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AALIYAH

The noise from the entrance makes me jump up in bed. It's not so loud, but for a restless soul like mine, it's loud enough to make me uncomfortable and curious.

Mixed emotions glue my butt on the mattress, should I go find out or should I not? It's certain it has to do with baby Hendrix, he's been the only buzz for three nights and two days, and I can't stand more without his actual presence.

The warning letter is enough for a lifetime, I’m yet to figure out what to do with it. Managing to pick up my wretched pieces, I lift my butt off the bed, tossing the sheets aside.

Guessing it must be Hector and his search team, I slide on my footwear and dash for the door. With the rate at which my heart is beating, it would give up if I’m slapped with any more disappointment or priceless ransoms.

Could it be that they failed? Because if they did return with my baby, the cheer will be so intoxicating and the joy contagious. But it's just almost quiet like every regular day with the