"Adie, are you finished?" I asked her while tying my hair into a ponytail.
"In a minute!" she called back from her room, which made me let out a soft giggle. She never fails to respond whenever I ask her something. Such a clever girl, isn't she? After spending my holidays, it's time to head back to Oxford, as usual. I swiftly put my watch on my wrist before checking my appearance in the mirror.
Jennifer's outfit :
As usual, I'm wearing a white shirt, a sweater coat, and jeans. It's not because I lack a sense of style, but because I don't have the time. I never get the chance to put on makeup or try on girly dresses. Being a 24-year-old woman who also takes care of a 5-year-old makes it understandable. Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I let out a huge sigh and mumbled to myself.
"Let's do this, Jennifer," I said, encouraging myself before my gaze fell on the necklace around my neck. As I softly held the necklace between my fingers, a small smile appeared on my face, warmth filling my heart. The necklace was a gift from Sister August, who has been like a mother to me. Lost in memories, I was snapped back to reality when Adie ran into my room, holding a comb and a hair tie.
"Jennie, can you help me tie my hair?" she asked, pausing beside me and looking up.
As soon as I heard her voice, I snapped out of my thoughts and looked down at her.
"Sure, sweetie," I replied with a small smile, gently taking the comb and hair tie from her hand. "So, what kind of hairstyle do you want to try?" I asked, kneeling to be at her level.
She paused, thinking thoughtfully about her hairstyle before answering. "I want it tied like yours," she said with a wide smile, letting out a small giggle, which made me giggle too.
I started brushing her hair with the comb and tied her long hair into a ponytail just like mine. After I finished, I gently guided her to the mirror to see herself.
"Do you like it?" I asked, holding her shoulders from behind.
"I like it," she answered with a small nod.
"Alright then," I said, standing up straight and picking up my bag from the bed. "Let's go." I extended my hand to Adie, and we both swiftly stepped out of my room. Before we fully left the apartment, I made sure to fill the food and water bowls for our little kitty, Coco.
"Bye, Coco," Adie said with a small wave before we both stepped out of the apartment and locked up. As soon as we were outside, I unlocked the car and got inside to start the engine while Adie stood by the staircase.
I tried to start the engine, but it wouldn't turn over. "What's wrong with this thing?" I mumbled to myself, trying again, but it still didn't start. After the fifth attempt, I realized the engine was completely dead. "Come on... not on a Monday," I winced, gripping the steering wheel in frustration. Then, I stepped out of the car and walked back toward Adie.
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We're in This Together
FanfictionAn Artist Girl Jennifer Alison , who is taking care of 5 years old kid Adeline Alison as Her daughter. One day they both accidently met with F1 drivers and they got some invisible attachment with little young girl and her Pretty Protector. "Are yo...