10 Beginning of the end

A man jumped out of the trees and grabbed a hold of my arm. Everything happened so fast there was no time for any reaction but a startled scream before he started yelling. "Give me your money! Empty your pockets or she's dead!" Mikey was frantic, not sure what to do or how to react.

"Sir, we don't have any money, let her go! She's pregnant! Please!" He walked close to us and the man pressed the barrel harder against my head.

"Take another step and I'll pull the trigger! I said empty your pockets!" My eyes widened in fear and I let out a strangled cry. My nails dug into his arm that held me in place, I squirmed around in hopes of freedom.

"Alright," Mikey stopped, hand still tightly holding the basket, probably out of fear. I didn't know, it was hard for me to focus. My heart was beating wildly against my chest as a sinking feeling like lead fell down my stomach, making my body feel heavy with extra weight of fear.

"Mikey," my voice broke and I let out a whimper. The man jerked me, fingers dug into my shoulder.

"It's alright, it's going to be okay," Mikey sent me a nervous smile before directing his gaze back to the gunman. "Alright man, we'll play this your way." Mikey slowly put down the basket.

"Wait!" The gunman aimed his weapon towards Mikey and I let out a startled cry, trying to get out of his grip. "Empty the basket first!"

"But...it's only food," the man fumed and placed the gun to my head once more. Mikey's eyes widened in fear and he instantly picked up the basket and walked towards us.

"Stop!" The man shouted, the hand holding the gun grew shaky. "I...I won't hesitate! I'll do it! Don't move! Empty the basket!" Mikey didn't stop fast enough for his liking. The world slowed down and my heart sank. I screamed as the man aimed the gun at Mikey, a loud bang resounding in the air and cutting off my scream. A loud ringing echoed in my ears, replacing all sound. I watched helplessly as Mikey dropped the basket and stumbled back before collapsing to the ground.