Shaken By Touch
The young girl was screaming her lungs out. “Let me go! Let me go!” She tugged at her jacket. She scratched at the officer, her hair dry and flying away in the wind. She looked like an angry feral cat.
“Please, Ma’am, stop resisting. I’m trying to help you.” The officer wasn’t going to give up so easily. She had a feeling, and usually, she was right about things like this.
Just The Two Of Us
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Mila and Michael were a young couple living in the small town of Gifford, Florida. They had been together for several years and were deeply in love.
Mila had been obsessed with Michael since high school. She would do anything for him. They were together for a long time, and they wanted to do things on their own. They didn’t rely on their parents.
Work For A Living
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Mila was a 26-year-old woman with a warm smile and a kind heart. She worked at a local café and often took double shifts just to make ends meet.
A few people knew her in her local community, but she was generally alone. Every day, she would walk to work, crossing the bustling highway that ran through their town.
Somebody Is Watching You
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Mila was moody. “I can’t wait until I can stop doing this,” she said to Michael one morning as she got ready for work. Michael just smiled at her and said, “Soon, love, things will be better,” and passed her apron.
The tired woman left on her daily route. It was a hot summer day. Unbeknownst to Mila, her routine had caught the attention of Officer Parkins, a diligent traffic police officer.
An Eye On You
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Officer Parkins was a well-respected official in the area. She had been in the force for over twenty years. She thought she knew her district well and often chatted with people in public to make her presence and authority known.
When she first saw Mila, her first thought was how strong she was to walk while pregnant. She was genuinely empathetic towards her, being a mother herself.
The Same Every Day
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Mila always took the same route. She had to walk along a busy road. Other cars often hooted at her or offered to give her a ride. But she never accepted.
Officer Parkins had noticed Mila’s consistent presence on the road, which had become a hazard for other drivers. She was curious and started to pay closer attention to the young woman.
You Seem Suspicious
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Mila didn’t do anything unusual, so technically, Officer Parkins had no reason to approach her. But she wanted to talk to her. She wanted to know more about the woman’s life, who her parents were.
Why didn’t she use public transport? She told her partner about the woman, and he also found her intriguing. Where was she from?
Something Is Not Right
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As weeks turned into months, Officer Parkins began to suspect that something was amiss. Mila seemed to be pregnant for an unusually long time, and Officer Parkins couldn’t shake off the feeling that there was more to this story.
Determined to get to the bottom of it, she decided to approach Mila one day as she walked back from work. Would she find the answers she was looking for?
Seize The Moment
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One morning, Officer Parkins saw the perfect opportunity. It was windy, and Mila’s jacket had flown away. Officer Parkins, standing nearby, quickly caught it and returned it to the girl.
“Thank you,” the girl muttered and turned around. “You gotta be careful in your condition, hey,” Officer Parkins said. The girl stopped, and Officer Parkins had a chance to face her.
Being Nosy
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Officer Parkins and her partner gently approached Mila and asked her a few questions about her due date. “When are you due? You’ve been pregnant for a long time now? Is everything okay with your baby?”
The girl pulled her jacket closed and put her hand over her belly. She looked down at the floor, “Yes, I’m late for work,” she said. She was getting intimidated. She didn’t like confrontation.
That Was Close
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Confused and taken aback, Mila tried to gather her thoughts but found herself hurrying away, unable to provide satisfactory answers.
She was almost running. She struggled to catch her breath. Her mind was filled with questions. Cops? There? She had never seen them so early; how could she be so blind? She knew that she looked nervous but hoped that they didn’t notice anything strange about her.
A Step Ahead
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The next day, Officer Parkins and her partner decided to wait for Mila at her usual spot. “Do you think she will still walk this way after what happened yesterday?” Her partner Officer Bradley asked.
Officer Parkins was weary. “They are not that bright, our youth of today. She probably forgot by now,” Parkins said. “Hey, I think you will find out sooner than you think,” Bradley laughed and pointed.
Right On Time
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Just as she had suspected, the girl did use her usual route. But she thought she would be clever by crossing over to the other side. She didn’t see officers standing behind a tree across the road.
They had to cut her off. Officer Bradley ran to the front to stop her. As Mila crossed the highway, the officers confronted her again.
Check It Out
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“Madam, you shouldn’t be walking on a busy road like this in your state. We’ve been watching you for over ten months now,” Parkins said. “Okay, I won’t walk here anymore,” the young girl nervously said.
Mila, feeling anxious and cornered, blurted out that she was trying to induce labor because she was overdue. “This baby just won’t come out, hey! He’s a big one!” She laughed nervously. However, the officers remained skeptical, sensing that there was more to her story.
Out Of Place
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“I think it’s strange that you haven’t given birth yet, my partner and I check this route daily, and we noticed you walking alone.” Mila tried to walk, but Bradley stood in front of her, “Would you like us to assist you, madam?”
Their suspicions heightened, and Officer Parkins and her partner insisted on searching Mila. Fearful of the consequences, Mila refused, desperately hoping to escape the situation.
Don’t Mind Me
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Mila made excuses. “Officer, look, it’s raining out. Lemme just get home to my husband.” Mila begged the officer. In a panic, she tried to run away, tripped over the pavement, and lost her footing. She almost fell down.
Officer Parkins, being a compassionate person, didn’t want to risk harming a potentially pregnant woman. She reached out and grabbed Mila by her jacket, hoping to prevent her from falling.
Something Strange
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As she grabbed her jacket, she exposed a bit of her pregnant belly. Mila tried to readjust her clothing from the near fall. She was rushing and holding her belly nervously.
Parkins realized that Mila was unusually light and agile for a pregnant woman. Could it be that she was just really fit and balanced? Or was there something else to it?
Full Of Excuses
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The clouds moved in. “I hate the rain. It always messes up everything,” Mila said, trying to get away. “You’re just a ray of sunshine, aren’t you,” Parkins said as she watched the nervous lady.
“Take care of yourself, Miss,” Officer Parkins said. She patted the lady’s jacket in a friendly gesture but was in shock. As she tugged on Mila’s jacket, she felt something strange.
Something Is Loose
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Mila knew that something was wrong. She held her belly tight. Parkins saw something move under her clothes, and that was when she realized that something was incredibly wrong.
“Oh no!” Mila mumbled under her breath. She had to bend her legs and tried to waddle away from the officers. But there was no way they were going to let her get away, especially not after what happened next.
Short Breaths
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Mila knew exactly what was going on, and she knew that she was about to be in a world of trouble. When the officers found out what she was hiding, her life would be over.
And that was something she couldn’t afford. So she held on as tight as she could and prayed the officers would just let her go. But it was clear that it wouldn’t happen. And because of that, she couldn’t breathe.
Entering Panic Mode
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Mila had entered full-blown panic mode. For months she had managed to get away with what she was doing. But she didn’t expect things to end so abruptly.
If she knew she was being watched, she would’ve taken another route. She would’ve done whatever it took to keep her secret hidden. What was she hiding?
This Couldn’t Be Happening
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“This can’t be happening,” Mila mumbled as she looked up at the officers with big pleading eyes. She would do whatever it took. She’d tell them anything they wanted to hear if they just let her go on with her life.
But her mistake wasn’t something she could walk away from. And the attentiveness of two diligent officers would blow her cover completely.
She Needed A Way Out
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Mila knew exactly what was about to happen. She knew that the cuffs that were hanging at the officer’s side would be slamming around her wrist the second she let go.
And she couldn’t let that happen. She needed to find a way out, and she needed to do it incredibly fast. But what would she do? And would her actions expose her secret?
No Other Choice
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In a split-second decision, not wanting to cause harm, she let go, and Mila’s stomach fell down, revealing a fake pregnancy belly. The scene that unfolded left everyone around in utter disbelief.
The fake belly wasn’t the only thing that fell down when Mila let go. There was something else as well, and it would land her in a world of trouble.
It Was Too Late
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Everyone who witnessed the officers’ encounter with the young girl had seen the evidence slamming into the ground. They had all seen what the young woman they were trying to help was really hiding.
And everyone knew that it was too late for her to get away now. Officer Parkins scowled at Mila, letting her know that she wouldn’t be walking away from this any time soon. Was she right?
Now Or Never
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As the officers bent down to pick up the evidence, Mila decided to take a chance. She sprinted in the opposite direction, knowing that it would be the only chance she’d get to escape.
Would she be lucky enough to get away? Or would the officers use everything in their arsenal to capture the woman they had been suspicious of for the last few months?
The Only Way Out
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Without looking back, Mila headed toward the detour that would take her home. Her game was up, and running was her only way out.
But she knew that she couldn’t run forever. Now that they knew what she looked like and what she was doing, it was a matter of time before she was found.
She Did What She Had To
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Mila did what she had to in the heat of the moment. But it wouldn’t be enough. First, she’d need to outrun the police officers for good, and then she’d have to skip town.
She could only hope that things would cool down after that. Because if they didn’t, she’d be serving a lengthy prison sentence, and her clear record would be ruined.
Not Letting Go
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What Mila didn’t know was that the officers were hot on her heels. She had now become a pawn in their game, and there was no way they were going to let her slip through their fingers.
If they wanted to paint a bigger picture, they were going to need her help. And after that, she’d be punished for her actions.
Situation Exposed
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Mila’s heart raced as she darted down the street, her adrenaline fueling her desperate attempt to escape the clutches of Officer Parkins.
Fear gripped her chest, overshadowing the chaos that had erupted around them. She knew getting caught would land her in deep trouble. She wouldn’t let that happen as long as she had air in her lungs.
Flashing Lights
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The once peaceful streets of Gifford now buzzed with gasps, murmurs, and the clicking of cell phone cameras capturing the shocking scene.
Mila raced through the streets, pumping her arms as she wended through the speechless crowds. She’d never run so fast in her life. But she’d never had a reason as dear as she had today.
No Believable Explanation
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Mila knew that it didn’t matter what she said. She’d be going to jail. Her reasons might’ve been good enough for her, but they wouldn’t justify her actions to the police or the judge.
In their eyes, there would be no logical explanation for doing what she did. But what exactly did she do to cause so much trouble?
No Way Out
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They wouldn’t care about the fact that she had no other option. And they would come up with something else that could’ve provided her with what she needed. That was what everyone else had done.
So she had no choice but to run for it. It was either that or losing her future which was something that she wasn’t willing to give up.
There Was Only One Conclusion
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Mila knew the consequences right from the beginning. That’s why she was so careful about what she did. She knew that if she ever got caught, there would be consequences.
And as she ran, she knew that there would be only one conclusion if she got caught. If that happened, she’d be going to jail, and there would be no escaping that.
She Wasn’t Ready
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That was the one and only thing in her life that she wasn’t ready for. She was still so young, and she had so many hopes and dreams about the future.
She couldn’t give that up because she was forced to make a stupid decision to ensure her livelihood. She couldn’t give that up for anything.
She’d Just Have To Keep Going
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That meant that she had only one thing left to do. She had to keep running no matter what. The cops would give up eventually, and then she would have a chance.
If only she knew who she was dealing with. Maybe then she would know that there was no hope for her anymore. The officers would find her one way or another.
Pregnant Pursuit
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Officer Parkins, determined not to let her slip through her fingers, pursued her with unwavering determination. She’d never seen anyone run this fast before.
She could almost taste Mila’s desperation to escape, which made her wonder why the girl was so keen on running. What was she hiding in the fake belly that had made her react this way?
Stop!
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Officer Parkins’s training kicked in as she sprinted after the fleeing woman, her eyes locked on Mila’s disappearing figure. The officer couldn’t lose her. Not now when she and her partner were about to blow this case open.
She closed the gap between them with each stride, her voice ringing out with authority. “Mila, stop! It’s over. There’s nowhere left to run!”
Stuck In A Corner
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Mila’s breath came in ragged gasps as she weaved through the labyrinthine alleys, her mind racing for an escape route. Panic and desperation fueled her actions, blinding her to the consequences of her choices.
She darted around a corner, hoping to lose Officer Parkins in the maze of buildings surrounding them. But she wouldn’t get far.
Doing Her Duty
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Officer Parkins was relentless. She refused to let Mila vanish into the darkness of the night. She knew that capturing her was not only a duty but also a responsibility to the safety of her community.
She summoned every ounce of strength, pushing herself to her limits, closing in on her target. But as she came out of the alley Mila had disappeared into, she braked, eating back a frustrated scream.
She’s Gone
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The officer looked around, her hands on her hips as she struggled to regulate her breathing. She couldn’t see Mila. She walked around a car parked directly in front of the alley, even checking under it.
But the girl was gone. She took out her radio and told Bradley what happened. “She just disappeared,” she reported. But she knew Mila was just around here somewhere.
In Plain Sight
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Officer Parkins was convinced that Mila was hiding in plain sight. She couldn’t have run that far. She had looked weary as she cut into the dark alley.
The officer started her search. She moved from one parked vehicle to the next, her narrowed eyes taking in everything. This was getting interesting by the minute.
She’s Fast
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Officer Bradley showed up after a few minutes. He stood on the end of a different alley adjacent to the one Officer Parkins came out of.
“No sign of her,” he panted before clearing his throat. He took a deep breath and checked his belt. “She’s fast. I’ll give her that.” “Yeah,” Officer Parkins agreed. “She’s fast, but not fast enough!”
Behind The Trash
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She pulled back a trash can with a heave, exposing Mila, who had crouched behind it. “Nowhere to run,” the officer said, but Mila took that as an invitation to test Officer Parkins’s theory.
She tore off in the opposite direction, leaving a baffled yet grinning Officer Bradley standing. “Well, don’t just stand there,” the officer yelled to her partner. “After her!”
Back On The Road
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The two officers darted after Mila, Officer Bradley leading the charge. His boots thumped against the tarmac as he sped after her.
Officer Parkins could see Mila mapping out routes as she ran. She needed to outmaneuver her. Taking a leap of faith, she took a detour into a dark alley, hoping her plan would work.
Keep Going
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Mila continued running. She couldn’t think straight, only knew she needed to get away. She thought she’d lost the cops when she hid behind the garbage can, but here they were, chasing her down another alley.
She could hear their heavy footfalls behind her. Then all of a sudden, the sound cut in half. She couldn’t dare look back but knew one of the officers had taken a different route to cut her off.
It Takes A Toll On Her
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Mila’s lungs surged as fatigue burned through her. Her footsteps faltered by the second, and her legs hurt from exertion. Even though the weight of her actions pressed heavily upon her, she wouldn’t stop.
But out of nowhere, Officer Parkins slid into the path in front of her. Mila couldn’t turn away in time. A sense of defeat washed over her as she skidded to a stop.
She’s Cornered
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Mila’s chest heaved. Her lungs scorched her, and her throat was dry. She locked eyes with Officer Parkins, who was approaching with an air of triumph around her.
“I told you, Mila,” the officer panted, her voice laced with both exhaustion and determination. She stopped for dramatic effect, extending her arms out. “There’s no running from the truth.”
It’s All Over Now
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Mila’s gaze dropped to the ground, shame and regret etched across her face. The once confident facade crumbled, revealing a vulnerable woman burdened by the weight of her choices.
At that moment, the reality of her actions came crashing down, and she knew there was no turning back. She had to face the officer; she had no other choice.
You Can Talk To Me
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Officer Parkins slowly approached Mila, her gaze filled with empathy and disappointment. She knew the confrontation had taken an unexpected turn, revealing a far more complex story than anticipated. She reached out to Mila with a steady hand, offering solace amidst the chaos.
“Mila, I don’t condone what you’ve done,” Officer Parkins began, her voice softer now, tinged with compassion. “But I want to understand. I want to know why.”
A Human Story
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Tears welled in Mila’s eyes as she looked up at the officer, her voice quivering with guilt and remorse. “I didn’t want this life, Officer Parkins.
I was desperate, trapped, and thought this was my only way out. I never wanted to hurt anyone.” She wiped her eyes. “Please. You have to believe me. I never wanted to hurt anyone.”
A Listening Ear
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Officer Parkins listened, her eyes locked on Mila’s face, recognizing the pain and desperation within her words. She had seen people driven to extreme measures by circumstances beyond their control.
She knew how cruel the world could be. Some people never really had a choice in the hand fate dealt them. Such individuals always found themselves on the wrong side of the law while trying to make ends meet. Mila was no exception.
Let You Off Easy
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“Mila, you made a grave mistake,” Officer Parkins replied gently, her grip on Mila’s arms loosening. “But there’s still a chance for redemption.”
She looked at Officer Bradley, who was now catching up to them. “If you let me help you, then maybe you can survive this. Let justice take its course; you might find a way to rebuild your life.”
Heavy Words
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The weight of Officer Parkins’ words sank deep into Mila’s heart. She’d never seen someone be so compassionate before, especially considering the little adventure she’d just taken the officer and his partner on.
She knew she had to face the consequences of her actions, but perhaps this was an opportunity to break free from the cycle that had ensnared her.
Pregnancy Packaging
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Breaking out of the hamster wheel had been on Mila’s top priorities for a long while. But each time she took significant steps to get out, unfortunate circumstances would pull her back in.
When Parkins had saved Mila from falling, she had unhinged something important. Amidst the commotion, the fake pregnancy belly had opened up, and what fell out was not a baby but packets of cocaine!
A Lot Of Money
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$2000 worth of the illegal substance scattered across the street. Civilians who had witnessed the unfolding events quickly took out their phones, capturing videos and snapping pictures, their curiosity getting the better of them.
That’s why Mila bolted as hard and desperate as she did. She still had her whole life in front of her, and getting caught would see her forget about dreams and aspirations. But now that the officers had gotten to her, what could she do?
Hiding Inside
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Mila’s true identity had been exposed, and her secret life as a drug trafficker was unveiled. There was no way she’d return home and survive the week. That was the reality of things.
The shockwaves reverberated through the town, leaving its residents stunned. Officer Parkins wasted no time handcuffing Mila, ensuring she faced the consequences of her actions.
Wildfire
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News of the incident spread like wildfire, reaching the local police station and making headlines in the local newspapers. Every TV station covered the report, each civilian talking about it whenever they could.
Mila’s arrest became the talk of the town, leaving the community in disbelief and prompting discussions about hidden secrets and the unforeseen depths people could descend to.
A Secret Cover
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As the legal process unfolded, Mila’s true motives and the extent of her involvement in the drug trade were brought to light. She was given a sentence but she had a great female lawyer who offered to help her pro bono. She was a shark in circumstances such as these.
The case became a symbol of how appearances can be deceiving and how even those closest to us may harbor unimaginable secrets. Michael, devastated and blindsided by the revelation, grappled with his emotions. He couldn’t fathom that the woman he loved had led a double life.
The town rallied around him, offering support and solace during this tumultuous time. But Officer Parkins knew that he was just a coward, a small-time gangster, letting his wife take the wrap for his illegal business.
A Small-Time Gangster
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Michael, devastated and blindsided by the revelation, grappled with his emotions. He couldn’t fathom that the woman he loved had led a double life.
The town rallied around him, offering support and solace during this tumultuous time. But Officer Parkins knew that he was just a coward, a small-time gangster, letting his wife take the wrap for his illegal business.
Disclaimer: To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.