The UnExPeCted ForEvEr❤️

The Girl from the Elevator

"Leah!!"

Hearing her name, she glanced towards the source of the sound, she lost her mid-day nap but she saw the person she loves the most, she started jumping, asking for him to hold her in his arms. She missed him, even though its for a few hours, she missed him. She missed her Dad.

Cami didn't know why the baby is jumping in her arms, that is until she saw the person calling out for 'baby'.

Chris made a straight beeline towards his daughter, while Cami was staring at him like he is some puzzle which has to be solved.

She involuntarily handed his baby to him, he turned and made his way to the day care unit. All the while, Cami's eyes didn't slip, she was still watching his retrieving figure wide-eyed.

Chris

"Hey, baby, did you miss me, sweetheart", Leah nodded eagerly and made a sound which almost resembled 'ywes', "I'm sorry, Leah! I love you", with that said he kissed her forehead and entered the day care unit.

The lady from earlier came back with a relieved look on her face. "I'm sorry sir, a friend just came and helped me to take Leah for a walk. I didn't know you will visit at this time, or-else I wouldn't have asked her".

"But still! How can you let someone take my daughter?", "No, Sir. She is an employee here, she used to come and help the staffs here voluntarily for years. We wouldn't have given the baby to random person. Still, we are sorry for the trouble."

"Okay, whatever. I don't want you to repeat this ?", "It's Rachael. We won't".

I walked towards Leah's crib and handed over her to Rachael. "Thanks, Rachael... And I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, it's just that we are new here. That's why, I was little..", "I get it. That's okay, Mr. Wood",she interrupted him, "No, drop the formalities, call me Chris", I smiled "Okay Chris", she smiled at me. "Okay then, I'll leave. Bye baby", I waved to my precious gem and left the place.

Rachael seemed sweet and I think the place is good. Well, now I don't have to constantly worry about my baby's safety.

Oh!! Now I remember someone was pacifying Leah near the staircase. I wonder who that is. I didn't even notice her, I was so engrossed in bringing back Leah. How could I not notice a person? Rachael mentioned the girl as her friend, I should probably ask about her and thank her for taking care of Leah. But first I should apologize to her for abruptly grabbing Leah fromher, she might have been terrified by my actions.

First things First! Now I should have my lunch and go to my cubicle to finish the pending works.

Cami

Oh! My! God! What was I thinking? I should have said 'hi' but what the hell? What was I thinking? I was just staring at him. Shit! I don't think even he noticed me there. Okay! That's good, I think. I think it's good he didn't see me gawk at him. But how could someone not notice a person standing beside. Oh God! I have to focus on this new project or else I will never be able to finish it within my stipulated time.

I fell into the deep abyss of my never ending work. But I got interrupted by the incoming call from my baby sister.

"When are you planning on returning home?",she asked without even greeting me with a 'hi', where are her manners? I think I'm spoiling her too much! "I don't know, what's the time?", I asked her patiently, "It's almost 9, you said you will come home before 8! Why didn't you come home yet? Wait are you in the office still?", I asked the last part to myself nonetheless she started her rant, "Yeah", I sighed. "What? What do you mean? You..", "Mom. I'll be home in an hour. Don't worry, I'll drive safely", I replied sternly for which she just said 'mhm', "Now shoo go and make a delicious dinner for the both of us", I replied playfully hoping to get a sisterly banter. But I didn't get any. I decided to leave my workplace and go home right away to avoid any rant from her.

Chris

I packed up and left my cubicle to wait for the elevator to reach the day care unit. I waited and waited for the elevator but it didn't seem to arrive at my floor. I can't wait anymore to see Leah, so I turned around to take the stairs.

I heard the elevator chime letting me know it reached the floor. It will probably be packed with many people, I could have ignored it. But my laziness made me trace back my steps to the elevator which is almost empty. I entered it to see a girl in the corner inclined against the wall of the elevator. I think she is hearing to the songs with her head bobbing lightly to the tune and she is typing furiously in her phone probably texting someone.

She is wearing a normal day to day office attire like everyone, yet she looks beautiful in a way I couldn't put my words to express. Her lips was upturned when I entered the elevator but now she is smiling yet hiding something mischievous behind those smile. Her eyes crinkle ever so lightly to go with her mischievous smile. She has her hair in a high pony tail but its kinda messy as though she had a very long tiring day. The lock of hair fell in-front of her eyes, I inclined to move it back to its original place, but the elevator chimed again and brought me back from the trance I was in.

I exited the elevator before she tears her focus from her phone and see me gawking at her. Thanks to the elevator! Wait! What?! What was that? What the hell was I doing, describing her? What has gotten into me? Shit!

I went inside the day care unit to see its almost empty, Leah was playing with her doll. When she me, her eyes lit up, she smiled brightly and tried to stand up. I ran and engulfed her in my hug and showered her with my kisses. "I love you baby", I said and she murmured in her baby language, "Daddy missed you too, darling. Now, lets go home baby", she started jumping in my hands when she heard the word 'home'.

I reached the basement car parking. Baby in one hand and baby's bag in the other hand, I reached my car. Shifting the bag in the other hand, now I'm fumbling for my keys in the pocket. A car honked behind me, I turned to see the girl from the elevator but she now has her in a loose natural waves and she is talking with me. With me? Shit! "Sorry! What?", I asked her embarrassing myself "Do you need any help? Looks like you need a hand over there!", she replied in a confused way.