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Mimi loved performing, she always has. The stage was her safe place, a place she could be anyone and leave herself for the world to observe. Even in high school she was president of the drama club and was that star of many of the school's shows. Her passion never faltered and helped carry her through life, she would never tire of the bright lights and thunderous applause.

She was currently in the beginning notes of her final song. The evening had been standard, she was the closing act of the night and she was pleased (as usual) that everything had gone smoothly. Her voice glided silkily over the notes flowing in harmony with the live band the venue provided.

A single spotlight made her glow and her long white dress sparkled as her hips swayed. She couldn't help but smile as the music and atmosphere transported her to a place where all her troubles were non-existent. The View was a much different establishment to The Lounge, The View was a lot more sophisticated and elegant allowing Mimi to fully feel like royalty. There was no cat calls or heckles, just people observing a show as some of them dined. It was bliss.

Her eyes glided over the audience as usual, in case she picked up any familiar faces. A few of her friends had popped by a handful of times, but this was rare so it wasn't out of the ordinary that no one was here tonight. Tai had never seen her perform here as he was always looking after Mya or at work but this didn't bother her.

Just as her eyes were doing a final sweep they locked onto a lone male sitting in the back looking as if he was trying to blend into the shadows. Mimi didn't let this interfere with her performance but she couldn't look away.

The man must have seen that she had spotted him because he very deliberately moved into the light revealing his face. Mimi couldn't stop her eyes widening, her heart picked up pace. She felt as if someone had thrown a bucket of ice cold water over her and her whole body tensed, her fight or flight instinct kicking in. She tried so hard to tear her eyes away but like a snake she knew it could be fatal if she let it out of her sight. With all of her emotion buzzing around her she remained professional and her voice carried the song without a hint of worry.

Eventually she had to look away to finish her performance but not once did her heart rate slow. She geared herself up for the final note, her showstopper and belted it loud and proud coming down with it in a thunderous applause. For a split second she allowed the adrenaline to flood her system and a giant grin split her face at the reaction from the audience. She waved in appreciation as the lights came down along with the curtain. As soon as her face was covered her happy expression dropped and was replaced by a grimace.

He was here. He had followed her.

She rushed backstage to her dressing room a touch of haste in her step. She had already removed her earrings as she reached her room and quickly shut the door behind her. She did an involuntary scan of her room trying to quickly pick up if there was anything out of place, or worse an intruder.

Her dressing room was simple and thankfully private, a small luxury. Her old dressing table at The Lounge (while separated from the other performers) was still available to all, causing a lot of cat fights if things mysteriously went missing. Mimi's dressing room however was simple, she had a rack of all her show clothes and a big dressing table covered in make-up and hair products. Her mirror was surrounded by lights which was littered with photos of her friends and family, vases of 'good luck flowers' were placed on a table at the far side which also held a small 2 seated white couch for guests to rest while she was getting ready.

Feeling a little settled that everything looked as it did when she left she quickly got to work taking the zip down off her dress and hanging it up. She felt a sense of urgency and all she wanted to do was get the hell out of here and get home to her daughter, the longer she was away from her the bigger her anxiety grew.

She threw on her skinny jeans and boots along with her dark green jacket and quickly started throwing her things into her bag. Normally she would take the time to take off her make-up and brush out her hair but the thought of staying longer than necessary in a building that he was in was making her chest tight.

Grabbing her phone she checked to see if she had any new messages and then clicked it shut calling her goodbyes to her colleagues as she made her way down the hallway.

It was dark when she left which wasn't unusual however Mimi found herself wishing that it was daytime. The View was located downtown but due to the late hour most of the shops had already closed, the odd fast food place remained open and a sparse amount of people were walking around. Mimi looked up and down the road trying to flag down a taxi but it seemed that luck was not on her side.

She huffed and rested on her back leg and crossed her arms. She felt an unwanted chill rush through her making her suppress a shudder. She needed to get home. She clutched her phone tightly in her hand and toyed with the idea of calling Tai to pick her up.

'I suppose he wouldn't mind? But what if that's taking advantage of his hospitality? I mean he's already let me and Mya live under his roof? But Mya is his daughter? But he didn't have to extend the offer to me? What if he thinks I'm being silly? I should just wait and make my own way home… But what if he's still here? No! Mimi Stop it! You'll only scare yourself! Just wait…'

"Mimi."

Mimi felt herself tense and she suddenly found the temperature got a lot colder. She turned at the sound of her name not wanting to give the psycho the satisfaction of seeing her startled. She eyed him suspiciously.

He was wearing a sharp black suite and his hair was gelled back his expression leering over her. Mimi had to swallow back the bile as he was mentally undressing her.

"What are you doing here Marcus?!" She spat making to clear she was not happy to see him. His slimy grin etched onto his face.

"Meems… is that any way to speak to an old friend?"

Mimi couldn't help but get riled by him. "Don't call me that!" She snapped, Marcus looked as if he was having fun.

"Ooo did I hit a nerve? Come on Meems this little game was fun at first. The whole 'treat em' mean to keep em' keen thing is a real turn on." He grinned stepping closer to her which she automatically backed away from. His eyes suddenly turned hard. "But it's really starting to piss me off."

Mimi felt her back hit the wall and her breath caught in her throat as he closed the small gap between them.

"And to even go as far as moving in with that bushy haired fuck! You know I love the chase but it's time to stop playing games and come back to Habashka." When he finished talking Mimi swore she saw a disconnected look in his eyes which really unsettled her. However, Mimi's temper decided to come out to play.

"What?! Marcus! Are you delusional?! What will it take to get it through your brain that I don't want you! Hell, I move half the way across the country just to get away from you! If you don't leave me alone I'll go to the police-"

Mimi was stopped when a hand went to her throat, his podgy hand fitting the full way across her slim neck. Mimi was frozen in fear, she knew Marcus was a dangerous man. She knew her big mouth would end up getting her killed one day. Marcus started chuckling.

"Now, now, Meems…" She grit her teeth at him using that name. "You know we don't mention them!" He stepped closer so they were nose to nose. "Now, you're gonna go home, get your things, get your brat or leaver her here I don't care and come back with-"

"Mimi?"

Mimi let out a big shuddering breath as Marcus instantly stepped back removing his hand. Mimi never thought she would be so happy to see Matt in her life, he was looking out of the driver's side of his car. His blue eyes glancing between the two confused.

"Is everything okay?" He asked his eyes lingering longer on Marcus. Marcus just gave him a greasy grin while shoving his hands in his pockets.

"Everything here is great, I was just telling this lovely woman what a wonderful performer she is and that I can't wait to watch her performance again." He said with ease, giving Mimi a pleasant look.

"Uhh okay?" Matt didn't look convinced and turned to the brunette. "Mi do you need a lift home?" He offered.

"Yes please!" Mimi responded a little too quickly.

Marcus took a step back. "I'll see you later then." He said towards Mimi, a flash of anger flying over his face. He nodded towards Matt in acknowledgement who responded in a similar manner as he walked down the street.

Mimi was staring at his retreating back, anger and fear bubbling insider her in a dangerous combination. She wasn't sure if she wanted to scream or throw up, the man infuriated her! He was like a bad smell… he just wouldn't leave!

"Meems?"

She couldn't help the involuntary cringe at the nickname and had to remind herself she only didn't like it when Marcus said it! She turned back to Matt who was giving her a questioning look. Without a word Mimi made her way over the passenger side and let herself in. Once she had fastened her seatbelt Matt joined back in with the traffic as they headed towards her temporary home.

"What are you doing out so late Matt?" Mimi asked, she looked the time on the radio as it read 11:35pm. Matt shrugged.

"Me and Sora have been watching a new TV show and we have 8 more episodes left before we finish it, so I decided to nip out to the 24 hour and grab some food for the night." He explained. Mimi nodded and the car fell into silence. (1)

The atmosphere was tense, and Mimi tried to let her mind wander to other things like the new recipe she was excited to test tomorrow, however Matt was not about to let what he saw go lightly.

"So? Are you planning on telling me what was going on back there?" He asked throwing her a quick glance before looking back at the road.

"There's nothing to tell. He was just a spectator from tonight's show and wanted to offer his approval that's all."

Matt was not convinced. He tightened his grip on the wheel, he knew what he saw, and it was not a pleasant exchange of words which Mimi wanted him to believe.

"If I ask you again will you not lie to me next time?"

Mimi huffed, her already agitated temper spilling over.

"Who says I'm lying?! He was just some guy that wanted to tell me that I was a good singer, is that a crime?!" Mimi snapped, she huffed in her seat and crossed her arms looking out the window not wanting Matt to see her face.

Matt knew to remain calm, this was why he and Mimi were such good friends. He knew how to handle her fiery temperament, unlike his idiotic best friend whose logic was to fight fire with fire. He counted backwards from 30 in his head...

19…18…17-

"He was a stupid man, a worthless man- no, not a man a boy! A pathetic boy who should just fuck off back to where he came from." Mimi mumbled aggressively.

Matt's eyes widened when Mimi cursed. She never cursed, she found it beneath her to stoop to such a low word.

"Where's he from?" Matt asked, he knew he had to choose his words and questions wisely.

"He's from Habashka. I wish he had stayed there, I thought moving here would make him leave me alone."

Matt knitted his eyebrows together.

"So, he's done this before?"

"That was the first time he's threatened me but-" Mimi's eyes suddenly widened catching herself seconds too late before realising she had blabbed to Matt something she desperately wanted to hide away forever.

Unfortunately for her, Matt was utterly gobsmacked at what she just revealed. Screw subtlety!

"He threatened you?! The fuck Mi?! Who was that?!" Matt yelled enraged someone had threatened her. Mimi cringed at the curse but said nothing.

"Nothing. It's nothing." She muttered, hoping this was come to a swift conclusion. Luck was not on her side.

"Nothing?! Mimi! Who the hell was that asshole?! I knew it looked like he had his hand on your neck, but I thought I was just seeing things from a bad angle! Mimi if he's threatened you, you need to tell me what's going on!" He pleaded.

The car come to a stop as he pulled into Tai's apartment complex. Mimi was uncharacteristically quiet as she gathered her bag.

"Thank you for the lift home Matt, I'll see you around." She opened the door and got out.

"Mimi wait!"

"Goodnight Matt!" Mimi said harshly before slamming the door and walking off inside. Matt watched her walk into the building and around the corner. He sat in his car deliberating on what to do. Suddenly his phone vibrated signalling a new message but given the current circumstances it made the blonde jump.

Taking a deep breath, he opened his phone to see a text from Sora asking why it was taking him so long. He fired off a quick message telling her he wouldn't be much longer. He was just about to lock his phone when his eyes landed on Tai's name.

Matt was extremely concerned with what Mimi just told him and given Tai and Matt's already fragile friendship Matt had promised himself he wouldn't keep anything from his best friend again. Tapping on Tai's name he constructed his message…

Hey Tai. Can you do me a favour? I'm currently in the parking lot of your complex in my car, I need you to come down here but don't tell Mimi you're coming to see me. It's an emergency.

Matt hit sent and watched his phone as the three dots floated on the screen. Tai's response was instant.

What's going on?

Matt couldn't roll his eyes harder if he tried. Didn't he just say it was an emergency? Where was this guy's urgency?!

Tai! I don't have time, just come down here. Be quick.

Okay, okay. Sheesh.

Matt locked his phone and shook his head in despair. How this guy was a lawyer was beyond him. Soon enough he saw a very unhappy looking Tai marching across the parking lot and hopping into the passenger side of the car.

"You better have a good reason for this Ishida."

"I do-"

"Good, because this looks so shifty. Oh god... you're not dealing are you? Cos I told Kayo from work the last time he mentioned it that I wasn't interested!" Tai rattled off.

"Tai-"

"God my mum would kill me if she knew, not to mention Mimi would castrate me!"

"Tai-"

"Anyway, this isn't about me this is about you! What would TK say if he knew you were a dealer? Or Sora?! Gods Matt it's been nice knowing you, but Sora would end your life-"

"TAI! Would you just shut up for 10 seconds!" Matt snapped. "Christ, it's like having a hyperactive 12-year-old."

"Hey! I'm not the one dragging others out of their homes at near midnight!"

Matt pinched the bridge of his nose and took a deep breath deciding to ignore the idiot.

"First of all, I am not dealing, gods Tai do you think I'm stupid?!"

"Do you really want me to answer that?" He asked with the raise of an eyebrow. Matt could see he was getting nowhere fast.

"Look that's not why I'm here."

"Okay, so what's so important you couldn't send in an e-mail or wait till tomorrow like a normal human being?"

"It's about Mimi."

Tai sat straighter in his seat. Ha! Matt though, that's got your attention.

"What about her?"

"I think she's in trouble."

Tai looked confused. "And why do you think that?"

"Did she tell you that I gave her a ride home tonight?" Matt asked. Tai nodded.

"Yeah, but what's that got to do with anything?"

"When I saw her, she was pressed against a wall with a guy close to her."

Tai's eyes narrowed.

"At first glance I thought he had his hand around her neck and I swear man she looked terrified, so I stopped and asked what was going on. I wasn't sure if his hand was on her neck, so I didn't do anything. The guy said he was just congratulating her on a good show or some bullshit like that and then walked off. But I don't know man I got a really bad feeling about him." Matt explained, Tai was looking at him seriously taking in everything Matt had told him.

"So, if you don't know if you saw this guy have his hand… on her..." Tai found his stomach knotting painfully at the thought. "Why do you think she's in trouble? I mean it could be someone she's…seeing." Tai didn't like the bad taste that left in his mouth, but it wasn't like they were together, he had no right to be mad about it.

"No Tai, it wasn't like that. I asked her on the way here what was going on and she full out blew up saying how nothing happened. So, I let her stew for a few seconds before she started muttering how he was from Habashka and how she wished he stayed there and leave her alone." Matt noticed how Tai's eyes darkened with what he was telling him, but Matt refused to hide anything from Tai.

"She then let slip that it was the first time he had threatened her, so she definitely knew him." Matt finished explaining. He looked at Tai trying to gauge a reaction, but Tai looked one thing and that was furious. Matt knew what he had said had connected something for Tai.

"Bud, what's going on?"

Tai was silent while looking into space, Matt could practically see the wheels turning in his head and a tense silence fell over the pair. "Tai?"

Tai snapped his head to the blonde. "Oh? Uhm nothing, sorry about that. Thanks for telling me man, ah, yeah this doesn't sound good." He muttered, Matt knew Tai knew more about this than he was letting on.

"You know about this guy, don't you?"

Tai fell back into the car seat letting out a loud sigh rubbing a hand over his face.

Another silence.

Matt once again knew not to press, and Tai would tell him in his own time. However, luckily for Matt it was sooner than he expected.

"Mimi mentioned before she moved how some guy wanted her to be with him and wouldn't take the hint when she said no. She thinks he was stalking her like some creepy obsession- I don't know he full details but she was freaked out by him." Tai explained. The men stayed silent not liking the fact that one of their friends was being stalked by some nutcase. And that it now may be getting physical.

"What are we going to do?" Matt asked.

"I don't know. Look, thanks for telling me this bud. I mean it, I owe you one."

Matt gave a slight smile. "Anytime Tai, I made a promise to myself that I wasn't going to keep anything from you anymore, and this is me staying true to that"

Tai responded with his own smile. "Well I better get back inside."

"Let me know if you need anything, okay?"

"I will bud…" Tai's eyes looked down into the footwell and saw a bag of sweets, immediately grabbing for the gummy bears. "Oh man! These are my favourite!" Tai cried in glee he turned to look at Matt with puppy dog eyes.

"No! Sora asked for them!"

"Oh, come on! She won't mind!"

"No Tai, give them back!" Matt made a lunge for the bag of sweets, but Tai childishly pulled them out of his reach and a struggle ensued.

"I'm your best friend!" Tai said trying to push Matt back with his long arms.

"And Sora's my girlfriend!"

"She'll understand!"

"Tai! Give it!"

"No!"

They struggled over the gummy sweets before Matt finally pulled back with a frustrated sigh.

"Fine! Whatever you over-grown child!"

"Yes!" Tai cheered impishly, he opened the car door and stepped outside before turning back to look at Matt.

"Thanks Bud."

Matt nodded in acknowledgement still sore he let him walk away with Sora's sweets. He watched as his best friend disappear inside the building and set off again, making sure to stop off at the corner store on his way home.


Once back inside Tai saw Mimi sat on the couch scrolling through her phone without a care in the world. What Matt had told him had rattled something inside him. If this was in fact the same guy that had been 'stalking' her back in Habashka then this was a serious problem. It also didn't seem like a simple 'scare the guy off' scenario, Mimi had told him she had tried that before and he couldn't take the hint. This guy was a problem and Tai was not going to stand by while Mimi was terrorised by this psycho. He had to make sure that she was safe and by extension make sure that Mya was safe too.

He placed the packet of gummy bears on the side and walked over to the cinnamon haired woman. She was scrolling through her social media on her phone with a glass of wine on the corner table. Tai sat on the couch at the side of her, watching her interactions.

"It's rude to stare you know." Mimi commented not even looking away from her phone. Tai was not in the mood for games so cut straight to the issue.

"So, I've just spoken to Matt, seems he was a bit concerned when he picked you up earlier."

"Oh?" Mimi responded casually still looking at her phone. Tai was getting irritated.

"Yeah. Care to explain why some guy was threatening you?" Tai couldn't help the bite in his voice. Mimi still didn't look up.

"Matt mis-heard. Nothing happened."

"Mimi! Cut the bullshit! It's that guy, isn't it?! That fucking freak who was stalking you before has followed you here!"

"Tai language! And keep your voice down, Mya's sleeping!" Mimi hissed shooting him a sharp glare.

"Keep my voice down? KEEP MY VOICE DOWN?!" Tai thundered. "Mimi, I going to ask you once and you better not lie to me… Has the guy that was stalking you in Habashka followed you here?"

Mimi remained silent as she turned her head to look out of the window. Tai could feel himself getting angrier. Who the hell did this guy think we was?! Gods if Tai ever met this guy he would not be held responsible for his actions! Mimi continued to ignore him which did not help his mood.

"Mimi! Answer me! Is this the same guy?!"

Still no response.

"MIMI!"

"YES! Okay Tai yes! He's followed me here and he wants me to go back to Habashka with him and I'm scared okay Taichi?! Is that what you wanted to hear? I'm freaking terrified and there's nothing I can do to protect myself or my daughter!" Mimi screamed, her eyes were glossy with tears and her voice wobbled. Tai stared at her his heart breaking with how vulnerable she looked his fire dying down slightly at her scared voice. Mimi pushed her hand threw her hair and reached for the wine glass downing the rest of the drink before taking some deep calming breaths.

Tai waited until she had calmed down before responding. "Mimi, why didn't you tell me? How long have you known he's been here?" He asked. Mimi refused to look at him.

"It was only tonight I knew he was really here. I didn't want to say anything earlier in case I was just being paranoid, but I started realising weird things again like I did in my old place and it felt like it did last time." Mimi explained. Tai instantly tensed.

"Whoa… hang on. You said weird things like last time. Last time you noticed things were strange you said it was inside your apartment." Tai spoke slowly, dread forming in his stomach. "Mi… have you noticed weird things here?"

Mimi didn't respond straight away, she slowly turned to look at him, his eyes were wide and his jaw was set; she knew she can't lie about this. It was boarding on dangerous.

"Yes." She whispered. "I… I thought I must just be imagining things because of what happened back in Habashka, I never thought he would follow me here but seeing him tonight makes me doubt if I was being paranoid…" Mimi trailed off watching as Tai's expression became murderous. He jumped to his feet and started marching across the apartment.

"Son-of-a-bitch! He thinks he can come into my home! Oh boy! I'm going to kill him!" Tai hissed, he snatched his phone and pressed it to his ear.

"Tai! Who are you calling?!" Mimi asked clearly afraid.

"Hello" Tai said ignoring her. "This is Tai from 314. I need the CCTV footage from the past two weeks from the buildings entrance and my hallway immediately... Yes I understand I'm not the police but I need it… I don't think I need to remind you of what I can make happen…" Tai responded darkly. Mimi looked confused as to exactly what he was doing.

"Yes I'm serious… as soon as possible… Yes… Thank you."

Tai ended the phone call and walked over to grab his laptop and sat back down. Mimi moved over to sit next to him.

"Tai… what's going on?"

"I've requested building management to send me CCTV footage to see if that scum bag has been here, also so I can get a look at him so I can recognise him in future." Tai's eyes were hard and Mimi couldn't remember the last time she had seen him this angry, it frightened her. Acting on impulse she grabbed his hand which in turn made him stop what he was doing to look at her.

Her eyes were big and red and her eyebrows were knitted together in worry, Tai suddenly felt very protective of the woman in front of him. He always had. Not just because of their past and now their daughter, but ever since they were in the Digital World he had always had a protectiveness over his friends and he would be damned if he was going to stand by and let them be held in fear.

"Tai. This- this guy is dangerous, please don't provoke him." She all but whimpered, Tai was shocked that this guy had reduced the once fiery and head-strong brunette into this scared woman. He squeezed her hand tighter.

"I just want you safe Meems, and I don't want him anywhere near you." Tai explained.

"It's more stupid to try and hunt him down, please if you're ever going to listen to me, please listen to me now and don't get involved." She pleaded.

"How can I not get involved? You live with me! Mya is my daughter, what if she's at risk-?"

"She's not-"

"Are you sure? Because I'm not convinced! If he's been in here without us knowing that's a huge threat! And not only that but I don't want some weirdo in MY house!"

Mimi looked defeated, she knew the threat Marcus provided was one not to ignore but what was the alternative? Confront him and tell him to back of? She snorted… Yeah, so far that strategy hasn't worked. Tai seemed to realise her struggle and gave a deep sigh.

"Look, I'm not trying to make things worse I just want you to be safe-"

"Why?" Mimi rounded fiercely. "It's not like we're together? I'll be leaving soon so then this won't be an issue for you."

"Meems as long as this freak is after you it will always be an issue for me! Regardless if you live with me or not!" Tai snapped.

"It's not your place to protect me Tai, I can look after myself!"

"Yeah because it's worked out so well so far."

Ooo. He immediately regretted his words. Mimi's face was red with rage and he could practically hear her teeth grinding together.

"Are you kidding me?! You know what Tai, I think me and Mya have out stayed our welcome. I'll find a place tomorrow and we'll be out of your hair by the end of the week, so my drama doesn't interfere with your life!"

"Mimi, you're being stupid."

"Stupid now am I? God, I knew moving here was a mistake!"

Tai's temper flared. "A mistake?! You think having a father get to know his daughter is a mistake?!"

"Don't do that! You always throw guilt in my face! You don't see me throwing it around that you cheated on me!"

"Good gods woman!" Tai stood up and Mimi immediately copied him, both glaring at each other heatedly.

"I've said this before and I'll say it again, you've always looked out for number 1 so forgive me for thinking that your life would be so much easier if I disappeared!"

"Now who's being selfish! All I want is to make sure you're safe! How does that make me the bad guy?!"

"I never asked for you to do that!"

"You're insufferable you know that?! I hope to god Mya doesn't act like a spoilt bitch!"

'Slap!'

Tai's face whipped round as his cheek burned with the sting of her slap. He looked back at her, she was breathing heavily as a tear fell down her face. He knew using Mya against her like that was a low blow but his temper got the better of him. Her small frame was shaking in anger from what he had said and the threat of Marcus. She needed to get out before she broke down completely.

"I'm leaving!" She hissed.

"Good! Go!" Tai roared, Mimi turned on her heel grabbing her bag and marching to the door but something in Tai snapped.

Seeing her walking away.

Again.

It pulled something inside him and his body reacted without him knowing.

"MIMI!"

He quickly caught up to her as she reached the door and slammed it shut forcing Mimi to spin round to face him.

"WHAT?!"

"Don't leave."

He didn't know what came over him, the atmosphere, the passion, the anger. He couldn't pinpoint it. But he reacted. He crashed his lips to hers moving in a heated frenzy. He was mildly aware she responded with as much vigour and passion. The kiss was intense and deep, he poured everything into it, he missed her, he cared for her, he would do anything to stop her from leaving him again. His stomach knotted uncomfortably as he was overwhelmed with old feelings he was sure left him long ago.

Tai felt his mind go into a haze when she wrapped her arms around his neck and thread her fingers through his hair. The contact made goose-bumps rise all over his body; he had to resist the urge to shiver in delight.

They had both done despicable and unforgiving things to the other, but their passion was like a drug neither of them could quit. Like two magnets, no matter how far apart they became they would always find their way back to each other.

They broke the kiss to breathe again as the air crackled around them. The pent-up tension was so thick Tai thought it would choke him; they stood in silence staring into each other's eyes. Tai swallowed thickly and took a step back.

"You can't leave Meems. Regardless of everything that's happened between us I still care about you. Not just because of Mya and I'm not going to stand by while some ass believes he has some creepy claim on you." Tai had to remind himself to keep calm even though he wanted to rip this guy's head off.

"I know... look... I'm sorry I snapped. I guess I'm just used to looking after myself." Mimi mumbled, she never liked apologising it was like she was admitting she lost. Tai gave her a soft look.

"Mi, I won't go 'hunting this guy down' no matter how much I want to." Tai muttered the last part which Mimi still caught; she couldn't help the small grin creep onto her face. "But I am going to bump up security around here and I won't hear anything of it. This is my home and my daughter is sleeping upstairs so I need to know she's safe. That was our main rule" He smiled softly hoping she wouldn't kick off.

Mimi did understand. It was the most important thing they agreed on. Mya safety was paramount and if extra security would mean protecting her Mimi couldn't argue with that. Tai's laptop pinged with an incoming email; the pair glanced at each other and made their way over.

They sat down as Tai opened the video file he had been sent of the front lobby. They watched in silence, Tai set the tape in fast-forward waiting for a sign of anything suspicious. Suddenly Mimi's eye's widened.

"Stop!" She yelled, Tai did so and scrolled back slightly. They watched as a man in a black suit strolled in glancing around the lobby. He was unmistakable. It was him.

He walked over to the elevator undetected and entered pushing a button once inside. Tai opened another video file of the hallway leading to the front door of the apartment. The camera was placed in front of the elevator, so they couldn't see when the door opened. The first thing they saw was his head was he walked down the hallway and come to a stop outside their door. Tai clenched his fist in anger.

The man bent down slightly and started fiddling with the lock. He stood up straight and looked up and down the hallway before opening the door and stepping inside. Mimi took a quick intake of breath as Tai's eyes remained glued on the screen. He forwarded it on waiting for him to exit the apartment. Then something happened which shocked them both to their core.

He was still in the apartment when Mimi and Mya started walking down the hallway, Mya skipping in joy. Mimi held her breath and Tai's eyes were wide. They watched as Mimi unlocked the door and entered the apartment.

Marcus had never come out.

They watched mouths agape knowing that he was inside the home with them. Tai skipped the tape along and stopped it as the door opened. Marcus stepped out closing the door quietly when his head suddenly looked towards the elevator. Without hesitation Marcus walked up the corridor and around the corner. Tai's unmistakable hair then came into view and he tossed his keys in the air before catching them, he unlocked his door and entered the apartment.

Seconds later Marcus emerged around the corner before walking back down the hallway. He stared at the door as he passed and was walking closer to the camera. However, just before he was about to go out of sight he looked at the camera dead on; well aware that he knew a camera had caught him.

And then he grinned. Before walking out of sight.


Holy Moly!

Okay so when I had that idea I was so giddy! But then gave myself goosebumps! Haha.

Admittedly this chapter isn't as long (apologises!) But things are starting to kick up!

(1) So me and my partner did this one night, we stayed up til like 5:00am binge watching Game of Thrones that at 3 am we had to drive out to find a 24 hour store to stock up on more munchies!

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Honter11 - You are a star! You always leave a nice review :) So I've already written this full story however! I'm planning a sort of 'mini-series' of one shots where I will add things in such as, Tai's first xmas with Mya and how Mimi and Tai fall in love (the first time). I don't want to reveal too much about that because it will spoil this story! Thank you for your review.

darkywitch - Gurl! Thank you so much for your reviews! I'm so glad you're enjoying this!

dbzfan the first - Thank you very much! Hope you enjoyed this chap!

j8919 - Aw wow! Thank you so much! I'm really glad you are enjoying it :)

Thank you to everyone that had favourited, followed, and read this story!

Next Time: The girls have some 'girl talk', Sora reveals some exciting news and Tai makes a shocking realisation!

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