Unexpected Turns

27| bait

I looked at the back view mirror shocked, trying to keep my eyes on the road. It's weird because they keep looking at me and asking questions, I don't think they know that I'm lying though. At least that's what I hope.

We headed inside the restaurant called Early Bird. It had everything a kid would want, good food, a play place, a hands on project area. It was a stunning place, I would say. I looked at all the kids run around as I hold Red's and Blue's shoulder. If they run away, I'm scared that I won't be able to find them. I crouched down to their level and asked what they wanted, they weren't shy kids. They were more like Caleb. Charmer, brave, and loud. I don't know about the violent part but I hope I won't see that part.

They went up to the counter and stood on their tip toes. They asked for their orders and left me room in between them so I could order. Once we ordered, I let Red and Blue explore the building. It's a kids place, nothing bad can happen. So much parents are around and always watching. Speaking of parents, a few mothers gave me judging looks. They think I'm the mother of the twins. They don't really look anything similar to me. They don't have any genetics, they look more like Caleb. One of the mothers came up to me with a smile.

"Excuse me, miss?" I turned towards the woman and smiled, I know what she was going to ask.

"Are those your twins? They're lovely. I'm pretty sure your boyfriend looks just as stunning as you." She smiled, pointing at the happy twins.

"Thank you, but they are not my children. I'm just babysitting them for my boyfriend." The lady nodded and headed near the kids.

"Would you guys like to see a cute puppy?" The lady asked, she grasped Red's and Blue's hands and pulled them towards the door.

I know that trick, she was wanting to kidnap them. I got up and took Blue's and Red's other, pulling them away from the lady. She gave me a revengeful glare and walked out of the building, breathing heavily.

"Don't ever talk to strangers, okay? Always stay near an adult and ask for help if that happens again. Don't take or follow a stranger, got it?" They looked at each with confusion and sadness. I could tell that they didn't like to be told but it was for their own good. I told them to sit across from me and wait for the food to come. I handed them my phone and let them play on it. It would pass the time as we waited. I always carried a charging block, just in case. The food finally came and I asked for Red and Blue to give my phone back. They were gigging when they gave it back. I looked at the picture they took of each other and on the corner it said 'stay away Caleb, Miel is mine.' I let out a small laugh, I was never going to delete that. I exited my camera roll and went on camera. I took a picture of the adorable twins with the food in front of them. They were surely charmers, that's for sure.

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It's been about an hour of the boys shopping, my poor bank account. We've been running back and forth, up and down.

"Who's that?" Red pointed towards an old lady.

"Hello sweet lady." Red and Blue synced. Her voice was shaky. She wore a blanket over her hunched back. Her hair white as snow.

"Hello." I smiled, the twins hid behind me.

"I was wondering if you could help me carry a water chug into my car?" I nodded as I rubbed the backs of the twins.

I walked towards her car and picked up the chug. I was about to put it in but then I was pushed.

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