I should have checked that without being prodded." Well, you got them that's the important thing," I said."And guess what?" What?" I asked."They were ...wo high school girls. Some big theft ring huh?" Blevins said with a laugh."What is the world coming too. Women committing crimes, next they will be cops." I laughed."Yeah, then the world will really be going to hell in a hand basket." Blevins agreed with a smile. "Have they got you on a diet still?" he asked."Yeah, I got no idea how much longer,. He continued. "I have been authorised to make an ex gratia payment for your inconvenience. Our solicitor, Mr Chambers has the details, and some documents for you to sign. This would, of course all be confidential and without prejudice." He smiled expansively, confident in a job well done. Chambers brought the documents and placed them in front of me, proffering his pen.Milla went to speak. I put my hand to her arm to stop her. I wanted this moment. I let the papers lie unread."So if I had hit. I was in heaven right then, yet I knew that hell wasjust around the corner. When dad sees me this way he'll go ballistic, Ijust know it."How does it feel Megan?" Great," I said, without asking what. Mom laughed and sat down."Honey, you have no idea how cute you really are! I thought you mightbe, but I have to admit, I never expected you to look this good! Yourfather will be stunned to say the least!" No, the least is that he'll only kill me." No he won't. I told you we talked about this last. Hardly daring to breath and fearing the tom-tom's in my chest would give us away at any moment, I listened to the sounds of our pursuers moving through the undergrowth. Gradually the noise receded, but still we waited in absolute silence. After hearing nothing for about ten minutes, I slowly raised my head and cautiously surveyed the surrounding area."They've gone." I whispered to Lisa."What are we going to do?" Her face was tear stained and she was shaking."Get help." I replied vaguely stating.