What happened to Daddy's Little Girl?
Everyone always says people come in and out of your life. Some stay for awhile and then leave, while others stay for a lifetime, whether it's in our hearts, in our memories, or even right next to you. Either way, they were there for you when you needed them, even if it's only for a short while. They made a difference at that moment they walked into your life.
This is exactly what happened to Carlos Hudgens, but which one happened? Well, that, you will have to find out for yourself.
Carlos is a simple man who works as a lawyer. He currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Some say he's wealthy, just because he owns a big house, while others say he is wealthy because of the relationship he has with his 2 year old daughter, Vanessa.
Vanessa is a sweet, energetic girl who loves her father. The two spend as much time together as possible, which can be tough considering that Carlos works a regular 9-5 day. Still, even though he is tired from working all day, he is never too tired to play with his little girl.
As for Vanessa's mother? Well, she isn't in the picture. You see Carlos and Andrea got married at a young age. Just nine months later a bundle of joy came into their lives. Wait, let me rephrase that. A bundle of joy came into Carlos's life. As soon as Vanessa was born, Andrea decided that she was too young to be held down by a child. So, as soon as she got the chance, she packed her bags and headed off to California to become a big movie star.
Carlos was left to deal with his daughter all by himself. It only took a day before he was completely infatuated by her. Today, it's just the two of them. Well, if you don't count the butler, maid. Just this morning Carlos had to fire his second nanny this year. The first one always had this nasty scowl on her face. Truth be told, she scared Vanessa. The second one thought that Vanessa was too spoiled because she would sometimes use phrases like "Daddy says yes," or the famous "I want my daddy," which she said almost every hour.
So not only was Carlos late for work, but he also had to leave Vanessa with the Butler for the day. This wasn't a problem since Martin, the butler, grew up in Carlos's family. He was a completely trustworthy guy.
Finally, at 9:47 am, he left the house and prayed that his boss would be in a forgiving mood. Not once in his career had he been late.
While in the car driving to work, he fiddled with the radio station, trying to find a decent station that didn't have commercials or any of those new songs teenagers were listening to. Just as the light turned green he settled on one that he was remotely happy with.
There wasn't much traffic out, so the ride didn't take more than 15 minutes. He parked his car in the same spot he always had since he first took on this job; second garage, first aisle, 7th spot on the right. Getting out of his car he took a sip of his steaming coffee and proceeded towards the entrance, hoping not to run into his boss. The hot coffee ran down his throat, which felt like heaven since it was a particularly bitter winter morning. While he was walking up the stairs to enter the building he noticed a man that had not been there before.
It wasn't uncommon to see homeless people where he lived. It was just that he had never seen one right outside to the left of the steps. Not one in the 10 years he has been working there. Carlos subtly glanced to his left at this man. A feeling of sympathy ran through his veins. The young man was sitting there against the wall, without gloves, without a hat, and without a jacket. The only thing this guy wore was what looked like 5 year old worn out boots, a t-shirt and some sweats. He looked like he hadn't showered in months, and by the smell of it, he guessed right. While looking him over once more before he made his way into the door, Carlos noticed a picture in his hands. Looking more closely, he saw two people. At that moment his eyes went wide. He knew those people. He went to school with those people. Those people were his best friends in high school and they looked more in love in that picture than they ever did while dating in high school.
Taking out his cell phone with a shaky hand he dialed a familiar number. After having it ring twice, he heard just who he wanted to hear pick up.
"Carlos? Where are you? You were supposed to be here an hour ago." His manager's voice rang through his ears.
"I know, and I am sorry I didn't call earlier, but I am very sick and unable to get out of bed. I will do my best to make it in tomorrow." Carlos coughed a little after he spoke.
"Very well, feel better and say hi to Vanessa for me." The manager among all of his other co-workers loved that little girl.
"Will do!" With that he hung up the phone and put it back into his pocket. Turning to his left he fully faced to man slumped against the floor.
"It sure is cold out here." Carlos looked at the man while rubbing his hands together, trying to create friction.
"It sure is sir." The man politely replied while giving Carlos a small smile.
"I'm Carlos Hudgens." He held out his hand for the man sitting on the floor to take.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Troy Bolton." He shook Carlos's hand.
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