"We were going to grab dinner after this." Aaron says. "Would you like to come?"
"Parents and teachers than you for joining us today." A man says from on stage. The production is beginning. "I'm Principal Lee, your host for this lovely production." Aaron's invitation quickly becomes forgotten as we take our seats, my spot being between Grace and Aaron. "The students and teachers of Central Park East Elementary have prepared a holiday production containing skits, music, and dances. I personally know they have all worked very hard on this production, and we hope you all enjoy." Applause erupts around the room as the principal leaves the stage and the curtains open, revealing the first class.
Sophie stands in the front wearing a red dress with white tights. Her long brown hair falls in curls around her shoulders. She smiles brightly as she starts her performance. She looks absolutely adorable.
"Let's go Sophie!" Aaron suddenly shouts, making me jump. The people in front of us turn around and give him a dirty look as I look at him with wide eyes. "Sorry." He apologizes to them. "I'm just excited." I smile as I try to stifle my laugh. He turns to me and smiles. "It's my first time experiencing something like this."
"I know." I nod. "Be as loud as you want. There's no crime in being a supportive parent." Sophie's class starts to sing A White Christmas, and our attention is immediately drawn. My smile grows as Sophie begins to gently rock back and forth as she sings nervously. The large smile remains on her face despite her nerves. She's so unbelievably cute. I can't believe I managed two years without her in my life. She's always been the person to make your life just a little bit brighter, no matter what she does. I hope she never changes.
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The rest of the production goes slowly as each class carries out their performance. When it ends, the principal thanks us for coming and sends us on our way. I follow behind Aaron and Grace as we head towards the backstage entrance.
"She was so cute, wasn't she?" Grace gushes as she excitedly grabs hold of Aaron's arm. "Ugh, our kid is so cute."
"Well, I did do a good job dressing her this morning." Aaron says playfully as he shrugs.
"Excuse me, but I'm the one who bought the outfit." Grace comes back. "So I win." They both laugh, and for some reason a chill runs up my spine.
"Mommy, Daddy!" Sophie exclaims as she runs through the crowd of people and into her parent's arms. They shower her with kisses and compliments. I stand patiently and wait for their family moment to finish.
"You were perfect!" Grace says. "I'm so proud of you."
"Thanks mommy." Sophie smiles shyly. "I heard you yell Daddy." Sophie says. "You were so loud." She laughs.
"Of course I was. My little girl was on stage about to do the performance of her life!" He wraps his arms around her in a tight hug as he places multiple kisses on her cheeks. She laughs as she tries to push him away. "Okay, okay." Aaron releases her. "Hey, guess who made it to see your production." He gestures over to me and Sophie's eyes meet mine. I smile as excitement fills her face. She runs to me and jumps into my arms. I pick her up as she wraps her arms around my neck in a hug.
"Hi sweetie." I say. "You were amazing up there."
"Thank you." She says, her voice a bit muffled in my hair. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." I squeeze her just a little tighter before putting her down. "I'm sorry I haven't come over like I promised. I've been crazy busy these days. But I tried my best to be here for your performance, and I'm so happy I didn't miss it. You were perfect up there, and your outfit is so cute. It screams holiday spirit."
YOU ARE READING
My Perfect Soulmate
Teen Fiction(Sequel to 'My Perfect Mistake') It's been two years since Victoria and Aaron have seen each other. Victoria has moved on and found someone who she feels she can spend the rest of her life with, while Aaron has never stopped thinking about Victoria...
