Tommy raced into the room and slammed the door shut, then fell back to rest against it as he tried to catch his breath.
His chest heaved as he felt his heart race within.
One last job. That’s all it was, but they were waiting for him.
He’d raced back to their hideout to warn Emily but the room was empty.
She’d gone and taken all their spoils with her.
The downstairs door crashed open and he heard their boots upon the stairs.
Soon he’d be caught, while she was free to start her new life.
Without him.

100 Word #weekendchallenge by @WriteStoryBooks
New Beginnings – © 2022 Paul J. Fleming

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