Page 4 of Mika's Heart

He looks at it for a minute and I can tell he can see how fake it is but he doesn’t say a word.

“It’ll only take a few minutes.” He says, turning to a computer behind him.

I stand quietly while he works, looking around the room that is overfilled with file boxes and paperwork.

He’s clearly in need of a secretary.

“Here you go little lady.” He turns back, handing me my documents back as well as my new ID.

Looking it over, I smile at how real it appears to be.

“Thank you.” I say, turning back to the door.

I hurry to catch the next bus not wanting to be in this area after dark.

Once I’m in my seat, I take the ID out and marvel at it once more.

Now I just need to buy my plane ticket.

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