Arizona's Zone: Why Not? Part 12

Hey there! I finally got to continue my series! Yayz! Sorry for the LONG delay. 

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I had to think fast. What should I do?! "Ummmm..." I started to say. The man glared. "I was wondering if....if...you would...um....care to make a donation to the Rose Hollow Animal Shelter?" 

The man glared at me for a few moments before digging in his pockets. I noticed a blanket hanging on the coat rack. Willow's!

The man shoved a dollar at me before heaving the door closed. I exhaled. My palms were sweating. That was too close.

I panted. What to do now? I suppose I had better call the police. Instead, I went down to the station and told them in person. I hoped they would listen.

A nice officer, Officer Gonzalez, offered to bring a couple of officers. Officers Turner and Barnes came along with us. They accompanied me to the street where the house was.

I wanted to go in with them, but they told me to stay by the restaurant. I obeyed. I twisted my fingers as I watched them surround the house. They burst into the house. From my position, I heard echoing cries of "Clear!"

I was confused. All clear? It couldn't be! I just saw the man with the gun! Where was Willow? Maybe the man had left her? The police officers exited the building and approached me.

"There's no-one inside," Officer Barnes reported. "And it looks like nobody's been there for a long time. Have you been telling stories?"

"No!" I cried. "I saw him, I really did."