Glass Hearts

Chapter One

For over a year now Ruby Parker has been working for the Galindo family as a live in nanny to help with around the clock care of Cristobal. She was around 5’3 with shoulder length red hair, pale skin and freckles for days, very bubbly but also reserved at times, but loved deeply and passionate about her work with Cristobal as well. It was rare that anyone saw her without a smile plastered on her face, even though she knew the kind of world she was working in, it never bothered her. Everyone who worked for the family knew who Ruby was for her kind heart as well as always being with Cristobal. The head of security, Nestor was always observant and mindful of all those around, especially Ruby. Over the year of working close together he had fallen for the red haired beauty, though he would never express it. If he was seen as weak or having a soft spot then it would mean his guard is down, that, that can be used as leverage to attach the Galindos.

Today had started like all the other days in the week, with Ruby in the kitchen fixing lunch for Cristobal. Dancing and singing as she put all the ingredients together to entertain the little one in his high chair. He watched with glee, giggling at the funny faces she would make in his direction. Without Ruby’s knowledge though her boss Emily was watching at the kitchen doorway. Laughing, Emily finally entered the kitchen picking up her son.

“My sweet Cristobal we picked the perfect nanny for you, that is for sure.” Bouncing her son on her hip as she talked to him.

“Oh goodness, sorry Mrs. Galindo I didn't see you there. Would you like me to fix you something as well?” Ruby asked as she was finishing up food for Cristobal.

“Oh no I am fine, ate a late breakfast. I was actually coming in to let you know tonight we will be meeting with Miguel at his favorite restaurant. Tonight though I will be bringing Cristobal with and would like if you could come as well for some extra help?”

“Yes ma'am I can most definitely do that.” Ruby agreed nodding her head. “Anything planned for the rest of the afternoon till dinner? Or are you going to work a little longer?”

“Thought we could all go shopping? Spend the day out. I am tired of sitting in that office all day.” the petite blonde responded. Even though Ruby worked for the Galindos, Emily saw her as a close friend that helped with Cristabol not just another employee.

“Sounds like an excellent idea, it’s a beautiful day out as well. If you’re able to stay with Cristabol, I’ll go get changed real quick.”

Emily quickly agreed and started to feed her son while Ruby slowly jogged to her room. When rounding the corner the small red haired woman bumped into Nestor coming out of another room on the hall.

“Oof sorry Mr. Octevea, wasn’t paying attention.” Ruby explained fiddling with her hands.

“Ruby, we’ve known each other for a year now and I tell you this every time, please just call me Nestor.” A slight smile creeped up on the young woman’s face from embarrassment.

“Yeah sorry about that, it’s just weird. Y’all are all so casual with names even though this life is not. Also it was how I was raised.” looking down then looking towards her room before continuing, “well um, I better get changed. I’ll see you later I guess Nestor.”

Simply nodding his head Nestor went on his way shaking his head. While Ruby quickly ran to her room to change.

*Later after dinner*

After saying their goodbyes the women and Cristobal left in one car and the men left in another, having to take care of business. What neither knew though was the Los Olvidados were following close behind the car with Miguel’s most beloved inside. They followed them into the desert before attaching, before they killed one of Galindo’s men and ripping baby Cristobal from his mother’s arms. Leaving Emily and Ruby in the middle of the desert with a dead security personnel. Holding Emily tight, trying to calm her as best as she could Ruby also called for help.

“Nestor, I don’t know where we are. In the middle of some desert, they took Cristobal, they took him Nestor and we need y’all.” Ruby explained over the phone with a calm voice trying to comfort her boss as best she could.

“Stay on the phone, we can track you. Where is Sam? Emily?”

“Emily is right here, they killed Sam.”

“Stay, we will be right there.”

After roughly thirty minutes the crew was out there picking up the women, only few stayed and the others already went searching for the Los Olvidados.

Ruby was riding in the car with Nestor leading them out the desert.Stealing glances every so often on the drive back Nestor was trying to gauge where Ruby's head was. It broke his heart seeing the normally bubbly redhead, quiet and distant.

“Ruby, can you give me any information on the group that attacked you guys? Anything will help.” Nestor asked in a soft voice, hoping to help bring Ruby back to reality.

“Um, well I only got partial plates, BQ and the last two numbers were 47. It was American plates but they spoke very little English.” quietly she explained, feeling extremely numb but not wanting to show any of the pain she’s feeling.

“I know this is difficult but can you tell me anything of who it was that attacked? What they said?”

“They were children, had animal masks. Spoke mainly Spanish, I couldn’t understand what was said but they were Los Olvidados. Rebels.” Ruby spoke just barely over a whisper. Nodding his head, Nestor chose to stay quiet for the rest of the drive giving glances still just checking on her. The small redhead though, she brought her knees to her chest clutching them close and just staring out into the dark.