The Band-napper's Best Friend

Chapter 9 - Missing Parent

Arielle's POV:
I wake up the next morning at 6am. Since I didn't get all the things I needed things yesterday, I'm going back out to shop. I also have a birthday party to attend to tomorrow for a good friend of mine so today I'm going to look for a present and an outfit. Always gotta look good here in LA! I go to my closet and pick out a black tube top and my orange wind pants and my Nike Air Force 1's. I grab my phone and AirPods form the charging dock and I walk out and to 'my' bathroom. I grab my hair straightener from the under cabinet and plug it in. I play some One Direction music and I begin to sing while I straighten my hair. I straighten till its nice and then I grab my toothbrush and brush my teeth. After I finished, I walked back to my room and I grabbed my purse and my sunglasses and keys. Time to go shopping!!! I walk down the corridor and up the stairs. I see all the girls, except Syd in the kitchen and dining room making or eating food.

"Good morning girlies!" I smile. Dal and Paris don't look at me. London grabs her food and walks by me.

"Good morning..." London grumbles, walking away from me. Weird....she's usually all happy and ready to see me, but I guess not.

"Good morning Ari. Sorry for Lon, she had a rough night." Mer replies, coming over to me. "What are you going to do today?"

"Shopping. I have a party to attend tomorrow, so I'm shopping today for a gift and an outfit. Is that ok with you girls or would you like to tag along?" I ask.

"Oh no, we are far too busy today...Maybe we can go shopping another time. Ok?" she hurriedly answers me.

"Ok then.... Well, I'm going to go. I'm going to try a new food place I saw yesterday so bye." I say as I walk out the door. The door locks behind me and I walk to my car to go to the local mall I saw down the street yesterday.

~*~at thy mall~*~

I parked my car near the Macy's side of the mall and I walked in Macy's. I went to the dress section. I look around for a while but nothing catches my eye. I keep digging until I find the PER-FECT DRESS! It's short, sparkly, and is a halter top. IT was also a pretty DARK BLUE color. I loved it. It was in MY SIZE too! I squealed really loud, which caught attention of a few older women around me. I silently apologized and headed to the shoe section. I reached the shoe section and I looked for some strappy heels in silver. I found some and I grabbed my size. YAY! I then went to the jewelry area and went to find some matching accessories.

As I was browsing, I felt a little tap on my hip. I look to see who tapped me and to my bewilderment, a child with the most beautiful blue eyes and the blondest hair stood there, looking up at me with a scared look on his face.

"Hello little one. Are you ok?" I ask the scared child.

"Um...I lost my mommy. I can't find her." he replies.

"Oh, ok. Let's go find her. Hold my hand." I offer him my hand and he happily takes it. "What's your name little one?" I ask, trying to keep his mind off of his lost mother.

"My name is Freddie." The kid smiles and I stare at the kid. Wait...Louis' kid is named Freddie...Is this the same kid? "Freddie Tomlinson." he answers. I lose my breath for a second. I'm literally holding Louis Tomlinson kid's hand in the middle of a Macy's where we try to find his mom. OMG! This CAN NOT be happening.

"Nice to meet you Freddie. My name is Arielle but you can call me Ari if you would like." I respond to him.

"Very cute name. I like it." he responds, smiling a smile that reminds me of his father. I internally giggle. "Ar-i-elle." OMG THIS KID IS TOO CUTE!!! AHH! ILOVE HIM!!!

Over the intercom, a voice sternly says, "Freddie Tomlinson, if you are in the store please come to the customer service desk. Your mother is wondering of your where-a-bouts." The intercom repeats the same message.