A Lie In Church

14 | Alexis Marie

Winter POV.

I excused myself because I cannot believe Cloud's parents to be that cruel to someone who used to be their son's girlfriend.

I went to the church near the hospital, praying for Nisha's safety and we'll being. She did not deserve this kind of cruelty of rich people who look down on poor.

I saw how worried Cloud when he knew what happened and he has the right to be worried.

'Dear God, please do heal black hearted people to be good and have humanity. Healed those who's hurt and suffering. Help them to have a second chance of life. Amen".

When I open my eyes, there's a kid infront of me staring. I look around maybe she's a bit lost and couldn't find her mom.

"Hi! Are you lost?" I asked. Then she shake her head telling me no.

"I don't have parents, I lived at the orphanage but they are so cruel to me. They keep hitting me when I had small mistakes". She uttered, I can't believe what I've heard. She reminds me of someone, ow it's Nisha.

"Are you always here or you escape from the orphanage?" I sat down. I tapped my left sides indicating her to sit down.

"I'm here last week, some people give me food but not enough for me". She wiped her hand and touch my clothes.

"You have a nice clothes, ma'am". She said smiling. She has a great taste when it comes to fabrics.

"You're a smart girl, lil lady". I smiled and touched her messy hair.

"My mom used to be a tailor but our shop got on fire and she save me first then she never come back again". It was so sad for a little girl like her to experience such trauma. Then they will beat her up in the orphanage.

"You know what, I want to adopt you". I smiled and hug her. She's been through a lot and I want to make her life easy again. It is too much for a little girl like her.

"Winter here you are, I'm looking around to for you. I know your tired, let's go ho-". He noticed a little girl beside me looking at him.

"Who's this cute girl, Winter?". He messes her messy hair and she giggled softly and stand up and bow.

"I am Alexis Marie, 5 years old. Nice meeting you". She said sweetly.

"Cloud, I want to adopt her. Please let us have her forever". I plead, we both plead.

"You know it's not easy Winter, and you know my parents and also yours. They might disagree on this". He whispered.

"Maybe we can help her find somebody to take care of her. Please don't leave her like this". He sighed and nodded.

"Alexis, we want to help to be adopted and I assure you that we will picked the best parents for you". She look sad and I think I know why because she's expecting us to adopt her. I was sad to but I know my parents will freaked out when they find this.

She smiled and nodded. I held her hands and we both excitedly get into the car.

The whole ride filled with laughter, maybe just this moment I want to enlighten and cheer Cloud up.

We sang some kid's songs, she told us her story and Cloud's keep sniffing. She is very active and joyful kid despite what she been through.

We arrive at our house and Alexis is so amaze when she saw our big house.

"Are you a princess and a prince. You lived in a castle. Wow". She ran and explore. She looked at the fountain giggling.

I used to be this careless and free but every action of mine were controlled by my parents so I used to be silent and distance.

I called her to take a bath, luckily we passed by a clothes shop for kids and we buy her some few dresses and clothes.

I dried her hair and style it then let her choose what she want to wear. Then we went downstairs to cook and eat since it's getting dark.

Cloud is in his office taking actions of what happened to Nisha and he also want to talk to his parents at his parents house so he will be late later.

I cooked nuggets and a vegetable soup since Alexis is so thin, she need to be healthy for her future forever family.

"It's so delicious, I never tasted something like this before, thank you so much". She said enjoying her food and not letting a single food go to waste.

I turn my back to put the empty dishes away when I heard a crashed. I immediately look back and I saw Alexis in the corner protecting her self.

I walk towards her and I heard her crying so, I comfort her.

"I'm so sorry, p-please d-don't beat me up. It won't happen a-again I promise". She's shivering and panacking so I grab and hug her tight.

"No, I won't hurt you. Please calm down I promise I won't hurt you Alexis. No one can hurt when your with me okay?" I feel her hugging me back so I calm her down. Then she fall asleep. I carry her and put her to bed.

I go back to the kitchen and clean the glass broken pieces. When I pick it up I gasped when my finger bleed. I immediately wash my hands and decided to pick it up gently then I put it on the garbage bag.

I washed the dishes and check on Alexis.

Poor little baby, she's been through a lot in such a young age. I hope I can find somebody to take care of her and understand her. How I wish I can adopt her but I don't want her to be involved in our families mess.