"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away."
I am singing cheerfully along with the children at the lodge. And yes, I thought them the song. They love it and is demanding to learn another song from my country.
Grace didn't come back last night so aunt Dorcas told me to be the substitute teacher for these little kids. Of course, I love too! However, I do not know how to teach little kids so I decided to teach them a song. But I think it was my biggest mistake! They love to sing and just imagine how terrible my voice in the ear is. I know that full well. however, these kids seemed focused on learning and not on the quality of my voice. Oh yeah! I'm so glad. ha-ha!
"Teacher, teacher… teach us more songs…" they yelp in unison. Eh? I raised my brow. baffled. Well, I know a lot of children songs in my head so it wouldn't be a problem. Hmmm… I'm thinking. I'm a little tea pot, short and stout…." I am trying to recall the lyrics in my head along with its action. I was so engrossed with it that I didn't know I was trying the action with my body.
The children saw me doing weird actions so they sat down as they stared at me intently. When I saw them concentrated on me, I started to teach them the song.
"Okay kids, listen and watch me while I do the song, okay?" I was smiling from ear to ear.
Unknown to the woman, Asher had been watching in a distant as he kept laughing at the dancing young miss. Grace saw her along with the kids but she decided not to interrupt them since she was enjoying watching the woman embarrass herself.
"I won't and will never do such ridiculous things as that." she told herself before leaving Asher who seemingly enjoys the show.
Asher was laughing non-stop when he suddenly felt an icy aura beside him. Dang! this aura, it definitely belongs to Liam! he slowly turns to see the man beside him and there he was, Liam! he staggered backwards.
"L-liam! what are you doing here? You should be resting right now!" he exclaims.
"I came to talk to her." his eyes were pinned to the woman who's been singing and dancing in front of the kids. Tsk! so ridiculous. Asher saw his disdainful gaze at the woman but somehow he could tell Liam was enjoying the show himself. He definitely wanted to laugh.
"Ha-ha… don't you think the young miss is quite interesting? She's doing silly things but she's still a beauty. Ah… does she possibly have a boyfriend in her country? Do you think she'll like me if I court her?"
"Stop your idiocy." Liam spank Asher's head lightly. "You are too young for such things as that." he sneered at him before walking towards the woman.
"Tsk! just admit it, you like her yourself!" he snorted while caressing his head. "Just so you wait, I will take her from you, you rude guy!" he spouted jokingly.
"Did you say something?" Liam turned to him, not sure if he heard something.
"Did I say something?" Asher gawked. "I don't think so." Then he run inside the lodge.
"Tsk! Silly." Liam spew then went to where Yana and the kids were.
The kids were trying to memorize the song word per word. They wanted to learn the action of it but I advise them to know the lyrics first because it would be useless if they couldn't sing the song. The other kids learn fast while others were having a hard time. oh yeah, learning curves. I remember.
It's not that hard to teach them at all since they're helping each other. hope all kids around the world are like them—innocent, kind and each one's keeper. Then I remember the times my classmates bullied me during my elementary days. I don't have a father and my mom couldn't attend some of my school activities so I was usually left out.
"If you're going to teach them something, at least teach them something more decent."
I heard someone spoke behind me. Liam?! my heart leap with joy upon seeing a man standing in front of me. though his rudeness didn't change but seeing him in good health is already enough for me.
"Liam!" I exclaimed joyfully. "What are you doing here?" I disregarded his insolent statement earlier. he was about to answer but the children run to greet the man. he knelt down to meet the children's warm hugs and the scene was too beautiful for me to behold. He is giving a warm smile again. When could I see one for me? I suddenly thought. I smiled as I watch them.
I know this is too much of my imagination but the ambiance right now gives me the feel of having a family. Children, father and a mother. Of course, I am there mother. Ha-ha! I didn't know I chuckled softly, enough to catch their attention. Now all eyes are on me. Fudge with my imagination! I cough to excuse myself.
"Kids, can I borrow your teacher for a moment?" I was perplexed to hear him. Me? he came to see me? Is it for real? I stood still trying to hide my excitement.
"Ehm!" the children cried in unison then they run towards the playground. Liam stood up smilingly while looking at the children playing. They look so innocent, without any cares of this life. wish everyone could enjoy their childhood life like them---cause he never had one. His childhood memories were like a nightmare to him.
"Wish everyone could go back to being a child once again." I unconsciously uttered. Though I was smiling but there was a hint of sadness in me. I miss my mom terribly. With all the bad experiences I had, she was the best thing that ever happened to me.
"What's there to remember? Unless you had enjoyed it." I didn't expect Liam to respond. But I could feel his bitterness. Then I remembered his childhood life. Ah yeah, he had the worst as per the twins.
"I didn't have good childhood memories." I voiced. "I never had a friend when I was in school because they all dislike me. they all considered me a stranger. I felt like a thrash but that didn't knock me down." I sneered while thinking about my past. "Because at the end of the day, my mom was always waiting for me to come home, always asking how my day went. And could you imagine how I lied every single time just so I won't make her feel bad?" I chortled.
"I'm sorry." Liam mumbled. He didn't know I had such stories as well. guess everyone has their own darkest times. At least he knew that he is not alone.
I faced Liam cause I felt the warmth comfort on those two words. He's being sincere. "But I don't regret anything in my life now. because if I think about it, my past, my stories, my bitter experiences made me the person I am today. Much stronger, braver and a bit considerate." I smiled at him. "I know you have your own story but don't you think it made you the person you are today? Strong. Kind. Reliable. And someone people trust with their life."
He sarcastically scoffed at my words. "Woman, don't you think your too nosy? Just so you know I had a blast during my childhood." He sarcastically chortles. I rolled my eyes knowing that he's lying. He's acting tough but what's new? Tsk! then an idea suddenly popped up my head. I grinned evilly before I pulled his arms and run towards the children playing.
"Hey woman! what do you think you're doing?" Liam couldn't resist any further since we were already standing in front of the kids.
"Mind if we join you, guys?" I smiled at the kids staring at us. They were in a muddle for a second but agreed after. They were as excited as I am knowing that Liam will be playing with them.
"Seriously?" he glared at me murderously but the children took his hands and pulled him on the playground.
"Okay kids, let's start the game!" I squealed blissfully. Liam, I can never change your past as much as I want to, but I hope I can make you forget it even for just a second…