"Okay... let's eat lunch," I said trying to lighten the mood up and it worked as we both had lunch in my apartment.

"Does he know Sweety is his daughter?" She asked. "No, and I won't reveal the truth to him."


"Yeah. He doesn't deserve to know anyway," She gave me a weak smile and I returned it back.

"Shall we go outing once Sweety comes from her school?"

"Huhhh...."


"Come on Riya, just gets some fresh air. Staying here is not going to change anything. My parents are eager to see you and I will invite Edy too to join us for dinner."

"Edy? You mean Edward?" I asked.


She blushed and nodded her head. "Okay, we will come. Now stop acting like a big lazy grandma. Go and helps your parents, because I expect more spicy food for dinner."

"Okay, master." She gave me a salute and strode out of my apartment like a peacock. She was so excited when I agreed to go with her home.

I turned the TV and watched some random Channels until I fell asleep on the couch. I felt a small feather caressing my cheeks, I shoved his hand away but that hand caressed my cheeks again.

"Kayish! I want to sleep, be quiet you idiot." I scolded him, but I heard a small giggle in an angelic voice. I furrowed my brows and opened my eyes.

"Mommy!" It took me a second to realize that what I was thinking about earlier. Oh, God! I was dreaming of him again.

Sweety gave me a peck on both my cheeks and I gave her the same. "You are too early?" She questioned like a mom. Haven't I told you, sometimes we will switch our role?

"Yeah! Mommy wants to spend some time with her angel." I pinched her cheeks.

"Are we going anywhere?" She asked, and I nodded my head.

"Wooow!! it's cool." She jumped up and down. "Sweety, who taught you to say like that?" I asked amusingly.

"Karan." She replied and went to our room.

"And who taught to Karan?" I asked following her into our room. "Maybe his Uncle." She shrugged her shoulder and looked at me.

"And why you are mimicking his words, you don't like him right?" I asked.

"Not anymore." She threw me a huge grin. "He gave us chocolate when he came to drop Karan in our school and he even offered me two more chocolates with a kiss on my right cheek. Karan loves his uncle and me too." She said proudly.

"When did this happen? And why you didn't tell me anything?" I questioned looking at my four years old daughter.

"Are you going to bath me or not?" She put her hands on her hip and playfully looked at me mimicking my action.

I sighed and shook my head. Maybe he gave her chocolate because she was with Karan 'and his best friend too' my subconscious mind added.

"Okay, madam." I said and we both entered the bathroom. We take our own time for the nice bath and I wrapped her tiny body in a towel.

I chose to wear a plain white shirt and black jeans with a golden belt. Then I selected a gown for Sweety. "Mommy, I want a dress just like you." She pointed her finger towards my dress and pouted her lips.

"Okay..." I pinched her cheeks and changed her into a plain shirt and black jeans. "Okay, done." I set her on the floor.

"Now go and wait for me in the living room. Don't ruin your dress or else I will leave you here and go alone. Okay?"

"I won't ruin my dress." She yelled and ran out of the room.

I did all my makeup and now we are on the way to Juliet's Parent home. We both hummed along with the song which was played on FM radio and laughed through the whole driving. All my stress was flown away when I saw her beautiful face.

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"The taste was amazing. I will visit you often at least for tasting your food." I said to Mrs. Hamen. "Me too... me too." We heard sweety's voice.

"Of course, dear!! You are always welcome here. Think as this is your home too." Mr. Hamen said and kissed Sweety's forehead before letting her stand on the ground.

I patted jack's head and he gave me a sheepish grin who was Juliet's little brother. He's maybe 10 or 11 years old.

We hugged each other and bid our goodbyes. Somehow Juliet was slightly upset when her boyfriend didn't make it here on time and went out too early.

I don't know the exact reason behind this, but I didn't ask her either. They will work through it and fix their problem.

"Mommy, they are too sweet like our grandpa and grandma, I missed them". Sweety's voice suddenly saddened.

"Baby, we can call them okay?" I said.

"Hmm... " She hummed in response and drop her head down. She loves them, and they love her too not like my own parents.

I parked the car in the parking lot and glanced at the sleeping Sweety. She is so upset. I scoped her in my arm and put her on my shoulder.

After entering my apartment I laid Sweety on the bed and combed her hair through my finger.

No one can describe how happy I am having her as my daughter. She made me forget all my worries and make my every day as colourful. I put my hand around her small tiny body and drew her closer to mine.

I wonder how my life would be if I have my other life too.

I blankly looked at the ceiling recalling the whole incident which happened four years ago and tears started to pour down through my cheeks as it has their own feelings. I vowed myself to protect the love of my life but failed and now I am the one who is suffering more and more.