Adrian noted her discomfort and grew even more resolved to escape with Ariana.
Just hang in there; well get out soon, Adrian reassured Ariana as they approached the keypad once again. He said, If he didnt show up after two alarms, maybe this alarm system is just a bluff. Ill try some different combinations.
With that plan in mind, Adrian focused on the keypad, tuning out the persistent beeps. He tested various sequences using the numbers from 1 to 6, but each attempt was met with failure.
As his frustration mounted, Adrian felt a sudden tap on his shoulder.
Expecting it was Ariana, he responded without turning, Just a bit longer; I think Im on the verge of cracking it. Hang on.
When no response followed, Adrian was puzzled. Looking up, he saw Ariana a few feet away, her eyes filled with terror, looking at something behind him.
Realization dawned on him; the tap hadnt come from Ariana.
Adrian slowly turned around, only to find the houses owner standing there, drenched in blood and holding a chainsaw.
When Ariana and Adrian unexpectedly saw the mad scientist in blood, they were so astounded that they couldnt muster a reaction.
It appeared more like a scene ripped from a horror film, far from what one would anticipate in the real world.
Slowly regaining her wits, Ariana blinked and glanced at Adrian, her eyes wide with uncertainty, silently querying what they should do next. It seemed Adrian was on the brink of asking her the same question.
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Youre asking me? I was about to ask you the same thing! Ariana whispered, her voice trembling, barely holding back tears.
Finding themselves without a strategy, they merely gazed at the middle-aged man, ensnared in a quiet
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standoff that was oddly tranquil.
Then, the man wielding the chainsaw chose to shatter the quiet.
He briefly furrowed his brow before activating the chainsaw. The roaring buzz made the atmosphere more tense.
A heavy dread settled in Arianas heart. Was this man going to attack them?
She had been puzzled about why the alarm hadnt drawn him earlier, but now, the pieces fell into place.
Although the mans face was streaked with blood, his agile movements suggested the blood was not his.
Clearly, he had been preoccupied with other captives, perhaps saving them for last.
As this thought crossed Arianas mind, the man aimed the chainsaw at her.
A chill of fear washed over her, causing her to shudder.
Adrian immediately became alert and stepped protectively in front of Ariana, poised to confront whatever was to come.
His determination to shield her was strong, fueled not only by their friendship but also by the natural instinct to protect a woman in perilous times.
Adrian remained unflinching. His and the mans eyes met in a defiant stare, each challenging the other to make a move.