His little one

Chapter three

The two of them were so overjoyed it seemed as if it were to turn into light. After breakfast he wanted to stay close with Sarah for the time being so he carried her to the living room. They sat on the couch with her in his lap. The pair both positioned in an India sitting style, legs crossed.

He carefully flipped through the channels watching her expression to find a channel she found interesting. When her eyes gleamed of interest he looked to see she wanted to watch surprisingly one of his favorite shows. He looked down at her with adoration as she watched the tv with curiousness. Likely never had watched tv. It saddened him to think about her experiences of her childhood.

Though that was quickly diminished because he had the determination to make her life better. With more love and joy than she had ever experienced along with more than he could give. A realization struck him and ideas popped inside his head. Excitement bubbled up inside him, the thought of getting to go have fun with his newly found daughter was thrilling.

About an hour or two passed when he finally asked her if she wanted to do something fun with him for the day. Of course she was up to anything that he would do so she agreed happily. For her clothes for now she got one of the smallest shirts he owned which was still huge on her small body. So he took a hair tie that he didn't know he owned and tied the back of the shirt so it fit better. He stared down at her in awe. She looked adorable.

"Is there something wrong Daddy?" She tugged on his pant leg catching his attention pulling him from his daze. He blushed and picked the girl up by her under arms. He rubbed her nose with his own making her giggle. Sarah kissed his forehead making his heart clench with joy.

"Let's go little one" he said lifting her onto his shoulders.

As they walked to a mall a mile and a half away people smiled at the smiley and giggly pair. They seemed so curious as to why the man would have such a bond with the little girl on his shoulders. A scary man with a little girl. Seemed dangerous but with them all they felt was joy and a family love for each other.

It was a beautiful sight to see. That caught a photographers attention. His eyes little up at the pair. Rushing to them he asked if he could take their picture and told them that they were beautiful together. Sarah looked down at him and nodded. The photographer told them to keep doing what they were doing. So they did.

When done the photographer asked if he wanted him to send them the photos. Of course he said yes and gave the photographer his mail number and phone number just in case. Just like that they continued on with their day loving the time they had together.

Once at the mall Sarah was shocked and got a little shy hiding behind his legs. He only chuckled and held her hand making sure he didn't lose her with the big crowds walking by. At a store called Jcpennys she was surprised to see the amount of clothes there was. Nervous she looked up at him. He frowned and picked her back up sitting her on his waist.

"Little one do you not like the clothes?" He whispered in her ear seemingly calming her nerves. She shook her head no.

"T-This might be expensive I-I don't want you to go through all this trouble for me" she whispered back stuttering. He smiled sadly, even though she's been through a lot she still thinks of another's hardship even if they don't have one. Putting herself before others, he admired that about such a small girl.

"This is all for you angel I have lots of money so don't worry. Your mine now, my little angel, my daughter" he put his forehead to hers rocking her slightly side to side. She hugged him and nodded.

"Now let's try some clothes on" he said cheerfully putting Sarah down so she could pick the clothes she liked. She wrinkled her nose at the sight of pink. That was her least favorite color. Instead she found a black leather jacket catching her eye at the little boys section.

"Not much of a pink fan are you?" He jokingly asked amusement evident in his eyes. He casually walked to the section for her and let her try on the jacket. It was similar to his back at home making him chuckle. It was kind of big but fit well for her size.

After an hour they filled a cart to the brim with clothes of her size. Multiple pairs of shoes, undergarments, and some hats for fun. It all made her nervous and guilty. This was to much, he takes her in, becomes her family/father, feeds her. All of this for her though? It made her want to cry. It was like a dream but somehow this was reality.

A tear slipped from her wide eyes as she stared at the now purchased clothes. Her shaky hand reached for his hand that was hanging loosely by his side the other holding the big bag of clothes making it look light. Sniffling when she finally grasped his hand he looked down worriedly. Carrying her with one arm he nuzzled her. She hid her face in the crook of his neck.

"What's wrong Princess?" He asked not being able to see her face now. Suddenly she hugged him by the neck squeezing slightly. A sob escaped from her.

"Thank you" she slowed her cries to say that and she finally looked at him with puffy eyes. He relaxed his tenses muscles and smiled.

"Oh little one" he sighed kissing her forehead.