Chapter 8

Mia POV

As I moved into my new space, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me and my new world plus that of my son.

I had finally escaped the toxic environment of my family's home and from the ones that hated me and played as if they loved me.

And at this point of my new life I was determined to make a new life for myself and my baby, who barely knows anything.

But as I lay there in the darkness of the hotel room, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched by someone since I left my parents house much earlier that evening.

I opened my eyes to find a figure standing in the shadows, a feminine figure which stood glancing at me while hiding in the shadows of my door, with the eyes fixed on me with an unnerving intensity. I was immediately shocked with seeing someone already In the room, with my baby beside me I dragged him closer to me with a surprise look to the female figure.

My heart raced with fear as I sat up, my hand instinctively already on my baby tightly. But as the figure stepped forward, I saw that it was a woman, her face kind and gentle.

" Seems like my plans didn't work" I Said to myself looking at her own direction as she drew closer .

"Who are you?" I asked, my voice barely a whisper to the person as I stood up from the bed.

" I'm Sarah," she replied, her voice soft and soothing as I adjusted back a little bit .

"I've been watching you for a while now, Mia. I know what you're going through." As she said those words my heart skipped with fragile fear.

" Who sent you? How did you get me?" I questioned with dear gripping so tight in me with much of a fragile look.

I felt a surge of fear and anxiety, wondering how this stranger knew my name and followed me to my hotel room.

"What do you want from me?" I asked with a deep tune as my baby just yawn, my hand still wrapped protectively around my baby.

"I want to help you," Sarah replied, her eyes filled with compassion and pity to me but I just ignored.

" Excuse me" I said to her carrying my baby on very well.

"I know what it's like to be trapped in a situation like yours and still have to fight for your right and hope" I gave a glimpse on her with positive hope that maybe she was really ready to help me .

I walked closer to her as she continued her word" But I also know that there's a way out."

I felt a glimmer of hope, and I leaned forward, my heart pounding in my chest.

"Tell me," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

And with that, Sarah began to speak, her words painting a picture of a world beyond my wildest dreams. A world where I was free, where I was safe, and where my baby and I could live without fear.

As I listened, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, and I knew that I had found a true ally in Sarah.

" So , how did you Know much about me ?" I asked her with sitting in a much comfortable manner this time around with feelings that were much positive.

" As I said earlier have been following you for a while now, so I know must things about you" I gave a gentle smile to her as we both chatted for some mean time before she then looked up to my baby side Making her to reach him up to him with a smile.

" Hello handsome" I smirked to both my baby and the lady who tried to grab him at that point.

How my baby accepted the embrace from her made me believe she was real. My child was much like someone who doesn't let people carry him apart from myself and his grandma . But him accepting her with no double thinking just made me knew something was totally different about this woman and she has a positive sprit.

" What's is name?" She asked playing joyfully with my baby.

" Ohh," I paused " Alexander" I replied as I heard a loud grunt from my stomach at that point.

" Nice name" she said.

" Thanks," .

" How have you been with you caring for this baby all alone with no help from anyone?" She asked as I wore a frown with her asking the question at that point.

"I've been managing though," I replied, my voice laced with a hint of struggle and pain. "It's hasn't been easy, " I paused giving a relieve. "but I'm doing my best to provide for him."

Sarah nodded sympathetically with a gaze to me that has pity.

"I can imagine the stress and how It's not easy being a single mother, especially when you're running from a dangerous situation. But you're doing great, Mia. You're strong and capable, and Alexander is lucky to have you as his mother."

I felt a warmth in my heart at her words, and I smiled slightly.

"Thanks, Sarah. That means a lot coming from you." I smirked to her words since she already started giving me comfort when there wasn't any.

Sarah smiled back at me. "I mean it, Mia. And I want you to know that I'm here for you, both of you. " She placed her arms on my shoulder.

"I want to help you in any way I can, whether it's with Alexander or with getting back on your feet." She said.

I immediately felt hope within my inner self.

"Thank you, Sarah. " I smirked giving a little pause . "Your words means so much to me." I gave a calm voice.

As we hugged each other warmly. I felt a sense of relief wash over me and hope. I knew that I had found a true friend in Sarah, someone who would be there for me and Alexander no matter what. And with her help, I knew that we would be able to face whatever came our way, together.