Chapter 5 Authors POV

"So?" Hannah asked impatiently as she watched the man examine the chain..

He raised his head and smiled.

"Is it gold or not?" Sofia asked looking at him

"It is.. but where did you get this?" He asked looking at Hannah.

"A friend of hers gave it to her as a gift, she doesn't want it and that's why she wants to sell it" Sofia replied.

"Oh..Okay"he replied simply.

"So how much are you going to sell it?" He asked

Sofia cleared her throat and glanced at Hannah, who nodded for her to carry on.

"300, 000" Sofia muttered ready for business

The man glared at her and shook his head

"75,000" he replied

"275" Sofia argued

"100" he said

"250" she queried

"150"

"200, take it or leave it" she muttered sternly

He stared at her for seconds and finally sighed

"Fine.. I'll be right back" he mumbled and walked out.

Hannah smiled at Sofia who gave her a thumbs up.

He walked out of the office seconds later and handed her the bundle of notes.. she gave it to Sofia to count it..

She smiled at the thought of having 200 thousand.. soon the money for Nick's surgery will be correct. She knew that if she could sell all the outfits she took from Mr shades, she'll be able to save all the money for the surgery.. she felt so excited, she thought about the bracelet, how much would it cost?.. it may not be up to a hundred thousand, but at least it's still something.. she reached into her bag and brought out the bracelet..

She laid it on the table and he looked at her.

"You want to sell it?" He asked

"Yes" she replied already tired of standing in empty jewelry store.

"Okay" he said and picked the bracelet.. she watched his eyes widen as he examined the crystals..

"Wow.. this is quite a little fortune" he mumbled..

"So how much will you buy it?" Hannah asked quietly.

After seconds of silence, he finally looked up and muttered..

"6 million"

"What!" Sofia yelled dropping the bundle of notes on the table.

"6 mill.." Hannah couldn't complete the statement as she slowly closed her eyes and fainted...

*It's time for pov's"*

Hannah's pov

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I and Sofia Walked out of the store and continued walking home, I don't know why I feel so guilty, maybe because I have never done that before; stripping someone half naked and selling his clothes.

I rubbed my palms as the wind rushed past me, I feel so cold.. and I guess it's because of my wet uniform. All thanks to Mr shades..

We walked in silence and took a bend, it was already getting dark, but the street was still busy with people, cars and trucks moving to and fro.

"Okay, spit it out. What's bothering you?" Sofia asked glancing at my face

"It's nothing Sof, I'm fine" I muttered faking a smile

"You are forgetting something Ann, I'm not mathron Linda.. I'm your best friend, you can't lie to me" Sofia pressed.

I sighed and moved strings of my hair backwards.

"It's about that guy.. uhm Mr shades" I finally blurted out

"What about him?" She asked looking at me.

"I.. I don't know Sof, I feel so guilty.. I haven't done something like that before, but I was just so angry.. and I couldn't help but let my rage control me, he must think I'm Crazy.. and I guess he's right.." I muttered. She stopped and held my hand..

"You're not crazy Hannah, don't ever say that.." she said looking into my eyes..

"Besides, we both know the main reason why you did it, for Nick.. I know how much you blame yourself for his current state Hannah, and I Know you'll do anything to make him walk again.. but truth be told what you did was wrong, you should have just allowed him to transfer the money, you could have even used my account, anyways it's all good. I'm glad you only sold the chain and nothing more.." she said and started walking again with our hands linked together.

"I don't think I can use the money though, I will have to return it" I said

"I'll work hard, maybe find a night job.. I'll save the money for Nick's surgery, at least that way my conscience Will be clear" I added.. she looked at me and smiled approvingly

"But how are you going to find him?" She asked as if reading my mind

"I guess, I'll have to stand by the road tommorow morning, who knows..he might take that road" I mumbled..

"Okay.. but when you say morning.. do you mean like, early in the morning or..?" She asked as she jumped over a puddle..

"Yeah.. I'll go early, so I won't be late for work.. I Don't need another heri-aspirin" I said and she laughed..

We got to a T junction and stopped..

"Okay, I have to go now.. I'll text you later" she said looking at me.

"I no longer have a phone Sof" I stated

"Oh.. yeah, sorry.. uhm okay, I'll wait here by 6 tomorrow, so we can go together" she said, looking around

"You'll go with me?" I asked surprised

"Of course, we are friends and friends stick together.. besides it will be another Chance for me to see that cutie, and who knows.. I might even be lucky to have his number" she said and winked.. I smiled and made to hit her playfully.. she moved back and frowned..

"Sorry" I mumbled.

She chuckled and punched me playfully..

"Hey cuties" we turned to see Luke (Sofia's boyfriend) staring at us with a smile.

"Hi baby" Sofia greeted and kissed him lightly on his lips..

Yeww, gross.. I can't understand what people like in joining their lips to others, and exchange saliva's🤢. I mean you never know where it's been, personal hygiene is really important, but they don't even care about it.. and they all seem to enjoy it.. yuck😷

"Hulk woman, what are you thinking?" Luke asked snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Nothing.. and I'm not hulk woman" I snapped at him.

"But you are wonder woman" he pressed.

"No.. I'm not!" I hurled..

He chuckled and moved his hair backwards

"So what are you doing here?" Sofia asked looking at him.

"I was on my way to your house and I saw you both standing here.." Luke replied.

"Okay, I have to go now.. bye" I said and turned to leave.

"Wait.." Luke said, and I turned to face them.

"Why don't we grab some drinks.. it's been long I hang out with you both" he said moving closer to Sofia.

"I'm sorry Luke, I'd love to.. but I can't, I need to wake up early tommorow" I explained.

"Besides I might get drunk, you know what happened the last Time right?" I asked looking at the both of them.

"Yeah, you beat up a man because he hit your ass.. so?" Luke said casually, like it was normal.

"She's right Luke, how about we postpone it?" Sofia chimed in ..

"Okay.. fine" Luke said reluctantly.

"I promise I'll make it up to you," I said

"We have to go now Ann.. bye, eat alot okay? I'll see you tomorrow, my regards to everyone, I love you, bye" Sofia said all at once..

"Love you too" I said and hugged her briefly..

"Bye bes, bye Luke" I said and rushed towards the other direction

"Bye" they both yelled after me..

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I walked into the house and saw Nicky and the guys playing video games..

"Hey guys" I greeted as I closed the door behind me..

"Hey Hannah"

"Hi unnie"

"Welcome noona" Nick greeted with a smile.

"How was your day cutie?" I asked squatting in front of him

"Was awesome noona!.. we bought clothes, video games and others" he said excitedly

"Awwn.. have you eaten? Have you taken your bath?" I asked

"Yes" he said.

"Good boy" I said and kissed his cheek

"What about mom and dad" I asked Sona who was busy with her phone

"They are still at the restaurant" she replied.

"Okay"I mumbled

"Oh.. uhm Ethan was here some minutes ago" Jeremy muttered still busy with the game

"Okay" I said and walked out

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