Chapter 40

Ivy and I moved speedily and we were able to get out of the section we were in without them seeing us. But unfortunately, we could not get out of the mall because suddenly, they had a security guard mount there and one of the service girls came up to us.

"Ma, please stop running round in the mall. You may destroy our merchandise and if you do, you will have to pay. And seeing as you want to run out, it means you can't afford anything here."

She looked at us like we were disgusted pigs in her eyes and I could not even blame her. It was obvious to all that we did not have the kind of money needed to shop in a place like that but we were not there for shopping and I was just grateful that we got what we were looking for and I was not going to allow anyone to ruin that for me.

"We understand ma, we will try to not run anymore," I said softly and smiled at her. the woman did not smile back but she moved away and I could not help but wonder what she would actually do to me if she realised