Chapter 13 - Safe

Noah

Raymond was lying on the dirty pavement. He was moaning in pain. Bob froze as he heard the police sirens. They were coming closer. He seemed to consider running away, but couldn’t make up his mind. He was still holding the steel rod.

“Noah, I will let this man live if you can promise to get me the money right now.” He uttered nervously. Was he seriously threatening me with Raymond's life?

I tried to stall him, “OK, hold on. I will call my ex right now.” I fumbled around with my phone and pretended to call Owen.

“Hello? Owen? It's Noah.” I feigned. “I have a huge favor to ask you. You see, I found out my father is still alive.”

“Hurry up!” Bob interjected as the sirens got louder and louder.

“He has a huge debt and needs $50,000.” I continued. “I don’t ha-”

The second the police car came around the corner, Bob dropped his steel weapon and ran away. The car caught up with him easily. The officers jumped out and soon had him cornered.

Their guns intimidated Bob. He finally gave up