Side Chapter: First Meeting

"Papa? Papa?!" shouted a five-year-old boy. Tears were falling down his chubby cheeks as he tried to wipe it away. Little Cooper couldn't find his father. It's been an hour since he last saw his papa and their butler, Norvyn. 

Cooper held his teddy bear tightly. It was the only thing that eased his nervousness, even if it's a little. They visited his mother today. They always do that when it's his birthday or when his papa isn't busy. Cooper didn't know why they were visiting his mama. They were only staring at a stone anyway. But Cooper didn't say that to his father. He thought that if he told his papa what he's thinking, his papa will be sadder.

After their regular visit, Christopher ordered Norvyn to go to the nearest playground. He promised Cooper after all. Even though he was still not sure if this was a good decision, he wanted his son to at least experience playing in the playground. It was worth it when he saw the grinning face of his son.