Chapter30

#Chapter30

The choices we make

Ted's POV

I swung the glass double door open and introduced myself into the lobby. Memories of what happened some days back flashed in my head.

/"Please./"

/"I'm sorry./"

Shaking my head, I prodded towards the stadium. The chattering of kids and their parents filled the milieu. I brushed past some children with toys in their hands, some playing, some crying loudly.

Pulling down the face of my cap, I increased my pace. Just then, I saw them. My mother and Janika were facing each other. The girl was wiping her tears with her white Jersey. My mother on the other hand soothed the kid's shoulder, a comforting smile glowing on her face.

/"I won't play if daddy doesn't come./" She folded her hands and stared at the ground. /"Grandma, doesn't daddy love me?/"

/"Of course he does./" She cupped the girl's cheeks. /"Your daddy is just busy with work./"