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Can You Describe The Thief : A Short Story

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“Can you describe what the thief?” “The only thing that I know was that a thief was a woman. She held us at gunpoint from behind. So we have no idea what she looks like.” “So, you just assumed the thief's gender. What did the thief take?” “She took my purse,” Allison said. “It was black. It had my wallet and my phone in it.” “She also took my phone and wallet as well,” Michael said. “Will you please stop assuming the gender of the thief?” The Female Officer asked. “Sorry,” Michael said. “May I ask what your gender is?” “Look, we're trying to help you. There's no need to be snarky. Anyway, we'll call you as soon as we find any information about your belongings.” “Thank you, Officer,” Allison said. “But the thief took our fucking phones.” “You two don't have a landline?” “No,” Michael said. “Uh, can you give us a ride to our homes? You know, since we just got robbed.” “Of course we can. Although, do you mind chipping in for gas?” “We would if somebody didn't steal our wallets,” Allison said. “Oh, I keep forgetting that. Fuck me.” Meanwhile, about a half a mile away, a woman wearing a pair of black pants and a black shirt, along with a red hood and a red scarf over face entered a basement apartment. There was an old man sitting on a couch, watching TV. “You're home early, Isabel,” the old man said. “Well, I needed to drop off this purse,” Isabel said. “How was your night, Grandpa Max?” “Not bad. Although I'm a bit concerned. I thought you were robbing the rich

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