Gun Before Rest

     I drove cautiously into a parking space in front of a gun shop. Men all around stared at me as I stepped inside. I walked down the aisles, found a gun holster, but then I found a gun. My mouth gaped open at the price and a worker with tattooed arms stepped up to me.

     "Is there a problem?" he asked gruffly.

     "Why are these guns priced so high?" I asked innocently.

     "Because they're guns. Why do you need one?" 

     "My husband... His birthday is coming up and he has always wanted a gun for hunting." I lied.

     "This isn't the right gun for hunting. Those would be on the back shelf."

     "Those are probably more expensive... Plus, he can always do target practice... I'll take it."

    "OK, I will ring it up for you but you're going to want some bullets."

    "They don't come with the gun?"

    "This isn't like a toy that comes with batteries." he laughed, "The bullets cost----"

    "Don't tell me... Just give me twenty bullets. That should be enough for now."

    "Okay. Cash or credit?" 

    I didn't have enough cash on me to pay for everything so I had to use my credit card but after this purchase, I would never use it again.

    "Can I take some money out of my account?"

    "Sure, how much?"

    "How much is in your cash register?"

    I left the store with several bills in my wallet and a bag that carried my gun, holster, and bullets. I drove away from the store and parked behind a nearby hotel. My room was paid for in cash. The lady had stared in awe as I dug money from my bulging wallet and I thought of something. All these people I was meeting were probably going to be caught by the police and arrested. I smiled sweetly to the lady before I left to my room. Immediately after, I cut up my credit card, cut my hair shoulder length, took the batteries out of my cell phone, and called up room service. I was starving so I purchased a steak with mash potatoes and carrots. It didn't really fill me but it was enough to make me feel better. In the morning, I would be leaving to finish what the letter first instructed me to do.... This was not going to be pretty.

Author's Note

What do you think? Are you excited to see what happens? I hope you liked it!

Reviews

[halflives]

Indeed, I'm excited. This mystery man... Who is he, and why did you choose this person as your unwitting assistant? Ah, you finally revealed the gender of the main character, thanks for that. And again in this chapter, she shows psychopathic tendencies. For example, the lying. And twenty bullets is most likely not going to get a person very far. I'd say at least three dozen, if you're going to be running from the police. Otherwise, well done. I'm interested to see what happens next.

[Blessed_Angel]

I like it this man sure has a way to make her do his work for him. Not only is he the bad guy but he is turning her in to a criminal too great plot line. I like the story so far. It will be amazing if you read my book called The curse of the pack i am sure you will like it.

[amdc101]

Yeah I'm excited! Theres so much we need to learn...keep going!

[TheElfPrincess]

Another good chapter, but I want to know what the letter said! :P Well penned.

[Hunter C. Brown]

right quickly please. i want to know what the letter said. not telling the readers was a very good idea by the way. keep on writing