Few days later

As Nate walked down the dark alley, he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw a man wearing a hoodie, holding a gun. And he froze, his heart beating rapidly.

“Give me your phones,” the man demanded. Nate reached for his purse but the man grabbed his arm and pulled him closer to himself.

“And come with me,” he said, pointing the gun at him. Nate’s mind raced as he tried to think of a way out of the situation. But he knew he had no choice but to go with him. The man led him to a van parked at the end of the...