My husband answered his cell phone and I hysterically told him what happened. “Again,” he asked? I couldn’t believe it myself. He wanted to come get me, though he was at least 45 minutes away. Did I mention my AC wasn’t working? I was hot. Sweat, snot and tears mingled on my face but I had no intention of leaving the sanctity of my vehicle. I told him I had to wait to give a statement to the police, and would be home after.
Then I called the counselor I’d left a message for the day before. Again, no answer. I left another message; a more frantic one, that there had been an attempted robbery and to please call me as soon as possible.
A woman walked by my car, saw that I was upset; saw the cop cars. She asked me what happened and, though shaking and sobbing, I told her. Another customer pulled up next to my car and started talking to the first lady. I was babbling. I was still in shock, I think. I was filled with fear and anxiety.
They ended up staying with me for a while until my manager showed up. Being a Saturday (and her birthday) she wasn’t due in, so she’d been called. She joked, “what a way to get me to come to work on my birthday” and made light of the situation. It did help to calm me a bit. I told her I wasn’t going back into the bank and she said she’d see if an officer would come out to me to get my statement.
A few minutes later an officer came out and asked if I’d like to sit in his air-conditioned SUV while he asked me questions about the incident. I was still shaking, and intermittently crying. Kept getting details mixed up from both robberies. I was crumbling inside. What was happening to me? I just couldn’t seem to be normal. I gave my statement the best I could and left that bank parking lot for what would end up being quite a long time.
(to be continued)
lisalorenandonia said:
Great title! Can’t wait to read more, love you 🙂
Sheryl said:
Ok, I am ready for more. It is like reading a good book, you have drawn me into the story. BUT THEN I realize, this truly happened to a dear friend. MY heart aches for you and tears come to me as I think how horrible this must have been (and is).
icescreammama said:
well now i’m stressed too and i’m not sure what has even happened. intriguing… look forward to reading more.
Laurie Flood said:
Thank you! Did you go back and read parts 1-3? I’ve been working on 5… should be up in a day or two. Still kinda new to blogging. Sure enjoy yours! [?]
icescreammama said:
i didn’t yet. I will.
And thank you. I’m pretty new myself. About 2 months. I’m still figuring the whole thing out here… 🙂