Mafia's Baby

Chapter 19: Joycelyn

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I made sure to set everything back in place. Skillfully deleting any digital coding footprint. I had tampered with the TV operational system. Believe it or not, there are coding footprints that other hackers leave behind. Letting another hacker aware that they were there. That's why we set up Trojan horses inside of our software. It is easier to break into the software than it was resetting it. My one mistake was not browsing through the full system to see what was stored on it. When I tampered with it, I might have shifted something.

It was unavoidable. I needed to use one of the apps which would allow me to send a message. Naturally, I chose an app that I assumed was not used frequently by them. But no worries, with every problem, there is a scientific-technological solution to the problem.

Mimic.

Just as I finished setting everything in order, I played a movie, just for the show of it. It was an hour later when Julian returned. "Are you ready?" he asks me. "Not quite, but I guess I can freshen up after we return," He nodded, and I took that as a silent 'do what you gotta do.'

I went out to call Annika. She got excited, dropping everything she was doing with Brandon as we exit the luxurious princess castle, as Annika is calling it. And a word she learned from Brandon. Then, we left to head toward the shopping mall. Frost had a total of ten men guarding us. I thought we needed to keep a low profile. Will this not bring attention to the people we are trying to get away from?

Why would he send some many people? Is it possible that he asked someone to check the tv? Even so, they wouldn't find it. Maybe it's something else. Maddock is still after us. Could he? Would he?

Is this mofo using us as bait?!

My eyes grew wide. OMMG! "Is Frost using us as bait!?" I directed my question to Julian. He was one of the men set to 'guard' us. "He would never do that. Not with his child," Oh please! "Yeah, right! If we needed to 'lay low,' why are there so much of you?" Julian hadn't said anything for a long time until we got near a children's clothing store.

"They're here for you," Julian said. I was stunned for a moment hearing his words. "What? Why?" Julian chuckled and shrugged his shoulders. "All I know is that the big boss said he wanted me to take ten men and spread them out at every possible exit in here," As much as I wanted to grit my teeth and show my anger. I remained calm and simply said, "Oh,"

A small bump. I guess he must assume that I would run. Either way, they can't necessarily guard all exits. I went into the store with Annika. Seeing how she was excited about everything, I had to remind her that she has a limit—most of what she asked for were princess gowns. I was slightly shocked that she wanted to pick up only princess gowns. It made me feel as if I hadn't bought her any.

I'm a realistic person. I bought her one tutu, but that was when she was a baby—the rest of her clothes were natural colors and designs. I didn't think much about it because I, of course, am not that type of girly person. It seemed that my daughter took on this personality and is shamefully letting people know that I do not dress her in such a manner.

"Alright. We got everything that she wanted. We can check for some clothes for me," I told Julian after walking out with three bags of children's clothes. Two bags were filled with tutus and princess gowns, fairy wounds, and tiaras. While one bag was simple clothes. You could guess who choose those.

We got near a clothing store for me, and I picked up basic clothes, crop tops, tops, and jeans. I didn't buy too much of it, because let's face it. This is all for show. Heartless. I know it is, but I'll talk to her, and she'll understand.

After picking the items for myself, I turned to Julian. "I have to get some underwear," I told him. I handed the bag over to one of his men. "Okay. Lead the way," In this mall, there was victoria secret and GEF store. I knew the GEF store had an exit near the changing room, and it would be easy to escape from there. So, I suggest we headed to that store. So I went around picking up bras and panties. I turn to Julian once more, "I'm going to try on the bras. Annika, do you want to help mommy?" "Yes!" Annika shouted, and I took her hand, leading her to the changing room.

The universe must be working in my favor. All the changing rooms were full, and I asked the helper if it was okay for me to change in the storage room. Once I got the okay from her. I took Annika with me, and I headed inside. As we entered, I put the bra set down and lowered myself to Annika's height.

"We're going to play a game," I told her. "Yay! What kind of game," I pretended to think for a moment. Pensively rubbing my chin as Annika's bright eyes shone with curiosity. "Hide and seek! We'll hide while Mr. Julian-" "Mr. Meany's dad," Annika nodded with confirmation. "Yes. He will seek us out," White lies are piling up, momma bear. "Okay. But they saw us come in here," Annika pouted.

"Worry not! Mommy knows a way out. Are you ready?" Annika laughs, nodding her head, her curls bouncing with her. We were rocking the same huffy curls hairstyle. "Alright, let's go," With that, I took us back to the entrance of the storage room. I took a peek outside. Julian and three of the men were busy looking around. Julian was busy looking through some rakes. I took that chance and sneaked us out to the back door. Once we were outside, I pick Annika up as I jogged down the stairs.

Annika enjoys the ride as she made funny noses each time so bounced. Soon we were at level three, where the cars are parked. We were not far from the exit, so I briskly walked towards it. While walking, I continued to look around our surroundings. So far, the coast was clear, which was good.

Deciding to take a right, we headed onto the busy sidewalks, weaving our way through the crowd. I notice a woman finished using her phone, storing it away in her purse. I purposely bumped into her, pickpocket the phone from her. I quickly stored it in my back pocket and apologized to her.

"Mommy, your clumsily," Annika started shaking her head. She was in my arms. For a moment, I thought she saw me and was going to rat me out. I recover from my shock, gasping at her. "I am not!" I poke her side. I took out the woman's phone, cracking it open with one hand.

Suddenly I bumped into a hard chest, causing me to stumble a bit. I held onto Annika to making sure to protect her with my body should I fall. "Mr. Meany!" Son of a b***h!