In the garden…
Gabriel sat on the bench that is facing the fountain and he took deep breaths while trying to clear his mind. It's not that he is always thinking about Victoria, but he is unable to shake off the suffocating gloomy feeling.
Gabriel was startled when a little boy slammed onto his leg.
The boy hugged Gabriel's leg, looked up to him, and grinned.
Gabriel's heart softened at the sight of Oliver's chubby cheeks and a smile that reached Oliver's eyes.
They met only a few times, but Oliver accepted Gabriel right away, and it's impossible not to fall in love with Oliver at first sight. Oliver is always full of positive energy and his smile is contagious.
Gabriel remembered Oliver's hearty giggles when Gabriel put him on his shoulders and held his hands spread wide while running around and making airplane sounds.
"Hey, little B. Did you get lost?", Gabriel asked while rubbing Oliver's head.