Sold for A Thousand dollars!(Completed)

Chapter 10:"... Mum"

My lungs burned and oxygen seemed foreign. I had been running for what seemed like hours but was probably only minutes. I didn't exactly know where I was going.

I was lost.

It was dark and the moon was my only guide.

From time, I would feel like I was being followed but the hardest part was keeping up this pace.

I was never a runner.

Or into sports.

Don't get me wrong, I worked out from time to time but my stamina was horrible.

When a street light comes in view a few blocks away, I smile in content.

Light meant hope.

And hope meant...well, a chance.

When I reached the light, I could begin seeing better.

I was still in the bad part of town. I needed to leave, now.

Who knows what else is creeping in the darkness.

Or who?

Attempting to catch my breath, I frantically look around the partially dim streets in search of a

"Phone booth!" I exclaim

I race for it and search my pockets for money.

Nothing.

But when I search my hoodie, I find some.

I sigh in relief before putting the coin in.

Once I dial her number, I wait in angst for a response.

The click that indicates someone picked up sounds.

"Mum!" I exclaim

Silence.

"Mum?" I ask again

I hear chuckling.

"I'm impressed. I really didn't think you'd ever escape. Huh, I don't really blame you. My security is pretty bad."

I choke on a sob.

"Jackson?" I whisper

There's a slight pause.

"The one and only"

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