C17 Would I survive it?

**Valerie**

As we headed out, two of my colleagues followed Mr. Denver's car.

Soon enough, Tessa flagged down a cab, and she and David got in. They were going in the opposite direction from me.

“Byeee, I'll see you on Monday,” Tessa exclaimed. “And get a cab; it's already late.”

“Yeah, bye.” I waved my hand too.

After Tess left, that's when I realized how dark and lonely the street looked