I started packing the kids’ belongings to move to the new house. There was not much clothing but there was an abundance of toys. This had to be Emma’s doing. When that girl shops she can not help herself from over doing it. I had just finished packing up the minivan Kyle lent me. Let’s face it a Camaro could not hold the three of us and all this stuff. I will miss using my car, but it is worth the sacrifice to keep these kids safe. I had just enough time to drop the children and Moana off at the new house before I was due to meet Kenny for dinner.I was not sure who he was, and I was a little skeptical of his motives for wanting to meet. But if he could possibly help me track down Ruby it would be well worth it. I decided while I was in the hospital awaiting Emma’s results, they I will do everything in my power to finish what she started. I even thought about making a new bank account in Ruby’s name and sending the embezzled funs to it, but I know that is not what Emma would have want
The plan Kyle had; I was skeptical about. Sure, it sounded great, but I was not sure I could handle it. I was not Emma; she was much more cunning than I was. I promised myself I would try for her sake. That bitch Ruby definitely needed to get knocked down a few pegs. Kyle wanted to lure Ruby to me, by having me claim I was not going to turn her in, that I just wanted to talk and bury the hatchet. Then we she came to see me Kyle and his men would capture her and take her to an undisclosed location. The problem was this plan could go one of two ways. If Ruby by some miracle believes me the plan will work, if she does not that would be a whole different story. I tried going over what I planned to say in my head, but it was pointless. I did not know how Ruby would react so I had no idea how the conversation would turn out. I shook off my nerves and called the number Kyle had given me for Ruby. There was no answer. I left a voicemail saying, “Hi Ruby this is Natasha. Look we need to tal
“I am not sure we should tell you that. We made a promise to Emma long ago that we would never reveal our identities to the people she knew.” The woman said with a shaky voice. She had an accent, but I could not decipher from where. I smiled ever so slightly and said, “It is okay you do not have to tell me if you do not want to. My name is Natasha, Emma is my best friend. How did you know she was in the hospital?”It was the child who answered the question. “Because of me. I have a medical problem, and I can only use certain donated blood. My blood type is Rh-null. So is hers. When I need a new blood transfusion, I get it from her. The doctors told us she was sick at my last appointment.”I couldn’t believe I did not know this information about Emma. I knew that Rh-null blood was the rarest of all blood types. Looking at the little girl before me I realized how familiar her face was. She looked just like her mother. This was the daughter Emma gave up for adoption I just knew it. A cou
Ruby’s words were very worrisome. “What do you mean they are not going to be okay? What are you planning on doing to them?” Ruby sighed out in desperation. “I will not be doing anything. Over the last week or so I made a few new enemies, and I am afraid they will go after them that is all. Please Natasha, you need to protect them. Promise me that you will, and I will agree to meet you.” I agree to her request, not for her but because I would have done it anyway. Ruby wanted to meet at Dragon house. There was no surprise there Emma said that is her favorite place. I convinced her to meet me at a small diner instead. I knew the diner would be more secluded. It was in a very small, populated area and was used mostly by long haul truckers. We agreed to meet at nine p.m. that evening. After I hung up with her, I immediately called Kyle. “That is good news indeed. Do not worry my men and I will be in position. We will abduct her as soon as the two of you leave the diner. And do not fret.
Ruby and I sat side by side while every member of the van remained quite through our journey. We drove for a long time. By my estimate it was more than a two-hour drive. Once we made it to the designated destination one of the men removed our hoods. I am glad Kyle convinced me to set up a GPS tracker on my phone so he could always find me. I hoped he would show up before anything happened to us. We were at some type of mansion. No matter what direction you looked in there was nothing but fields as far as the eye could see. We were in the middle of nowhere. If these men decided to hurt us or torture us no one would hear our screams. I shivered at the thought of it. The four men exited the van leaving Ruby and I behind. “Ruby, who the fuck are these men?” Ruby shrugged her shoulders. “I thought you might know. They are too organized for it to be men sent by Lamar, and other than him I have no one else after me as far as I know.” This made no sense. I have no enemies. Other than Ruby I
What could Emma possibly have to do with Don Anders I wondered. I looked at him questionably. “How do you know who Emma is? I could not care less about your intentions for Ruby, but Emma is very special to me!” Don Anders said respectfully, “Ah miss Emma did me a kind service and took out a couple of my own enemies for me. In fact, I believe the money she transferred to you before her tragic accident was a percentage of what I paid her for her services. I want nothing more than to return her favor, by helping you in her steed.” I did not like the fact that he knew she sent me money. Nor did I know what she had to do to receive it. Thinking about it sent a shiver up my spine. The more I was learning about Emma lately the less I felt like I knew her. I knew however that was not true, I just was unaware of all the things she had done since she decided to go after Ruby. “I am not really sure how you can help me. Please let me be frank. I do not know you, nor do I trust you. I am doing t
The next morning when I woke up Kyle and Kenny were already there. I was relieved that Moana thought to keep the kids in their rooms. I did not want them anywhere near Kenny. I grabbed some coffee and headed into the living room where the two of them were waiting for me. “You look like you could use some more sleep woman.” Kenny said with a sly smile on his face. I yawned and said, “You are probably right about that, but I will survive. So, what do you have for me today.” Kyle took hold of the conversation. “Kenny has been busy trying to uncover any secrets he could find on Ruby. He found a few things that I am sure Emma did not even know about. Go ahead and tell her Kenny so we can make a decision on what to do next.” Kenny nodded and began telling me what he dug up. “From what I can tell Ruby is very good at keeping secrets herself. When it comes to people like me who have a lot of resources and contacts things will not stay hidden to me for long.” The way he spoke led me to belie
Kyle and I quickly rushed to Central Union Hospital. With each passing second, I was getting more anxious. I was hoping and praying the information I had for Dr. Marsh would change the outcome of Emma’s condition. I had the nurse at the front desk page him and I waited impatiently in the waiting room. I was getting irritated that he was taking so long. Deep down I knew I was being selfish since Emma was not his only patient, but at the time I did not care.Kyle was trying to stop me from pacing back and forth but the look on my face made him back down. When Dr. Marsh finally arrived, my anxiety fizzled out and I felt better. “Miss Greene, I heard you were looking for me. What can I do for you?” Dr. Marsh asked pleasantly. “Can we go somewhere more private. I do not need anyone to overhear what I am about to say.” He nodded and suggested his office.Kyle and I followed Dr. Marsh back to his office. His office did not seem like a doctor’s office but rather a teacher’s. The walls were fi