Mi Santo § Oscar Diaz

THIRTEEN

Paulina's POV

"Amor we have to think of the padrinos for Carlitos baptism," I stated bringing the decorations from inside the van. Oscar glared at me taking decorations from my arms.

"Mi amor I'm pregnant not helpless," I sighed and he smirked at me wrapping his arms around my waist.

"I know you aren't helpless Hermosa but you are still in the early stages.. So we have to be very careful," He stated placing his hands on my stomach, ever since I confessed to him I was pregnant. He's been on my ass about everything, not letting me lift anything, bend down or even clean at times. I'm telling you he's like a nagging mother.

"I know I'm still in the early stages but I can't just sit here and do nothing," I stated crossing my arms over my chest.

"Fine fine I'll lay off just a bit.. I'm sorry I just my heart can't take another loss," He whispered and I cupped his face kissing his lips.

"I know baby.. I know," I stated

"But can we talk about Cesar.." I began and Oscar sighed rubbing his bald head and I shifted on my feet nervously.

"Oscar please I worry about Cesar you know he isn't made for the life.. He's bright and he's so smart I know he has a chance in the real world he just needs the clear from you. Oscar pushing something that isn't meant to be will create an entire mess," I explained sitting across from him at the kitchen table.

"I can't do anything about it.. He's already jumped in," He said under his breath and I stood to my feet furious.

"WHAT?!" I yelled

"Didn't it occur to you that maybe he didn't want to be in the gang.. I understand that it comes with the family Pero Poe dips Oscar.. Es un Niño," I started using my arms for emphasis. We were going to argue about it more when Cesar, Ruby, Jamal, And Monse walked through the door.

"Oscar.. Paulina I'm home!" Cesar yelled walking through the door.

"Cesar!!" Carlitos yelled running towards Cesar jumping in his arms.

"Hey little man!" Cesar stated embracing him in his arms throwing him up in the air. I smiled leaning against the door frame watching how good he was with Carlitos.

"Hey guys," I smiled

"Hey paulina!" The squad said and I smiled at them.

"Cedar did you pay Doña Rosa for the center pieces?" I asked and he nodded setting Carlitos down.

"What center pieces?" Ruby questioned furrowing his eyebrows.

"For Carlitos Baptism," l replied picking up a box, Oscar glared at me taking the box from my hands. I sighed rolling my eyes as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Okay I have to go I'll be back later," Oscar stated kissing my lips and then kissing my stomach. He got up and left closing the door behind him. Monse, Ruby And Jamal stood there with their mouths hanging open, I raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"What?" I asked

"I've never.. And I mean never seen Oscar the way he's with you.. You like clam him or something," Jamal stated completely Astonished by Oscar's behavior. I chuckled shaking my head.

"Do you guys want some lunch?" I asked and they all nodded their heads, I smiled heading into the kitchen.

"Okay plan Get Cesar out is in session," Ruby stated

"Shh not so loud," Monse stated and I shook my head laughing to myself.

"Hey uh Paulina?" Cesar asked and I turned around facing him.

"Yeah?" I asked wondering what he needed.

"Thanks. You're the closest thing I've had as a motherly figure and I just want to say Thank you," Cesar stated I smiled embracing him in a hug.

"No matter what.. I will always.. Always be here for you and to help you," I stated cupping his cheeks. I could see the pain and fear in his eyes, There had to be another way to get him out of the gang.

•••

"Thank you shopping at Costco," The receipt lady said smiling at me. I smiled at her pushing the cart of groceries down to my car. I sighed realizing I had parked a little farther than I had hoped.

"Here let me help you with that," Someone said and I turned around to see a man in a suit. He his hair was slicked back, he had a beard, Tattoos littered his hands and neck. An expensive watch rested on his wrists.

"Oh no thank you but I can manage," I stated as I made it to my car.

"No truly I insist," he replied helping me load my groceries. I furrowed my eyebrows feeling like I had seen him before.

"Thank you.. You didn't have to but thank you..." I dragged as I set my hand out to shake his. He caught in shaking my hand.

"Drimitrio Mendoza....And you are?" He questioned

"Paulina.. Paulina Diaz," I stared shaking his hand. He stood there studying me intently and I raised an eyebrow getting the feeling he was checking me out.

"I'm sorry you just seem so familiar to me have I seen you somewhere before? Do you have any family that I might know?" He questioned curiously. I shook my head knowing for a fact he was confusing me with another.

"No I'm sorry I don't believe we know each other or have any family in common..Unfortunately my parents died when I was just a baby so I grew up in a foster group home on the east coast," I stated and he nodded in understanding.

"East coast wow that's a big jump.. What are you doing all the way over here?" He questioned

"A fresh start.. Clean slate," I stated smiling

"Now if you'll excuse me I have to go.. Thank you Once again Dimitrio," I stated offering him a friendly smile. I got in my car and drove towards home.

•••

I grabbed my cell phone from my pocket as I watched her car drive away. I took a photo of her license plate. My phone rang and I answered the call.

"Did you confirm it?" The voice said on the other line.

"Yes.. It's her," I stated

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! I know it's her.. She has the same birthmark," I said over the phone.

•••

DUN DUUUN DUUUUUUUUUUUUNNN

I wonder who that man was? Can you take a guess?

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