Ariana, wake up, let me take you inside." Th

en a nap off at the back of the patrol ca

bills, but I want you to promise me that you will visit

confused as the two made their steps s

ve some energy from your body. Okay, wait here, I will be back shortly." The patrol lady st

t voice from a young lady at the reception

room for one for a night?

nd would you like to order something else

sent to the room, pl

to come to your room here." The receptionist stated before she handed the tablet to the patro

ow you your room." The receptionist stated before she di

you mind coming down to show the guests their room? " The recepti

stated before e

" The receptionist stated before the patrol lady resume

found a vacant room."

riana stammered with her trembling voice bef

am Maria, and I was recommended to s

utcarry her? " The patrol lady stated as s

te hallway before making their way inside the elevator. The elevato

she unfurled the door to the room th

stated as she made her way to the c

e," Maria stated before she made her

I shall head my way and get you a few clothes from my apartment. " The patrol officer

she was trying to provide some stability for the stranger, Ariana. As she fumbled with her keys, her mind raced through the possible scenari

eep and that she could grab a few clothes for Ariana without waking him up and as she entered the living room, the smell of alcohol hit her hard, and she saw Jason sprawled on the couch,

more than 10 times and your line is bu

me clothes for Ariana." she replied so

wed as he tried to

is Ar

sidestep the conversation. "I found the girl

acking. She could hear Jason muttering angrily in the other room, but she tried to block it out,

no longer on the couch. Instead, he stood by the doorway, his eyes wild and blood

asked, her voice trembling as a c

gun to point at her. "You think you can just walk out on m

erately, trying to stay calm. "I'm just getting

over the trigger. "You have been planning this,

ling up with tears. "I love you. I'm not leaving you. Aria

t lower the gun. But then his expression hardened again

taking a small step forward. "She needs us both. S

n remained pointed at her. "She won't need anyone i

at. You are drunk. You are not thinking clearly. Please, put

loosened slightly, and his eyes softened. Maria took another cau

wisted with rage. "You think you can fool me?" You are no

ed to reverberate in Maria's ears. Pain exploded inside her, as she staggered backward, clutching at her

ion a mix of shock and horror. "Maria, Oh God, Maria, what h

ng in shallow gasps. "Jason, Call an ambulance. Pl

As he called for help, Maria fought to stay awake, her thoughts consumed by Sophia, her daughter. She c

t you." he kept repeating before she noted that she was not waki

small girl with a nightgown as she held a doll in her