{Suggesting Adoption On Ann }
Calvin’s POV
I open my eyes with a loud groan escaping my lips. “Fuck, I slept off.. ” I uttered in a low voice. I turn to look at Zoey beside me, I move closer to her, touching her hair. She moved a little and I withdrew my hand from sleeping body. My phone chimed and I took it, going out of the room.
“Have you done a little research on her? ” I read his message and I decided to call him. He picked at the second call and I cleared my throat.
“What’s the meaning of the message you send? ”
“I’m still on it sir. I will forward everything to you when it’s ready. ” He uttered and I exhaled. I stood at the staircase, doing nothing for some moment. One other door opened and I raised to look at which of the doors was opened.
“Ann’s door was open but she wasn’t coming out. ” I made a quick thought.
“Ann. ” I called out to her but she wasn’t coming out. Just the door is wide open. I walked to the entrance of her room and I saw her standing behind the door.
“Why are you behind the door? ” I asked and she shook her head quickly.
“Why are you behind the door Ann? ” I ask out of curiosity.
“I… just…” She began stuttering and tears were forming in her eyes already.
“Ahhhh… ” was what escaped my mouth. I was speechless as she began crying as if I touched or insulted her.
“Wait, what’s wrong with her? ” I thought and crouched down to her level.
“What’s the matter Ann? ” I asked and she stared at me.
“I … wanted… to meet mommy… and I… I.. I opened the door but I heard your voice ” She stuttered, trying to keep her words smooth but none of them were smooth to my ears…
“Did you hide because of my voice? ” I asked and she nodded. Seriously, is she for real? She’s hiding because of my voice.. I find it hard to believe. She rushed to hold me, not giving me a thought of pulling myself back. She started stuttering.
“I don’t like the way you argue with mommy, I will go back if you want me to but don’t argue with mommy, you made her cry and it hurts. ” She uttered but her face carried a lot of expression.
“She looks sincere and her face shows she doesn’t like it. ” I sigh deeply. I stood up.
“He’s angry again… He’s going to make mommy cry. ” I heard her mumble as I walked out of her room.
“I’m not… ” I scream and open the door to our room.
I lean against the door and I stare at Zoey, sleeping soundly. I checked the digital clock on the table.
“4:00pm ” I mumbled and sighed deeply. I walk to my bed with my eyes on Zoey.
“Wake up Zoey.. ” I whisper and she groans with her eyes opening slowly. I kiss her lips and tuck her hair behind her ear.
“Why don’t we get a proper adoption for Ann? Since you want to keep her with us. ” I uttered and she wiped her face again, again and again. I was forced to stop her hand this time around.
“You are kidding me right… ” She stuttered, staring as if I suddenly grew two horns.
“I’m serious Zoey,,, Let’s get a proper adoption for her, let’s do research on her and get her as our legal daughter, I understand what you have been through. I’m just trying to avoid any case that will involve my family and the cops—”
Her soft lips shut my lips up and I accept it by responding.