10: The Escape.

AT 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