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Control And Aim

Author: Maria-Grace
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-18 05:41:08

ISABELLA GARCIA

I was getting used to holding the gun. But I still didn't know how to use it.

“Who taught you how to shoot?” I asked Enzo as I turned the cold metal in my hands.

We had taken a new exit. It led us to the backyard of his house.

There was a range at the south corner of the grounds.

“Uncle Emilio. Marco’s dad,” Enzo simply said.

“How old were you?” I asked.

I wanted to get to know him better.

Enzo shifted from behind me. He would study the target, then shift his eyes back to me.

“Ten,” Enzo answered curtly.

He brought his hands to his waist and walked back to me.

“Let me see what you can do?” Enzo said.

I could feel his body behind me. Too damn close.

“I can't…” I started stammering.

I couldn't just shoot a gun. He had to teach me something for me to know anything.

“I don’t even know what to do,” I said and wiped my face.

The moon was out, the temperature was moderately chill. Yet, I was sweating.

Enzo was surprised. “Haven’t you se
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