Ellie’s POV “I should have packed lighter,” I complained to Kiki as I adjusted the straps on my backpack and walked along the road. I didn’t know why it was so heavy. Inside, I only had a change of clothes for the ceremony, the invitation from Phillip, a few hygiene products, and what I would call emergency medical supplies. I never go anywhere without any medical supplies. You never know when you are going to need them. “I won’t be carrying all of that tonight. It’s essentials only,” she responded. “Whatever,” I responded, knowing that Kiki wouldn’t be able to carry a bag this heavy. At least if Kiki is running, there will be no need for that stuff, so I will hide some of my stuff and return for it later. Each time a car approached, I’d straighten my backpack and put out my thumb in an attempt to hitchhike. But no one stopped. Worse yet, since there was no sidewalk, I almost got hit several times. Eventually, after another near miss, Kiki convinced me to walk behind the barr
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