chapter 2

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The next morning after I woke up, I went back into town. I was going to use the twenty dollars that woman gave me for food, water, and candles. Twenty dollars isn't much but I think I can make it work at a bargain store. It should be alright at least until I can get more money. Money ... that could possibly be a problem for me, but not one too long. I'm going to have to find a way to support myself. My feet started to hurt on the way back so I sat down on the street waiting for another nice looking lady to drive in my direction. A few cars with male occupants pulled over for me but I specifically wanted to hitch a ride with a lady. After letting many cars pass me up, I didn't see any cars in either direction. Wanting to get inside before dark, I continued my walk. I made it all the way back to the woods without a ride. Once inside I put away the things I had gotten from the store and lit the candles. I stopped at the deli for a sandwich just before heading back home so I wasn't hungry. There wasn't much to do so I took one of the big candles into the bathroom for a quick shower. Sleep came next.

This morning I put on a pair of faded black jeans, a black T-shirt, black hooded sweater, and my dirty old chucks . I got two granola bars; I ate one and put the other one in my pocket for later. I was going for a walk through the woods. I blew out the candles that I noticed were still burning. Emptied my backpack just in case I found something out there, and I was gone. Off into the woods ...

I found some cool things back in the woods. Like a woman's handbag. She had gift cards, bank cards, and I.D cards; but no cash. I found a suitcase and brought it back with me. I don't know what's inside yet but I hope it's something good. I found a pocket knife, too. It looks about three to four inches long. I'm pretty happy and I'll make sure it comes in handy. Later today after I clean myself up and have a snack.

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