Breathe
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when are you coming back ?
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Madam will wake up soon
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… I'll be back in 30 minutes
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if she wakes up during that time just make up some excuse
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ufff … (smirk) now let's get these laps done
Adele
So, what did she say ?
Laura
she said she will be back after 30 minutes
Adele
hmm .... start the preparation for breakfast and tell the driver to be ready
Adele
(thinking ) what am I going to do with this girl
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Hello granny how are you ?
Adele
Good morning to you too … My honey pie
Zeniya Harper
(breaks the hug )
Zeniya Harper
oh come on why do you call me honey pie … You know I hate that type of names
Adele
Hahaha, but you are what I call you
Zeniya Harper
hump … So what's for breakfast
Adele
First go get ready then you'll have breakfast
Zeniya Harper
Come on … I am hungry
Adele
and this is your punishment for sneaking outside even before dawn
Adele
now be a good girl and come down with in 15 minutes
Adele
Yes as you are already late for school
Zeniya Harper
gosh I am late 😩
Zeniya Harper
aunty please pack some lunch I am heading to the garage
Adele
wait aren't you going to have breakfast
Adele
Haa (what am gonna do with her )
Adele
(to Laura) pack some breakfast as well
David
mam (stands up as soon as he sees her )
David
shall I get the car ready ?
Zeniya Harper
(looking at the bike)no need I'll go by myself
Zeniya Harper
(looks at him more like a glare )
Laura
David, take this with you for young miss
gives him a bag containing lunch
while our main lead is zooming out with her bike on the tow
Zeniya Harper
( parking her bike after passing a group of boys )
David
( hands her the bag )
Zeniya Harper
(goes away from there )
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(someone seeing this whole scenario)
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( starts strolling towards the school building )
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Zeniya Harper
(enters classroom )
Zeniya Harper
( sits at the back and opens a book )
some girls enter the classroom and stand around her desk
Carlee
Step outside ... we need to talk
Carlee
(annoyed ) it's important
Zeniya Harper
will do during recess ( without looking up )
Carlee
seriously ( bangs on the desk )
Zeniya Harper
( glare at her )
Zeniya Harper
(evil smile )
Zeniya Harper
the regular spot during lunch break ❄❄❄
Carlee
(shudders by seeing change of reactions )
Carlee
better be there ( whisper)
carlee signals the other girls to come out of the class
at an isolated place somewhere in school
Zeniya Harper
what are you doing here
Hart
dang I suppose you mean hi
Zeniya Harper
(take out a cigarette and lite it)
Hart
I wanted to confirm our date
Carlee
(thinking when have they started dating)
Zeniya Harper
how about this weekend
Zeniya Harper
(rise eyebrow)
Hart
I mean last time you didn't...
Zeniya Harper
I will … just tell the boys to come prepared ❄❄❄
Zeniya Harper
I don't want any wastage of time
Hart
will do … and location
Zeniya Harper
the same old one
Hart
how many of your people ?
Zeniya Harper
You want a hook up or business?
Zeniya Harper
that's all ..
Hart
I will take my leave then
Zeniya Harper
don't come by like this again 🙄
Hart left, and she asked Carlee to go as well
Zeniya Harper
(sits on the table and looking at the sky while smoking )
Zeniya Harper
(hears footsteps)
Zeniya Harper
(turns around )
Zeniya Harper
(sees someone )
Aaron Lane
(sees the cigarette)
Aaron Lane
sorry I thought this place was vacant
Aaron Lane
Ar are you smoking right now ... on school primesis ? (baffled )
Zeniya Harper
(sees her hand holding cigarette and then looks at him)
Zeniya Harper
aren't we allowed ( smirk) ?
Zeniya Harper
oh … sorry then (inhaled some more )
Aaron Lane
Eh...( looking dumbfounded)
Zeniya Harper
what ?? wanna try ?
Aaron Lane
nothing ... I'm just gonna go (embarrassed )
Zeniya Harper
(watching him go)
Zeniya Harper
what an interesting piece we have here (murmured to herself)
Zeniya Harper
(throws the cigarette bud )
Aaron Lane
(thinking : damn why did I have to go there at a time like this 😫 and what an embarrassing moment it was ahhhhhh... wait a minute it was my spot and nobody knows about it how come she was there ?)
Aaron Lane
and who is she ? I haven't seen her before ?(murmured)
Felix
Yo , what up? (puts his arm over his shoulder)
Aaron Lane
(surprised) damn fil you scared the hell out of me
Felix
You and Scared ... oh please
Felix
oh ..oh my god ... my dear you okay ? you aren't hurt are you ? (acting worried)
Felix
no no tell me I'll fix it 😏
Aaron Lane
shut up 😒 ... let's go it's almost time for class
Felix
alrighty .. but if you are just tell me .. I'll even stay a whole night with you 😘
later after school in the parking lot David approached zeniya
Zeniya Harper
( Busy with her bike ) what?
David
You should head home now miss
Zeniya Harper
and you should not talk unless I say so
David
miss it's the madam's orders
David
please don't put me in such situations (wined)
Zeniya Harper
hmm (looks at him rather surprised )
David
(realised what he had just said ) sorry miss ... it just came out
Zeniya Harper
its okay ( smile )
Zeniya Harper
I will be back at 9 approx just hold on till then
David
you mean I have to make an excuse today as well
Zeniya Harper
😈 😁 you are the most trust worthy person I know ...... are you not
David
🥲 okay miss I will tell her that you have gone to meet a friend
Zeniya Harper
Good then see later (zooms off )
Zeniya Harper
(parked her bike and was checking her bike out )
Zeniya Harper
what's wrong with it now 😕
Zeniya Harper
(looks at the kid completely disheveled running towards her )
(sees someone running after him )
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(came closer to zeniya) Help me please 🥺
Zeniya Harper
(looks at the man and then at the kid )
Zeniya Harper
(gently pushes him behind her)
??
(clutches the hem of her jacket )
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(frowns but puts a smile )
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miss hand the kid to me ... he is my nephew , and you know kids he is just being naughty
Zeniya Harper
( looks at him and then the kid )
Zeniya Harper
really .. then where are his parents ?
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oh they just left him with me as they were busy ( smiling and moving forward a little )
Zeniya Harper
( takes a step back )
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come now let's not disturb other people and ...
??
NO (cuts him off) .. I will not 🥺( trying to be strong)
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come now (gritting his teeth while extending his hand )
Zeniya Harper
I don't think he wants to go with you why don't you call his parents to come pick him up
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as I said his parent aren't here and I am incharge so hand him to me MISS while I am being nice
Zeniya Harper
(gives a death glare ) Well I don't see it that why
Zeniya Harper
(scoots down a little )
Zeniya Harper
(puts her jacket over him and whispers )get on the bike
Zeniya Harper
(takes some sand in her hands and stands up)
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you ... just hand him over while I am being nice
Zeniya Harper
(throws sand in his eyes and give him a a high kick)
Zeniya Harper
( helps the kid climb the bike and speed off through the street)
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damn that b***h!!! Argh (trying to stand up )
??
where are we going (sniffs )
Zeniya Harper
police station
She is going at full speed to lose chase incase there is any
Zeniya Harper
hey its okay that guy is gone .. are you hurt any where ( softly )
Zeniya Harper
(doesn't know how to treat a kid especially when crying )
Zeniya Harper
um do you want to eat ice cream ?
Zeniya Harper
yeah ... they say its good to remove all the monsters away ... (just made it up herself )
??
you just made it up now didn't you ? (lowered voice)
Zeniya Harper
haha(akward)
??
you think I am not brave ?
Zeniya Harper
no I think you are pretty brave
Zeniya Harper
Well you ran all the way from that man
Zeniya Harper
speaking of which .. mind telling me what happened ( soft )
??
I was supposed to be picked by my uncle after school but instead of him that man came and took me with him as he said he was a friend of my uncle and he took me to a restaurant and that's when I heard him say on his phone that " I have got the kid now what's next " I knew something was wrong and after getting out of restaurant he wanted to take me to a building saying my uncle will pick me up ( snif).. but I ran away which he tried to catch me and ( sniffle ) .. and I dirtied my clothes too 🥺
Zeniya Harper
(listened everything but got surprised to the part that he is sad on his clothes )
??
mommy's gonna be angry at me if she sees me like this 🥺
Zeniya Harper
( doesn't know whether to cry or laugh )
Zeniya Harper
it's okay .. I think your mom is gonna be more worried than being angry at you
Zeniya Harper
okay first thing first stop crying you are a big boy aren't you ?
Zeniya Harper
let's get you some ice cream then we will go to the police station to get your father ... okay
Zeniya Harper
so what is your name ( realises she doesn't know his name )
Ellios
are you sure we will go to the police station after this ?
Ellios
cuz we are eating ice cream right now 😒
Zeniya Harper
( this kid ) well I thought it will help both of us 😁
Zeniya Harper
you are feeling normal now aren't you ?
Zeniya Harper
Well it's because of the ice cream 😌( feeling proud )
Ellios
(what a crazy lady)( thinking while looking at her )
Zeniya Harper
any way how old are you ?
Zeniya Harper
zeni .. you can call me sis too
both are sitting in front of the officer
Ellios
dad !!(springs from his chair and runs towards that person )
Zeniya Harper
(looks towards the door )
Joseph Lane
El ( hugs him tighter)
Joseph Lane
( breaks the hug and looks at him )
Ellios
.... ( thinks he is gonna be reprimanded)
Ellios
( but got surprised )
Joseph Lane
I am glad you are okay (carasses his cheek)
Joseph Lane
(looks at the officer )
Joseph Lane
thank you sir for taking care of my son
police officer
no need .. I didn't do anything other than calling you
police officer
it was this young lady who brought him here ( pointing to zeniya )
Joseph Lane
oh.. sorry I didn't see you and thank you for saving my son
Zeniya Harper
it's okay ( non-chalantly)
Zeniya Harper
but you should clearly take care of you kid critically and teach your kid about stranger danger
Joseph Lane
.. yes ... I again thank you for saving my kid
Zeniya Harper
it's nothing
Zeniya Harper
if possible can I get my jacket ?? ( points to the jacket she gave to Ellios )
Joseph Lane
oh sure .. ( drops his coat over Ellios as he takes her jacket off of him )
Joseph Lane
here you go .. and thank you again for everything just tell me what do I owe you ?
Zeniya Harper
nothing ... just take care of the kid
Joseph Lane
( hands her his card ) just call this number if you need help (senses she won't take any anything)
Zeniya Harper
( takes it knowing he won't back down )
Joseph Lane
Ellios say thanks to this lady
Ellios
thank you sis ( hugs her )
Zeniya Harper
( surprised) yeah take care of yourself and remember never go with strangers again okay
they both are gone , she is left in the office
police officer
now mam I know you did a great job helping a kid but you know that you are an underage for driving a motorbike
Zeniya Harper
but due to that I was able to help a needy, didn't I? ❄❄
Zeniya Harper
and besides I will be of legal age this year (shrugged )
police officer
then wait till you get to your legal age
Zeniya Harper
oh come on … can't you ignore it for once
police officer
miss I have ignored your over speeding for a year and a half but every time, you just got away ..I can't let go of this time
Zeniya Harper
( bastard )( her invoice )
police officer
now now don't give me that look and call someone from your home to come pick you up
Zeniya Harper
you aren't going to jail me or at least fine ??(surprised)
police officer
no .. but I am warning you last time
Zeniya Harper
yeah I am fine
police officer
are you her guardian
police officer
keep her in check and please don't let her ride till she is of age and with license
Zeniya Harper
can we go now ?
police officer
yes you may
David
are you sure you are okay ?
Zeniya Harper
anyway what did you tell grandma ?
David
nothing .. just told her you will be at net cafe and will be back soon
David
Well she was a bit angry but then cool down
Zeniya Harper
let's go home then
Zeniya Harper
have someone pick it up and send it to repair
Zeniya Harper
it needs some work done
Zeniya Harper
what was in dinner ? I am hungry
David
Madam ordered to cook for one person only so there is nothing
Zeniya Harper
will Laura be asleep by now ?
Zeniya Harper
you are playing with me aren't you ?
David
how can I? I love my job the dearest
Zeniya Harper
yeah right ( chuckle)
meanwhile on the other side in a car
Ellios
( sleeping in Joseph lap )
Joseph Lane
(deep in thought )
driver
Sir we have arrived
Joseph Lane
hmm ( gets out holding Ellios )
In the mansion after putting Ellios to bed
Aaron Lane
you called ( enters the study )
Joseph Lane
(throws a paper weight at him )
Joseph Lane
you moron !! I specifically told you to pick El up for school at dinner yesterday !!!!
Aaron Lane
sorry , what when did you ...( suddenly realised) Oh God . I thought he was with you .... I forgot
Joseph Lane
you forgot !! do you know what happened to him today ? He was KIDNAPPED and was in danger if it weren't for someone we would have lost him
Aaron Lane
What ?? he as kidnapped ? (eyes widen) who was it ?(coldly )
Joseph Lane
it doesn't matter who was it ? what matters is my SON is safe now❄❄❄
Aaron Lane
it matters if we don't find him out he will try to do ....
Joseph Lane
(cuts midway) yeah and with the good for nothing uncle like you he will be kidnapped again or maybe worst sold to someone or get killed
Aaron Lane
... it won't happen again ( low voice )
Joseph Lane
of course it won't cause I am not letting you near my kid
Aaron Lane
Jo please don't do this .. I am truly really sorry bro .. literally I will not let this happen again .. you know I love El alot don't you ?( on the verge of pleading )
Joseph Lane
( knows the bond ellios and Aaron share with each other they are like buddies )
Joseph Lane
just go to your room for now and also lose your that damn good for nothing smoking habit❄❄
Aaron Lane
... ( leaves from there )
Joseph Lane
Haa what am I going to do with this boy
Joseph Lane
find out who was behind all this I want the report by tomorrow
Elyeen
Josey wanna tell me what happened? why my son was in such stated and came home late ?
Joseph Lane
Ely... ( tells her everything) don't worry I will find that guy and make him regret living his life
Elyeen
don't be harsh on him ..
Joseph Lane
( eyebrow rise )
Elyeen
He was worried though when he returned home not finding ellios .. he probably thought you might have taken him somewhere ..
Elyeen
you know when you get jealous of your son and brother bonding you take ellios somewhere to spend sometime with him ...
Elyeen
anyways let's go .. take some rest
Joseph Lane
How's El doing ?
meanwhile at the other side
Zeniya Harper
( seeks in the house )
Zeniya Harper
( goes to the kitchen )
Zeniya Harper
( opens fridge)
Zeniya Harper
( bright smile )
Zeniya Harper
(sees the soup and some garlic bread with some sauce)
Zeniya Harper
(turns on the stove and put the pot to heat up )
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Well who finally decides to show up
Zeniya Harper
( startled )
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