1 How I met Amy

All it had to happen with was a Freaking Mistake! Yeah! I was sitting in my, correction! ‘our house’, plucking my hair out, and cursing my BFF of 8 years. Because of my so called best friend Melanie Brooks, knowingly guiding me to Knight Inc.

I had to face that damned man I was trying to run away from. She knew how badly I needed this opportunity. Still she forgot what happened years ago and led me there on purpose!! How Could she? I am going to throw a good punch at her when she returns.

That twit thought she can outsmart me with this! Ha! I wouldn’t revert back to their mail. It's settled now! Why Mel? Why? I took my phone and tried her number again, but it kept going straight to her voicemail. Scared to face me already huh Mel? I will deal with her later.

First I have to eat something. With that my stomach made a loud grumbling sound. With one hand over it I thought about what I could feed myself with. I opened the fridge to check for some leftovers, but found none. Guess who had to go for grocery shopping?

I took my overcoat and slipped on my comfy flip flops. The grocery store was just a few blocks away from my house, I thought about getting some candies to chew on till I make dinner. I locked the door and came left. The security guard glared at me grumpily as always. I smiled back, the usual tradition.

After I made it to the grocery store I took a cart and started to fill it. A while later I was done, I got into the line to pay my bills. Suddenly I felt someone tugging at my overcoat. There stood a cute toddler, hands and face messy with ice cream. She was pouting, tugging at my coat. She threw her arms in the air, as if to signal me, to take her in my arms.

Her small frame spread a smile on my face. “Hey” I said, leaning down and lifting her up in my arms. “Where’s your Mom dear?” I asked the toddler. She pointed to the glass door. I looked at the direction, but found so many people walking on the street. To make sure who she came in with I asked the workers at the grocery shop. Unfortunately they did not see anyone walk in with her.

Strange, I thought. How can this toddler walk around the streets without any family? I paid my bills, took my bags in one hand and held the baby in another. We walked to my apartment. "I am Gloria. What's your name sweetheart?"

I constantly tried to get some information from her, but she was so small all she could say was, Mum, Dana and Aidy. The last one seems familiar though. I took her safely inside my house and made her sit on the sofa. After cleaning her messy form up I checked on the Internet for any missing kid news. But there was none. I made a mental note to call the sheriff about it later.

Then I started the cartoon on television for the toddler. Suddenly she murmured, ‘Amy Miss Mum’. I was surprised! “Hey baby, is your name Amy?” I asked her. She nodded her head saying yes. “How old are you Amy?” She drew three little fingers at me. Oh so she was Three years old. The poor child must be hungry, I thought. I was going to make some pasta for me and Mel later. God Knows when she will come back home. I needed help here with Amy. What would I feed her? We didn’t have any baby food. I thought it would be better to ask my Mum about it as I was all alone.

So, I dialed my Mum's number. She picked up after the fifth ring. “Hey Hon, How are you doing?” My Mum asked. “Hello Mum. I am Good, how are u and dad?” “We both are young and fine.” “Are Lilian and Sophia there?” “Ah! About those two young ladies, honey they are nowhere to be found. Please, will you ask them to at least inform me of their whereabouts! They seriously give me some panic! Please talk to them. I know only you can do that.” My Mum panicked.

I sighed and reassured her, “Sure Mum I will talk to them both. They can’t say no to me.” My Mum smiled saying, “I knew I could always count on you” I smiled happily. “So, I wanted to ask you about something. Can you tell me what I can feed a 3 year old?” My Mum got confused, “But you don’t have a child dear, why are you asking this question?” I mentally slapped myself, “No Mum, It’s one my friend’s. She is still confused about what to feed to her daughter.”

I faked, chewing my lips and praying to god that she buys it! “Oh! What’s her age again hon?” “She is about 3 years old I guess.” “Then feed her some milk and fruits if you have. Some plain pasta would work too. Nothing more spicy.” “Oh Okay. Love you so much Mum! I will talk to Lil and Soph. Bye for now.” “Bye Sweety. Take care.”

With that I hung up on her. I had to feed Amy something. I settled with a glass of milk, some strawberries, cream dip, boiled salted pasta and a boiled egg. I hope Amy likes it. I took the tray where Amy was sitting and started feeding her the food. At first she was a bit scared. But eventually she gave in. I guess she really was hungry.

She finished most of her meal and was about to drink her milk. The doorbell rang so loudly. It irritated me that someone on my door was trying to crush that button. I looked at Amy and told her to wait there. I did not know what was about to happen next would change my life forever.