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The Betrayal- A short story

"Friendship, Betrayal, and the Price of Adventure"

By Jeyakar JanarthananPublished 3 years ago 2 min read

Lena had always thought her life was boring. She was a stay-at-home mom with two kids, a dog, and a husband who worked long hours. But all that changed when she met Clara.

Clara was the new mom in town, and she and Lena hit it off right away. They started going to yoga classes together, taking turns watching each other's kids, and even started a book club with a few other moms. Lena was thrilled to have a new friend, someone who made her feel alive and adventurous.

One day, Clara invited Lena to a party at her house. Lena was excited to go, but when she arrived, something felt off. The party was full of people she didn't know, and they were all drinking and smoking. Clara handed Lena a glass of wine, and before she knew it, she was feeling lightheaded.

The next thing Lena knew, she woke up in a strange room, with no idea how she got there. She tried to stand up, but her head was pounding and her legs felt like jelly. She stumbled over to the door and tried to turn the handle, but it was locked.

Hours passed, and Lena started to panic. She didn't know where she was or what was going on, but she knew she had to get out of there. Finally, she heard footsteps outside the door, and she braced herself for the worst.

But when the door opened, it was Clara who walked in. Lena was relieved and confused all at once. Clara helped her to her feet and explained that she had been drugged at the party, but that everything was going to be okay.

Over the next few days, Clara took care of Lena, bringing her food and helping her recover. Lena was grateful, but something still felt off. She couldn't shake the feeling that Clara knew more than she was letting on.

One night, Lena was rummaging through Clara's things when she found a notebook hidden under the bed. As she started to read it, her heart sank. The notebook was full of detailed plans for a heist, with Clara as the ringleader.

Lena was shocked and scared. She didn't know what to do. On the one hand, she felt like she owed Clara for taking care of her. On the other hand, she couldn't just let Clara get away with stealing from innocent people.

As the heist approached, Lena knew she had to make a choice. Would she betray her friend and turn her in to the police, or would she risk everything to try and stop her? In the end, she chose the latter, and a thrilling chase scene ensued as Lena tried to foil the heist and bring Clara to justice.

In the end, Clara was arrested, and Lena returned to her quiet life as a mom. But she knew that she would never forget the twists and turns of the adventure that had changed her life forever.

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