Captivation: Want Nothing But You

It dawned on Joey how he was fooled, but there was nothing he could do aside from venting his anger on slamming the door close as he strode out.

After putting away his phone, Carson trailed behind him leisurely. They walked a good distance; Carson treaded closely after Joey.

“Why are you following me?” Joey stopped in his tracks. He pivoted, frowned and looked up at Carson. 

The latter made no effort in minimizing his presence as he followed Joey.

“I’m sending you to your mommy.” Carson said. 

“There are so many people here. What if you get lost? Now that I ran into you, I’m obliged to send you back to your mommy safe and sound.”

“I know the way. Don’t worry, I won’t get lost,” Joey said in a tough tone. 

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that. You remember last time,” 

Before Carson could finish, Joey’s face dimmed, cutting whatever words were about to slip off Carson’s lips. Joey couldn’t have made it more obvious that he had no intention of hearing what happened last time, so Carson changed the topic. 

“Anyway, the hospital is not always safe. Did you watch the news? Many kids got lost in hospitals and were targeted by human traffickers. Then, they couldn’t be found anymore. Do you want to be an addition to their collection? Look at you. You’re only around three or four years old, and you’re so handsome. It wouldn’t surprise me if you’ve already been targeted by human traffickers.”

Carson tried to frighten him in hopes that Joey would give in and let Carson follow him.

Unfortunately, although Joey was a kid, he was more mature and intelligent than his peers. What Carson told him did not frighten him-not even an ounce. 

“Hey, look up,” Joey urged. Carson raised an eyebrow and looked at the ceiling. 

Before he could see what Joey wanted him to look at on the ceiling, he heard the child’s voice, sounding like he was talking to a fool.

“A surveillance camera is over your head,” Joey said. 

all over the hospital, and it’s connected to the public security

head down to look at him and heard Joey say, “The news you referred to is from more than ten

Carson was dead silent.

read the latest news. But then again, I can understand why you don’t since you’re busy.” Joey didn’t mention a

can

saying that, Joey turned on his heels

his pocket, Carson stayed where he stood, not fazed by the walking child. He cracked a smile and uttered, “I thought you were so

at Carson. His tone as he denied Carson’s observation wavered, signaling that even he wasn’t sure about his answer.

don’t care

waste your time keeping an eye on

lips pursed into a thin line and he

news on TV and changed the channel as soon as I read the headlines.

If you say so…” Carson took a calculated step forward and

have your arm checked. Yes?” Joey kept his mouth

is also having a check-up here. Do you

“No.”

say anything to him, no matter how cunning Joey

Carson’s gaze, but he stood on his ground. He looked away and said, “I said I wouldn’t

out his arm to prevent

I really don’t

you don’t even understand everything. Then do you think I, a three-year-old child, can understand what is even beyond your comprehension?” ,

this time, Carson didn’t intend to let him go

must know that he saved you.” Carson creased

too much to ask you to visit him, isn’t it? I really don’t understand why you hate him so much. Where is your loathe coming from? Why don’t you make an effort and go see him now? He put his life on the line-and almost lost it just to save you, kid. Do you know what he looked like when he knew you’re

even acknowledge him as your own father.”

don’t recognize him. It’s because he doesn’t want me!” Joey’s

idea how happy he is to know