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10: The Escape.
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2020-10-09 05:34:12AT ROME
LAURA P.O.V.
"Have you ever tossed a coin?" I repeated.
"Yes. Always before going somewhere."
"Why?" I asked.
"I drop one coin each time before I go somewhere." he said, looking at his reflection in the water. "Hoping to return here alive."
"Will you serve me with a coin? I want to try."
"Of course." he reached into his pocket and pulled out a few coins. "Take as much as you want and don't tell me. Keep the rest to yourself." he told me.
I did it.
I took as much as I decided.
Only I knew how much.
I didn't know if this fountain really was making wishes come true, but one thing was for sure - it was magically beautiful.
That was enough distraction.
I had to do it.
To run away.
There was no way I could continue this mission.
I didn't have a phone.
I had no connection with my boss and my other colleagues.
I had no weapon.
I had no money.
Things got out o
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