You Can Run! But You Can't Hide!

Ch. 10

Gwendolyn POV

I can't believe I let her do that to me. It's for the best though, I gave her what she wanted, so she can leave me and my child the hell alone.

After that I got David away from that nut job, he said he'd protect us. I just hope that's the best decision. I don't want anyone hurt because of A'niya and me.

We've been staying at Davids house for the past week. Constantly having to look over our shoulders, each of us takes a turn walking A'niya to the bus stop when one of us was heading that way. On our off days, the other would call on every hour for a check-up.

Today we were both off and David thought we all needed fresh air. So he took us to this beautiful park on the east side.

The green grass seems to stretch on for miles. There's a medium-sized man-made Koi fish pond, with a small waterfall in the middle of the park.

There are several huge play areas in each corner of the park. There's also a small sitting area for the adults next to each play space. There are a few teens laid out on the ground studying, some chatting away, others just sleeping.

There are two cops on the other end of the park, and I can see them staring us down. I quickly tap David's shoulder to get his attention.

David, we need to leave now look over there but don't make it obvious. I say turning around. This mother fucker looks up all obvious, then this dude waves to them.

Baby those guys are always here. They patrol this park. We've been on edge lately with everything that's going on. We just need rest and fresh air. David said rubbing my back which soothed me for a bit.

How can he be so calm through this? I do I even deserve a guy like him? Why hasn't he left me yet? I think to myself.

Your overthinking aren't you? He asks me, but it seems more like he was stating it, then questioning me.

No. I just want us to be safe, I want my baby..... my everything to be safe. I say watching A'niya play with a few girls her age.

Because if anything were to happen to her........ I don't know what I'd do. I tell him more quietly as if A'niya could her me.

Michelle's POV

I sit in the back off the limousine just thinking about Gwendolyn. How good it would feel to have her on my arm. Or how she's the perfect wife material. She's so cute and tiny, I just wanna protect her from everyone. I think to myself.

Why does she have to be afraid of me? Did I not show that I was ready to commit to her hundred percent? I ask Maria who is seating just opposite of me.

Because Michelle your going about this the wrong way. She tells me as she gives a duh look.

You keep trying to force your way into her life and not trying to get to know her at all. Maria says continuing from her previous statement.

I don't know how to love very well Maria, all I know is I want to take care of her. I tell her while putting my arm over my face, sighing then slouching down.

You must think I'm pathetic. Me a woman of power, loved and feared by many. I state while clenching my fist so tight it causes the palm of my hand to bleed.

Oh please Michelle you're far from pathetic. I've been your best friend since high school, and that word doesn't really suit you. Maria says placing a tissue in my hand then walking over to the door to leave.

I just want you to know that I won't be choosing a side on this. Gwendolyn is a good person who only cares for her daughter over everything else. But your best friend and my boss, I also owe you my life. She says just before she leaves.

Then her head turns but she does even look me in the eyes. I'm sure she can see me out of her peripheral vision. Maria speaks so softly that I know she's serious.

Please don't make me choose Michi. She says my nickname barely above a whisper. Then just like that she takes her leave.

All I can do is try my best not to bring her into this. I don't want her to feel betrayed. Besides she and Dalton are the only real friends I have here.