Story

Alex had butterflies in his stomach when he woke up. Because he was graduating from high school. His day started as usual days. He followed his daily routine; he had breakfast, played online games, he exercised, listened to music... At 7 p.m., he was ready to leave the house. Before leaving, he checked himself in the mirror for the last time. He thought ''Who is Brad Pitt while there is me?'' and giggled. 

He had super fun at the party. He hung out with his friends, they sang songs together and danced, and ate delicious foods. 

When the clock was 1 a.m., he left the party and started walking. In the middle of the way, he remembered his car and muttered with anger to himself. He started walking back. Suddenly, he heard a scream ''HELP ME, IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? PLEASE HELP ME. THEY ARE GONNA KILL ME!''

Alex ran through the voice and he saw a guy who was crying and shaking:

''T- They ran away, they hur- hurt me but when I screamed, they ran away.''

Alex hugged him:

''Okay, calm down, it's all over. Now if you want, we can go to my house, it's safer place for you.''

The boy hesitated first, but then he had no another chance. Alex asked to guy:

''What is your name and how old are you?''

''I am 18 years old and my name is Jacob. You?''

''Oh, you look younger, you are tiny. I am 19 and my name is Alex.''

While Alex was driving to home, immediately, Jacob took a gun out of his pocket and pointed it on Alex:

''GIVE ME ALL YOUR MONEY AND YOUR WALLET. AND DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID OR I WILL KILL YOU!''

Alex was shocked. He couldn't move, he couldn't even talk. He gave his wallet ,because he had no chance, and all his money. Jacob opened the wallet, saw the money inside and laughed:

''Thank you, dude. I didn't have to force you, that was cool. I'll always be grateful for this gift, also I would be glad if you forget me.''

Then he giggled, put mask on his face, and talked:

''God bless you, good boy. Plus, my name is not Jacob, it's Hope.''

Jacob-Hope- got out of the car and Alex watched him until he was out of sight. Alex couldn't move almost half an hour. He was shocked, confused, frightened and he had million emotions like these... But he was happy that he was still alive. He didn't report Hope to the police. He didn't tell anyone about it. He just thought ''It was the weirdest day in my life.''

Zeynep E./ SHL