' There is no us, but there is definitely an ours '
' We are not a couple but we are parents '
' I know you don't believe me but I am just as much of a parent to your child than I am to mine. And I love them dearly '
' She is just the mother of m...
Sigh* It was serene and blissful sitting on a bench after a jog watching the sunset, that left her in a peace after a long tiring day usually, didn't work its charm today, there was a sinking feeling in her heart that she couldn't get rid off, no matter how much she tried to, to get rid of the feeling she took a another lap but this time, she didn't plugged her AirPods in, keeping them aside, she started on a another lap of running.
Halfway through the lap, she could hear a faint crying and some rapid breathing coming from the same way, panicking. She ran towards the source, she found a little girl, maybe 4 years old, sitting under a tree, trying to stop wailing and trying to take deep breaths.
She immediately realised the little girl in front of her was going through a panic attack , not hesitating for a moment she ran towards the little girl and took the little one in her arms coaxing her and whispering sweet nothings to her " Sh... sh.. pumpkin calm down, you are safe, stop crying, I am here for you, tell me what's wrong ? Are you lost ? Talk to me, I am here."
The little girl was taught to stay away from strangers, so out of reflex she went stiff in the arms of a stranger despite how soothing it was.
On the other hand, The lady started humming a Lullaby in another attempt to calm her down
{Hmm hmm} {Lori lori lori} Chandaniya chhup jana re Chhan bhar ko luk jana re Nindiya aankhon mein aaye Bitiya meri so jaaye Nindiya aankhon mein aaye Bitiya meri so jaaye Leke goad mein sulaaoon Gaoon raat bhar sunaoon Main lori lori, ho main lori lori
The little girl finally calmed down in her sweet voice and soothing embrace as her serene scent did wonders on hers. Lady moved the little girl out of her embrace, after realising she had stopped crying and calmed down, making the little one frown. Smiling to herself, she wiped the girl's tears and kissed her forehead. The little one overwhelmed in the women's embrace and love, savoured the moment.
After making the little one drink water, she started talking " what's wrong pumpkin, are you lost ? Where is your momma or pappa ?"
Hearing the word 'momma' the little girl frowned and replied a little stiffly " I don't have a mom, my papa is a little busy today so I am here with Miss Smith, she is my babysitter. Miss Smith left me here and went away saying she is going to the washroom and hasn't come back yet. I am scared and I want to go back to my pappa." Her lips started trembling and her voice was cracking.
She knew the little one was going to start crying again, she needed to think of a solution fast, "How about we play for a little while, and wait for your babysitter, otherwise I will drop you to your house, does that sound good ?"
" Papa always says, 'Stranger Danger' , But you are a Angel and I like you, but I don't wanna play, I am tired, can't you sit me " The little one also added with pouty lips and hopeful puppy eyes with a " Pretty Please" for an added effect. The little one is a smart child, and knows on how to do things for herself, the lady was oddly contented and proud of that.
She was already liking the little one but now this baby was stealing her heart, just like the one she had at her home. Didn't having a heart to say no, she scooped the little one in her arms and took her bag along.
Both of them settled down on a bench nearby. Once all comfortable, The little one made a request, "Can I see your face, your face is covered with a mask and glasses ? Although I know you are very pretty. "
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