Pinky Promise..!?
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Chapter 10: Pinky Promise..!?
Jennifer's POV:
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After lunch, all the kids show me their drawings and crafts works.
We played a few indoor games while Lucas was busy doing his work.
When I was sitting alone on an ottoman and observing the kids play. They look so happy in each other's company. Ahh..!
When I was looking around leisurely my eyes fell on a cute chubby boy. He was six or maybe seven years old. And I noticed that he was continuously looking towards me.
Therefore I gestured him to come closer to me so that I could squeeze his chubby cheeks and ask him why is he staring at me..? Is there something on my face or what???
As he walks towards me, his cheeks bounce on each step.
That's funny. But on the other hand, it makes him too cute. When he came closer I squeeze his juicy cheeks without any mercy. Aww! he is so soft and chubby.
But soon that adorableness caught me off guard when he opens his little mouth and told me something baffling.
" Jennife..rrr I...lo..ve youu-u. Pl..plea-aze don'...don't mar-rry uncle Luk..kas. Will youu maryy me..? "
What the heck...???
What did he just say???
Though he speaks in a stammering way I was able to puzzle out some of his meaning and intentions.
He loves me??? Ohh... Well, that's okay! But...
But... don't marry Lucas...What new heck was that??
What did he mean by saying that??
Who told him all this bluff..!!??
What is happening?
But thinking about what he said is quite amusing.
It's funny. Yeah...! It's funny, cause in my life I was always proposed by men similar to my age or older than me. It's different for me to get a direct yet serious proposal from a small kid.
Hah!
Jeez!
I was dumbfounded for a few seconds. Firstly I pull myself gathered and questioned him while suppressing my laughter, " No baby, I am not going to marry uncle, Lucas. But who told you that I'm going to marry him, huh?? "
I did not mind his strange question, considering him as just a small child and I also talk to him accordingly.
At first, he looks here and there and did not make eye contact with me. Then he suddenly smiles awkwardly before answering, " But...but youu always com..me here witth him aand he alwayys ss..stays with youu like your boayfriend. So everybody thinkss.. .th.that yo--- "
At least this time he speaks a bit clearer. But I cut him in between after examining his thoughts. " Oh baby.... but we are just friends, okay? Whatever you or the others are thinking is totally wrong. Me and uncle Lucas, we both spend time together because we are friends. It does not mean that we are going to get married. There is nothing wrong with staying with your friends together, that's what friends do. "
I try my best to elucidate him the whole thing in the easiest and simplest way.
" And yes I love you too. " I reassure him with that and kissed him on his left cheek.
" Mwah! "
His eyes sparkle up with my sudden confession and gesture. Even I was astonished cause of my little act. But that's okay.
Out of excitement, he giggles, " Hehe... Seriously Jennifer!!? You love me..!!?? "
I was puzzled because now he is speaking clearly and fluently. So I squint my eyes at him. But I wasn't able to scold him for his little scheme to impress me by speaking in a stammering manner. I fail to rebuke him, looking at his innocence and excitement.
Finally, I give up and nodded to him and told something impractical just like him, " Of course, I do. All you have to do is grow fast and one day we will get married. " Just to coax him I lied and made an impossible promise.
I brush his tiny little nose with my fingertips and keeps my demands. " And to grow up fast you have to complete all your meals, you also have to drink milk and have to study well. Along with these, you have to listen to sister Claire and other sisters, okay?? "
He rejoices and jumps on his feet out of exhilaration and kiss my cheeks all of a sudden. " Okay, I'll do whatever you tell me to do. But please you have to wait for me, will you?? "
I whisper to him in acceptable and ruffs his silky hairs into a mess with my hand. " Of course, I will. "
Sometimes it's better to lie than to tell truth and hurt innocent feelings.
He shakes his head in negligence and squinted his lips. Aww! He is looking so adorable.
He snapped, " Noooo... noo Jenniiferrr... you have to make a pinky promise first. "
With that, he extended his hand and raise his little finger while I also do the same. We lock our promises. And like that, we made our pinky promises to each other
After that, once again he kisses my cheeks and runs towards his friends who were playing lego or something at the corner. He is looking so joyous and buoyant after the pinky promise. Oh God!!!
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After sometime Lucas come towards me and asked in a low voice, " Hey... It's almost evening do you want to stay for a little longer or wanted to leave?? Because I can't guarantee you the traffic on the highway. "
I groan in a disdainful manner cause its times to leave. And I don't want to. " Lucas, if you can't give me a choice then why do you ask, huh? " I muttered.
" Hey... Are you done with your work here ?? " I inquired while walking towards him.
" Yes... I am done. " He replies, showing the file to me.
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Finally, we bid our goodbyes to all. But before leaving I handed a cheque of some money in sister Claire's hand which she can use for the benefits of all these kids.
It was so hard to leave them especially when their eyes were filled with water.
Whenever it comes to leaving I get a little emotional. I don't want to leave anyone in my life especially those who hold a vital place in my heart. Believe me or not but that's the most difficult thing in life to do.
In the same way, these kids are making me vulnerable. And right now I'm all alone without Ben, so it's more difficult for me today.
Ohh...I am going to miss them all.
But it was a wonderful day. I enjoyed it a lot without getting bored even once.
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On our way back home.
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Oh, God! I'm losing it now.
" Lucas, you know you drive like a sloth .! Can't you just drive a little faster..? " I fume in annoyance because he was not increasing the speed above forty.
Looking at me he raised his eyebrows and stated, " No... I'm not. It's you who is habitual to high speed..!! And drive like a maniac. But I love my life and others too. " He literally insulted me and my driving skills. And how calmly he stated this..!
How dare he..!
He precisely offended me. But I won't spare you like this, Lucas.... though you're driving.
I was glad that Ben had admitted me to a self-defense class, which I can use here.
" How could you... ..Lucas how could you say me a MANIC...and that also right in front of my face. When you are the one who drives slow....?? "
I give him a nice set of punches on his arm. And that is how I ooze out all my annoyance on him and take my wrath which he had created.
" Ouch..! Oy stop...stop. Please. I am driving. Don't disturb me. " He pleaded, maintaining the steering wheel.
" Heh.... indeed you are driving. You are driving at forty's speed. Supercop Lucas Davis. "
I grunted to him in a frustrated voice while making fun of him by calling him a supercop in a sarcastic way.
" Stupid. " He mumbled something under his breath. But I couldn't register it. However, I didn't bother myself asking him to repeat it because I don't care anymore.
" Pfff...! " I show my disagreement and exhale out the air.
" You know what? You are impossible..! " Lucas commented while shaking his head and increases the speed a little bit. Hah! Now that's a good boy.
I take a sigh of relief that at least he speeds up. Whether it is just a little but it ameliorates.
" So did you enjoy it there?? "
Changing the subject Lucas questioned me something pleasurable. But I know that he did this to ease my temperament. He knows me well. But always ended up annoying me. And lastly, he gets beaten by me. However, that's the same case from our childhood. Poor guy!
" Of course. I did. It was so astounding. I am so fortunate to meet them today. I hope that in near future I'll get more time to spend with them. " I express my thoughts.
" So you don't regret your decision. That great to hear. " He speaks without turning towards me. Because the traffic was increasing as we were moving on to the main road.
" Obviously I don't regret it. And thank you so much for inviting me there. " I mumble as I don't want to disturb him now.
After that, I look outside the window to enjoy the view. It's amazing as the sky is turning orange as the sunsets.
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