Beauty and The Beast

Thirty Two

"Cass. . Cass. . Me want ice cream."

I looked down to see this three years old little angel. Her name was Molly. I often looked after her for couple of hours when her mother visit her brother at the hospital. I smiled and lifting her to sit on my lap.

"Okay, doll. Do you mind to wait five minutes for me to finish ? Then i'll take you to the park." I said.

She nodded her head excitingly. I called her with the endearment he used to call me. It had been three days since his visit. I surprised that he found me. I still remembered his face when i said those words. I hurt him so much. I regretted for saying those harsh words the second he turned his back and walked out. I cried my heart out that night for hurting the only one i loved. But heaven knows, i'd never wanted to relive that life again. I had a peaceful and happy life now. I hoped he had move on right now, of course he had, he was surrounded by stunning models.

I finished calculating the income in five minutes. I took my wallet in the drawer and led Molly to the door. I closed and locked the florist then walked hand in hand with Molly to the park. I laughed when she had problem of choosing the ice cream flavor. After making her mind up to choose cookies and cream, i led her to sit on the bench near the lake. She loved to see the ducks. I was laughing because she offered Mr.Donald and Ms.Daisy the ice cream, when someone coughed behind us. I turned my head to see a fine looking guy with a strong build approached us.

"I was wondering, what are these two beautiful angels laughing at ? You guys seem having fun." He said and i chuckled.

"Molly here, having fun with her bestie Mr.Donald and Ms.Daisy." I replied now he was the one who chuckled.

"Really ? Do you mind if I join you, Molly ?" He sat next to Molly.

"Molly, why don't you introduce him to Donald and Daisy ?" I suggested.

"Yes . . Yes. Come meet Donald and Daisy." Molly jumped up and down.

I laughed to see them talked to the ducks seriously.

"I'm Edward." He offered his hand.

"Cassandra." I shook his hand smiling.

"She's wonderful." He talked about Molly.

"She is." I watched Molly in awe as she run freely with the ducks.

"Is she your daughter ?" He asked.

"What ? No. I'm just looking after her while her mom visiting her brother at the hospital."

Saying the word hospital made me realized how long had we been here. I looked at my watch. Her mother must be done by now.

"Edward, it was nice meeting you. But i'm afraid we have to go, Molly's mother must be finished by now." I stood and called Molly.

"Of course. Err can i get your number ? I really want to see you again, Cassandra." He asked.

"Errr the thing is, i don't have a phone. I'm sorry, Edward." I smiled shyly.

"What ? Wait, here. You take mine, so i can keep in touch with you." He handed me his phone.

I stared at it in disbelief. Did he just give me his phone ? This was beyond ridiculous. I chuckled and handed him back the phone.

"No, Edward. I'm sorry but i can't take it."

"Please take it, i want to see your face again." He stared at me longingly.

What should i do ? As much as i wanted to avoid him, i can't be rude and harsh towards him.