The Man's Story. ||Rainbow Factory Lore||

Considering and Deciding

The two couples stared at nothing for a while, processing the child's story. They weren't expecting Ophelia's parents to die in a fire, and how Ophelia walked in a cold winter season in the streets with nothing but thin clothing. Julie then sighs softly before looking at Wally with empathy and guilt in her eyes.

Julie: "I feel bad for her... She didn't deserve this! She's only 4. Her parents died right in front of her, it must be a traumatizing moment for her."

Wally lets out a deep sigh before speaking softly to her, holding her arms and pulling her close to him. Julie's face flushed pink as he has her close, she laid her head on his chest feeling his warm embrace so comforting, his sweet scent and soft sound of purring in him is therapeutic.

Wally: "Let's just forget that moment and enjoy this one... And look on the bright side, we're finally taking care of her, and being her foster parents, we will make her the happiest little girl. The luckiest girl." He spoke in a loving and comforting tone, his purrs slowly getting louder as he holds her much closer to him, wrapping his arms around her and nuzzling her head.

Julie: "I guess you're right... We are going to make her the happiest and the luckiest girl!" She said with a bright smile on her face, a smile that melts Wally's heart, a smile that would make anyone's heart melt and skip a beat. He was indeed in love with her, her presence just makes him feel in such pure delight.

Wally kissed her head as the two stood there hugging in comfortable silence. His purring was the only thing that can be heard in the room.

Months passed by, and Enia kept in check on them, asking Ophelia's experience with them or how are they treating them.

Enia: "So, Ophelia. How are Mr. and Mrs. Darling treating you? Have they been good to you?"

Ophelia: "I like them! They always take me to fun places and they always play with me!"

Enia: "That's good! I see that you're loving them"

Enia asked with a soft smile as she looked down at Ophelia, Wally, and Julie looked at them and smiled. Happy to hear that Ophelia enjoyed being with them and that she loves them.

Julie: "Hey Enia, would you like some tea? I could make you one."

Enia: "That would be lovely, Dear"

Julie smiled and walked to the kitchen, Wally walked over to them and sat down on the couch. He rubbed Ophelia's head softly and smiled.

Wally: "Do you want to go to the park today?" Wally asked with a soft and fatherly smile, Ophelia looked up at him and her face lit up, and her tail wagged from excitement.
Enia chuckled softly seeing how she gets all excited when Wally asks her if she wants to go out to play. Enia is starting to decide that these two couples will be Ophelia's new parents, they seem trustable and worthy parents for Ophelia. Enia cleared her throat and looked over at Wally.

Enia: "May we speak privately? You and your wife?"

Wally: "Well, sure. Follow me," he said as he stood up and walked to the kitchen where Julie is. Enia followed along and she looked down at them and smiled genuinely.

Enia: "You both seem wonderful parents"

The couple looked up at her with a slightly confused look.

Julie: "Oh, thank you then! We just want to do what makes her happy"

Enia: "I'm gonna ask if you would like to adopt her!"

Julie: "Adopt? Oh, we have been considering that and we decided to adopt her when she wants us to!"

Enia: "And she wants to be adopted by you both! She loves you dearly and wants to be with you.."

Wally smiled softly and held Julie close to him with his other arm while the other is inside his pocket. Julie smiled brightly, they are finally adopting Ophelia and she's gonna be part of them now.

Enia: "Would you like me to get the adoption papers for you? So you can sign it and officially adopt her and claim her as your own!"



Julie and Wally smiled, hearing those words gave them a feeling of pure delight, they can finally have Ophelia as their daughter.

A few hours later and Enia has left their place to get the adoption papers for them, Ophelia is laying down on top of Wally while Wally sings Ophelia a song that he always sings her to sleep.

"Days seem sometimes as if they'll never end

Sun digs its heels to taunt you

But after sunlit days, one thing stays the same

Rises the moon"

Wally sings softly as he strokes her head gently, his singing and his purring making Ophelia feel sleepy, she fiddles with his hair as she listens to him sing.

"Days fade into a watercolor blur

Memories swim and haunt you

But look into the lake, shimmering like smoke

Rises the moon"

Wally continues to sing as he looks at Ophelia's tired eyes, he smiled softly and kissed her forehead, and continued to sing.

"Oh-oh, close your weary eyes

I promise you that soon the autumn comes

To darken fading summer skies

Breathe, breathe, breathe"

He sang softly, caressing her cheek with his hand, his thumb slowly rubbing her cheek as he sings. Her eyes slowly close, and she lets out a soft breath before she drifts to sleep.

"Days pull you down just like a sinking ship

Floating is getting harder

But tread the water, child, and know that meanwhile

Rises the moon

Days pull you up just like a daffodil

Uprooted from its garden

They'll tell you what you owe but know even so

Rises the moon

You'll be visited by sleep

I promise you that soon the autumn comes

To steal away each dream you keep

Breathe, breathe, breathe" He continued to sing softly, holding her closer to him. A small yawn escaped his mouth as he starts to feel tired too. He kissed the top of her head before he closes his eyes, he then slowly drifts to sleep as well. The two fell into a deep slumber, Julie looked over at them and gave them an 'awe' look, she took her phone out and took a photo of them both sleeping so comfortably. A small chuckle escaped her lips and a soft smile soon replaced it. To be continued..