Chapter 6: Injured

...NAOMI'S POV...

I was working, when suddenly someone had blindfolded my eyes from behind. I was taken aback, but I instantly relaxed under their touch as it felt familiar to me and asked the person who it was. But I received no reply from the person who had their hands on my eyes.

"Come on, Babe, guess who it is?" I heard Ana, whose voice held excitement. Hmm...hearing her excitement, I understood who it was, but still for confirmation I asked, and the hands had withdrawn from my eyes. I turned around with a smile and saw him grinning like a fool.

"Josh, you? And here?" I asked because I remember he told me he had some work related to his company that's why he wouldn't be able to come when I invited him to join us for the event.

Joshua has always been my first and only male best friend since childhood. We met as neighbors and from then on never left each other, always there whenever we needed support. We have shared everything with each other and made unforgettable memories.

During university years he had to study abroad because he had to undertake uncle's company. He returned after completing his graduation and is, now, the CEO of his company.

" Yeah, I had to be here since you requested me to come" he grinned making me smile.

I hugged him and whispered "Thank you". He knows how special this place and the people are for me. When I lost my parents in an accident, he was there when I abandoned by my own uncle and aunt. They threw me out of the house because I was the heir to dad's property.

He released me and told me not to thank him since he wanted me to be happy. He told me that he was going to meet Sister Sophie, while Ana went to serve food.

 I, too picked up a tray of soft drinks and was going to take a step, but seeing a kid accidentally fell, I rushed to him dropping the tray back to the table.

"Kid are you all right?" I asked him in concern.

"It hurts!" he cried in pain.

"It's okay sweetie, calm down, don't cry. I will go and bring first aid okay, and you will be alright, okay?" how can I not worry, looking at this kid injured my heart has started beating fast , andweird pain followed in my chest. I can't see a kid get hurt.

I hurriedly ran off inside the house and got the first aid box and came back in the same pace. I squat down and started taking care of his wounds gently. Furthermore, I blew on his wound and said some soothing words making him calm down.

"And that's it!" I smiled looking at him.

"..." he just stared at me with his dried tears.

"You are such a good kid, and brave too" I said ruffling his hair lovingly.

"Tha- thank you, sister" he thanked me and looked at me with his adorable puppy eyes.

You're welcome, are you alright now? Do you think you can walk?" I questioned him and he nodded.

He stood up and asked me timidly, "What's your name?"

I chuckled and answered him. He looked at me and said something which brought tears in my eyes.

"Can I call you MIMI?" Hearing this name brings back a lot of memories. My parents and someone who was special to me once used to call me Mimi often.

He looked at me, his eyes showed fear of rejection. I didn't want to upset him, so I approved. He instantly threw his arms around my neck making me shock. He kissed my cheek and hugged me again. I kissed his forehead lovingly and hugged him back. I too asked him about his name and told me that his name is Alex.

"Alex?"

...ALEX'S POV...

This sister is so beautiful. She also bandaged my injury, just like a mother. I saw many kids and their mother at school, who ruffles their children's head lovingly. I hope she can be my mother.

When she told me her name, I looked at her and asked her whether I can call her Mimi. I saw that her eyes were teary, but she smiled at me and nodded her head in approval.

Today, I'll talk to Dada and tell him that I want Mimi as my mother. She really matches my Dada well. My Dada won't be sad either.

Every night, when he thinks that I go back to sleep, he comes to his room and starts drinking as well as crying. When he sleeps, he chants a name repeatedly. I don't know who that person is, but that person made my Dada cry every night.

Being with Mimi, I feel warmth and protected. She is such a nice Mimi. She also cared for me and showed her concern like every mother does for their child.

I heard someone calling my name. I looked up and saw Dada. I pulled back from Mimi's hug and walked to my Dada slowly to hug him, since I hurt my legs.

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