After going by my hotel room and changing into some comfortable clothes. I also pack figuring I can catch my plane after getting a few gifts for my boys and family. I make my way to the mall I use to walk through years ago. Some things have changed as some haven’t. As I go from one store to the next getting the boys some story books, my two loves matching necklaces with a heart, Adam a few books that he like , Jack a shirt with a cowgirl on it wearing a thong, Faye some perfume, Hannah and Kaye necklaces that say number 1 sister.
As I leave the jewelry store I look over to only see with my surprised eyes Tiffany, Selena, Chris, and two kids a girl and boy that look the same age. I also see a guy sitting by Tiffany as they all laugh to something he says. He looks to be in his lat 50’s, 6’0, 185 lbs with short black hair with gray streaks. I shake my head at that moment knowing she had moved on, but with a older man. They did’t notice me, but I notice the little girl turning around to look at me. I gave her a small smile before turning to leave for my way home.
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Karen’s POV: Just a few minutes earlier in the mall
I am sitting here listening to my mommy, Uncle Chris, and Aunt Selena talking to a annoying insurance man. He is telling them it’s cheap for all family members to buy affordable insurance. Heathie and I look at each other being bored listening to grown ups. Mommy looks bored just nodding then telling the man we already had insurance through Grandpa Ricky’s work. It’s just a few seconds later I hear a voice in my head ‘ Look back sweetie your daddy is behind you to your left’. The voice tells me as I do turn. I see a man across the way in the mall. He is looking at all of us. I can’t see his eyes as he is wearing sunglasses like mommy does. I see a small smile as I smile back to him. I watch as he turns to walk away as I speak softly.
“ Bye Daddy I love you.” I say turning back around feeling a tear come down my right cheek
“ Karen honey you ok baby girl?” My mommy asks as I shake my head no
“ No mommy can we go home? I want to be alone for awhile.” I tell her looking at the double heart necklace that she has been wearing ever since I could remember
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