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ONE DAY LATER. THE HOTEL

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Miss Parker was sitting at her hotel room, staring out through the window hoping Jarod would come back soon. Sadly, she followed the cars driving by with her eyes. She knew it would happen, but she still had held on to the hope of that they would never find the owner. But they did, and now Jarod was there to give the kitten back. Miss Parker sighed; she had really liked the little thing!

Suddenly she heard the door open. Slowly, she turned her head.

"Hi honey!"

"Hi," Miss Parker mumbled.

"You look sad, something happened?"

Miss Parker shook her head.

Jarod smiled, knowing why Miss Parker was acting the way she did; she missed the kitten! ¤¤¤ I never thought she would get so attached to an animal... ¤¤¤

"Close your eyes," he said. ¤¤¤ This could be fun! ¤¤¤

Miss Parker gave him a puzzled look, but did as he said. Jarod walked up to her and carefully picked up something from a bag he was carrying. Just as carefully he placed it in Miss Parker's lap. Miss Parker's eyes fluttered open as she felt the warm and furry animal against her legs. ¤¤¤ Oh my god! ¤¤¤

"Didn't you...?" she started, but cut herself off as the kitten started to climb upwards to finally lie down on her chest.

Jarod smiled. "They were going to sell her, and when I told them how much you loved her, we got to keep her!" he said. ¤¤¤ Everything for you, you know that! ¤¤¤

"Oh... thank you!" Miss Parker gave Jarod a big smile.

Jarod just laughed. "You should name her," he said.

Miss Parker was quiet for a long time as she watched the kitten. Finally she took her eyes off it and gave Jarod a small smile.

"What about Destiny?" she asked.

Jarod nodded. "That's perfect!" he gave the kitten a questioning look. "Or what do you say?"

It answered with a loud meow, making both Miss Parker and Jarod laugh out loud.

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LATER THAT DAY.

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"Miss Parker! I just talked to Syd; we have to get out of here!"

Miss Parker got up from the couch as quick as she could.

"What? Why?" ¤¤¤ Please don't tell me it's the Centre! ¤¤¤

"It seems like Lyle and some of Raines' sweepers have found us."

"They're here?" Miss Parker looked around nervously. ¤¤¤ NO! ¤¤¤

"They will be."

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About ten minutes later they had packed their bags and were on the road again, this time not knowing where to go. Several hours passed and it had become dark outside. Miss Parker was staring at the dark landscape that quickly passed by, she was tired but too tense to fall asleep. They had to get away. If the Centre caught them, everything would be ruined. She couldn't believe she was about to loose Jarod, not again! Not when they finally were happy together.

After another couple of hours, they were forced to stop for gas. Jarod left Miss Parker in the car and hurried into the building. She impatiently waited for him when a car suddenly appeared next to hers. It seemed black and was driving without any lights on. Before Miss Parker had time to react, three men in dark suits got out and surrounded her car. One opened the door to the passenger seat and with a gun pointed at her head; she was forced to get out.

"Nice to see you again, Sis."

"I wish I could say the same," Miss Parker snarled. ¤¤¤ This can't be happening... ¤¤¤

"You haven't changed a bit, have you? Sam, take her to the car."

Miss Parker felt her hands being handcuffed behind her back. Lyle slowly took his gun from her head and Sam dragged her to their car.

"Sam, please... don't do this," Miss Parker said in a low voice. ¤¤¤ Let me go, please god... let him help me. ¤¤¤

"I'm sorry Miss Parker, I work for them now... I don't have a choice," Sam whispered.

"Why me?" ¤¤¤ God... no... ¤¤¤

"I don't know... I'm just following orders. I'm really sorry. Get in the car, please... I don't want you to get hurt."

Miss Parker refused. She couldn't let them do this, she just couldn't. She looked around, praying Jarod would save her. But she knew that if he appeared now, he wouldn't be able to escape. Just as the thought crossed her mind, she saw him walking back to the car. When he saw what was going on, he froze. Miss Parker knew what she had to do, she couldn't think of herself...

"Jarod, get away from here!" she shouted. ¤¤¤ HELP ME! ¤¤¤

He didn't. The sweepers just smirked evilly.

"Jarod! Escape while you can!" Lyle quieted her by pressing his gun to her forehead. "Get in," he snarled.

The sweepers gave Jarod one last look. They smiled as they saw the desperation in his eyes as Miss Parker was being pushed into the car. The car drove off before he had a chance to do anything and everything went dark and calm again.

¤¤¤ How could I let them take her? If she gets hurt I'll never forgive myself... ¤¤¤

"I'm so sorry Parker..." Jarod walked up to the car. That's when he saw a white envelope lying on the ground. He bent down and picked it up. With trembling hands, he opened it and started to read.

Jarod couldn't believe it! They had kidnapped Miss Parker to get to him. He knew there was only one thing to do, he loved her too much to let the Centre hurt her, he had to rescue her, no matter what! Even if it implied risking his own freedom...

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TBC