Hate Turned into Love

Chapter 12

Naisha's POV

I stood in front of the mirror and tied my hair into two pigtails. I had no plan to go to school but I had to. Today is gonna be very hectic for me. Dad is gonna meet my class teacher and principal. I dunno on what note is it going to end.

I looked at my cut. It was deep. I was unable to raise my arm. But, I had to be careful that no one notices it, especially dad, he's gonna freak out or no maybe. Well, leave it. I wore a full sleeve sweater above my school shirt so that no one can notice my cut.

I paved my way down the stairs towards the living room. Dad was helping Aadhira with her homework.

He never helps me!!

Well, I don't even ask his help.

I picked up my schoolbag and started to leave.

"Dad...we're getting late", I yelled and walked towards the car.

Dad and Aadhira came out hurriedly. Dad unlocked the car and we sat in it. Me, as usual on the back seat and Aadhira on the front seat beside dad. Dad started the car and we drove towards school.

The car ride was silent no one spoke anything until dad broke the silence.

"Naisha, may I know why are you wearing a full sleeve sweater when it is almost burning outside?", Dad asked looking at me through the rear view mirror.

C'mon not now!

What the hell should I tell him now?

I cleared my throat.

"I'm feeling cold", I replied and continued to look out of the window.

"You sure you're alright? Do you have a temperature?", Dad asked concerned.

"No dad. I'm fine", I replied irritated.

After this, the car ride again went into a silent mode. We finally reached school. Dad pulled over near the school gate.

"Bye girls", Dad waved us bye as we got down the car.

"Bye dad", Aadhira replied and rushed towards the classroom.

Dad honked for me to turn towards him. I stopped halfway and sighed. I turned back. He signed me to come to him. I walked towards him while he came out of the car and bent in front of me.

He tucked the hair that had fallen on my face behind my ear.

"Hey princess, you know that I love you right?", Dad asked, his face softening a little.

"I know I've been very harsh on you nowadays but that doesn't mean I don't love you baby. Please don't ever feel that. Don't feel left out. You can approach me whenever you want. I'll always be there for you no matter how much ever busy I am. Is there something concerning you?", Dad asked me as I looked at Fiona, one of my bullies stucking out her tongue at me and muttering the word 'jerk'.

I looked at dad and nodded in no. Dad sighed and held my hand.

"Your hands have grown big. My baby girl is growing", Dad chuckled.

I smiled.

Dad looked at me and kissed my forehead.

"I and Naira will be here to meet your class teacher and principal after school. Be careful enough not to make a mess today", Dad instructed while I nodded. Dad smiled and got up.

"Come on now go to your class", Dad said and I rushed towards my class after looking at dad for a few seconds.

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