I fought back tears, watching them ransack the house. I couldn't wait for it to be over soon. My parents were on vacation and I guess the men were watching the house and realized I was a lone female and thus an easy target for a robbery. Whatever, it would be over soon.

"You got any money hidden here, bitch?" the tall, chubby one casually asked me, no guilt or concern behind his eyes for me. Just pure hurriedness. I hoped they'd leave soon.

I shook my head.

"They got a safe?" the slim one followed up, referring to my parents. The lower bottom of his face was covered by a mask, but I could tell he was handsome. I shook my head again, and he looked back at his accomplice. I could tell they hadn't gotten what they'd wanted. My mom wasn't one for expensive jewelry and my parents nev