A lot of guesses as to who broke in, they were very good. You will find out who breaks in, in this chapter. I don't want to keep you guys waiting so here is chapter 11.
Chapter Eleven: Kidnapped
"Well, it looks like everything is okay," the police officer said to Charlie.
"Are you sure? I mean, my wife is really freaked out, is that normal?" Charlie asked.
"Yes, she's just been through a traumatic experience Mr. Pace, it's perfectly normal," he said.
'Little do you know,' Charlie thought.
"We fixed the window for you, you should just get some sleep. We'll take care of it from here," the officer said.
"Okay, thank you," Charlie said shaking his hand.
"Take care," the officer said and him and his crew were out the door. Charlie locked the door and turned the lights out. He took one look at the balcony door and went back to the bedroom.
Claire was sitting on the bed nursing Aidan. Charlie walked over and sat next to her.
"Why did someone do this to us?" Claire asked.
"I don't know, there are some pretty sick loonies out there," Charlie said. Claire looked down. "Don't worry, it's all going to be okay."
"How do you know whoever this was won't break in again?" Claire asked.
"I don't but you have to think optimistically," Charlie said. Claire nodded. Charlie put his arm around her.
"Do you think you could move Aidan's crib in here?" Claire asked. "I just don't feel safe leaving him alone tonight."
"Yeah, I'll go get it, you stay put," Charlie said. Claire laughed.
"Where am I going to go?" she asked looking down at Aidan nursing. Charlie smiled and went to get the crib. He came back a few minutes later and placed it next to Claire's side of the bed. He climbed back into bed and stroked Claire's hair as she sat there and fed Aidan.
"Tomorrow's Saturday, do you want to do something?" he asked.
"Like what?" she asked covering back up. Charlie took Aidan from her.
"Like, take this little one to the park for a walk. It's suppose to be sunny tomorrow," he said kissing Aidan's head and placing him in the crib.
"That sounds like a good idea," Claire said. "It will help us get our minds off the break in." Charlie climbed into bed next to Claire and pulled her down next to him.
"I'm holding you extra close tonight," Charlie said.
"And you're telling me not to be scared," Claire said sarcastically. Charlie rolled his eyes and kissed Claire.
"Good night love," he said.
"Good night," she said. Charlie pulled Claire close and didn't take his arm from around her the whole night.
The next day...
Charlie and Claire walked to Cobalt Park with Aidan in his stroller. Claire was pushing Aidan while Charlie had his arm around her waist. They walked for a little before they stopped for a break and Charlie got them ice cream.
"Don't give Aidan any," Claire said.
"Why not?" Charlie asked.
"He's too young," Claire said.
"But he feels left out," Charlie said. He put his finger in the ice cream and let Aidan suck on his finger.
"Charlie Pace!" Claire said taking a napkin and wiping the ice cream running down Aidan's chin off. Charlie laughed and Aidan licked his lips and giggled.
"Come on he likes it and it's just vanilla!" Charlie said.
"Please don't get our son strung out on sugar today," Claire said.
"Hey, I'm not the one who lets him eat peanut butter off my finger!" Charlie said accusingly.
"Peanut butter is nutritious compared to ice cream," Claire said. Charlie smirked and licked his ice cream cone. Charlie watched Claire licking hers and smirked.
"You know, you doing that is turning me on," Charlie whispered.
"Charlie, you are so horny," Claire said pushing him. He laughed and placed his arm around her.
"Claire?" a voice said. Claire turned to look behind them and saw...Thomas.
"Thomas, what are you doing here?" Claire asked.
"Taking a walk," Thomas said. "You?"
"Well," Claire said looking at Charlie.
"We're on a family outing," Charlie said.
"Oh right, I forgot, you took over taking care of my son," Thomas said.
"He isn't your son anymore, he's legally my son now," Charlie said.
"Really, you think you can just take him from me?" Thomas said.
"Well at least I care about him and love him, unlike you do," Charlie said. Claire saw that Charlie's fists were tightening at his sides. She held onto his hand.
"Charlie," Claire said. "Don't do this please." Charlie looked down at Claire and saw the hurt in her eyes that he was getting ready to start a fight with her ex.
"We don't need to deal with this. Claire, let's go home," Charlie said.
"Gladly," Claire said. They packed up Aidan's things and headed home.
Later...
"I can't believe we had to deal with that bastard today!" Charlie said as him and Claire were getting ready for bed.
"Charlie, there was nothing we could do about it," Claire said washing her face. "You know as well as I do that he lives here in Sydney."
"I know but Sydney is a big city, so I just figured we wouldn't see him," Charlie said getting into bed. Claire came out and looked into the hallway. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing, I'm just worried about Aidan. Are you sure he's going to be okay?" Claire asked getting next to Charlie.
"He'll be fine Claire, promise," Charlie said. Claire nodded and Charlie kissed her.
"Now, let's get back to what we were talking about in the park today," Charlie said kissing her neck.
"Charlie," Claire said softly giggling. She pulled Charlie down on top of her and kissed him as she turned out the light.
The middle of the night...
Charlie and Claire had finally fallen asleep after their little rendezvous around 1:00. It was now 2:45 and a dark shadow loomed the apartment. Slowly, a figure moved across the dark living room and down the hallway.
It peered into Charlie and Claire's bedroom to see them asleep. Good, he thought. He walked to Aidan's room and peered in. He walked over to the crib and slowly lifted the small child out of it. He left a note in it's place he then rushed back out the way he came only breaking more of the window which triggered Claire to wake up.
"Charlie," Claire said nudging him. He groaned in protest. "Charlie, wake up! I heard a noise!"
"What?" he asked half asleep. He saw the terror in Claire's eyes and sat up. "Did someone break in again?"
"I don't know, I have to go check on Aidan," Claire said standing and putting her robe on. Charlie got up and quickly got dressed. They walked out again and went to Aidan's room. Once they saw it was clear, Claire went in by herself and Charlie went to inspect the rest of the place.
Charlie turned the lights on and noticed the balcony window was broken again, but what he heard next was sheer terror.
"Charlie!" Claire screamed. Charlie bolted to Aidan's room to see Claire on the floor in tears. He bent down next to her and steadied her balance.
"What happen? Where's Aidan?" Charlie asked.
"He's gone, someone took him!" Claire said through tears. She pointed desperately to Aidan's crib. Charlie stood and looked in, Aidan was gone. The person had left everything, his teddy bear and blankets, just Aidan was gone. Charlie picked up the note in the crib. It read...
If you ever want to see my son again I suggest that you and what's his face get your acts together. No one steals my son against my wishes. You should have given him up when you had the chance Claire. Hope you and your "husband" have a wonderful life together, without Aidan.
Thomas
"Claire," Charlie said anger boiling up inside of him. "Read this." Claire looked up, Charlie's voice was firm, anger filled it, and sadness was hidden within it. Claire took the note and read it. Her breathing started coming in rasping gasps and she broke down in tears.
"Thomas you bastard!" she screamed. Charlie ran back to the bedroom and came back with a knife that Locke had given to him when they were rescued, sort of a souvenir.
"Charlie, where are you going?" Claire asked.
"To kill the bastard!" Charlie said. Claire rushed after him and grabbed him.
"No! Don't go! We need to think of this rationally, we can't go just kill him!" Claire said.
"Whose side are you on?!" Charlie said. Claire let out a sob and cried. Charlie cursed himself for saying that, he never talked to Claire like that.
"Love, I'm so sorry, I just feel...so angry and upset. He could be hurting our son," Charlie said. Claire nodded.
"How do you think I feel?" Claire asked sitting on the floor. Charlie sat next to her and pulled her into his arms. She sobbed against his chest.
"We'll find him Claire, if I have to tear apart the city of Sydney I'll find him," Charlie said running his hand through her soft hair. He kissed the top of her head.
'Yeah, I'll find him and then I'll kill his ass,' Charlie thought. He hugged Claire tightly and just let her cry.
Okay, very scary chapter. I'm sorry for doing this, in both my stories actually. I just need some big events. So now they go on a search for Aidan! Let's hope they find him! Here's the review responses.
REVIEW RESPONSES
DracoScrewer- I'm sorry I almost gave you a heart attack! But tell your friend thanks for recommending my story! Thanks so much for the review and I'm glad you thought Charlie was funny.
Dom-Monaghan-Fan01- How right were you? LOL! Yeah, they have so much drama in their lives and I hate putting them in drama but I have to, sadly enough. Thanks for the review!
Floridagirl1025- You were right as well, good job at predicting it was Thomas. You'll see why he did it in upcoming chapters. Thanks for the review!
Thefragile7393- I'm glad you like my story! I'm sorry I stuck Kate with Jack, don't worry in one story I'll be writing I'm sticking Kate with Saywer. Thanks for the review!
MusicMonkey88- Thanks so much! Your story makes me want more too! Thanks so much for the review Mrs. Monaghan!
Until next time,
Bloomy Angel