Mindy's POV
I just got home and had done a little window shopping. Surprisingly Mark and Linda weren't home yet,and it got me thinking
What if that witch took my son?.
No she wouldn't be able to pull that off she's not that competent. I whipped out the dress and give it a disapproving look,not good enough and it's too skimpy.
I couldn't leave my house in this!
Why did I even buy it in the first place?
I fall on my bed stressed at how difficult relaxing was. I wondered if I would cross paths with green eyes again.
Then it hit me!
I didn't even catch his name? How would I ever be able to find him even if I tried. Maybe I could meet a sketch artist and get his picture then mount fliers all over New York.
Even put up a billboard. My phone.
Where was it? I hadn't had a chance to go through my texts. I pulled it out and discovered I had accidentally taken Nia's phone.
I must have picked it up from the table while leaving,why did I do these silly things?.
I'll just return it back to her tomorrow and apologize. I dropped it on the bed and left to go pull out something presentable from my closet. Something less revealing.
I searched endlessly and relentlessly till at last I found a coral blue gown which said" please talk to me am bored as hell and need new friends". I didn't bother if I was underdressed.
I changed and let my hair down but it was just four I still had so much time till seven. My fingers were itching to hold my son I went downstairs to find him only to discover that he wasn't home yet.
I went upstairs confused, it was a mistake to let him leave without me in the first place.
I got my phone from my bag and angrily called Linda but no reply! She seriously wasn't picking up my calls.
I tried again but no response from her,I got anxious and realized am gonna get Mark a phone as a birthday present.
No I would not take it am going over to that soccer practice.
Melendez POV
China had put up with me for years and I owe her a nice outing for all those years she understood my needs and cooperated.
I drove to the field in a sport car, I've never been the type to show off but I wanted to do something nice for the kid.
"Sir are you okay?with accompanying us?"China asked. "Definitly,let's go before your son gets a word from his coach" I insisted as we went in.
Eyes were on us but that was the point of a huge entrance. Luke seemed a bit Asian than American he took after his dad.
China rarely spoke about her marital status and I didn't push further.
We sat beside a young boy and a lady probably his nanny.
Luke was good I'll give him that but he lacked passion for soccer. It was like he was playing like his life depended on it. I could not sense an ounce of love for the sport.
The young boy could be his age, he was busy on the phone, these kids never value anything any longer.
The match had a lot of subbing, some one only played for ten mins!
This was no game it was all fake! China seemed to be enjoying it perhaps because her son was captain.
The game ended and everyone got off the field,like it was an evacuation.
The parents hardly chanted their kid name, this sorry excuse of a practice made me remember my dad.
He never missed any of my practice neither did he stop cheering my name. Even on his death bed he died cheering for me.
China we went to go get Luke they had other plans and were heading on home. I stood up disappointed at the turn out of events. I stood up but something caught my eye and I couldn't look away.
It was that kid on his phone the entire match,he was kicking a soccer ball around the field. He wasn't really on an expert level but with guidance and time he'd make a great soccer player.
He tried and kept on playing with himself and I saw on his face something really familiar.
It was there alright, that smile that happiness from soccer.
He miscalculated his kick and I saved the ball.
Then I came down to the field and kicked the ball back to him with a grin.
He smirked and he gave a shot with all he got and I equally put in a little skill.
He did have a nice way with the ball, and we just kicked it about.
Till I noticed it was getting late,the lady whom accompanied him came up to us. "Mark it's time to go home now. You know your mum will throw a fit" she said.
He looked at me with a look hoping I'd intervene and I was weakened.
"You play with heart."I managed to say.
He didn't say anything back and his nanny took him away. I held the ball and watched them leave, that boy certainly wasn't expressing himself.
Four thirty, I still had a lot of time till I had to pull Thea out of a club.
While going to my car my keys fell down,I bent down to pick em up but I was astonished at what I saw once I lifted my head up. It was her again fallen angel she was here.
Mindy's POV
At last I got to the park, I was furious but calmed down my nerves,I needed to show Mark I wasn't a control freak.
I moved about frantically and aimlessly trying to locate my son's whereabouts.
I met Luke's mum...um...China on my way but she never really could stand me and I couldn't too.
"Have you seen my son? "I asked her desperately, she held her son and led him away from me. Giving me dirty looks like I was some criminal lurking about with a knife.
I asked all the players and the coach,but he didn't seem to have a clue.
All I got were stares from all angles and I realised why soon enough.
I was moving about half naked! This was not the appropriate attire, gosh I was so embarrassed.
I left to check the parking lot maybe I could find the driver or maybe I missed them.
All I thought about was getting my son back in my arms safe and sound.
Pretty soon the day darkened it was five o'clock and I could not contact Linda. I sat down frustrated, no one had seen them at home,and they weren't here either.
I could not afford to lose my son, I wouldn't be able to survive it.
I realised sulking would not solve anything and thought of going to the police station and file a report.
I got in my car immediately, my hands shaking, I was panicked. He was too young and I had a bad feeling that something was happening.
Melendez POV
Truth be told I wasn't sure if I saw her or not,I looked again after picking up my key and she was gone.
Maybe it was my mind or maybe it wasn't,but at least my mind and heart agree on one thing that I need to see her again.
I started my car and saw something through the rear view mirror,it was a hostile mugging.
I got out of the car and ran towards the scene to find a man lying on the floor,he had been cut deep. And that young boy and the lady with him.
I got my phone to call 911 but one of the men saw me,then alerted the others.
I was not prepared for a fight but I was gonna have to anyway.
Growing up in the streets of Mexico was enough martial arts training.
Four men against one man,seemed too fake to have happened.
But I was able to fight off the first two,they weren't as tough as they looked. But the other two had guns and huge biceps.
I signalled both victims to run,the lady ran without hesitation but the boy stood there.
I took punches while standing tall, I threw some back but they came back at my face.
The young boy finally ran away, I was glad he was safe anything that happened to me was alright.
I fell down with a kick,then the sound of the gun being reloaded enabled me to realise the intensity of the situation. And I was ready to accept the outcome as long as the child was safe.
Mindy POV
I was having a bad feeling that wouldn't go away, something bad was going on and I couldn't be relaxed.
I drove frightened,but my car broke down.
I jumped out almost about to scream, I resorted to running,I had a gut feeling and I was never wrong.
While running I heard a can fall down it wasn't any of my concern but a lady's voice stopped me. I traced it to an Alley opposite the club I was supposed to go to today.
I hid behind a dumpster and peeped not knowing what to expect.
It was two guys who were obviously doing drugs.
They were trying to roofie a girl,she had no willpower she was wasted, intoxicated.
I had the choice to back out and mind my business or help out.
Everyone was going into the club,I thought to go get help,but if I crossed the street then they might disappear before I come back with help.
I quietly tried to back away but my phone rang and both guys turned to my direction.
I turned away and hoped I wasn't spotted by them,my heart was racing rapidly.
The sound of their footsteps accelerated my heartbeat,I was sweating all over. I found a metal pipe and held it firmly,prepared to defend myself.
They came closer and my stomach was upset,fear and uncertainty gripped me.
Suddenly the footsteps stopped and I heaved a sigh of sweet relief,but it was too soon I was yanked out of my hiding spot.
One grabbed me from behind while the other carried the girl to a mini van with tinted glass.
I stepped on his toe with my red bottoms and kicked his knee.
I quickly dashed to her aid but he grabbed my wrist.
I struggled but broke free and managed to twist his arm. Before he could break free I pushed him and got the metal pipe from the floor and hit his gut
Then hit his head multiple times,a pocket knife fell out and I picked it up.
I ran to the girl's aid,the other guy was backing me and I used the pipe to hit the back of his head.
He was tougher than I thought and stood firm,he pushed me against a wall and was about to choke me to death.
Thankfully the victim gathered strength and used the pipe to help get him away from him,and threw a slap on his face.
Before he was in control I used the knife to cut his neck,and got the girl in their minivan.
Relief!
Thank you Lord!
I started the car,it jerked, I tried to kick start it desperately hoping it would start. Both guys staggered towards us, and mercifully the minivan started.
I drove away, sighing relieved that we were able to escape them. I looked at the passenger seat and saw the girl unconscious and I had to get her to a hospital.
I had to also save Mark as well,I was thorn between what to do. Mark could be in real danger and her.....
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