Chapter 11 Harper Was Taken by the That Bad Man
"Sarah?" Michael blurted out, piecing it together that the kids' mom had to be Sarah. He didn't waste a second. "Yeah, you know what you did? It's all on you! You messed her up, ditched her and the kid. You had it coming!"
Michael went off, cursing like a sailor, just trying to get Antonio's focus on him. And it worked like a charm.
Antonio's face turned pitch black. Sarah was his sore spot, and Michael's rant was like gasoline on a fire. His eyes were so intense, they looked like they could eat Michael alive!
He glared at Michael and growled, "What gives you the right to defend her?"
Michael shrank back; Antonio's rage was no joke.
But he was in too deep now, so he had to keep the act going!
His eyes darted around, he hesitated, then bit the bullet and said, "Because... because I like her!"
Wait, he liked Sarah?
Antonio's icy eyes narrowed. Michael's words and the throbbing pain in his neck were pushing his buttons. He clenched his fists, then lunged forward, grabbing Michael by the collar, his voice like a demon's, "Spill it, what's your deal with her?"
Michael was shorter than Antonio. Now, with Antonio yanking him by the collar, he had to look up close at Antonio's furious face, and his knees started to wobble.
"She helped me when I was down. Then I fell for her. She's kind and beautiful, the best person I've ever met. But you hurt her!"
Michael was getting into it, his emotions spiraling out of control. "Antonio, you hurt her, so I'm here to get back at you. Harper's my weapon for revenge. Who do you think you are, marrying someone else?"
After that passionate outburst, Michael started to regret it.
Crap, he was probably toast this time!
He thought Antonio would lose it, beat him to a pulp, and then call the cops, but...
What he expected didn't happen; instead, something totally unexpected did.
Antonio let go of his collar, and the rage on his face started to fade.
In the end, he just muttered, "Idiot."
To Antonio, Michael was just a brave but dumb guy, not even worth considering. What kind of lame revenge was this?
But Michael's motive was for Sarah.
After her "death," not many people remembered her.
Thinking about that accident, a hint of sadness crossed his eyes, and finally, he said in a deep voice, "I'll let this slide for now."
As he spoke, he glanced at Harper behind Michael. She shot him a fierce glare, her little face a mix of hatred and fear, looking just like him.
Antonio looked back at Michael and warned in a deep voice, "Next time, you won't be so lucky."
Hearing this, Michael's heart finally calmed down. Watching Antonio and James walk away, Michael patted his chest and let out a long sigh, feeling like he just dodged a bullet!
But Harper wasn't having it. She could tell from Antonio's words that he didn't think he did anything wrong!
How could she be okay with that? Wouldn't that mean all her and Ethan's careful planning was for nothing?
No way, she couldn't forget her goal: to make Antonio cry in regret!
The next moment, Harper angrily ran to the dining table and grabbed a plate of food.
"Big bad guy!" She was fuming. Letting him off that easy? No way!
Harper shouted, stomping her little feet, and charged at Antonio like a rocket.
Antonio spun around at the noise, just in time to see a plate flying his way. He didn't have a chance to dodge, and it smacked him right in the gut, making Michael's jaw drop.
A big splash of yellow goo splattered all over Antonio's crotch!
Michael felt a chill run down his spine. Oh man, they're screwed!
Why couldn't Harper just chill? Now they're in deep trouble.
Food was everywhere, making a huge mess, but the worst part was Antonio's crotch!
The veins on his forehead were about to pop as he looked down at his pants, feeling the heat and the sticky yellow stuff on his fancy suit. Harper had nailed the spot, making it look super gross.
James, standing nearby, couldn't help but gag a little.
Even though he knew it wasn't poop, it was still nasty!
This was a sight he'd never unsee. Antonio's image in his mind was totally wrecked, and James wished he could just erase this memory.
Antonio's face was ice-cold. He'd never been so humiliated.
He was always the picture of nobility and sternness, but now Harper was pushing all his buttons!
The cold fury coming off him was enough to freeze someone. Antonio stepped forward, grabbed Harper, and tucked her under his arm.
"I’m taking away your revenge weapon!"
He didn't even glance at Michael, just threw out that line and turned to leave. Harper, dangling and facing the floor, felt so uncomfortable she almost puked up her lunch!
"Put me down!" Harper pounded on Antonio's back like crazy. When he didn't budge, she screamed, "Help! Help me!"
Hearing Harper's cries, Ethan freaked out and bolted out, ready to save her.
Seeing Ethan rush out, Michael quickly stopped him! "Don't be stupid! If you go out there, he'll grab you too!"
Before he could finish, Antonio had already walked out of the apartment and shoved Harper into the car. The engine roared to life, and they sped off.
Just as Antonio left, Sarah showed up.
She'd been worried sick about the kids the whole way. Before the car even stopped, she jumped out and started looking for them, spotting Ethan and Michael not far away.
She was a bit stunned, quickly realizing Michael must be the friend Brian mentioned.
But Michael looked so young and innocent. How could he handle those wild kids?
She called out, "Ethan."
Ethan, all panicked, suddenly heard Sarah's voice. He turned and saw her, his eyes going wide. "Mommy!"
Why was Sarah here? Did the plan get busted?
Oh no, Harper.
Michael was also stunned when he heard Ethan call out.
Seeing Sarah walk towards him, Michael felt like he was seeing an angel; she was stunning!
He thought Brain's mom would be middle-aged, but she was so young.
She was the most beautiful and elegant woman he'd ever seen, totally not what he expected from a mom of three.
From that moment, with just one look, Michael saw Sarah as his goddess!
Michael was completely smitten, even the anger on Sarah's face seemed gentle to him. But Sarah had no time for Michael. She looked behind Ethan and noticed Harper was missing.
"Ethan, where's Harper? Wasn't she with you?"
Ethan stayed silent.
Even though he was scared of Sarah's punishment, he was more worried about Harper right now.
After a quick thought, he decided to spill the truth. "Mommy, Harper was taken by that big bad guy Antonio!"
Sarah's heart skipped a beat.
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