The Runaway Lover by Kyzyl Mhy (beach read book .TXT) 📕

Prologue 

Tina’s heart pounded really fast – like ten thousand horses in a racetrack, when she realized that all her luggage and bags were complete but her most important and valuable treasure was nowhere to be seen; she has never been this nervous in her entire life. 

“Oh dear... please don’t do this to me.” She worriedly bit her lower lip as she retraced her steps with the hopes that she would somehow find it. 

“No... no... where could he be?” she asked herself when she still could not find what she was looking for even after she reached the last place where she remembers seeing him 

“Is there a problem, Ma’am?” the flight attendant asked when she noticed how Tina worriedly looked as she walked back and forth while trying to remember where she had left her treasure. 

“I lost something...someone!” Tina answered. “C-Could you please help me find him?” she said, her voice started to break and tears streamed down her face. 

I won’t be able to forgive myself if something happens to him! 

Tina was crying and her heart was full of worriedness; meanwhile a little boy was curiously watching a group of children try their best to win a toy from the claw machine. He was deeply intrigued by how fun and exciting it was. 

“Mommy... I want to try,” he spoke as he turned to face his mommy only to find out that she was not there. 

“Mommy?” he curiously called as he walked out of the arcade, trying to spot her mom from the crowd.  

Most five-year-old would have already burst into tears when they realize that they have lost their way and got separated from their parents, but this little boy is certainly different and more mature, because instead of crying he remained calm and walked himself towards the empty chair to sit down. 

He quietly watched the people who walked past him, and patiently waited for his mommy to come. He had a cute teddy bear backpack with him, so he used it to entertain himself. His mom had put some of his favorite snacks inside, so he pretty much had his own little picnic party – he even offered some of his biscuits to the handsome stranger who sat beside him because he noticed that he has been staring at him for quite some time. 

“You want cookies?” he innocently asked as he offered him some of his favorite chocolate chip cookie. “Mommy made them for me,” he proudly said. 

“Really?” the man asked. “Where is your mommy then?” he added. 

The little boy took a bite from his cookie and shrugged. “I think mommy got lost, so I am waiting for her here,” he replied. 

Felix let out a small chuckle as he listened to the little boy’s logic. He has never met such a brave little boy, and he wanted to commend him for that. It was very smart of him to stay in one place – the airport is a very big place so it’s pretty much the best thing for a lost boy to do. 

“Your mommy must be really worried,” Felix replied. “Come. I’ll help you return to your mommy,” he offered with a small sincere smile on his lips. 

The little boy stared at him for a while – it was as if he was trying to assess if he should go with him or not. 

“I am not a bad man,” Felix defended but the little boy did not seem to believe him – his innocent hazel brown eyes displayed skepticism. So, Felix just sent a message to his secretary telling him to inform the management that he had found a lost boy – he also sent the physical description about the child to make it more specific. 

“Good day passengers. We have received an information about a child wearing a blue polo shirt, black shorts, white jacket and white sneakers. . .” 

After a few moments, an announcement was made. 

“He has a teddy bear bag and is eagerly waiting for his mommy. If any of you seem to recognize the child feel free to contact the services. Thank you.” 

Tina was in the verge of losing her sanity when she heard the announcement. She then immediately wiped her tears and stood up from her chair.  

“I know that you are really worried, but it would be better if you calm down, Tina.” Jasper, her brother, suggested.  

“I can’t calm down unless I see my son, Jasper,” Tina replied as she repeatedly shook her head. 

The description perfectly fit her son’s outfit, so she is very convinced that it is her boy. 

“Where is he? Where is my boy?” she asked the airport patrols, who were communicating using their walkie talkies. 

“They are at the west wing, Ma’am.” The patrol answered. 

And without further ado, Tina immediately walked her way to the said place. She was jetlagged and tired, but she still had the strength to rush to her son. Jasper followed her sister from behind as he too was feeling worried. 

“Yohann!” Tina called when she saw a glimpse of her son who was sitting beside a man. 

“Mommy!” The little boy immediately jumped down from his seat and ran his way to her. 

-TINA- 

“I’m sorry for being an irresponsible mommy,” I whispered as I embraced my son and planted a kiss on his head.