Free A Beautiful New Life by Susan Irene Page A

here in town. I can take you.” Michael walked to the door and waited until she was ready. They headed out of the room down the hall to the center stairway and walked down the stairs.
    “Straight out the door is the parking lot, here to the right is the manager’s office and to the left the first door on the left is the laundry room. There’s no charge for using the washer or dryer but you do need to bring your own soap. Next to the laundry is a kitchenette. It has all the cookware, bakeware , and other kitchen essentials you will need . You just need to bring your own food to cook.”
    “Well that wasn’t too hard. I can remember that.”
    “Excuse me, you must be Megan.” Two m e n walked out of the manager’s office. Megan took a step back and stood behind Michael . Chills shot through her and she wanted to run. Why did this man scare her so much? He looked like something from a carnival sideshow with his red skin and over inflated muscles.
    ‘Megan.” Michael stepped aside exposing her. “This is Mark the dorm manager and this is Vince, head of security.” They both stepped forward to shake her hand. She was not sure which one scared her more now. Mark had a creepy st al king look in his eyes and Vince winked at her as he licked drool off his lips.
    “Well Megan, welcome. Has Michael showed you around?” Mark was standing too close and Megan had to take a step back.
    “Yes, he did. Thank you.” She took an extra step to the door. She really wanted to leave now. The guarded feeling she felt from Michael was quickly evaporating by the haunting perverted feelings coming from Vince and Mark.
    “Well we’re off to the store so Megan can pick up some supplies. Gentlemen.” Michael shook their hands and guided Megan out the door. She was glad to be away from them and wondered if she should say something to Michael but thought better of it. She did not want to set off on the wrong foot with any of them. Everyone else has been so nice and has helped her more than she would have expected. They headed off to the grocery store to pick up a few supplies. She spent twenty-five dollars but thought she would have to go back because she was sure she had forgotten more than what she remembered. They made their way around town again and then headed back to her room. Megan did not see Vince and Mark as Michael helped carry the supplies to her room.
    “Well I’m going to take off , b ut before I go remember your first day is tomorrow.  It’s in the building next door. You also have a follow-up appointment with the doctor in three days.”
    “Yes that’s all here with my discharge papers.” She pointed to the papers on her desk. “Thanks for showing me around today. I was wondering though is it okay if I walk around a bit ; it’s still early?”
    “That’s fine, try not to get lost though. I f you do lose your way , anyone should be able to help you find your way back. It is a pretty small town and pretty much everyone knows everything.” He smiled.
    “So…they know who I am and know I don’t remember anything.” She sounded discouraged and maybe a little scared.
    “Yes, they know but I assure you that no one will take advantage of that and if someone does , someone else will know about it and put a stop to it.” He paused a moment at the door. “Hey you’re going to be okay. I’ll make sure of that.” He turned and left before she could respond.
    Megan left but returned a short time later after her little walk. She did not venture far afraid of getting lost but it was nice to be out of that stuffy hospital room. She tried to clear her mind and wondered where she had come from but that was far more depressing than the hospital room so she thought it better to call it a night and headed back to her room.
     
     
    Morning came and Megan got dressed and made her way across the parking lot to the rehabilitation center. She had already participated in physical rehabilitation so she knew what to expect. She