Akira's POVMy heart stopped. I stared at the picture on my phone. Mom. Sitting in our living room. The picture had clearly been taken through the window. I could see the curtains behind her, the cup in her hand, and the little vase she always kept beside the television. What could she be doing at home by this time, I thought.Someone had been outside our house.Watching her, watching us.“Akira?”Camila's voice sounded distant. I couldn't breathe.“That's my mom.” Camila's face changed immediately. “What?”. “My mom…” I turned the screen toward her..She covered her mouth.“Oh my God. My fingers were trembling. I immediately called Mom. She answered after two rings.“Hello, sweetheart?”“Mom!” She laughed softly. “Why are you shouting?”“Where are you?”“In the living room.” My heart dropped.“Are you alone?”“Yes. Why?”“Lock the doors.”.There was silence.“Akira, what's wrong?”“Please, Mom. Just lock the doors and windows.” I heard her sigh. “Okay.” I waited. A few seconds passed. “
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