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"Anything interesting on the news, Andy?" Mom asked as she came in from her job, placing her keys on the coffee table and glancing at me as she took off her jacket.
There was a lump in my throat and it prevented me from speaking for a few seconds. Swallowing, I said, "Nothing Mom. Just the normal stuff." I wondered whether I should tell her…
"This lady escaped from prison—Isabel Kabra." I continued. Mom paled. "Are you okay, mom?"
She looked as if she were somewhere else. There was a flash of fear in her eyes, but maybe I was imagining it. She gave me a smile. "I'm okay, honey." She mussed my hair and walked into her room.
Something was definitely wrong.
The next day, as I was heading out to school, Mom stopped me. "Andy, be careful alright? If anyone that you don't know—."
"I know, mom." I said, a bit annoyed. She'd been giving me this speech for as long as I could remember. Stay away from strangers. Tell me if anything weird happens. If someone starts to look at you strangely, or acts strangely towards you, tell me. I had to trust no one, she told me. No teachers or friends.
"Okay Andy," She said, looking a bit hurt. I felt sorry I'd snapped at her. She wanted to keep me safe because she didn't want to lose me.
"Sorry mom." I said, giving her a small hug.
"Its okay, Andy." She gave me a smile that looked forced. "Get going now. See you soon!" She stood the door, waving. I ran to school, and kept looking back at her until I rounded the corner.
NOTES:
Strange People (1)
Gym teacher. BIG beefy guy. Loves football.
English teacher. Pretty, with red hair and blue eyes. Says she admires Albert Einstein
Mysterious men following me around
-Andy
Chapter 3, done!