A Cue For Happiness

Encountering A Cutie At The Airport

helped the girl up.“Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?”Sophia Bowers’ eyes flickered as she stared intently at Natalie.She did not make a fuss, but merely uttered, “M-Mommy…”“You can’t just casually call anyone your mom. She’s my mommy, not yours!” Xavian exclaimed, looking extremely jealous.Sophia ignored his words and wrapped her arms around Natalie.Natalie could feel the tightness of her grip, as though she was afraid of losing her.Xavian’s face was scrunched up with jealousy, but with a pointed look from Natalie, he begrudgingly stood where he was and chugged his water.“Were you separated from your mommy? Where is she? I’ll take you to her, okay?”Sophia shook her head vigorously, looking slightly anxious.Assuming that the girl was feeling insecure, Natalie stroked her cheek. “Trust me, okay? I’ll help you find your mommy.”The five-year-old girl had never spoken nor made a sound before.However, she took an immediate liking to Natalie from the moment they met and even managed to utter that word.For some reason, Sophia felt a strong desire to depend on her.Hence, she stubbornly continued murmuring to Natalie, “Mom…