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Tired and soaked with my own sweat, I dragged my feet towards the motel where Ruby was already waiting. It was already nightfall, I could barely see where I was going.

“Hey!” Ruby called, running towards me. “Are you okay? Where have you been?”

“I lost my way here, I'm sorry.” I pleaded, trying to catch my breath. “Well, did you find him?” she asked but I waved my head. She sighed and placed her hands on her hips, “Same here.”

We stayed on our position for five minutes ...