Reaching out I lift the surprisingly heavy rack as much as I can and motion for the little girl to hurry out, the moment she crawls out I let the rack drop back down with heavy breathes and wonder if it’s just me who needs exercise or if that s**t is made of f*****g Uranium.
Turning back to the little girl I was about to ask if she’s okay when I found the space where she had crawled towards empty.
Surprised, I search around the empty street only to spot the flying ends of the girl’s blue jacket flapping behind her as she runs down the alley.
I wanted to chase after her in worry but the sound of Valerie’s voice stopped me in my tracks. “Aquamarine!” She snaps in anger, and I let out a long sigh.
I only hope she gets home safely.
“What the hell we’re you doing?” Valerie wonders out lou
