Alex was totally lost in the fun of playing in the amusement park!
Clara was lugging around a bag full of toys and snacks she bought for Alex.
It was a rare day to spend with her kid, she wanted to give Alex as much company and care as possible.
While on the carousel, Alex said, "Mommy, I want to take a picture!"
Clara immediately pulled out her phone—
But just as she's about to snap a photo, a call from Emmett popped up on her screen!
Why on earth is he calling her at this time?
Clara answered right away, "Mr. Melendez, what's up?"
"Where are you?"
"I'm with my kid!"
"Where exactly?"
Clara almost spilled that they are at Melendez Amusement Park, but stopped herself at the last second.
"I'm at a park in the suburbs."
"Come to Melendez Amusement Park." Emmett's voice was stern.
But Clara wasn't about to take that risk, "My son loves it here, sorry, Mr. Melendez. Today's my day off."
"Clara, don't forget you're my secretary!"
"Apologies, Mr. Melendez," Clara said, glancing at her son's joyful expression. "I really need to be with my kid today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!"
With that, Clara ended the call, feeling anxious about Emmett's potential response. As she hung up, she couldn't shake off the worry on her face.
Observing the troubled expression, Alex, her son, inquired, "What's wrong, Mommy? You don't look well!"
Clara reassured him, "It's nothing, sweetheart. Maybe Mommy just got a little too excited about finally getting to play with you!"
"Mommy, can we do this every day then?" Alex asked excitedly.
The security here was top-notch, so he's not worried about Aiden getting lost.
Aiden didn't insist. He nodded and headed towards the carousel.
Maybe Alex and his mom were already here, just forgot to bring their phones.
He looked around, hoping to spot a familiar figure...
That's the only comforting thought he can cling to at the moment.
Lost in thought, he's suddenly heard a park worker saying, "You sure change fast!"
Aiden was stunned, then quickly reacted, "Have you seen me before?"
"Yeah! Didn't you just leave?"
"Did I just ride the carousel?"
The worker nodded, seeming confused by his questions, "Yeah... Have you forgotten already?"

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