effort

Erin began to frantically search his pockets, looking for his credit card. Sweat dribbled down his face even in his current environment. After confirming it wasn't there for about the about the sixth time, he stormed out in a panic. The people in the shop were startled a bit by what Erin did and the shop attendant nearly sounded the alarm.

Worry was plastered over his face while he moved around, checking where he might have dropped it. after finding out it was not close, he dashed to the opposite sidewalk and scrutinizing every section of the road.

' why did this happen. if someone takes it, all my money will be gone'

even though Erin, like many youth were, was not a fan of religion but he prayed that he would find it. his search alongside the sidewalk took him back to his home. Due to the amount of effort that he had used to futily search for the credit card, it was almost eight o'clock. when he had finally lost hope of finding it and began thinking on how to salvage his money, he stumbled upon the black jeep from earlier. A little ways off from his house but still close enough.

' mhmm '

He just walked past it, looking down at the road. He almost missed the black card that he was close to stepping on.

' yes! '

He carefully picked it up and brushed of the dirt before giving it kiss. ' my treasure, my life. oh at last I have you ' he said to himself poetically. Picking up the pace on the way home, he tried to scrub of the heaviness and strain on his back. getting back home, he sighed before walking onto his the stone path that led to his house.

' I was not able to achieve anything since I was careless. l will have to refrain from being as stupid as I was earlier ' Erin thought. He checked the time before opening the door.

'Just about fifteen minutes to spare-- '

' oi desir '

'what?! '

Erin's heart nearly shut down when he heard the masculine voice behind him. the name he just called him was his user name on his site ' hack for noobs '. He spun around to see a charcoal haired man in a black fancy looking suit and a blonde, four-eyed female in office wear beside him. Behind them, the jeep that Erin could had sworn had just teleported in front of his home.

' you know we spent a lot of effort looking for you '

' fuck! those shitty hackers'

Had he been found out.

a few minutes prior

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after Erin had passed by the car, vilda' turned to face her boss who was already staring intently at him.

' Jordan sir, the account device synced with the phone that boy has on him. he is... '

' desir, finally'

' what are you going to do, wait?'

' wait, humph. and let the competition get to him first. no, he's ours. '

Jordan pressed on the accelerator but so softly that it the car looked like it was coming to a halt. they tailed Erin all the way home without him even noticing.

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' so it seems it really is you huh. I had my doubts since you looked like a kid but kids these days really are dangerous. '

' excuse me but what are are talking about, ' Erin said while trying to look as confused as possible. his entire body was trembling, his chest ached with his heart beating harder and harder.

' am I going to get arrested and only when I just awaken and am about to shut down the website. '

' relax, we are not the police. just... an interested party '. the blonde woman said while pushing up her glasses. Erin calmed down but the hairs on his head shot up once more when he thought about it.

' ...interested party '

' do they want to kidnap me or force me into given them all that I know '

Erin grinded his teeth together and cursed with fury. he had relied too heavily on his associates and hadn't planned the various situations that could arise. he thought of running but he knew it wouldn't work out. his speed was not that high and him running could endanger the safety of his family.

' like I said, what are you talking about ' he resorted to trying to play dumb once more.

' it's useless to lie. you have already given me over ten reasons as to why you are him. we just want to make a deal with you, calm down '

'huh? '