A Shock

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Hello?" I spoke into the phone in a hushed tone.

"Juliet?" Miranda's voice questioned.

"Miranda!" I exclaimed with joy. "Where were you?"

"Juliet, I am sorry but I cannot tell you that. But, Oh Juliet! I am so scared."

"What's wrong?" I asked almost immediately.

"What's wrong?" I asked almost immediately

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I was utterly bewildered.

"Juliet, can you come and spend the night with me? I really could really use your presence of mind."

"Of Course, I'll be there in a moment." I answered and hung the call.

"What's wrong Juliet?" Asked Mum, in a concerned way.

"Miranda's back mummy." I announced with glee.

"That is great! Where was she?" Mummy asked with a grin.

"She's saying she cannot tell. She seemed extremely bothered and pessimistic. She requested me to come and spend the night with her. Can I go, Mummy?" I asked.

"Of course, honey. You better be off. It's getting late."

"Thanks mummy. You're the best!" I hugged her tightly.

"Goodbye Juliet!"
"Bye Mummy." I said.

I went out in the cold dark night. The street seemed extremely isolated and eerie. I was walking very fast, eager to reach my destination.

Suddenly, a figure grasped my hand.

"Ahhhh!" I shouted, scare.

There was no one to hear my scream. The figure covered my mouth with a napkin. I couldn't breathe. My screams appeared to be muffle sounds.

I could vaguely make out a figure of a man, who held me tightly as he led me to an isolated corner of the street.

"If you tell anybody, what is going to happen now, I am going to kill your loved ones along with you." He threatened.

"Who are you?" I managed to say.

"That is none of your concern."

"What do you want from me?" I asked.

"Money. Lots of it. No one can know." He said with a smirk.

"I am not going to betray my own mother." I explained.

"Even at the cost of your life?" He asked.

I nodded.

"Well, then it leaves me with no choice. By the Way, It was I who kidnapped your friend Miranda today." He announced.

I gaped at him, horrorstruck. This man was dangerous.

"You know what I did to her?"

I shook my head.

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