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The red head went about the nursery doing jobs, unaware of what lurked in the shadows. Marjorie was usually the one to lock up the nursery after closing but today she left early because Reece had needed her for to get something for him.

Why out of all days?

If Marjorie hadn't left early tonight, would the outcome be different?

Mia and Charlotte were the only ones left in the building and time was going slower than usual, it was dragging on. 7pm rolled around and Mia glanced over to Charlotte catching her in a yawn.

"Are you okay, sweetheart" Mia questioned.

"Yes, it's just been a long day" Char replied

"Char, I'm okay to lock up here if you want to go home. I'll meet you there, I won't be long here anyway"
if only she knew.

"No Mia I do-" Char tried to respond but Mia quickly cut her off

"Charlotte, go home. Please sweetheart" Mia insisted.

"Fine, but you better be home by at least 9" Char replied with a firm but sweet tone.

*Mia playfully rolls her eyes at Char*

"Amelia. I mean it, I'm only looking out for you" Charlotte was serious now. She only ever said her full name if she needed to get her point across.

Mia held her hands up "only joking sweetheart, I'll be home by 9"

Charlotte gathered her things and left, waving at Mia as she strolled past the window that was stained with paint and children's fingerprints.

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