria called out to her. "Fey, wait!"

Fey turned around, expecting her mother to say something important. But instead, Maria just smiled and said, "I love you."

Fey smiled back and replied, "I love you too, Mom."

With that, Fey left for the city, excited for her new adventure. She arrived at the bus station just in time to catch her bus, but as she was on the road, the bus got stuck in a traffic jam.

Fey sighed and looked out the window, watching as the cars inched along the road. She was going to be late arriving at her dorm.

As the bus finally started moving again, Fey pulled out her phone and sent her mother a text. "Hey Mom, just a heads up, I'm running a bit late. Traffic jam."

Her mother replied almost immediately. "Okay sweetie, be careful. Can't wait to hear from you when you arrive."

Fey smiled and put her phone away, feeling a little better knowing that her mother was worried about her.

After what felt like an eternity, the bus finally arrived at the terminal. Fey grabbed her bags and stepped off the bus, looking around at the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the city.

She hailed a taxi and gave the driver the address of her dorm. As they drove through the city, Fey couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. The city was so different from her small town, with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets.

The taxi finally pulled up in front of Fey's dorm, a tall building with a sign that read "University Dormitory". Fey paid the driver and stepped out of the taxi, looking up at the building.

She took a deep breath and picked up her bags, walking into the dorm. The lobby was bustling with students, and Fey felt a little overwhelmed.

She approached the front desk and introduced herself. "Hi, I'm Freya Angel Dela Saryo. I'm a new student here."

The receptionist smiled and handed Fey a key. "Welcome, Fey. You're on the third floor, room 314."

Fey took the key and thanked the receptionist. She made her way to the elevator, feeling a sense of excitement and nervousness.

As she stepped into her room, Fey was relieved to find that it was clean and comfortable. She dropped her bags on the floor and looked around, taking in the small bed, desk, and closet.

Fey spent the rest of the evening unpacking and settling into her new room. She called her mother to let her know that she had arrived safely, and then spent some time exploring the dorm.

For the next two weeks, Fey settled into her new routine, studying hard for her board exam. She made friends with some of her classmates and started to feel more at home in the city.

But as the days went by, news began to spread that human traffickers were on the loose again. Fey's mother called her, worried sick.

"Fey, be careful," Maria said. "Don't go out alone at night, okay?"

Fey reassured her mother that she would be fine. "Don't worry, Mom. I can take care of myself."

But as the days went by, Fey began to feel a sense of unease. She tried to brush it off, focusing on her studies instead.

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Three days later, Fey was walking back to her dorm late at night, exhausted from studying. As she was about to hail a taxi, a white van pulled up beside her.

Before she could react, someone grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth. Fey tried to struggle, but she felt herself getting dizzy.

Her vision began to blur, and everything went black.

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To be continued...

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