A Love Trap

The teacher called Fabio to the front of the class and introduced him to the other children. She stood and watched as Fabio immediately befriended the rest of the class.

She watched over the children for some time before getting back to Ashley. "Fabio is getting along with the other children really well," the teacher happily reported to Ashley.

Ashley watched Fabio play with his classmates through a window. The boy seemed to enjoy his time with the class a lot.

The teacher looked towards the same direction as Ashley. After some time, Ashley smiled and said, "He's such a good boy. I can already see that he likes being in class with the other children."

"I just met him today, but he is one of the best kids I have ever seen. Usually, new kids cry and make a scene during their first day in school. Time and time again, those children prove to be difficult to handle! It really takes time and patience for them to feel comfortable," the teacher said.

"These kids are so used to having their parents near them for many years. I do understand why they would react that way towards a whole new environment. But they get more and more comfortable through time, right?" Ashley said politely.

The teacher nodded and said, "Yes, that's right!

Everyone seems quite obedient...

How old is Fabio?"

"Four and a half years old."

"Is this his first time in kindergarten?"

"Yes, he actually did not want to come today. Fabio has an older brother, who would teach him from time to time. Seeing that, I didn't feel the need to urge Fabio to attend kindergarten."

"It is actually beneficial for a child to attend kindergarten for some time. That way, he will be able to socialize with children of his age. Knowing how to make friends is essential in the coming stages of a child's life," the teacher replied.

Ashley nodded and answered, "Yes, we do believe that. That's actually why we decided to bring him here."

Richard stood idly beside Ashley, and so did Andrew. Neither of the two spoke.

The teacher looked at Richard and asked Ashley rather curiously, "Is this Fabio's older brother, the one you were talking about?"

Ashley looked at Richard. She smiled and replied, "Yes, he is."

a very

the teacher, smiling at

"Thank you, teacher."

some time, Ashley began to feel a bit tired of standing up. She decided to sit on a chair nearby, as

head and said, "Don't you want to

said, "No. I'd rather stay here with you,

want to play those games anymore. To him, they were games, appropriate for toddlers

and said nothing. She then looked at Andrew, who sat next to Richard and was also rather silent. She raised her eyebrows and thought, 'They are like two peas

would remain silent as long as nobody talked to him.

somewhat peculiar. 'I wonder how Richard matched Andrew's personality,

she met him. 'He had always

Ashley pondered further.

for school today. Her heart began to melt as she saw how happily Fabio

would be Fabio's school

boy had stopped playing with the other children. He said, "Mommy, I don't

She wiped the sweat off her child's forehead and asked,

at first, but things got

Fabio's decision. 'It turns out that a child's

than a year?

coming here every day, starting tomorrow. You must listen to your teacher and behave well. You'll be here

said helplessly as she looked

his little head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I understand. But can

Ashley was amused by the funny look on Fabio's face.

boy was already excited to get

to the teacher and took the kids home, with

still had a lot of time to spare. After the kids were enrolled,

She decided that the rest of the day would be spent on fun activities for the boys. 'Might as well grab this time for the family. Andrew and I can return to work tomorrow. The boys, on the other hand, will have to go

think, kids?" Ashley suggested gleefully. Ashley

quickly answered,

you want to go to