Chapter 54 Out
MIA
"Who is good boy?" I chuckled, making my little bestie bounce happily in my arms.
We are currently in the bathroom and I just finished bathing him. He is more excited than ever to have a warm bath.
My little bestie.
"Jay Jay is a good boy," I squealed as I reached for a towel. I grabbed it and began wrapping it around his body as I walked towards the mirror.
"Jay Jay is a good boy," I squealed again, rubbing my forehead on his slightly.
He laughed, making me chuckle as he bounced again.
"Someone is excited this morning," I said, turning him around so he could see his tiny self in the mirror.
I placed his tiny legs on the tip of the sink as I held him. He stared at himself in the mirror like a clueless person.
I chuckled.
His lips formed a happy smile.
I chuckled again.
"Look at you, buddy. So tiny, right?"
He moved his tiny hands towards the mirror like he was pointing or trying to touch it.
"You are so tiny, bestie. But not to worry. Soon you will be as big as me, okay?"
He made his usual baby talk.
"Exactly, buddy."
He continued talking.
"Of course. I am glad you understand." I chuckled, picking him up again.
"Let's go dress you up so we can play," I said, walking towards the door.
"We are going to play hard, buddy. I hope you are ready."
He answered with his baby language.
"I bet you are." I chuckled as I walked out of the bathroom and towards my closet where his clothes her.
I got to the closet and opened it. I searched for his clothes with my free hand as I felt him fiddle with my hair.
I grabbed a red shorts and a black sweatshirt.
Perfect.
I walked towards the bed and placed him on the bed.
"There you go," I said, tilting back but his strong grip on my wrist hooked me.
"Hey," I chuckled, reaching for his hand and unwrapping my hair.
I stood straight and placed my hands on my hips as I stared at him.
His eyes are on me.
"Clothes first and we can play, okay?"
He put his hand in his mouth and made some sounds.
"Good," I said, reaching for his body lotion, baby oil, powder, and a diaper on the nightstand. I placed them on the bed and grabbed the towel wrapped around him gently.
I wiped his body and placed the towel aside. I applied his lotion to his skin and then the oil.
He placed his hand on mine as I rubbed his body gently.
I smiled at his cuteness.
He chuckled, making me laugh.
"What's so funny, buddy?"
He made sounds as I applied the oil to his curly hair. I love them.
So cute.
I picked up the powder and poured some on his neck.
Next, his clothes. Which wasn't easy.
First, diapers, his shorts, and his sweatshirt.
Now, my little guy is ready for the day.
I stood away from him, staring at him.
His fingers are in his mouth as he stares at me.
"You are very handsome, bestie. You should get a girlfriend." I said, smiling.
He smiled as well, making me chuckle.
I reached for him and picked him up.
"You like that, right? A girlfriend?" I asked, taking a seat on the bed. I placed his legs on my lap.
"Yes, you need one. But I will have to approve of her first. You know, see if she is good for you." I said, kissing his cheek.
He bounced.
I chuckled. "Excited, are we?"
He bounced again with a smile.
I laughed. "We are going to have a lot of fun to...."
A knock on the door interrupted, making me look at the door.
I held Jay Jay closer and was about to get on my feet but the door opened instantly and Naomi and an unfamiliar maid walked in.
I stood on my feet, staring at them with wonder.
Naomi's eyes rested on me and I felt uneasy.
"Take him," she said to the maid.
I furrowed my brows as the maid walked closer to me and reached for Jay Jay.
Jay Jay moved his hand away crankily but she took him from me instantly, making him cry louder.
My heart picked up as she walked out of the room with Jay Jay who kept crying.
"Where... Where is she taking him?" I asked, moving my eyes to Naomi who is still standing there looking at me.
"Did his mother send for him?" I asked, feeling my heart aching.
"No need to worry about that, Mia. You are free to leave."
I froze.
Did she....
She nodded.
"Wha....what?"
"Your services are no longer needed."
Oh God.
"Come, I will help you get out of here. Hurry," she said, taking my hand and heading out of my room before I could say anything.
God, is this really happening?
Naomi led the way along the hallway hurriedly.
I struggled to keep up but something made me look back as Jay Jay came to my mind.
And his....
His father.
God, am I really leaving this place?
I returned my gaze ahead as we got to the stairs. We descended it and she took me towards a part of the house I hadn't been to before.
Naomi didn't let go of my hand as we walked into a slightly dark hallway, making me gulp as I thought of something terrible.
Naomi has always given me a little creep. And she is Imani's personal maid. Coco called her Imani's puppet.
And Imani has said something about dealing with me.
God, this doesn't feel good.
"Um....where are we going?"
She didn't respond.
My heart pounded.
"Naomi....."
"Hurry," she whispered, walking hurriedly towards a door with lights entering through tiny holes.
Is that....another way out?
We got to the door and she opened it, revealing a yard with a neat lawn. We walked out of the house, walked along the lawn, and headed towards a small gate in the middle of the fence.
I looked behind me and I realized that this is the part of the building I haven't been to.
More like a backyard.
Naomi opened the gate, taking my attention and she gestured for me to go out.
I walked out and I saw a lonely route with bushes on both sides. A taxi is parked on the opposite side of the road and a black old man with a cap on his head is seated in the driver's seat, staring at me.
"That's your taxi," Naomi said.
God, I am really escaping.
This is happening!
I can't believe it!
"Here," Naomi said, making me look at her.
She placed some cash in my hand and made me hold it.
I looked at her.
She placed her hands on my shoulders and stared at me with a questionable concern.
"Get as far away as you can, Mia, and don't look back."
I nodded slightly.
"Not everyone gets this kind of luck on a platter. Now go." She urged, gesturing at the taxi.
"Let's go, I don't have all day." The taxi driver said, making me look at him.
My legs felt glued to the ground. This is a lot to believe.
Naomi huffed. "What are you...."
"Um...wha...what about Jay Jay?" I
She furrowed her brows.
"Who?"
"Lil Kai? What about him? I am supposed to be his...his nanny."
She heaved a sigh.
"Okay, I think you should know too."
I furrowed my brows a bit.
Know what?
"We just found out that Lil Kai is not the boss's son."
I froze.
"His mother lied to the boss. Lil Kai's real dad is Tyrell."
Oh my God.
"You see? You are no longer needed. Now go," she urged, pushing me a bit.
My head was still digesting what she just said as my legs worked like a faulty car that had just been pushed and began moving.
I got in the back seat as Naomi walked back into the compound.
My eyes rested on the small gate she just walked through as the driver started the car and we drove off.
My heart pounded as my freedom stared at my face.
I rubbed my sweaty palms on my dress as I looked at the passing bushes and trees.
God, I am really escaping.
I am out of that place.
Why does it.....why does it feel wrong?
Like I am doing something I shouldn't do.
Naomi really helped me escape.
I looked behind me and I couldn't see the house again.
The driver is moving at a disturbing speed.
I faced the road as we drove.
Why did Naomi help me? I don't understand.
She hasn't been nice nor has she been unkind.
Just the tiny creeps she gives me. Why would she help me?
And what she said about Jay Jay's real father.....God, what is happening?
Jay Jay's real dad is Tyrell? That means the man who took me and tortured me.
How can this be?
I moved my eyes to the window as we drove past a lot of bushes and trees.
I lowered my gaze and stared at the cash on my lap as the boss clouded my mind.
I wonder how he must be feeling right now.
Jay Jay is not his son.
God, I feel like he is going to be very pissed. He loves Jay Jay so much.
I mean that's why he took me and almost killed me because he thought I kidnapped him.
Coco told me he was furious when Jay Jay went missing.
What could he be doing about the situation right now?
He might hurt Jay Jay's mother and his real father for this betrayal.
God, I still feel like I am committing a great sin by leaving.
Oh God.
I let out a sigh as I relaxed on the seat.
Oh, Jay Jay. What will happen to him?
I ram my fingers through my hair, making my heart ache as I think of how he fiddles with my hair.
I rubbed my hands as we continued driving.
I have always wanted my freedom. Now that it is here, I should be happy.
I should be relieved.
Why does it feel.....
No no, Mia. You are free.
You are going back to your life. Be happy and enjoy freedom.
This is a good thing.
Jay Jay might be your best friend but you have your life and you are going back to it.
This is good, Mia.
No more of that mansion or.....or someone walking into your room without your notice.
Or a twenty-four-hour probation.
You are free, Mia. You are free.
AN HOUR LATER.......
I sensed the taxi drive away as I stared at the old building where I used to live.
My heart pounded and tears filled my eyes as I stared at my small balcony.
It is so unreal.
I never thought I would be back.
I looked around me as a few people moved to and fro to their various businesses.
The place reminds me of that day I was taken. The way their van pulled up and some dangerous-looking black men got out of it.
I gulped as the thought replayed in my head.
Tyrell was the one person who got close to me and knocked me out.
I woke up chained up in an unknown place and they tortured me.
I shook my head, waving the memory off.
I held the sides of my dress, staring at the entrance of the building as I braced myself.
I took steps towards it.
I really missed my place. I can't believe I am back.
I didn't see any of this coming.
I never thought I would be out today.
I never thought freedom would be mine today.
Gosh.
I ran up the stairs, heading towards the door to my place. Approaching closer, I recalled that I didn't have my keys with me.
They are in my bag. My bag is in my room.
Naomi didn't let me get anything.
How am I going to.....
I froze at the sight of a little opening in my door.
I realized my locks were broken.
My heart dropped.