A Little Lost

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Damon seemed a little crabby but I'll blame it on something work related. I had just planned on taking Jonah to the park to run off some steam since he's been in the house for almost an entire week. He's been bouncing off the walls so I hope this will help.

"You ready to go play at the park buddy?" I ask Jonah who is in my arms and tickle his stomach a little.

"Yea! Is daddy coming wif us?" He smiles and asks.

"Not this time bud but maybe next time. He's very busy with his work." Jonah nods his head is understanding. He really is so smart. The park is about half a mile up the road so we decide to walk. On the way there Jonah is talking my head off. He asks questions about everything we pass and see. That's one of the many reasons of why I love him. He's so curious and observant.

We make it and once Jonah sees all the swings, slides, and all the other fun equipment he makes a run for it. I chuckle at him and then find a bench to sit down. I always knew he was energetic but today he was on another level. He was the one there but he was having a blast. I would try to play with him but I don't think I could keep up. I him some snacks so when he needs a recharge he runs over then goes right back.

Eventually a car pulls up but neither of us pay any mind to it. Two people get out of the car and approach me.

"Hey is that your little over there?" The taller man asks.

"Uh I'm sorry who are you?" I ask very confused.

"I'm so sorry my name is Dylan and this is my little Henry. He is kinda shy and I was hoping he could play with someone his age."

"Oh okay well I'm Adrian and that is Jonah. He technically isn't my little but I do help raise him." I say and shake Dylan's hand which was extended. He smiloes at me and I offer him a seat next to me. Once he sits I see a smaller boy behind him with his head lowered.

"Hey you must be Henry." I wave to Henry. He slightly looks up at me then quickly looks down and hides behind Dylan. "Henry don't be rude say hi." He squeaks out a little, "hi."

"Jonah come here I want you to meet someone." Jonah quickly runs over to us. "This is Dylan and that is his little Henry. Do you think you could play gently with him." Jonah looks over at Dylan and Henry confused.

"Henry is very shy and was hoping you would play with him." Jonah understands and eargerly nods his head. He walks over to Henry and smiles. "Hi I Jonah." Henry looks up and lightly smiles. "I know." We all laugh and they take each other's hands and walk off.

"That is the fastest he has ever gotten comfortable with someone" Dylan smiles as he watches the boys get comfortable. They run around laughing and I'm proud of Jonah for being so kind.

After 45 minutes Dylan and Henry had to leave. Both of the boys were sad to end their playdate so Dylan and I set up another one soon. I could see Jonah getting tired so I offer him a reward for his kindness and also to cheer him up.

"How about we walk up the road and get some ice cream? That sounds fun right?" I ask him.

"Yeah I wuv some ice cream!" Jonah shouts and I laugh at him. He's so goofy sometimes. We start walking to get ice cream and half way there Jonah gets tired and makes me carry him. He lays his head on my shoulder but he talks to me the whole way there.

We get to the ice cream place and Jonah happens to get enough energy to get down and walk. He looks through the glass at all of the flavors with a huge smile on his face.

"Do you know what you want Buddy?" I ask Jonah as his eyes continue to scan all of the ice cream.

"I wan a large cookies and cweam!" Jonah announces. I go up to the counter and order since I already know what I want as well.

"Hi can I get a medium sea salt caramel and a small cookies and cream?"

"Yeah of course. Anything else?" The cashier asks. "Nope." I pay and look over at Jonah who is pouting.

"Hey be grateful you're getting any ice cream at all." I smile at him. He runs over and hugs my leg. "Tank you Uncle D!"
I rub my hand on his back. "You're welcome buddy." After a few minutes we get our ice creams. Jonah jumps up and down before I hand him his.

"Do you want to eat your ice cream here or at home?" I ask. "At home. I wan to share with daddy." As we begin our walk the sky fills with dark clouds. It quickly begins to sprinkle and it's melting our ice cream. We walk faster and I quickly eat my ice cream. I tell Jonah to hurry and eat it but he's taking his sweet time.

It starts raining harder and melts Jonah's ice cream. He begins to cry and stops walking. "Come on Jonah we have to go it's raining and you'll get sick."

"I WAN MY ICE CREAM!" Jonah shouts and stomps his foot. I pick him keep on walking home. He tries to kick and scream and get out of my arms but fails. We make it home and into the house and are met with Damon holding two towels.

"What happened? Why is he crying?" Damon angrily asks me as he wraps Jonah in a towel and picks him up. I explain everything that happened and he sighs. "I'm gonna give him a warm bath and I expect you to do the same. I want to talk to you after." He tosses me a towel and takes Jonah upstairs. I follow them up and head to my room.

Once I get done I go downstairs and see Damon sitting at the kitchen island. He turns around and looks at me. "Have a seat." I walk over and sit. "Look I'm sorry for not asking p-"

"No not only did you disobey me by going against my word and showing Jonah that it's okay to walk all over me you put him in harms way. You know very well more than anyone that I am well known around this town and not everyone likes me. In fact many people hate me and once people find out that I have him there is no telling what kind of shit they'll try to pull. I know you can stand up for yourself but you can't stand up to both of you that's why we have security. For that exact reason. It is now my job to love and protect that boy and you pulling this shit is stopping me from doing my job correctly. Don't ever do this again. Goodnight."

I watch as he walks away and I remain seated taking in everything that he just said to me.

Thank you so much for reading! This story is rapidly growing and I am forever grateful for that. I love you and stay safe<3<3<3!