I checked my watch for the umpteenth time. I could hardly focus on work today. Normally work is my escape but today is totally a different story. My focus is all on Zoya. I wouldn't say Zoya and I have a very strong relationship yet we are moving in a positive direction. Zoya's forgiveness was easy to gain with just few Gummy bears but I don't think that would be the same with her mother. But that would be for another day. Now my sole focus is on my Zoya. I don't want to fuck up again so here I am waiting outside of Zoya's school for the last 30 minutes .
Finally the school bell rings when it strikes 12:30. I get out of my car and move towards the gate when I see kids coming out with their teachers. I search for Zoya in the crowd. An involuntary smile appears when I find her but soon drops when I see her alone with a frown. Zoya as far as I know is a very enthusiastic and friendly kid so I assumed she would have lots of friends but guess I was wrong. But the frown on her face is replaced with her bright smile when her eyes see me. My heart flutters when with the realization that I was the reason for her smile. I wave my hand enthusiastically which is returned by my 3 year old. I jog towards her but come to a halt when her teachers frowns at me.
"May I know whom you are here for?" the teacher asks with a scowl. When Zoya tries to walk past her the lady puts a protective hand over Zoya's shoulder and pulls her towards herself. I appreciate the protectiveness and all but I'm her fucking father so I glare at her which is returned.
"Zoya, do you know him?" the lady asks when I didn't answer her.
"Yeah, Krithika ma'am. He is my mom's new husband" Zoya said blinking innocently.
"Her only husband "and your father I so badly wanted to add but I think we are not there yet.
"Ohh" was all the lady said.
"Give me a minute I will verify with Anvi and then get back to you" the lady muttered and started typing away on her phone. God! do I look like a child thief or what. I nodded hiding my irritation. Hopefully Anvi is free enough to clarify because I want to get the fuck out of here. I don't know why but I fell like all the eyes are on me. At this point it is getting creepy.
Not more than you who was waiting outside a preschool for the last 30 fucking minutes.
As usual I ignored my inner voice and focused on the situation.
"Your name, mister?" the lady asked me finally looking up from her phone still not letting go of Zoya.
"Ahaan Kapoor. Do you want my driving license now?" I asked through gritted teeth.
"I would prefer you do but its ok I got your photo verified. You can now take her" she said finally letting Zoya go probably realising I was not a threat. Photo verification what the fuck?
"Bye princess let's meet tomorrow" she said patting Zoya's head like she has done thousands of times before.
"Bye Fairy Lady" Zoya whispered in turn and came towards me.
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HIS REGRET
RomanceAhaan Kapoor He once shattered her soul. Now, he's back again. But this time, he needs to win back not just her love, but the trust of both his girls. He's willing to go to any length for her forgiveness. He knows a good man would let her go, but he...