We're a third of the way done! Here is part of chapter 5. It's called We Gotta Get Outta This Place by The Animals.
“Sophie! Really? Now is not the time!” Grace threw a hanger over the divider. It hit Sophie in the head.
“Ow!” Sophie let out an evil laugh. “I think you like him too!” She teased.
“Sophie! Make no mistake! I will hit you upside the head with my purse!” Grace growled.
“You still have your purse?” Evie yelled from another stall.
“After all of the running and crawling and chasing and falling and explosions you still managed to keep your purse with you?” Haley laughed out of the fourth stall.
“It’s my baby.” Grace jokingly referred to her turquoise pleather bag.
The other three laughed and walked out of their rooms in their new clothes.
“What are you wearing?” Haley stared at Sophie with a look that nobody could describe.
Sophie took it to be a look of disgust. She turned up her nose and turned on a haughty air. “Yes, I’m rockin’ this coat, thank you very much!”
Sophie strutted out of the room in her big black leather studded jacket, tight black jeans, black leather studded boots, black shirt, and a chain on her pants. You name it, it was black and it was on Sophie. She looked somewhat punkish. She’d even managed to find a fake nose ring and apply it to her nostril.
"Wow," Grace dragged out the word.
The other three followed her out of the room and then collided into Sophie's backside. She was nose to nose with an angry looking woman who looked to be in her fifties.
"You're paying for that aren't you!" The woman screeched.
"Yeah, we are," Sophie said.
"Look here missy!" The woman pointed a bony finger at her. "I'm old enough to be your mother. I've seen things you could never dream of! You do not say, 'Yeah' to me you say Yes ma'am! You hear!" She yelled.
"What a nut job!" Haley said under her breath.
The woman heard Haley and turned on her. "What did you say? What did you say!"
"Look, Ethel, is it?" Haley read the employee's nametag.
"That's Miss Ethel Taviola to you young lady!" The woman growled.
"Miss Ethel Taviola, we really don't have time for this, we need to be on our way!" Haley said without patients and pushed past Ethel.
"Oh! Ohh!" Ethel screamed and applied a dramatic hand to her forehead.
"Ethel?" Another employee came around the corner.
"They, she! She pushed me when I tried to stop them! The thieves!" Ethel accused the group.
"What?" The women said at once.
"We're not trying to steel from anyone, we didn't hurt her!" Haley said.
The woman's tag read Millie and she smiled at Haley. "I believe you ma'am. Please excuse Ethel. She's apart of our Rehabilitation for the Insane Program. RIP for short. Just ignore her. She accuses everyone of stealing. Come this way and I'll be able to ring you up."
Millie led the way to the front of the store. The group looked back and Ethel glared at them as they walked away.
"Now what?" Evie hissed.
"How are we going to pay for this. We have no money. We were going to steel," Haley whispered in exasperation.
"I'll pay," Grace sighed.
"Really?" Sophie asked. She looked at all of the clothing, picked up a graphic tee, and brought it with them to the check out counter.
"You don't need that," Evie said to Sophie.
"I know, but I like it. Always grab whatever you can when a pessimist offers to buy; they won't expect you to pay them back." Sophie voiced her reason and Haley grabbed a cute purse.
Grace sighed and paid for their clothing. Then the group went back into the store in search of the men.
They found them in the very back corner. They were ready to go, but Keegan was still puzzling over which socks to get.
"It's not rocket science!" Jason said to Keegan. "Just pick a pair, let's go!"
"Hey, I like my socks a certain way, okay? Give me a moment!" Keegan glowered and went back to studying the footwear.
They heard Shawn laughing and they turned around to see where he was. He popped his head, which now dawned a blonde afro wig, out from behind a rack and held up a ginormous shoe.
"Look guys! Proof that big foot does exist!" Shawn held out the loafers for all to see.
"Hey, just my size!" Eli exclaimed and grabbed the monstrous shoes. They fit him perfectly.
"These are some nice socks," Keegan said. He held up a pair of black socks that were soft to the touch.
Sophie looked at the socks, then at Keegan. "Keegan, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." She reached out her hand and touched the socks.
"You like socks?” He looked excited but cautious.
"Yes." She confirmed.
"How sweet." Grace rolled her eyes.
"Let's get going," Jason encouraged them out the back door.
As they snuck out, Ethel Taviola met them at the door.
As they snuck out, Ethel Taviola met them at the door.
“Thieves!” She screamed and pointed her skinny finger at them. “Thieves, thieve! No!” She grabbed a broomstick and started to flog Jason and Shawn over their heads.
“Get off me you hag!” Shawn sputtered.
“Good Lord woman!” Jason exclaimed and grabbed the broom from her clutches.
“Move!” Keegan ordered and the group zipped out the back door. Ethel was right behind them.
“Thieves!” She kept screeching.
“Keegan!” Jason groaned.
“Be my guest.” Keegan sighed and shook his head.
“You crooks!” Ethel shouted at their backs.
“Can I please shoot her?” Grace asked Haley.
Haley looked ready to tell Trigger Happy Grace, yes, when Keegan said no.
Jason turned around and grabbed Ethel’s elbow. He dragged her out of sight.
“Keep moving,” Keegan ordered.
They walked down the street and didn’t look back. In a few moments, Jason was with them again. Keegan and Jason shared a silent glance and continued on their way. Ethel was not going to be a problem anymore.
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