The bad man

Y/N's POV

Finally… I need some sleep. 🥱 (I walk out of the café, stretching my arms.)

???: "WAIT, Y/N!!!"

(I turn around, startled by the voice.)

"Ah… James! Hey!" 😃 I say, smiling as I see him running toward me.

James catches up, slightly out of breath. "Going home?" 😄 He asks, tilting his head.

"Yeah…" 🙂 I nod, shifting my bag onto my shoulder.

James scratches the back of his head. "Can I walk with you?" 🙄

I laugh a little. "Of course, Jamei…" 😄 I say, flashing him a bright smile.

(We start walking along the road, the soft glow of streetlights illuminating our path.)

"By the way, thanks again." 😄 I say, glancing at him.

James blinks. "Um… ah, that." 🤔 He mutters, as if he just remembered.

"Yes! Our psycho boss must like you very much; that's why he never fires me!" 😅 (James just nods in agreement.)

After a moment of silence, I take a deep breath before asking, "James, can I ask you something?" 🙄

(I stop and turn my face toward him.)

James also stops and looks at me. "Yes!" 🙂

"What's bothering you? If you want to share… you know I'm always here to listen." 😌

James hesitates, looking down at his shoes. "A-ah, I—it's just... yeah, the café. I just hate the ladies there… They just want me to talk to them and say nice things about them." 🙄 He sighs.

"Oh, right! You must be tired." 😅 I nod in understanding.

James lets out another sigh. "Yeah, I'm just... tired… Um, Y/N, can I ask you something?" 🙄

"Yes, tell me." 🙂

James hesitates for a second before scratching his neck. "Can I walk with you every day like this? I mean… if you want." 🙄

I blink, slightly surprised. "A-ah… yes, of course! But… your place is in the opposite direction, remember?" 😄

James shrugs. "Ah, that's not a big deal. I'll just take the bus from here." 😅

"Okay." 😃

(We continue walking, chatting about random things until we suddenly realize we're in front of my house.)

"Oh! We're here." 😲

James gives a small smile. "Yeah…" 🙂

(I glance at him, hesitating for a moment.)

"Come in… I'll make some coffee for you!" 😄

James laughs but shakes his head. "I would love that, but I have to go now. My friend is waiting for me." 😃

"Oh… okay." 😀 I nod in understanding.

James smiles. "Yeah… see you tomorrow, Y/N." 😄

"Yeah… bye, Jamei!" 😃

(He waves and turns around, walking away. I watch him for a moment before sighing.)

He must be really tired… Well, I should also get some sleep.

(I unlock my door and step into my small rented house. It looks like a horror movie set—dark, messy, and honestly a little scary.) 🏠

(Suddenly, my stomach growls loudly.)

"Oh god, I didn't eat anything since this morning!" 😨

(I walk into the kitchen and open the fridge, only to find… nothing.) 😨

"Great. What should I eat now? Thank god James didn't come in and see me like this." 😓

(I feel exhausted, but my hunger won't let me sleep.)

"What should I do…? Yes! Drink some water, Y/N." 😑

Why do I have to be so poor, Y/N? 😩

(I drink two glasses of water and sit down.)

"It's better now." 😌

(I try to sleep, but ten minutes later, my stomach growls again.)

"I better go to the grocery store and buy some noodles." 😑

(I check my wallet, looking at the money I saved for my new rent house.)

"I'll just buy one packet of noodles." 🙄

(I change my clothes, put on my jacket and shoes, and lock my door before walking onto the quiet road. The grocery store is about six to seven minutes away, so I walk quickly, putting in my earphones and playing some music.)

(After a few minutes, I enter the store, grab my noodles, and pay at the counter. The cashier lady smiles at me and waves as I leave, and I wave back.)

(As I step outside, I suddenly get the strange feeling that someone is watching me. I shake it off, trying to ignore it.)

"Ah, now I just need to go home and eat my noodles." 😋

(I walk toward an alley I have to cross. Feeling uneasy, I put my earphones and phone into my pocket and walk as fast as I can. That's when I hear footsteps behind me.)

???: "Stop right there." 😓

(My heart pounds as I start running, but before I can go far, someone grabs me from behind.)

???: "Well, do you really think you are faster than me…" 😏

(He whispers in my ear. He's so close. I can feel His breath on my skin I tremble in his grip.)

???: "Stop moving and do what I say, then I'll leave you, okay?" 😠

(I can feel a knife pressing against my stomach, his right hand gripping my neck. Oh no, what should I do? Think, Y/N, think! I remember I saw some judo-karate moves on YouTube. If I grab his left arm, kick his leg, and attack with my elbow—yes, I should try!)

"A-ah—" 😱

(But before I can do anything, he spins me around and twists my right arm behind my back. Now his I can feel his breath on my face )

???: "Do you think you're stronger than me?" 😏

(He chuckles darkly.)

"Okay… please don't kill me! I'll give you what you want." 😰

???: "That's better." 😏

"Can you let go so I can give it to you?" 😒

???: "Fine. But don't try anything stupid." 🤨

(He tightens his grip on my wrist. I glance around, but no one is here to help me. I try to look at his face, but he's wearing a hoodie and a mask.)

(I grab my noodles from the ground.)

"Here, take this and leave me alone." 🙄

(He looks shocked.)

???: "Are you kidding me? I don't want your damm noodles! I want your wallet. Now give it to me!" 🤨

"WHAT?! But I don't have money!" 😱

???: "Oh really? I saw you at the store—I know you have money. Stop acting and hand it over." 😠

(He tightens his grip.)

"Aaww! That hurts!" 😣

???: "Then give me the wallet " 😠

"Okay, okay! Stop hurting me!" 😨

(I pull out my wallet, take one last look at my savings, and hand it to him. He grabs it, takes the money,

"Can you leave some money I-i need to pay my rent " I said and to my surprise he leaves some money he throws my wallet back at me.)

???: "Go home. Don't come here at night." 😒

(I nod quickly and run as fast as I can.)

"Stupid thief." 🙄

(When I finally reach home, I lock myself inside and count my money. He only took $5… He left $45.)

"Thank god. He's really an idiot." 😅

(My stomach growls again.)

"Ah, I should eat now." 🤤

(I cook my noodles and eat. After a while, I crawl into bed and finally sleep.)

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Meanwhile, in Heaven 😇

God: "Stop it, baby!" 😒

Baby: "NO, OLD MAN! You saw what happened to my mother... that bad man hurt her!!" 😢

God: "No, baby, I think he needed help." 😇

Baby: "And that's what he does when he needs help? Don't you see? He is a bad person!" 🤨

God: "Yeah… what he did is totally wrong, but—" 😇

Baby: "No! Punish him!" 😡

God: "We will see, okay? She is safe now, so calm down." 😌

Baby: "Okay… but I want to see his side!" 😤

God: "We can't… we can only see your mom." 😇

Baby: "But—"

(NO ONE'S POV)

(God and the baby hear a noise from Y/N's side. They see that the window of her bedroom has been opened by someone, and a person enters the room.)

Baby: "DO SOMETHING, OLD MAN!!!" 😱

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