The Compromise

What Kind Of Reward Will Your Daddy Give Me?

“Listen lady...we're looking for a little girl. She is about this height and has an injury in her leg” One of the men said.

“I don't know what you're talking about, I haven't seen anyone” Zara answered calmly.

She didn't want to sound rude in order not to provoke them. From the look of these men, she could tell that they were extremely dangerous plus she spotted a pistol just now.

“Are you sure?” the man asked as he and his colleague started searching the apartment.

“Look...it's raining heavily outside and I just got back from work. I'm really tired. I don't even have the energy to keep talking not to mention hiding someone” Zara answered

When they couldn't find the little one, they left.

Zara heaved a sigh of relief and quickly locked the door. This neighborhood was too dangerous. Thankfully, she would be leaving the following week.

She walked to where she hid the little girl.

“Are they gone?” the girl asked.

“Yes. Don't worry. You can come out now”

The girl slowly came out of her hiding place.

“Tell me, how did you come in contact with that kind of people?” Zara asked

”My nanny. She was the one that took me to them” the little girl answered.

Zara opened her eyes in shock.

Her nanny?. What kind of nanny is that?

“Anyway, forget about that. What's your name”

“Makyra.” the little girl answered.

“Well, Makyra...My name is Zara” Zara said with a smile.

“Thank you very much for helping me. I'll tell my daddy to give you a huge reward” Makyra said politely.

“Oh?...what kind of reward will your daddy give me?" Zara asked as she put her hand on her cheek feeling amused.

“Anything you wish. My daddy give you anything. He's like Santa Clause " Makyra answered.

“Oh really?.... I don't have any wishes right now. When I do, I'll let you know so that you can tell him for me" Zara said as she carried Makyra in her arms.

She looked at the clock on the wall. It was getting late.

“It's getting late plus it's cold outside. I'll prepare a warm bath for you. Sit here” Zara placed her on the sofa and went to the kitchen. She brought a plate of strawberry macron.

Makyra's eyes lit up when she saw the beautiful strawberry macron in front of them. She was very hungry plus macrons were one of her her favorite pastries.

Zara smiled at her reaction and asked her to take a bite.

The smile on Zara's face faded instantly when she saw Makyra's face. Makyra stared blankly into space as she chewed the macron.

“What happened?...are you alright?...does it taste bad?" Zara asked as her voice was full of worry.

“This is honestly the best macron I've ever tasted"