In a secluded warehouse a teenager's heart beats faster and he closes his eyes to offer a prayer.

Jonah: "Our Father who art in heaven..hallowed be thy name..thy kingdom come..thy will be.."

Edgar: "Hey Jonah! Jonah! Where are you?"

Jonah: Opens his eyes..his palms all sweaty and he answers. "Edgar! I'm right here," he replies.

Edgar: Catches up with him. "Hey lil bro, what you doing back here? We have to go."

Jonah: Quickly does a cross sign over his chest and follows his big brother to the waiting van. He joins three others who are already sitted there, all geared up for the job.

Edgar: "We have to be quick and do this right so nobody gets caught. Understood?"

The crew: "Understood," they reply in unison.

Edgar: Looking at his brother who seems nervous. "Okay bro?" he asks staring seriously at Jonah.

Jonah: Just nods his head. What in the world have I got myself into? He mentally questions himself.

The gang drive up to the rich old lady's house and park quietly outside.

Edgar: "This is it! Let's move it."

Everybody moves swiftly and make their way into the house.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

There's screaming and shouting and confusion.

All Jonah sees is the white floor beneath him.

He falls, covered in blood.


© Lucy Iga Kepi