ADRIANNA’S POV

The garbage bags inside the dumpster tumbled noisily, cushioning the effect of my fall as I landed hard on them. Taking a quick look down before I jumped, I didn’t think I'd land accurately into the dumpster. I was afraid I might hit the metallic edge or plummet to the hard asphalt floor. I guess I am luckier and stronger than I thought for having done something like this.

Clumsily, I scrambled out of the container, my padded belly making movement difficult. Good thing I cinched it tight around my waist so it won’t budge even with all the jerky frantic movements.

When I managed to crawl out,...