"Why are you here alone princess?" Irene asked, bending to her height. The little girl sucked her lips and remained quiet. "Are you with your mom?" Madison asked softly. The little girl nodded sadly and had tears in my eyes.
Irene noticed and pulled her in for a hug. "Shiiii don't cry princess, I am here". The little girl sob and hugged Irene back. "Do you have asthma too?" The little girl asked Irene. "I had an attack and was rushed here by Uncle Raymond. He is with my Dad at the doctor's office" she added sniffing her nose.
Irene had compassion on her face immediately. A strong little girl, who looks out for others too. The little girl noticed Irene's face and hugged her again. "Don't be sad. Pumpum is always here to hug you anytime you are feeling sad. Daddy said, I will be fine. " You will be fine too, ok?" The little girl kissed Irene's cheeks.
Madison's heart melted at the sight. She had tears in her eyes as she watched the Duo. Irene smiled back at the little girl and cupped her hands. "You will be fine my love. You are a strong girl, and pumpum is always here. I am here for my dad too. He is sick".
The little girl patted Irene's head compassionately. "Don't be sad, he will be fine too". Irene was stunned by the little girl's confidence. "What's your name princess?" Irene asked softly smiling at the princess in her arms. "Chole" The little girl replied immediately.
A figure stood by the door and watched the lovely moment between the kid and the lady. He looked away and walked out immediately as a man stood behind him. "Boss" he called his attention, but he walked away whispering "get her".
The man opened the door and called the little girl. "Chole. Daddy is waiting for you". Chole smiled and replied "In a minute Uncle Raymond". She hugged Irene and picked up pumpum. "Don't cry anymore ok?. Your dad will be fine. Daddy is waiting for me". Irene smiled and waved at Raymond who stood at the door all suited.
Chole waved at Madison and Irene the last time and whispered "daddy doesn't like it when anybody wastes his time". Irene nodded and watched Raymond carry her in his arms and walked out. Irene inhaled relieved and sat on her seat. "such a sweet child," she muttered.
Raymond POV.
Chole had an attack in the playground this morning. Her inhaler was not helping this time, so I had to take her to the hospital before informing Mr Damien, my boss. He came as soon as he could and settled in the doctor's office.
Chole's health has been our first priority for months now. This was the sixth attack she was getting in two weeks. I took her to the waiting room and waited in the doctor's office for her dad. Listening to the doctor explain how worse her condition is getting, broke my heart.
Chole is a bright and happy child, she doesn't deserve anything that she is going through. "Sir, it's time we hire another nanny for Chole," I suggested immediately as he walked out of the doctor's office. Mr Damien stared at me without words and asked where Chole was.
I pointed to the waiting room and walked behind him. Mr Damien stood in front of the waiting room frozen. My heartbeat froze immediately I noticed his countenance. "What has happened to Chole?" I asked myself. I walked to the sight and noticed Chole in the arms of a billionaire's daughter.
Irene Swift. I have seen her and her billionaire father at many dinner parties and red carpets. Mr Damien walked away immediately and I stood by the door. I knew what that meant. I have worked with him for years to understand his actions.
I immediately had Chole come with me and took her in my arms. I hugged her and kissed her cheeks. We got to the car, and Chole smiled at her dad who looked away immediately. Chole played and talked to her teddy till we got home.
Mr Damien took Chole in his arms and walked to the first door of his mansion. He ignored the greetings from his staff and walked with his head high and Chole in his arms till he got to the first sitting room. I stood beside the first long couch and got myself prepared for multiple scoldings.
"How many times have I told you to stay away from strangers?" Mr Damien sat Chole on the couch and asked coldly. Chole hugged her legs softly. Mr Damien removed his suit and his cufflinks."I am asking you a question, miss" he said, maintaining eye contact with the kid.
Chole had fear in her eyes and sweats on her forehead. "I am sorry dad,She was crying and Pumpum was hurt seeing the pretty lady sad". Mr Damien raised an eyebrow at his daughter's words. "Pretty lady?" Mr Damien hissed and bent down in front of Chole.
"Listen your lady, you should not talk to strangers. Pretty or not!" He instructed scaring the little girl. I turned to the little girl and winked at her trying to comfort her. Mr Damien looked at me and I turned away immediately. "And you," he said, standing up to me.
"Sweet Uncle Raymond! What exactly were you doing in the doctor's office while Chole was all alone in the waiting room, hugging and exchanging body contact with pretty strangers?" He asked, grinning. I knew I wasn't meant to say a word and I looked up.
Mr Damien paced for a few seconds and picked up his suit. "The last time Raymond! Always keep two eyes on Chole '' he said climbing the stairs. Immediately he walked upstairs, I went to Chole and gave her a piece of chocolate from my pocket. "Hey, don't cry, ok. Daddy is just a little upset".
Chole looked at me with a bright smile and hugged me. "I am sorry Uncle Raymond. Daddy scolded you because of me" Chole said in my arms. I patted her head and kissed her hair. Chole has been more than my boss' daughter to me. She was handed to me by her mother five years ago before she died.
She called me to her room and asked if I could help her hold the baby. I held Chole in my arms when she went unconscious. I called the doctor, but it was already too late. Since that day, Chole has been my sweet little pumpkin. "Don't mind daddy. Daddy is… ." I whispered.
"A grumpy old man" Chole completed whispering too. We stared at each other and laughed. I helped Chole with her chocolate and turned on the TV. Chole and I watched her favorite cartoon show together.