Page 15 of Fated with my Ex's Brother

"Give me a second, o9cer. I think I see her," I say as I walk oN, not even waiting for the o9cer's response. I walked in the direction where the girl and man walked oN. The o9cer follows me.

As I reach the aisle, I am sure my child is holding hands with a stranger. With tears in my eyes, I call out for my daughter. "Octavia!" She turns around, and her eyes immediately light up as she sees me.

"Mommy!" she exclaims as she lets go of the stranger's hand and runs up to me with her arms wide open. I pick up my daughter in an embrace as I wrap my arms around her. "Oh my god! Octavia! You gave me quite the scare there. Where did you run oN to?" My heart is relieved as I envelop Octavia with kisses all around her face.

"I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to get you a surprise gift like ;apa used to, and I got lost." Octavia tries to explain.

"Oh, my sweet gummy bear!" I say as my eyes cloud with tears again.

The stranger who was holding Octavia walks towards me, and my heart suddenly drops. It is like time stands still as my eyes roam all over him. He is tall and very muscular. He’s got biceps like a god. His cultured, neatly trimmed, and styled dirty blond hair and crystal golden brown eyes make his face look perfect. He ashes his evenly shaped and distributed white teeth in a smile, and suddenly, his face looks familiar.

"Hi," his deep, husky masculine voice *lls the aisle.

"Hi," I reply, wiping my tears with my free hand. Just before I say anything, he begins to explain.

"I saw her wandering by herself and asked if she needed help. She asked me where she could buy a nice necklace for a dollar," he chuckles.

Even his voice sounds homey and familiar.

"I wanted to bring her to the security station, but she insisted she buy her necklace *rst. I tried explaining that the necklace cost more than that, and she asked if I could lend her the money. I was Lust walking her to the security stand over there." He points to the security post by the entrance. "I'm glad you found her." He smiles, staring at me as I stare into his eyes for a long time. It feels like our eyes are communicating with each other. My heart begins to race.

What's going on?

It feels like I know him. Maybe my eyes are playing games with me.

"Mommy, he is my friend!" Octavia giggles on my shoulder. I turn my attention to my daughter and peck her cheeks before returning to the good-looking, familiar stranger.

"Thank you so much for helping my daughter," I say sincerely. "I really appreciate it."

"It is no problem," he says, still smiling.

"I think my Lob is done here," the security o9cer says.

"Oh!" I turn to the o9cer, suddenly remembering he followed me. "Thank you, O9cer. I appreciate your help," I say. I turn to Octavia, "Tell the o9cer thank you."

"Thank you, O9cer," she giggles before she buries her face into my shoulder.

"You're welcome," he says before walking oN.

I turn back to the stranger. "Thank you again. We’re going to get back to our shopping. Hopefully, I don't lose her this time," I try to make a Loke.

He chuckles.

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He is so dreamy.

Just as I put Octavia down so she can walk for herself, he starts to speak. "Hmm Could you tell me where a grocery store is around here?" he asks.

"Go to Tony's Groceries. Tony's is aNordable, and they have a great selection of fresh produce," I assure him.

"I am new in town, so I don't know the lay of the land yet," he says with a shy look on his face.

Interesting. Is he single?

"Oh really? Are you here on business, or are you Lust passing through?" I inquire. I feel my face brightening up in curiosity.

"Hmm.. let's say business," his smile widens, showing oN the two dimples at the sides of his cheeks.

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