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Bellas POV
I quickly left to pick up Annalie after work. I had been out of it all day and couldn't concentrate. Something about James made me feel uneasy. The sound of my name on his lips sent shivers down my spine. Leaving Annalie there all day was uncomfortable, I just couldn't pinpoint why.
When I arrived there was only James and a few kids in the room.
"Oh. Bella, it's nice to see you again. Annalie has been a joy." He smiled, but it didn't quite seem right. His voice was tearing me apart. There was something in my mind that was blocking me from remembering where I've heard it before.
"Thank you." I stated, not quite remembering what he had said. "Annalie, it's time to go home baby." She then realized I was there and ran to hug my leg. I giggled at my daughter's affection and picked her up to kiss her cheek. After grabbing her bag and lunch box we started down the hall, where we saw Tanya walk back into the classroom and James walk out. I quickly walked to the car.
After we got home I fed Annalie dinner and gave her a bath. I took her up to her room and put on her pj's before taking her over to the rocking chair. I laid her against my chest and rocked her to sleep while humming softly. She fingered my hair that had fallen gently. Once her breathing steadied I walked her over to the crib and laid her down.
Feeling tired myself I walked down the hall and went to sleep.
I tossed and turned trying to escape the nightmare that was drifting upon me. I awoke suddenly, realizing it was only a dream. It wasn't really a nightmare, it was more of a memory. A horrible memory, but it was in the past, and there was nothing I could do now. I looked over at me alarm clock, 2:37. It was still early, but I couldn't go back to sleep.
What was that? It sounded like something dropped. I stood up out of bed, and slowly walked to my door. After I peeked out, I walked down the hall to the open door of Annalie's room, which I always closed.
I ran in and went straight to the crib.
I gasped at what I saw, or the lack there of.
"Annalie?"