I wobbled along the sidewalk, holding Mama's hand tightly as we headed to the big, dark place with lots of seats and a giant screen. Mama said it was the cinema, where we would watch a movie about wishes! I bounced with excitement, my little legs barely keeping up with Mama's strides.
"Mama, are we going to see magic wishes like in my storybook?" I asked, my voice full of wonder.
"Yes, sweetheart," Mama replied with a smile. "Just like in your storybook."
We stepped inside, and Mama helped me pick out the best seat. I climbed onto her lap, snuggling into her warmth as the lights dimmed and the screen flickered to life. The movie started, and I clapped my hands with glee, my eyes wide with excitement.
As the story unfolded, Mama whispered in my ear, pretending to be one of the characters. I giggled and whispered back, playing along with her. We laughed together at the funny parts and gasped in awe at the magical scenes.
When the characters talked about making wishes, Mama leaned down and whispered, "What's your wish, princess?"
I closed my eyes tightly, pretending to think hard, just like the characters in the movie. "I wish for a big, fluffy teddy bear!" I whispered back, my imagination soaring.
After the movie ended, Mama lifted me into her arms, and we walked out of the cinema together. I held onto her tightly, feeling safe and loved.
"Thank you for taking me to see the movie, Mama," I said, planting a kiss on her cheek.
"You're welcome, sweetie," Mama replied, smiling down at me. "Anytime you want to go on another adventure, just let me know."
As we reached the car, Mama reached into her bag and pulled out a sippy cup filled with my favorite juice. She handed it to me with a gentle smile, making sure I was okay.
"Here you go, cutie," she said softly. "Make sure you drink up, sweetheart."
I took the sippy cup with a grateful smile, feeling so loved and cared for by Mama. Sipping on my juice, clutching my new teddy bear, I knew that with Mama by my side, every adventure would be filled with magic and love.
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Agere short stories
FantasiaI will be using this to post concepts that I really love and wish for ✨️