It had been a couple of days since Ashley and I were out on the road. Ashley had told us to disguise ourselves. I thought she was joking at the time, but soon enough I was going to find out she had a valid point. I was wearing a brown wig as well a blue baseball cap. I wore my contacts so I could wear dark shades to cover my eyes. I stirred in my sleep while Ashley was still driving. “Are you okay, baby?” Ashley asked with concern. Ashley wore a black wig and a baseball cap as well.

“Yeah, I’m more than okay since we’re together,” I answered with a smile. Ashley returned the smile. Where are we going?

“We’re going to the store to get you the daily paper,” explained Ashley. I know you like keeping up with current events. While we’re at it, we could buy some munchies, too. It’s not the same thing as a real meal, but it’ll hold us off for now.

“Coolness,” I responded with a smile. I could use some food in my system, Ash. Ashley chuckled. Ashley’s cell phone vibrated. Kyla’s calling you early today.

“Yeah, she is,” agreed Ashley as she pulled up in front of a store. I wonder what’s going on. Get whatever munchies you’d like want while I talk to my sister. I nodded and Ashley answered her cell phone. Yes, Kyla? What’s going on?

I went inside the store. “Did you check today’s headlines, sis?” asked a concerned Kyla. Spencer’s Mom is putting an amber alert out for her.

“Are you serious?” Ashley questioned with a sigh. I’m not abducting her or anything. She’s got some issues.

“Yes, I am, Ash, but please be careful,” responded Kyla. I know you’re not. When are you guys going to come back home?

“We will, Mom,” Ashley scoffed. We’ll probably come back around the twelfth of never. We’re living the life now.

“If you say so,” stated Kyla.

“We’re nomads,” Ashley added. Bye. Ashley hung up.

I got some snacks and picked up today’s newspaper to see that my picture made the frontline news. Was my Mom that desperate to take me back to Ohio so she’s trying to convince people that Ashley’s a kidnapper? We were running away from her and all the drama if that was possible. It’s Spashley against the rest of the world. I went towards the cashier and paid for the newspaper as well as some other snacks.