“Enough already! Put your hands behind your backs, you two!”
With her back to me, she retrieved zip ties from her pocket and tied the man’s hands first. She told him, “You’re not as stupid as you look.” “You were correct to follow me to the aircraft. However, you were thinking of the wrong individual.”
I acted out of yet another wave of anxiety for my child. I took advantage of the fact that she was standing with her back to me and gave her a forceful kick. She lost her balance and dropped the gun. He tackled her since she was preoccupied with talking to him and hadn’t finished zip-tying the man’s hands. We glimpsed the gold chain around her neck as he was doing it.
Saying, “She’s the real thief,” he secured her. “In an attempt to evade capture, she has been impersonating as different people. How she was able to board this flight as an attendant is beyond me.”
“You have such courage to have taken this action. I appreciate you reaching her before she tied me up,” he remarked. I sighed and replied, “I was just afraid for my baby.” “I acted on instinct.”
The man apologized to the crew and authorities throughout the remainder of the flight, and it was a flurry of explanations. “I’m Detective Connor,” he introduced himself and shook my hand. When the woman landed, she was taken into custody by the fifteen or so police officers who were waiting at the entrance.
Connor said, “I really apologize for everything you’ve gone through.” “Just tell me what happened,” I said, desperate for an explanation before going in search of my spouse.
“We have spent months following this woman. She’s been robbing expensive things and disguising herself in different ways to avoid being caught. I was tipped off that she would be traveling with us. “I just thought when I saw you and your hair,” he trailed off, obviously regretful. I said, “You thought I was her,” to wrap things up for him.
“Well, I’m not. And you are aware today.”
“Yes, Kayla, and I sincerely apologize for the error. I really hope you’ll pardon me.”
I had a peculiar relief in spite of the experience. I felt at ease the moment I came through the doors and saw my husband standing there with a big smile on his face and yellow tulips. His words, “Welcome home,” drew me in an embrace. “I’m so glad you’re back.”
In silence, we drove home and relished the chance to spend time together once more. However, I sat down with Colin when we came home and told him everything that had transpired on the flight.
With wide eyes, he questioned, “Are you okay? Are you frightened? In order to make sure everything is alright, should we take you to the doctor?”
“No,” I answered. “I’m absolutely fine, I just wanted to come back home to you.” My spouse smiled at me while placing his hands on my stomach. He kissed my stomach once more and whispered, “I’m glad you’re back.”
How would you have responded in that situation?
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