3 1/2 months later

"Have a good day Madison."

"Likewise," I smile grabbing my purse ready to go home and rest my swollen feet. As soon as I step outside of the little cafe I work in. Rain starts pouring down harshly instantly wetting my hair. Immediately, pulling my umbrella out to cover myself. I casually start to walk towards my little apartment I managed to settle in with the money I stole.

It's been three and a half months since I came to New York to start a new life. Since then everything has fallen together for me. On my first week of living here. I managed to get hired at a small cafe not far from my apartment location. The owner of the small cafe is a elderly woman that desperately needed help with her business, so as soon as I applied it was practically an easy hire for me.

I'm now close to hitting my nine month mark with my pregnancy. My stomach has grown so much over the time making it harder for me to walk with such massive weight. As I walk, I come to a quick halt feeling my baby kick. I smile rubbing my baby bump loving his movements.

I remember the first time I've felt my son move. It was a busy Saturday morning in the cafe when I felt my son move to one side onto the other. I was cleaning tables when this occurred, so the first thing I did was drop the rag staying frozen in the moment as this beautiful, unknown, and memorable experience presented itself.

I also remember my happiness faltering when the man I ran away from appeared in my head. Sadness taking over my heart almost instantly knowing he would of loved this little precious moment he sadly wasn't a part of. I know it was my decision to leave and I know I ripped his opportunities of experiencing his son's first movements, but I had to do what I had to do for my son.

The first month was crucial for me getting adjusted to life without Leo Castillo, the man that managed to steal my heart. Who would of known it was even possible to fall in love with your captor. The same man that completely turned my life upside down, yet gave me the most precious gift in the world.

My son.

After awhile I slowly started forgetting his touch, warmth, and eventually his face. I no longer think of him as much as I first did, which is a good thing in my opinion and to be honest his face is now a blur.

A distant memory.

New York has been good to me helping me live a simple peaceful life as well has heal me from everything I've been through. New York, is my home now and it'll be my baby's home as well.

"Madison."

A familiar deep voice utters breaking me from my thoughts as I walk down the wet sidewalk. I turn to the side my emerald green eyes locking with hazel ones.

"I'm starting to think you're stalking me," I sassily say slowing my steps as I continue on glancing every now and then at the black SUV that's closely following my every step.

"I actually happen to come from your lovely cafe you see," he gingerly says holding his coffee cup up high enough for me to see it.

"I believe you," I giggle.

"Come on I'll give you a ride to your place," he kindly offers unlocking his door for me to enter. I glance down the sidewalk seeing the harsh rain rapidly hit the concrete showing no signs of it decreasing nor stopping anytime soon. So I gratefully take up the offer my feet screaming for a break.

"Thank you again," I breathe closing the door shut feeling myself instantly relax on the comfortable leather seat. My feet throbbing from the double weight it's holding.

This hazel eyed man has rescued me from many walks since three months ago. Every morning, he comes to the cafe orders his expresso and a croissant sitting in the same table near the corner of the entrance of the cafe glancing at me every now and then while reading his daily newspaper.

"You shouldn't be overworking yourself in your state Madison. You need a break," he sighs glancing at me and at the road as he drives down the wet road.

"I'm going to be a mom soon. A break isn't in my future. I need to provide for my baby boy," I softly say glancing down at my huge belly.

"Maybe someone can do that for you," he murmurs briefly glancing at me sincerity in his hazel eyes. Everyday for the last three months he's been kind to me. He has helped me with groceries numerous times, and given me rides as well as assisted me in my ultrasound appointments. At first, I was so against his generosity since he hardly knows me, but eventually I just let it slide giving him the chance I guess.

He isn't bad looking at all, which is probably why I don't complain about his presence. He's charming and very attractive. His dark brown wavy hair nicely combed back flowing with his luxurious suits. Everyday, he's always well suited. The man knows how to dress. And how can I not notice how well everything compliments each other since his body is beautifully sculpted giving his suits such a muscular look. He knows how to take care of himself too.

"I-I don't know about that. I have a son. I wouldn't want to throw responsibility onto someone that doesn't have any obligation," I truthfully say leaning my head onto the window warily watching the droplets of rain slide down the window.

"A lot of men don't mind that. You just have to find that man," he inwardly says pulling up to the parking lot drive way of my apartment.

"Well I guess I still have to do more searching then," I giggle unbuckling myself.

"Not really," he confidently responds his eyes concentrated on me. I stop staring straight at him, "What do you mean by not really?"

"You don't have to search because that man is sitting right here in front of you," he bluntly says leaning himself towards me cuffing my chin in the process. I stay frozen completely stuck on his hazel eyes not sure of what to think nor do about this moment.

"Since the day my eyes first laid on you. I knew you were special. You're beautiful Madison and I can't hold back any longer. I want you," he cooed.

"M-my son-"

"I don't care, believe it or not. I love that baby of yours. Give me a chance to prove myself to you," he breathes leaning further down. Our faces now only inches away from one another.

Coming to New York, I wasn't planning on meeting no man nor let alone consider dating anyone due to wanting to focus on my son and being the best possible mother I can be and provide the best safest life I can for him, but I guess there's just things that is out of my control that even I didn't see coming.

"Okay," I breathe.

As soon as I said that, he closes the gap between us. Our lips now in sync with one another. I've haven't kissed anyone since Leo Castillo, so this is all so new to me. The thought of Leo sends shivers down my spine, which I quickly brush off wanting to no longer be affected by that name I'm desperately determined to forget for good allowing myself to get lost within this moment. After a good while, I pull away feeling my lungs scream for a break in order to gain some fresh air from the intense kiss.

"Goodnight Madison. See you tomorrow," he smiles victoriously. I smile nodding in agreement with him as I step out of his car.

"Goodnight Santana."

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