Chapter Four

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He is behind me.  He tells me nothing.  I stare at him.  Then he says, "I am pleased with this."  I don't reply, but I should have because I knew he would want one.  He vanishes after saying "7:30, Madison."  I know what he means, but I still don't move.  If I look away will he leave.  He never does.
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I wake up in the morning and get dressed.  I head downstairs and eat eggs and cereal.  One thing I can do is head to school.  I look up at the fridge and I see a note that says
Food afterschool is in the fridge.  Do your chores I will be home at 7:45.
-Mom

I get in the car and drive the 10 minute drive to school.  I was lucky, because as I get in the school the bell rings.  I notice a glimpse of brown hair and I am on the ground.  He helps me up and says "My name is Jake."  I reply with "Maddie."

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