Destinies Entwined

chapter 14

I was tired to say the least. Even after 8 hrs of sleep and 2 cups of coffee I just coudn't function the way I should. I was still conflicted whether to stay at home in my lovely blanket all day or go out and to get some chores done. I had to buy a few new dresses and stuff for my upcoming wedding. I had to prepare in advance because I know for a fact that Adelrik and I will have to attend quite a few meetings and parties after our marriage.

I looked at my watch and saw that it was already 12. Deciding to leave my lovely blanket was a very big decision but I had to do it. I went towards the washroom to have a much needed bath. Maybe after bathing I'll feel better. I went in and stripped myself and prepared a hot water bath.

It was 1 now and I was dressed casually in a denim shirt and a black jeans. The only problem was that I was starving. I didn't have anything except for coffee and croissant since I woke up. I decided to visit a mall and have breakfast first and then carry out with shopping. I texted Nic when I woke up asking her if she was willing to go out to the mall with me but she replied saying that she was busy and coudn't go.

I took my car keys and went towards the garage. I decided to go the the central mall which was about 20 mins far from my parents house. As soon as I parked my car in the mall parking I made a beeline towards the food centre. Thankfully it wasn't crowded. The next problem was that I had to decide what I had to eat from almost 15 restraunts. I mean it was a real struggle. I wanted to eat Chinese but then I was also wanted to eat pizza at the same time. Deciding against both of the options I saw my all time favorite McDonald's and ordered fries and a chicken burger.

After feeding myself I deicided to go visit forever 21 because I had to buy some denim shorts and T-shirt's. I was running low on them. While I was going there a tiny little human bumped into me and the impact of which had him falling back. I suddenly grabbed his hand preventing him from falling and steadied him. I crouched in front of him and as soon as I saw his face I was in awe. He was the most beautiful and cute toddler I had seen in my entire 22 years of existence. He looked at me with his big doe eyes.

"I am sorry miss. I wasn't seeing where I was walking. And Thank you for saving me from falling" He said with a cute tiny smile. I think I just melted. I wanted to kidnap this little creature and run from this mall.

"Oh baby no need to be sorry. I should have watched while walking. By the way what's your name cutie." I asked him.

"Oh my name is Noah and I am 5 years old." He said.

"Oh hello Noah. I am Charlotte but you can call me Lottie as all my friends call me." I tell him while bring my hand up to shake his. He brought his tiny hand and shook mine.

"Where are your parents Noah?" I asked him suddenly realizing that he was all alone.

"Oh My daddy is at work. He is very busy." He said while grinning. I could make out from that smile that he was a daddy's boy.

"Oh okay Noah but with whom did you come to the mall?" I asked him

"Oh I came here with Lisa. She is my nanny. She went to the washroom. I was getting bored so I thought I could take a walk" He said cutely. I stopped myself from awing and crying because of his cuteness.

"Noah you shouldn't walk alone like this. There are bad guys all around and they can harm you. Your nanny must be worried as to where you are." I tell him and suddenly his expression turned serious.

"You are correct Lottie. Now she will be upset with me." He said while looking sad.

"Yes she will be but then you can say sorry and she'll be fine with you. Let's go and find her now." I say while holding his hand and guiding him towards the ladies washrooms. As soon as we reached there Noah left my hand and ran towards a middle aged woman who now looked quite relieved as soon as she saw Noah. Realizing that she must be Lisa, I went towards her.