NEW LOVE

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"Come on princess let's go shopping" I say picking up Zaria who's now 6 months old. She makes grabbing hands resting for me. It's 3pm everyone is still asleep from their nap. I'm going to propose to Laya and Zaria is going to help me.

I dress her up in a dress I designed. She really like girly things she even likes to pick her outfit sometimes. Well of course we lay all the clothes out, and she always goes for the girly clothes. I hold her up looking at her "look at you my pretty princess"

Im graced with a gummy smile from her. "Dada" she says while giggling I almost drop my damn baby at her words. "Oh oh say it again!" She just looks at me laughing up a storm. "Come on say it Princess, dada! Say da.da!"

But she doesn't say anything just laughing at me. I pout at her "you make dada sad" and she stop laughing and looks at me tilting her head to the side. And she does her famous smirk. And what do you know she fucking says it.

"Dada dada dada" with nothing but slop coming from her mouth making me laugh and kiss all over her face. "I love you mama is gonna be so jealous!" Her giggles fill the room making my heart feel full.

"She really does have you wrapped around her little finger" I hear from behind me, making me jump. "Hello beautiful how long have you been standing there?" I ask walking towards her with Zaria in my arms. "Long enough to know mama wasn't her first words." She says.

I can't help but smirk at her. "I mean I did carry her for 8 months for her first words to be dada" As if she understands me and Zaria both bust out in a fit of laughter. "I bet the boys first words will be mama because they have you wrapped around their finger."

I say as I lean into her giving her a quick kiss. She leans up and places kisses all over Zaria face making her giggle more. "We will be back we have to take care of some business" I tell Laya as I try to walk past her. "Whoa whoa what business where are you taking my child?"

I can hear the sarcasm in her voice. It still makes me nervous because I suck at lying. "Uhhh umm I want to buy them more things since they're getting bigger you know?" She squints her eyes at me but goes along with it. I mean it's half the truth the Guards do need new accessories.

"Okay be safe Love you both" she says giving us one more kiss before we leave.

Buckling Zar in I get in the car and head to the mall. We make it there in 15 minutes. I take Zar out she doesn't like being in a stroller by herself, so I carry her instead. I already know where I'm going. Along the way many people stop to say how adorable Zar is. She loves all the attention as she smiles at everyone who compliments her.

Walking into the jewlery store I'm greeted by a young woman. She has long blonde hair and bright green eyes. "Hello welcome to Zions I'm Brittany what can I help you with today?" Her tone is a little flirty making me cringe.

"I'm looking for an engagement ring for the mother of my children" I can see her tense up at my words making my internally grin. "Yes of course you're in the right place follow me." I look at Zar and I see this child grinning this lady like no baby should.

"Chill Zar I only want mama" I say and kiss her cheek making her giggle and lay her head on my shoulder. She really is her mothers child. "Do you have anything specific in mind for your girlfriend?" I don't answer her right away because I have no idea, I feel I will know once I see it.

"I'm going to let my instance choose for me so I'm going to keep looking I'll let you know when I find something" I don't even look up at her. My focus is on finding the perfect ring. After about 10 minutes of looking me and Zar both look down into the glass.

I can hear Zaria making all types of baby sounds. "Yeah I think this is the one too Zar Zar" I can't help but smile as I found the perfect ring. "We want this one right here" I tell Brianna or whatever her name was. She walks over taking the ring out "ahh yess this is one of our most expensive engagement rings. Are you sure you want this we don't offer payment plans."

If I had my knife I would slice her throat right here. "Yes I'm sure I want this one how about you just get me the ring and not worry about my pockets." I know there is venom behind every word I've said. The nerve of this woman here she has one job.

"Of course my apologies ma'am come along this way and I'll check you out." I don't respond I just go to the register I pull my card out and pay for the ring. "Your daughter is so beautiful can I take a picture of her?"

I look at this woman as if she has two heads. I look over to Zar and see her with her head titled to the side, with a deep scowl on her face. I can't help but to bust out laughing. I don't even respond to her I take my ring and walk out of there.

"Princess that was weird we will have to tell mommy that story one day" I say to my daughter. I walk into the baby store. I can feel someone watching me. I'm a killer I know when someone is watching me. I don't show that I know I'm being watched by whoever.

Walking around the store I find a few outfits for the kids. After shopping for about 45 minutes I make my way out the store with five bags of clothes. With Zar in one arm and the bags in the other hand I make my way out the mall. Still feeling I'm being watched I slow down.

I look at my daughter. "Zar there is someone following us let's cause a scene I need you to cry as loud as you can I wanna see if they will come help me." I really hope she can pull this off.

"Now Zar Zar" and sure enough my princess bust out crying. "Good girl keep crying baby" I drop my bags making it seems as if I'm flustered. Seconds later Brianna comes walking up to me. Not going to lie I did not expect her she was just in the store. The only one at that, instantly I go into defensive mode.

Something Isn't right I can feel it. "Zar they're going to take you... I will find you baby" my voice cracks as I know I can't do anything it's too many of them. I can feel her cling on to me for dear life.

I pull my phone out and call Laya, none of them are aware that I'm aware of them and Brianna or whatever is standing a few feet away from me. I can hear Laya voice through the phone. "They're going to take Zaria it's too many of them Laya I-I-I'm-Sorr-"

Before I can finish I see a group of man come out with masks. And everything goes dark.