My dad is a Musician

Season 2 Chapter 1

I am on a tree. How did I even get here?

It's been three months now with Dad. I have learnt to walk properly now. Life is going well.

"I will be making some chicken Caesar wraps today with some garden salad and tomato soup for lunch", He said after coming into my room.

'I don't like it.', and I still use sign language with him.

"I know it's a horrible combination but this ain't a restaurant kiddo. Either make your own food or eat what I make."

'You used to give me so many choices earlier! Where did my dad go?'

"Your dad is right here. But we need to balance the nutrition in your body and that won't happen if we always eat what you wish for."

'The food I like has taste.'

"It's also junk food. Which is not good for your own body."

I can't really deny but that's tastier. I don't want the menu today. Apart from the wrap, nothing interests me.

'Please.'

"I said no."

Ugh! Though I love him and we have grown closer, he has also grown stricter. I can't really have my way with him. Still, he has rules for me but never has he hit me or punished me. I just got some lectures on many things but he didn't raise his voice on me. Overall he is a nice person but strict.

'I will eat your food then.'

"Good.", He said.

Hah! What a life! I plopped down on the bed. I heard dad walk towards me. I am super sensitive to people's footsteps because of my past but I can differentiate between them too.

"Upset again?"

'I am not.'

"I can't give you what you want today but I will surely order something for you tomorrow. Is that ok?"

'Really?' I sat up.

"Yes."

I am so happy!

"Come on, give me a hug." He said as he sat on the bed and opened his arms. I went towards him and wrapped my hands around his neck.

On another note, I really am happy that he is here with me to provide everything that I want.

I am super happy. After lunch, I think I will go to roam around in the society. The society is basically closed off from the city. It's only a place where the rich and elite stay and only those people are allowed inside. The place is pretty safe and quiet with only a few people who can be seen once in many days.

I think I entered from the back entrance of the society at a time when the guards were changing places. It's near where there's a car parking. I think Dad would have parked his car and while coming home, he found me near the lamp post. No wonder the whole place was so quiet because I had already entered the area that was closed off. Then dad found me and took me in.

We didn't really have any visitors except for the nurse and Uncle Reid. He is a really nice person. Dad said Uncle arranged everything for me when I first came. That itself increased my respect for him. He does come off as serious but he has a sweet side to him once you know him.

I also still pretend to be verbally challenged. I don't want to tell them about my abuser. I am scared to meet him again. I don't know whether they will send me back in case I lose in court or not. It's better to pretend to be mute and live comfortably than take risks.

I went to my favourite place to sit. It was a big tree. It was perfect to beat the sunny weather today.

Suddenly I felt a big round thing fall on my head as I was about to fall asleep.