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A Parent's Pain

Author: Yemerej ongh
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JOJO'S POV

Jeremy slumps face down to the ground after pointing at something and muttering words in Russian and I jump back in fright.

Katrina rouses and we flip him over. Yep, he's out cold. In the middle of our conversation.

The sun is on the horizon and Katrina points in the same direction Jeremy had pointed before slumping.

“The giant blades.” She gasps and I follow her line of sight.

The chopper.

It's about a mile away and we run towards it as best as we can. She's holding her ribs and grimacing with each step while I hobble slash hop, wincing at the twinge of pain that radiates from my leg with each move.

Once we're close enough, she starts yelling and I join her, hollering for anyone around but we don't see anyone.

Until Sheryln steps out from a barricade of poppies with a long farming stick. Our shouts double and our energy is refueled as she starts running towards us.

“We thought we lost you.” Sherilyn cries as she engulfs me in a hug.

“You left me!” I accuse, shrugg
Yemerej ongh

Do you think Jo should forgive her parents and just move on? Or do you think they need more punishment??? Leave your comments and I'll read them when I finally understand how to see comments. Thanks for reading ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for a your support with the likes, the reviews, the sharing, the ratings and the comments. I'm grateful 💓💓💓

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