AIO 5 • AKILA
ALEXANDRIA
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I poured the rose scented spice into the bath water before I moved my palm along the warm water. Sighing I got up to behold the little vixen who slept peacefully in my shirt all cleaned up.
I walked towards her and ran my fingers through her hair tenderly. I watched as she stirred in her sleep before her eyes fluttered open.
Immediately, a grin spreaded on her face.
" Good morning "
She greeted staring deep into my eyes with a smile. Only then did I notice that she had a dimple on both of her cheeks.
" How did you sleep?"
I tilted my head as I awaited her answer. If possible, an even wider grin made it's way onto her face
" The best in years. Thank you!"
She cheered and I hummed suddenly remembering the warm water for her bath.
" Get up now, you need to take a bath, yeah?"
I questioned and she nodded in agreement before flinging her little legs to the side and jumping off the bed with a great stamina which of course, didn't go unnoticed by me.
We both approached my small bathroom containing only a bath tub, a toilet and a sink.
"I love your bathroom!"
She exclaimed happily and I cocked my brow in surprise. Truly, what isn't valued by you is valued by another. I was grateful for the bathroom but I could not find anything special about it.
I peeled the oversized T-shirt off her body before heaving her and placing her into the bathtub half filled with water.
With shaky hands, I placed my hand into the water and sighed as it was still warm.
"Hmm..roses. I love the smell of
roses"
She informed me, giggling. The corners of my lips twitched upwards as I tried to suppress a smile.
She loves roses, I also love roses.
I bathed her with the soap and washed her hair with a rose-scented shampoo quickly to avoid coming in contact with the now cold water.
" I'll go get you another of my shirts, Child"
I informed her before getting up and walking away.
I squatted in front of my bed and pulled out a box filled with my T-shirts before selecting a black one.
I have never been one to go crazy about colours. I rather dwell with black or white clothing. Sometimes, blue and green.
After I had chosen the plain black T-shirt, I shut the box and thrusted it under the bed.
I got up and headed towards the bathroom fully focused on straightening the shirt to get rid of the wrinkles on it.
" Look at me!!"
The child yelled and I snapped my gaze toward her to find out the reason she wanted me to look at her.
"Wha--"
I was cut off by the already cold water being splashed on my face.
At that moment, it felt like I had left the earth. My whole mind turned blank and I swayed, almost losing my balance.
' Daddy! Here's my first research'
My four year old self yelled whilst jumping to gain attention from my father who was busy scribling down notes with a ball pen on an old brown book.
' Hmm..let's see what the little one has done'
He mused dramatically as I bounced on the balls of my toes in joy.
I watched as he read what I had researched on with his eyes squinted and brows furrowed in concentration. Probably because I had a very small writing.
He sighed whilst shaking his head.
' I won't sugarcoat anything little one. You tried, but.....you didn't quite hit the nail on the head so why don't you try again'
I gasped for air, taking in as much as I could like an animal with a lethal appetite.
My eyes opened and I saw the child looking at me with fear in her eyes. She was frozen to the spot and I smiled and approached her.
She bowed her head in regret. I placed my fingers on her chin and lifted her head with a genuine smile.
"I'm sorry"
She whispered and I tilted my head.
" It's alright aroon "
I assured her and watched as her eyes lit up. Just the reaction I wanted.
" What does it mean?"
" Love "
I replied bluntly and saw her eyes light up again. Probably because of the nickname.
"Can you teach me?"
She questioned clapping her small hands and I tilted my head observing her more.
" Love?"
I feigned confusion looking at her with narrowed eyes.
" No silly!, your language"
" All in due time Child, all in due time"
She narrowed her eyes. I guessed she doesn't know what it means.
" Uh..C-can you g-give me a name?"
She stuttered looking down again.
" Let's get you out of the water before you catch a cold. Shule Akila"
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"Oh what a sweet bundle of joy"
Mrs Whiskers cheered as she pinched the cheeks of Akila with utmost happiness.
"What's your name sweetiepie?"
Mrs Whiskers asked as Akila looked at me. I gave her a nod of confirmation and she averted her gaze back to Mrs Whiskers with a smile.
"Akila"
" Well then Akila, how about we go make some pastries together, hmm?"
She mused whilst she watched as a grin made it's way on Akila's face.
"I thought that was our thing?"
I intervened, feigning disappointment whilst glaring at the both of them playfully.
"Oh hush! Stop being jealous. Now come on sugerpie"
With that, the both of them skipped to the kitchen while I made myself comfortable in Mrs Whiskers shop.
Akila had managed to unveil a part of me I never knew existed. I just felt drawn to the child from the moment I laid my eyes on her.
#6arbie#
I want to be able to fly like a superhero. I won't be happy until I can fly across oceans and cities, saving people from being murdered.
-Heather Graham
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" I love you so much Vixen "
I sighed meɑning every single word.
" And I hɑve ɑ deep regɑrd for you too Cɑolɑn"
Just ɑs I thought, she wɑsn't going to use the 'L' word but I couldn't help but hope.
"Now there's thɑt smile. Anywɑys get up, let's go mɑke some Pɑstɑ "
She behɑves just like Andreɑ ɑnd consider yourself fortuitous if she opens thɑt pɑrt up to you.
" Yes mother "