The bright summer sun warmed the glass doors of the crowded shopping center downtown.
Shoppers walked back and forth with heavy bags while laughing with their close friends.
Sarah adjusted the straps of her heavy leather purse near the wide entrance.
Her little girl Lily played happily with a small red toy car nearby.
Lily had beautiful curly hair that bounced with every tiny step she took.
Sarah watched her daughter with a warm smile on her tired face.
She had worked hard to rebuild her quiet life after moving to this town.
Nobody here knew about the legal troubles or the past she left behind.
Suddenly a tall figure stepped into the bright daylight near the fountain.
He wore ornate golden armor that caught the light of the sun perfectly.
The metal plates gleamed bright gold as he walked slowly toward the crowd.
People immediately stopped talking to look at the mysterious man in armor.
Some shoppers pulled out their cell phones to take quick video clips.
Sarah felt a sudden cold chill run down her back for no reason.
The golden stranger walked with purpose and confidence across the wide concrete patio.
He ignored the crowd of whispering people recording him with their phones.
His painted helmet hid his facial features completely from everyone around him.
Sarah took a quick step toward Lily to keep her very close.
The golden stranger knelt down right in front of the small child.
His shiny metallic armor clanked softly as he bent his tall frame low.
Lily paused her game and looked directly at the grand gold surface.
The stranger spoke with a remarkably deep and calm speaking voice.
Samurai: Wait… is that your mom?
Lily tilted her tiny head in confusion at the strange shiny person.
She looked back toward Sarah who stood frozen only a few feet away.
Lily: Yes, that is my mommy.
Samurai: Are you completely sure about that, little one?
Sarah felt her heart begin to beat wildly inside her tight chest.
She reached out to grab Lily by her soft blue shirt sleeve.
Sarah: Get away from my daughter right now, sir!
Samurai: I think we need to talk about your estate records, Sarah.
Sarah stepped back in utter horror when he spoke her real legal name.
The crowd gathered closer to see what was happening between them all.
People whispered as they wondered if this was a promotional street stunt.
Sarah knew the truth was much scarier than any public street performance.
Her past was finally catching up to her after three long years.