#Chapter 43: The Break-in

Renee’s POV “Goodnight Mommy,” Debbie says as she brings her pink comforter right up to her chin. I lean against the door frame and blow her a kiss. I flick off the light switch and leave the door open a crack. She’s so innocent, I hope she never has to break into her exes house to retrieve stolen files so she doesn’t get sued for copyright law infringement. I wait a good hour after Debbie has gone to bed before I start to pull on my black hoodie and a pair of black leggings. I toss my hair up in slick back high pony tail and lace on my old black gym shoes. Aside from the fear of getting caught for breaking and entering, I hope I don’t get by a car. Again. I unlatch the door and gently pull it open, it feels silly being the adult and the one who’s sneaking out, but I can’t wake up Debbie. There would be no good reason for me leaving her home alone at night. In fact, I can’t even stop to think about it because the thought of what I’m doing almost paralyzes me to my house. I