A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Finally, Beryl was going to the amusement park.

The nanny that was supposed to be taking care of Beryl that day, had fallen asleep on the couch. A startling noise woke her up and as she opened her eyes she saw Jacob taking Beryl but didn't even try and stop him.

Beryl could sense that something wasn't right, but she was obviously too young to be concerned or feel threatened in any way.

It was overcast outside and the sky was dark with big clouds threatening to rain.

It was a busy weekday and everyone was at work but the amusement park was full of tourists that were visiting for the day.

Beryl was so overwhelmed by her excitement that she burst out laughing and clapping her hands. The excitement was too real. Jacob picked her up before she decided to run into the crowd.

"There are ponies!" shouted Beryl.

Something caught Beryl's eye, and she turned around and screamed with joy, "Look how fast that roller coaster is going!"

She looked down from the roller coaster and spotted a weird spaceship looking like a machine, and then she looked up at Jacob with a big smile on her face and said, "They look like so much fun".

Beryl's happiness made Jacob feel as if he had accomplished something, but immediately a feeling of sadness came upon him. The thought that he had never been there for her as a biological father was supposed to be there for their child.

Beryl had a serious health condition which left her in the hospital most of her life. She never got to play outside or go anywhere like the other kids got to do.

This was Beryl's first time at an amusement park. She had never seen anything as beautiful.

Jacob and Beryl tried most of the rides except for dangerous ones that were meant for adults and older teens. As the sun started to set and fade away, Jacob knew it was time to leave but Beryl was having so much fun that she didn't want to leave.

Jacob quickly took her mind off leaving and said, "Who wants strawberry shortcake?"

give up the opportunity to eat strawberry shortcake. She immediately became quiet

she said with excitement in her

afternoon together, Jacob got to know Beryl a lot better and wished he had gotten to know her a lot sooner.

the nanny had called Emily and told her that he had

took Beryl!" She trailed on saying, "I'm so sorry Ms. Lu. I couldn't stop him!" Emily couldn't believe what she had heard. She asked the nanny, "Do

sat quietly in silence for a bit. When the nanny heard no response, she said "Ms. Lu, what do you suggest we do? Shall I call the police?" Emily shouted, "No. I will sort this out. How on earth can you let

her office chair she thought to herself, 'Why would he want to take her? What would

nanny Jacob's name. So Zoe only knew Jacob by his surname, and Jack and Jacob had the same surname. "Which Mr. Gu?" Emily calmed

right to take her daughter without her permission. She was

going to make a few phone calls first and maybe get an idea where her daughter was. She was much

Emily tried to relax and stay calm. She couldn't figure out why it made her feel a lot more relaxed that Jacob might have taken her

she knew Jacob wasn't Beryl's biological father. Jacob

place, then it must have been Jack who would

to try to find Jacob first

even think of checking her phone. She looked down at her phone and saw about five missed calls from Jacob. She didn't hear them as she put her phone on silent because she had a meeting

Emily knew his number off by heart and knew it was

on her phone from Jacob saying, "I tried calling you a few times, but I figured you were busy. I hope you don't mind, I came to fetch Beryl this morning to take her to the amusement park for some fun.

are you now? I'm coming to pick

were and assured Emily that Beryl was safe. Emily climbed into her car and start the engine before she

shoulders because she knew Jacob for many years, and she knew her daughter

was slightly worried about Beryl's health and if Jacob had taken the precautions that were needed. Beryl was different from other children, which made it a lot harder for other

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the table, holding her gold spoon, getting ready to take a big spoonful of cake. She was so beautiful and innocent with no imperfections.

handsome, with big broad shoulders. You would think he