the café ✓

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I got a call from Claire earlier this morning asking if I wanted to head the mall and relax a bit. Of course I said yes, since I did need it. There is so much stress and thoughts in my head that I just needed a day where I can put all my problems to the side.

I get ready by taking a shower but not for long. If I used a bit of the hot water, there would be serious consequences according to my mom. I usually take cold showers which doesn't bother me because I used to go on runs in the summer. But it's winter so, I might just use a tad bit of the hot water.

I finished my short shower and walk out of the bathroom and get dressed into jeans and a sweatshirt. I never usually fancy up a bit when going to the mall because I either spill something or someone runs into me spilling something of their possession. I lace up my converse and look at my phone.

"Something came up with Oliver, can't meet up at the mall. sorry:("

Great. Looks like Oliver is more important than me relaxing with my best friend. I don't even know if I can call her my best friend anymore. It's obviously pretty upsetting but I'm just going head to the mall by myself. It's not like I wanted to hang out at my house anyway.

The mall isn't that far away, it's usually a twenty minute walk. I do dislike this town but I do have to give credit to whomever decided to place buildings near my house.

I leave through my window; per usual. I landed on my feet and in the snow. It wasn't that cold, I'm sure it would melt pretty soon anyway.

I begin my walk, trying to think about something, but I couldn't. I guess it's a good thing right? I just couldn't believe Claire choosing some random dude over her best friend. I don't have a best friend and I think I'm okay with that. It's one less person wit worry about.

I enter the mall after my not-so-long walk and begin window shopping. The mall was somewhat packed since it was a Saturday after all. No store really intrigued me to walk in. Most of the shops that I knew were gone. They ether moved to another location or just went bankrupt.

Some piece of clothing caught my eye and I walked into the store to take a look at it. Expect for the fact that I actually took a look at it and it was not that appealing anymore. I sighed and headed towards the makeup section.

I'm not one of those girls who spend five hundred dollars on makeup; I'd rather wear none. But I do want to look somewhat nice when I go out with Carter. I grab some foundation, concealer, mascara and subtle eyeshadow that brings out my eyes. I'm not that good at eyeliner or drawing in eyebrows, I'm not that talented.

I head the front of the store and pay for my items. There was no one at the cashier desk, so I peek my head over the counter and I saw one cashier, tied up in ropes with duck tape over its mouth.

Confused, I hopped over the counter and tried to untie him. I did it rather quickly incase anybody saw what I was doing. I was thinking if this was a robbery or if someone just tied him up to harm him later. His hands were freed and I expected him to untie his feet but he seems startled.

I began to breathe heavy, knowing someone was behind me; just like in the movies. I prayed that I would die since it seemed to be a robbery. I felt something on my head and it was a gun. Tears started to stream out of my eyes and I fell on my knees.