My Novel - A Preview

Due to not having much to write about, I decided to post the prologue to the novel I've been working on.  It's short, but it's a prologue. I am currently working on chapter 5 and no, I will not be posting what I have so far as it needs massive editing as this part most likely does as well.  The book is a mystery novel which follows another character, Carla, with inserts about Sally every few chapters.

Sally looked around the empty apartment one last time.  She had sold almost everything that was in there and the rest was donated.  The only things she had left were stored in the back of her car.  She had to sign some final paperwork in the leasing office and then would leave for good.  Though it would be a long drive to her parents, she knew driving in the middle of the night would be safer.

After a few minutes in the office, she was finally ready.  Taking a deep breath, she started the engine.  She did one last check of the amount of money she had.  She had closed one of her bank accounts since she wouldn’t be coming back, at least not in the foreseeable future. 

Sally couldn’t help smiling, despite the situation.  She still could tell everyone what she was doing and glanced at her phone.  Her hand reached towards it but she quickly snatched it back.  She needed to keep quiet and it was all because her friend had unintentionally convinced her to do this. Her friend who had no idea what was happening.....