Fallen

Dansel In Distress

Just as it was approaching Christmas holidays and I was becoming home sick I found myself stranded in the city. I had no idea where I was or how I was going to get back to campus. My eyes studied every sign every building hoping for a sign of familiarity. It was fruitless I know but it was better than screaming at the top of my lung, am lost.
Where is that damn North Star when u need it? It was late afternoon and the sun was just retreating so no luck of that. I tried my best to blend in with the locals hoping I wouldn't look out of place just in case. My hands shock with nervous energy so I hid them in my hoodie pockets. Really wish I had paid attention to the bus number.
Hopelessness took me over and my inability to ask for directions held me at a cross walk. Afraid to cross in fear I would venture further into nomads land. The scent of my fear must have been high because I found myself suddenly surrounded by three boys.
" Hey mama you lost?", the one in the red hat asked.
" No Paco she can't be lost because I found her. Ain't that right mama. A found you?" , said the chubby one of the group. He smiled a sinister smile. It didn't take much to figure out what was going through his mind. I must have said fifty Hail Marys and Our Father in my mind. The third looked me up and down and asked. " What a pretty thing like you doing here? Girls like you don't belong here but I protect you from Loco One and Loco Two", he pointed at the other two, " if you make me happy all night". He touched my hair and I jumped out of my skin. Where could I run? Oh my God this can't be happening.
Just as I thought myself doomed I saw a familiar face. Oh my god Gideon was here. Our eyes locked and my eyes sent him a silent plea of help. Gideon wasted no time before approaching.
" Hey baby where did you get off to ?", he asked slipping in the space between Loco One and Loco Two. He slipped his hands around my waist pulling me close to him. My breath was caught in my throat and I forced a smile.
" How cute honey you have made new friends. What did I tell you? Do not talk to strangers right?
" Yo Papi " , the chubby one started, " you are spoiling our fun. Don't you want a play date with us sweetie. We make u happy more than this ni..." Chubby didn't finish his sentence as Gideon fist crushed his jaw. All three were stunned and at first forgot to react. We used the opportunity to run. Gideon pulled me through the crowd. We didn't stop to look back to see if they were following us. He suddenly halted being fully winded. It was only then did we look back but either we lost them or they didn't bother to follow us.
" Gideon thanks for rescuing me", I stuttered between labored breath. In return I got a toothy smile. "Does this mean you will go out with me now? You have to eat right?", he asked. I grunted and rolled my eyes.