Chapter 15: Kidnaps and Mishaps Part 1
I walked into my office on a high this morning. For the last three days, my wife and I have made love in all ways imaginable. We missed each other so much we needed some alone time for our grown-up activities. I feel rejuvenated.
“Good morning Mr. Brown. There's files on your desk and you have a nine o'clock meeting with B&B construction. Also, don’t forget about your twelve o’ clock.” Bianca politely greeted me distracting me from my impure thoughts.
“Good morning to you as well Bianca and thanks. Could you get me a cup of coffee please?”
“I'm right on it Mr. Brown.” She replied with a smile.
I removed some designs from my briefcase for my presentation at twelve. I hope my clients love my modern spin on a children's arcade.
I began adding extra effects with my pencil. Damn I don't mean to be bigheaded but I'm dope at this.
“Mr. Brown there's somewhere here to see you.” Bianca returned with my coffee in her hand and a smile on her face.
I looked at the door for a few moments curious to see who would walk in and to my surprise in walks in Jermaine.
“What's going on brother from another?” Jermaine greeted me.
“Nothing much man. What brings you by?” I stared at him in confusion.
Jermaine is a free spirit who doesn't believe in working for corporations or “the man” as he likes to say. He's never visited in one of the guy's offices, he has always been that way. Therefore, him coming here today is a huge deal.
“I just need your advice on something Chris.” He shifted in his seat a little and pulled at his bushy fro.
“Go ahead man shoot.”
“How would you feel if one of your homies dated one of your exes?” This is random.
“That's fucking with the bro code but I don’t know how I would feel. It depends on whom the ex is and what type of relationship we had. Every ex isn't important. Like if Robyn and I broke up and one of the homies tried to get at her words can’t describe how heated I would be. I don’t give a damn about anyone else.”
“Hmm makes sense.” He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. “Another question how did you really feel about ole girl? The chick you were with before you and Robyn got back together.”
“Who Mya? Mya was cool. She was a very sweet girl and I don't like the way I did her, however I knew she was only used to fill the void of Robs. I can honestly say I wasn't in love with her or anything. That's why it's easy for me to be around her now, it wasn't like we had a deep complex thing. It was quite simple.”
“Hmm interesting.” Jermaine said chewing on the inside of his jaws. I know something is up, Jay has never been the type to beat around the bush.
“What if I told yo--?” He started to say.
“Mr. Brown your daughter's school just called, you have to get there immediately.” Bianca dashed into the room frantically interrupting our conversation.
“What happened? What did they say?” I leaped from my chair to get my jacket.
“Apparently, she hasn't been seen at school today, but one of her classmates Brittany said she saw her this morning.”
“I know damn well Jaden dropped his sister off safe and sound this morning!”
“I'm coming with you bro. If something happened to my niece I will go ape shit.”
Don't get it confused Jermaine is somewhat of a hippie yet the streets raised him. No one has a temper like him or Trey. I'm not even going to tell his crazy ass.
We rushed down to my SUV to race to the school. I'm not going to tell Robyn just yet. I will gather as much information as I can first.
I sped down the freeway to get to my baby’s school. Once I got there I didn’t even bother to park correctly, I just hopped out the truck and barged through the front doors.
“Where is my daughter?!?” I asked loudly when I walked in the school’s office.
“Mr. Brown we're so sorry we don’t know what happened.” The principal said.
“You mean to tell me no one was watching the kids as they were getting dropped off or off the bus? This is supposed to be the top elementary school in the damn state. How could y’all let this happen?” I was fuming at this point.
“It’s best if you remain calm.”
“Don’t tell my brother to calm down. My niece is missing because no one was doing their fucking job.”
“I want to talk to every child in here and I want to view the security cameras right now.”
“We have to wait for the police.”
“Let me explain something to you! I am not waiting on them slow ass people. My daughter is not in this school because you mothafuckas were being reckless. Y’all are going to let me do what I need to or I will raise hell in this bitch today!”
The teacher and principal looked at each other and did a head nod.
“Ok, Mr. Brown we don’t want any more problems let’s go to my class and talk to the kids.”
I rushed to the classroom and stood in front.
“Class, some of you know that Skai did not come to class today and no one knows where she is. This is her father Mr. Brown and he wants to ask you all some questions. Please if you know something tell us, we need to Skai back safe to her family.” The teacher said and I noticed one little boy crying his eyes out.
“Cameron what’s wrong sweetie, do you know what happened?” He nodded and continued to cry.
He made his way to us and I crouched down. I want to cry too but I need answers.
“Talk to me son, I promise you won’t get in trouble.” I dried his face with a Kleenex and he stared at me.
“Me and Skai were walking into the school and I noticed she had stopped talking to me. I turned around and seen a big man holding her while running to a black van. She was kicking and he threw her in it but when he saw me looking he told me he would hurt my mommy and daddy if I said something. I’m sorry I was scared.” There’s only one man that would do this.
“Thank you!” Without saying anything Jermaine and I ran out of the school. Once in the car I called the one person I know can help me quickly.
“Michael, I need you to hack into Skai’s school security system. Someone kidnapped her and I know you can guess who did it. I need to know where the truck he was driving is located, can you do that?”
“Of course man, I’ll start on it now!”
“Appreciate it man seriously. I feel he’ll get suspicious if you ask him straight up where he is. I can’t wait on the police to handle this shit. Plus, he’s as good as dead when I see him. It’s time to end this shit, I’m about to call Daniel.”
I dropped Jermaine off at my office so he could get his car. I don’t want him too involved with this even though he wanted to roll with us. I called Daniel and agreed to pick him up. We’re about to end this shit once and for all. Once you fuck with my family, especially my children, it’s over.
Monique and I were exercising at the gym to ensure we stay toned. Also, there's something that's been weighing on my mind and I need to get it off my chest.
“Let's go sit over there. I want to talk to you about something.” Monique grabbed my hand and led me to a bench near a huge fan. Ugh this air feels amazing.
“Robyn I feel so foolish, I told Trey l loved him last week. It slipped out and now he has been acting weird. I think he may want to break things off with me.” I can see the fear in her honey brown eyes as she pouted exposing her deep dimples.
“I have known Trey a for a while and Chris said that he has always had a revolving door of women. No one has ever challenged him the way you do and it scares him baby girl. It's not lack of interest that's making him distance himself, it's fear. Trey really adores you, talk to him and be upfront.”
“I'm just afraid Robs. We spend a lot of time together and I don't want him to grow bored of me. Now what's on your mind? You've been in deep thought since we arrived.”
“It's nothing I promise.” I took a swig of my Fiji water gargling it on my tongue.
“Robyn Brown I know you. You can't lie to me so spill the tea.”
I exhaled deeply. I'm afraid that Mo will look at me sideways when I reveal this.
“I know you will judge me but I can't hold this in. I’ve had sexual dreams and thoughts about Don lately. I feel disgusting.”
Monique gasped placing her hand over her mouth. The cat's out the bag now. I know I love my husband but I just feel a strong forbidden attraction to Don.
"What happens in them?" She asked with a grin as she leaned back on one arm.
"Monique can you not, I don't even like thinking about it."
“My bad but Robyn that's actually normal, you're married not blind. You're human we are attracted to each other. It's natural.”
“I feel like I'm virtually cheating on Chris or something, maybe when I return to New York I should keep my distance from Don. I already think he likes me.”
“Did you say virtually cheating? You're a handful Robyn.”
“Is there another phrase?" I replied laughing.
“Yes, something like mentally cheating or psychologically cheating would’ve sufficed. On a serious note though you should have a talk with Chris about this.”
“Let me explain why. Say y’all are making love and you say Don’s name that’s grounds for divorce to be honest. You’re only dreaming about this because you feel guilty about being attracted to another man. You and Chris know that y’all are in love with each other and you’re not going anywhere, so just talk to him. You’re only human love.”
“You’re right boo, I love my man so much and communication is key. Thanks.” I said hugging her. She always makes me feel better.
“Hey ladies!” Mya said as she walked towards us.
“There’s our personal trainer. Where have you been, we got started without you.”
“Sorry I’m late, let’s get on it.”
“Can we stop?” Mya said sitting down on the floor.
“Girl we just started and you look sick. You’re supposed to be the athletic one.” Monique replied.
“My job has been overworking me, I’ve been so tired y’all.”
“You look like you’re about to pass out. No ma’am not on my watch sis. I’m going to get you a water.” I rushed and got her a water to hydrate her. She’s looking too pale for my liking.
“That’s why I’m glad we’re going on that trip in a few weeks. It’s going to be lit!”
“I know right, I’m so excited. We’re going to have so much fun camping.” I said.
“Wait until Trey shows y’all the RV and cabin he got. We lowkey could stay in the RV but the cabin is so damn gorgeous!” Monique added.
“Wait who’s going to drive the RV?”
“Trey said he would but I was like no. I don’t like the way he drives, dude be speeding for no reason.”
“Honestly, I trust Jermaine the most to drive.” I said.
"Girl right, Jermaine is the most trustworthy."
“You guys I’m going home, I don’t feel well.” Mya said standing up.
“Ok babes, get some rest and call us if you need anything. Love you.”
“I will and love y’all too!” She said before leaving.
“She’s been acting off lately.”
“Yea I’ve noticed that too, I hope she’s ok.”
“Anyways we’re not done yet. I need to get some abs.”
“Nah I’ma just lay here.”
“Get up!” I said smacking her thigh.
“I know now get that ass up.” She stood up and glared at me.
“You’re lucky I love you.”
I smiled and headed towards the weights.
My morning hasn't been too swell, I have to pee and I'm hungry. One minute I was waving bye to my big-headed brother and walking into school with Cameron, and the next I was in the back of a van. I'm not even scared because I know when my dad finds out he's going to go crazy.
My father is loco about his family and my mommy Robyn is about that thug life as well. Not to mention my beautiful grandma Joyce will beat you with her Bible then pray for you.
I've been praying since the guy in the black van took me. Grandma said always pray and God will hear you.
“Are you ok kid?” A big guy with all black on said.
How could I be ok when I've been taken against my will? Is he dumb?
“Oh yes, I'm so magnificent sir you just don't know. I love chilling with strangers.”
“You have a mouth just like your mama, you know that?”
“You don't even know my mother so stop talking to me and why is your beard so long?” I folded my arms and faced the wall.
“You are definitely Kelly's daughter.”
“Can I go to the restroom?” I bashed my curly eyelashes sweetly, it always works when I do it to mommy and daddy.
“Yeah you can. It's straight down the hallway.”
I began walking down the hallway and I bumped right into the legs of a tall individual.
“Hi Skai baby, I was just about to come back there to see you.”
I looked up to get a closer look at the voice I know so well.
“Mom, what are you doing here?”
“You thought I was just going to let your daddy take you from me. Him and that bitch he cheated with will never see you again. Your brother's basically grown so I can't control him, but you belong to me.”
“Mom but the lady in court said…”
“Fuck the court! I'm your mother end of discussion. I have your bag packed and we’re going far away.” She cut me off, I hate her and now I'm more frightened than ever. I hope my dad and mommy find me soon!
She grabbed my hand harshly and took me back to where I previously was.
“Did you write the note?”
“The plan is in motion, come on.” She had the guy pick me up because I was fighting with her.
“I hate you!” I yelled at her when they put me in a different van.
“You don’t mean that now shut your mouth.”
I began to tear up and pray silently. I know I’ll be home soon.
I got out of the shower and dried myself off. I put on my robe and wrapped my hair in a towel. My doorbell rang and I went to answer it.
“Hey babe.” I said and he hugged me.
“Hey, what’s the emergency? You called me like ten times.”
“Where were you Jermaine?”
“I was with Chris, what’s up?”
“We need to talk.” I led him to the couch and we both sat down.
“What’s going on with you? You good?” He asked and I sighed.
I handed him the pregnancy test and his eyes got wide.
“Just look at it.” He took a deep breath and looked at it.
“It’s negative, why would you give me this shit if it’s negative.”
“What would you have done if I was pregnant?”
“What do you mean? I would have been there for you. I’m not a fucking coward.”
“I don’t understand the point of showing me this if you’re not anyway.”
“I thought I was and you should know that I had a scare so we can be more careful.”
“How about we just stop this shit? Nothing more careful than that.”
“Yea, I mean I care about you and all, but this is stressful.”
“I love you, don’t you love me too?”
“Don’t even finish your sentence.” I know he’s in love with Jessica but I don’t want to hear him say it. I know he cares about me but he will love me eventually. He would never hurt me like he promised, I’m not stupid.
“Mya you’re amazing and what I’m trying to say is you’re worth more than being my sidechick.” This is not the first time he has said this but I don’t care at this point. We’re in too deep.
“Ok but what if I don’t want to stop just yet?”
I seductively untied my silk robe not breaking eye contact with him. He bit his bottom lip as I made my way towards him. I kissed his lips and he wrapped his arms around my body. He bit my neck and I yelped.
His phone rung interrupting us and I glanced to see it was Jessica. I declined the call.
“I just did what you were going to do anyway so shush.” I grabbed his hair and began gyrating my body against his.
I unbuckled his pants and he swiftly picked me up to carry me to the bedroom.
“Fuck you know I can’t resist you.” I giggled as he threw me on the bed.
Jessica has been my best friend for as long as I could remember, but I’ve fallen for her boyfriend and I can’t control that.
I sat with my face down on Daniel’s couch. My leg is shaking and I’m anxious as fuck. Michael is taking too long to text me the information I need.
“Michael need to come on!” Daniel said.
“He said five more minutes but it feels like it’s been an eternity.”
“This shit is gonna be over in a few.” He said placing his gun on his side.
He paced back and forth as he placed a blunt in his mouth. He took a long pull and exhaled.
“You want some brother-in-law?”
“Nah man, I’m good. I need to stay focus.”
I stopped smoking a long time ago. Though this is the most stressful situation I’ve been in, I don’t plan on going backwards.
“Cool.” He took another hit and my phone went off.
“You got it?” I said when I answered.
“Yes, I’m sending you all of the information now.”
“I can’t thank you enough bruh, I appreciate it.”
“It’s no problem. Be safe and call me back when you get her.”
“I will man, bye.” I said before hanging up.
“Let’s roll.” We hopped in my truck and put the address Michael sent me in the GPS system.
Daniel and I pulled up to the house and saw the van parked in the driveway.
“Michael said this is the address that’s under the vehicle’s registry and there it is.”
“So, what’s the plan?” Daniel asked.
“I don’t have a damn plan. We barge in there and get my baby.”
“And risk getting shot, nah man not smart.”
“That’s my princess in there man I don’t give a fuck.”
“If you get killed then what? There’s two of us and no telling how many of them. That’s my niece in there and I’m heated like you nigga but we can’t be stupid, and run in that bitch.”
“What do you suggest because sitting in this car is wasting time.”
“I’ma go look through the windows to see if there’s anyone in site. Wait here.”
Daniel jumped out the car and ran across the street. He peaked through the windows and waved his hand for me to come over.
“Man it don’t look like anyone is here, but you can tell someone lives here.”
“I’m going in.” I turned the knob of the front door and it opened. This screamed set up but like I said I don’t give a fuck right now.
I walked in with Daniel standing next me. We separated to look around but there was no sign of anyone but you could see someone was here.
“Chris!” Daniel said and I ran to find him.
“What? Did you find anything?” He gave me a note with an angry look on his face.
“Give me Robyn and you’ll get the little girl! Come to this address tonight at midnight. No police or else!” I crumbled the note and screamed.
I’m tired of this shit. I need my daughter back so I’ll do what I need to. I wanted to handle this without my wife but now I have no choice.
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