A Fall In The Mall

Chapter 9: Driving Off Into The Sunset Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds

Vector stood awkwardly to the side, hands in pockets, hair damp, looking disconsolate. Vérónika raised a perfectly defined eyebrow at him. “What are you waiting for? Get in, Vector,” she said. He looked up, startled. “Is this a kidnapping??????? I’m not your child?????? Why would I get in the car??????” he replied, confused. “You think I’d let you walk around by yourself after you skydived into a recently renovated shopping centre? Somehow managing to fall through one of the intermittent skylights? Yeah, nah.” He straightened up, indignant. “I don’t need babysitting! Besides, you can’t tell me what to do, you’re not my mum!” he snapped, offended, and turned to storm off. He reared back, startled, as Vérónika appeared suddenly before him. Momentarily confused, he stuttered to a halt.

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