Love in simple things

Love is magical

"Come in here"

"Oh, There you are. I have been..."

"Shhh"

"Okay. Shhh. Why are we hiding?" My mom just dragged me under the bed. I just came back from school. Like every other child, I was searching for her. She didn't answer me for quite a while. Suddenly a voice says Come in here, I mean, how can I even fathom the fear behind a slow whisper in an empty room? "Mom"

"Shh. Shut up"

"I will. But why?"

"I have taught you nothing"

"True. You didn't answer my question"

"You are the worst. I never thought I would say this but I regret birthing you"

"Thank you"

"A pleasure" For those who don't know, we are sarcastic. Well, most of the time.

"Again. Don't ask me stupid questions. Just silence"

"Okay," We were there under the bed for about 5 minutes. I tried to ask another question. She just closed my mouth with a dirty hand. I didn't even freshen up.

"Don't you dare blow my cover"

"I won't. I will be silent"

"Good girl. I got you an icecream bar"

"Yay"

"No. Shut up. Celebrate later. That is just a mini"

"Anyway, it is an ice cream. I have been craving some. Mom, I am bored"

"Me too. Let us talk. How was your day?"

"Can we go out and sit on the couch?"

"No, answer me here" I gave up after this. I went with the flow.

"Today, I had a very busy day. I don't like my art teacher. Can you do something about it?"

"What is very unlikeable?"

"He talks in a very rude way. He must be talking smack on the streets."

"Oh dear lord, Don't talk like that"

"Chill. I just meant to say that he might not be a good fit for a teacher role"

"Sure, let me talk to your institution."

"In a subtle way"

"Yes, In a subtle way," There was a boot sound outside our room. I turned my head around to see my father's boots. I was happy. I then realized that my mother must be playing with my father.

"Are you playing hide and seek with him?"

"Yes"

"Ugh. This is so cute"

"Isn't it?"

"No."

"I knew it"

"Just give up already, will you?"

"I can't. I just can't"

"This place is like the easiest spot in the whole house"

"But your dad's eyes are tied up"

"Oh my god. He might get hurt. We have a lot of glass things."

"I packed everything up"

"For a game?"

"Yes. Quiet."

"Mom," I grunted. Then, I just turned around and saw the boots enter the room where we were hiding. I got into the game now as well. Slowly my father gave a hint.

"I know my baby is also here"

"Papa, you are right. I am here" I just jumped out and ran into his arms. Untied his ribbon and started laughing. My mom accepted the defeat and went directly to my ice cream. "How did you find us?"

"I smelled your socks. That disgusting socks. How many times I have told you to burn it?"

"Papa" I didn't expect the conversation to take this direction. I went outside to inspect. When I returned, I saw my mom and dad sharing the ice cream. They are very funny and caring. They play games like this all the time. I love their leisure time. Not one moment went by without wondering about them. I want to grow up to be them. With the same love, with the same naughtiness.

My mom was staring at me for blowing her cover but Dad invited me to have a bit. I think love is magical because of the family ice cream bite. 

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About the story

Welcome to "100 Days of Short Love Stories," where love comes alive! Each day, for the next 100 days, I will share a unique, heartwarming short story that explores the many dimensions of love. From sweet first encounters to bittersweet goodbyes, from fantasies to adventures, these stories will take you on an emotional journey through the highs and lows of love.

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