His Infatuation: Book One of The Constant Struggle Trilogy

Chapter 3

Warmth surrounded me; I can feel the suns rays on my face. Blinking as my eyes got used to the light, I sat up. I wonder what we're goin' ta do today. Well I should probably go find Zea. She is such a nice chica. I made my way downstairs to the kitchen and smelled somethin' delish. Walking in I spotted Zea right away in her maid outfit.

"Zea! Hey."

"Hey Emy, your up early. Do you want some breakfast?"

"Umm sure thanks Zea, but that not why I came down here." I said hesitantly.

"Go for it. What's up?"

"I wanted to thank you for what you did." I said shyly.

"Oh your welcome Emery, but were friends so don't worry about it." She said smiling.

She started cooking something when Mallory walked in. She looked really happy. Her face was lit up like the sun. She was humming a tune sounded like a lullaby. Her eyes sparkled with life and excitement. Her smile widened when she saw me.

"Emy! Will you go to the market with me?"

"Again? We just went yesterday." I said frowning.

"Yeah but I need some new shoes for my date tonight."

Frowning I look at her. Why does she need new shoes? I know she loves to shop but does she really need to go every day?

"I guess I can go with you. Where are we going to go?"

The sadness in her eyes left and excited she ran and jumped in my arms. Smiling at my crazy friend, I set her back on the floor.

"Thank you sooo much Emy your a life saver." Smiling she grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the kitchen.

"Hey what are you doing?" I protested, "I'm hungry."

Mal smiled at my impatience, "We will get something on the way Emy. I need time to get ready."

Sighing I let her drive me to the market.

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"How 'bout these shoes Mal?" I asked for about the millionth time.

"No way chica those shoes are so not my type."

I sighed we have been here for two hours and she still can't find a pair of shoes. I don't know why she can't pick any; I mean these were red stiletto open toed shoes. Mallory is totally getting on my nerves now. Looking around I couldn't find her. Where did she go now?

"Emy come here, I think I found the right shoes."

I followed the sound of her voice and turned the corner, but instead of another section of the market, it was a dark alley. Hands grabbed me from behind and covered my mouth. I bit the hands but as soon as they came off they gagged me. I tried to get away but I couldn't. I kept struggling in their grasp but what I saw made me stop. A man held a knife to Kimmy's throat.

"If you want to live you will come with us willing." He threatened.

Looking at the fear in Mallory's eyes I managed to say "Yes".

With an evil smirk and a glint in his eye I saw man walk over to her and held something to her face. I could see her eyes roll back into her head as she passed out. I wanted to scream but I remembered my promise, plus they had Mal. The same man was walking over to me, I started to panic. I could see he held a cloth in his hand. As soon I realized that he held it to my nose and I started getting dizzy. I didn't want to go with them but all of a sudden everything went black.