The lost smile

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My mind was preoccupied how to hijack Xaviers and Ria's date. I walked in my home, putting the key of my bike on the keystand Then, I heard sobbing sound behind the sofa, after looking around no one was there.I frowned and sauntered to behind the sofa. Emily,holding her teddy bear tightly in her arms. Tears shimmered in her eyes, and her lower lips quivered. "Emily, what are you doing?" I gasped. in shock. She whirled her face towards me with saddness. I clasped her into hug and soothes her back. What happened, Em Please tell me I again asked her in panic. "I don't want to go school, she said in trembling voice while clutching my hand. "But why?" "They bullied me and said that I am a trash Yesterday.Shyra my classmates pushed me and poured paints on my dress" How could that little girl con do these things ? There are one or the other bully every where we have to become that courageous to face those bullies in our life. I have learnt to kick bullies and she will also do you want to become a fighter or coward?" I asked her in a stout tone. She rubbed hereyes and furrowed her eyebrows, "I want to become a fighter like you she said in cracking voice.

I felt a sudden flare of joy and bobbed my head while holding her hand. Then, come with me. I will teach you how to fight these bullies" Her eyes sparkled with excitement and hope. She wiped her tears and behaving like a courageous girl we went to my room and there I started teaching her how to dodge fists and some moves for her safety. It was her first attempt fight for herself. Then, I remember Levi, the girl I met in the library and friend of Ria. She has asked me to become president of student's club.As I helping Emily, then there are many other people around me who need my help rescue them from bullies.And may be some clue I can get against Ria. "Sophia, how to punch on nose, Emily asked with enthusiasm. She showed me right and up punches moves. I was impressed that she is so good learner. Good, Em" I patted her shoulder in encouragement:her mouth covered into a smile and replied cheerful, "Thank you, Sophia you helped me and teach me! "I gave a smile and she pecked on my cheek. "I am so happy to see both my daughters together having time! Mom, Sophia teach me punching moves Emily excitedly yon towards mom

The girl who used to hold dolls in her hand now it's was replaced with a fist.mom gave me a proudly grin and said "My daughters are best fighters? Every girl should learn from you both that crying and running away, from the things are not the solution Instead, we should face the problem and fight back". Mom was right and I have been cowards for ages if that accident had not happened. Then, I might be drown in drugs and alcohols. Though, I used boxing for my self-defence. But never took it' serious for passion. Emily clapping pulled me out' from my thoughts.Let celebrate it in some fancy restruant mom Suggest us and glanced at me. Emily and mom both gave me their puppy looks, so that I agreed and went with them. It was not a bad idea, although I have never spent time with them. "Okay, I am coming! I rolled my eyes put the punching bag in the corner of my room back. They both happily hugged each other."At Sharp 9am in the Italian restruant "Mom said while they both walked out of my room to get ready for the dinner.

My phone rang with the unknown Caller ID, I frowned now who was calling me, I recieved the coll. "Hello"Hello Sophia dear. I am Maya "Oh, Maya Is everything good "No, dear. Xavier is not fine. He is going on his first date with Ria in Italian restaurant' I was surprised did I heard his first date. "His first date ever?" I intrigued her. "Yes, dear.I don't trust Ria Please you do something I could understand her worries for her son "But what can I do!Hijack their date, daughter! I liked her idea it's not that bad. "Which restruant they are going just give me there address. I said putting my hands on my hips. "Okay, dear I am sending you the address Bye take care?"

"Bye." As our call ended, after few seconds she send me the address: I have already promised Emily and mom for the dinner "Maya also asked me to help her. My gaze darted on the name, Italian Restruant? Mom also said the same name. If this is the same restruant then it will be great for me I should asked mom about the address, Stepping out of my room and walked towards mom's room. It was the first time that I was going in her room. Then, I heard mom and Alexander Voices inside the room.i am so happy Alex that finally sophia is bonding with me. The day I waited for since to 10 years. The wish of my life come true"Yes, Rose She will soon be like you. Mom's voice was chirping with happiness. I hope she gave me a chance too not as her father but like her guardian or friends his voice lowered in gloomy, "She will her voice changed from high pitched to low pitched. I should give a chance to Alexander , may be a strong bond but he was always there for me. When mom was angry with me then also. I Knocked on the door, and after few seconds mom opened the door. "Sophia, she was amazed to see me at her room door. "Mom, which restraunt we were going "Can you give me the address ? I mumbled glancing at her room decor. It was modern bedroom , but my gaze dropped on the photo frames of my childhood, school last day while I was sitting alone on the bench. The day I missed my parents a lot. First day, I started of my smoking. There were many other images of my life. But mom was not with me. Then how did she get these images. I stepped inside her room, and looking at the image. my old memories flashes up infront of my eyes." Alex had kept a guard for you. Who rescued you many Times from bad incident without knowing you. He wanted you to be safe." Mom said, informing me Alex concerns all these years I misunderstood him and did not respond him properly.

Though he could not take place of my father, but he is also a human. He has not work Hard for me, and in return I gave him my mistreat with him.

"I know you can't never me accept as your father. But I promises your father to be your godfather. In which I failed and did not guide and care you properly," he voice was tight with sorrow. I should give him the chance too,he not only deserve it but he has earned that respect.

"I am sorry, dad," I murmured tongue. I have never thought that I would say this word to anyone else except my own dad, his jaw dropped hock his eyes filled with with tears because of happiness. He glanced at mom and me into a bug and said in a jubilant voice," Thank you, Sophia."

This consoling hug made me feel the same way. When a lost girl met her father after a long time. My eyes welled up with a mixed of emotion. I wasted these 10 years anger and pain. "I am so happy that our little girl turning a mature girl,” mom said chirping, "Yes, mom," I flashes an assured smile to her. "But why did you came here. Do you need something ?” she waggled her eyebrows. "Yes, mom. I want to know which Italian Restaurant we are going?” “Oh the only famous Italian Restaurant which Alexander runs.” I glanced back at him and there was not a single naughty look on his face. Instead being a father, he asked worriedly furrowing his eyebrows. "Do you want to go other restaurant. Tell me the names I will book the tables for you there.” "No, No, thanks dad. I am good with the place,” I said giving him a smile. They were flabbergasted with joy. "Ok, bye, Mom. I will meet you in an hour," I walked out of the room. I was overwhelmed with emotions. The person who taught me to give second chance and brought back my parents is xavier. I can't lose him, I have to get him back in my life.

I wore a strapless top and put a black denim jacket on it and made a bun, contrast it with a denim jeans. Mom and Elle wore the tuning floral dress of knee-length. They both looked beautiful. Mom drove the car. Emily, mom and I spend the time together. When we reached the restaurant, I wanted to know about Xavier and Ria's date plan. "Mom, please move ahead. I am coming after some work,” I said to them and sauntered towards the reception as getting more information about Xavier's and Ria date. Then, the receptionist told me that Ria had book the seat in the private area and the fishy thing was that she had hired a special waitress for their date. I asked the receptionist to call that waitress. She was a young girl around 15 yrs. “yes, mam. Did you called me,” She asked sweetly.

she stood next to the receptionist. “I called you for some help." She furrowed her eyebrows and asked me, " what type of help?" Then I told her my plan and offered her a hundred dollars. She agreed to help me and after talking her. I went back to the private area,where mom was waiting for me. I called mom number and the voice of her caller tune after two steps away. I hurriedly moved in that direction. “Sorry, sorry Emily " I heaved a breath and slid the curtain. But my jaw dropped and heartbeat stopped as xavier' gaze met with mine. He was looking a greek god, wet hair and in tuxedo he was completely changed from a college boy to a matured man. "What the hell you are doing?" Ria said in high-pitched snapped angrily me. Meanwhile Xavier stood from his chair and studied me from top to top. I rolled my eyes and replied her, "I came for a dinner.”

"You must be a waitress as I don't think you can afford this expensive restaurant," She said twisting her lips in disgust. Before I could reply her, Mom said sarcastically, “The thing you can afford as a piece of trash you are wearing,” My gaze shift to mom, she was flaring her nostrils and Emily with a scowl face. "How dare you to speak like this to me. I will throw you out,” Ria snarled. "You can't lay a finger on me neither on my daughter Sophia. We are the owner of this restaurant," mom circled her arm around my shoulder giving me a joyful smile. I shot back her smile as a quiet contentment spread through me. The day that I wished for a long time and my mother was supporting me. Ria eyes grew wider in surprise and Xavier eyes lingered surprise but he covered it quickly. "Mom, let's go. We should not disturb them," I murmured, as I don't want them to leave before what I planned for Ria Mom and Emily went back and I glanced back at Xavier. He was looking upset, his mom was true that he is doing forcefully.