Christian's Pov-

Sitting down for a cup of coffee with my colleagues has never been a good idea.I sighed and looked around.It's almost 5.Time to pack up and leave.

"Hey Chris,mind going for one more cup?"
Daniel asked me as he and Joe poured yet another cup for themselves.

"No.Uhh i am actually going to pick up Raiya from school.It's getting late and i should go now.Thanks guys."

"Ok bro.Hey,How's Raiya?"

I smiled.

"She's fine.Bright and Perfect.See ya guys."

I pulled my yellow helmet down and brushed a hand through my hair.

The school was almost deserted.Children were playing in the playground.I looked around for a certain little blonde.

"Mr Crawford?"Some one tapped my shoulder.

I turned around to see the principle.

"Oh.Hie Mrs Wilson.I was looking around for Raiya.."

"I know.She's inside.Come on,there is some thing we should talk about."

I looked at her unsure what she meant.I was worried.

There she was,looking at her feet.

She looked up at me and smiled.

I immediately went to her and kissed her hand.

"Hi daddy."

"Hey princess."

"Mr Crawford please take a seat.Raiya,I want you to sit beside your dad and answer what ever i ask you correctly."

I looked at my daughter who squirmed under my gaze.

"What is it?Mrs Wilson."

"Umm Mr Crawford,Raiya has been having meltdowns regularly.She locks herself in the school bathroom and refuses to come out.This has been going on since three days in a row now.Here,take a look at these."

She passed me some papers.

There were sketches.

I closed my eyes as i went through those papers.

I looked at Raiya who was starting to tear up again.I put those papers down and pulled her in my lap.

"Hey,you know you can always talk to daddy right?It does not have to be like this sweetheart."

She did not answer.

"Mr Crawford,Raiya is an exceptionally beautiful and talented child.These sketches clearly show that she is still traumatised after what happened.Sir,with due respect and care for this child i would like Raiya to see a counsellor.I am sure there are other ways but she is just 7 and a matter like should be discussed with great care.It's either you or some one professional and compassionate."

"Christian,it's important.I am sure you understand that.She is such a cheerful girl and seeing her like this is such a setback for anyone.What happened was very cruel."

I gave her a nod and got up.

"Thanks.I know.I know."

Raiya was still not ready to let go off my hand.

"And Christian,here take this card.It's a child counsellor.She is really good.You should take the step Christian.You know its the best for Raiya."

I took the card from her and smiled.

"Yes.Thanks."

I turned around and shoved the card in my pocket.

Raiya had been suffering since 3 years and so was I.It was not like there had not been any counselling and it was not the first time the school principle had called me up for this.

My 7 year old was depressed.

We were currently sitting in our lawn.

"Daddy i am sorry.I tried,i really tried not to cry but it just happened.I always want to be happy and talk real nice but i cant.It's like some one has shut me up."

Beautiful blue eyes stared at me.

"I know.And you know what,daddy is just concerned about you.I know you hate going to the counsellors and talking to strangers.I do not like it either so why don't we take a break from school for two days and visit grandma."

That gave me a big smile.

"Yes.Yes.I really want to visit Grandpa and Grandma.We can eat those chocolate fudges she makes.You do not cook that nice daddy."

She giggled and i chased her around the house.

"Yep.I bet then you wont even want that ice cream i made yesterday.Creamy cookie icecream."

I went inside the house with out looking back;clearly knowing that little she-devil will follow.

"Oh no you mister;that is the only thing you make real nice daddy.And,you are not having all of it by yourself."

I stood by the fridge and i looked down to see my seven year old folding her arms and tapping her feet impatiently as she looked at me like a teacher would look at her mischievous student.

I smiled.

"Was not some one just saying that daddy is a very bad cook."

I grinned at her and she gave me a shrewed eye look that made me laugh and ruffle her hair.

"You my little fire are adorable."

"DADDY!!You spoilt my hair."

"It's ok kiddo.You know we can always put it back nice."

She gave a pout and grinned.

"Now can we have ice cream??"

I fake sighed.

"Only if you watch Spongebob with me."

She squeled and kissed my cheek.

"Yes.Yes.Yes."

I smiled and carried my Raiya to sleep.It has been a hectic day for her.My eyes went to the card that her principle gave me.What difference would another counsellor make?We have already gone through a lot of counselling and it was still the same.But i wanted to try.I could not just give up..i wanted to give my baby girl a normal life.

Where she would not have to carry all the baggage she has.I sighed as i recalled that incident that was very much responsible for this.

What would i not give to change all this.Regret gripped me like a coccoon as i clutched my daughter in my arms; afraid that she will disappear.

I looked at the photo beside the night stand.

I picked it up and carassed it lightly.

We were so happy.My Rayna.

I wish i had that chance.I wish there was one...

Faith's Pov-

I looked at the seven year old before me.He grumbled and looked away.

I grinned.

"So a little jellybean wont be the answer to your problem,right Lucas?Hmm;i will share it with Jack."

He looked at me with fury.

"You know you are so bad.First,you make me write so much.My hands hurt.Then you give me home work.So much homework.And then you give the jellybean to Jack.And Jack is a cat!!How ungrateful of you."

I giggled and pulled his cheek as he swatted my hand away.

"You know i am your favourite aunty in the world.Accept it baby."

He just shrugged.

"Well if you keep on behaving like this;then not for long.Mom says you are mental."

I scoffed.Of course she said that.My sister loves to mess up my life.

"Well mom is crazy.You know when we were kids she told me that she would eat me if i was a bad girl.You saw her tummy right?It's so big.She ate your sister and then now she will eat you."

I grinned.He looked unsure then shook his head.

"You are so immatured.How are you my teacher plus aunty?"

And that made me laugh more.My nephew behaves like a teenager rather than a 7 year old.

Kids these days.

"Well for one thing.I wont be your teacher any more."

He looked at me.

"Why?They finally fired you?"

He grinned.

He sure is my sister's son.

"No you little devil.I am moving to Georgia.So you will have a new teacher now.I know you wont miss me anyway."

I eyed him as he looked at me.

I found little hands wrapping them around my shoulder as he sat on my lap.

"You know i love you aunty.You dont have to leave me.I swear i will write more and not be mean to you."

He looked down.I smiled and snuggled him closer to me.He will still be my little baby at the end of the day how ever matured he maybe.

"You know you can always come visit me.Right?And Aunty will come meet you all the time.You are my favourite person in the world."

He sniffed and wrapped his eyes around my neck.

"Mom says not to cry.Big boys dont cry but tears just come."

I kissed my little baby.

"It's ok to cry angel.Mom just wants you to not be loud because she is pregnant.I promise i will visit you."

He gulped and nodded.

I loved my nephew to death.My sister and her husband live next door and she is currently pregnant with baby no 2 so i babysit him.I am also his teacher btw.

I live with my cat Jack and my bunny Fennel.

Our parents live in India.They moved there fifteen years ago.Apparently,mom and dad opened a firm there for people suffering from cancer.I scoffed.Yeah.Right.

Leaving their kids to fend for themselves.So believable.

I am moving to Canton,Georgia next week.I finally got into the school of my choice.I know its all across the state and Canton is a small little town but i dont know i have always wanted to just explore.They are offering me to teach 2nd grade this time.Well,that makes me happy.

New people.New faces.I smiled at the thought.

"So i believe you finally dropped the bomb."

Lucas had slept in my arms as my pregnant sister looked at me.

"Yep.He knows.He loves me more than you,you know that right?"

I grinned at her as she shook her head.

"Yeah.Yeah.Dont flatter yourself.Anyway,i made pies.Come on i know you love them."

"Are you getting all emotional because i am leaving?"

I smiled at her.I know my sister.

"It's hard not to worry when my baby sister is going all across the state.I have practically raised you up."

She sighed.Grace was 10 year elder to me.YEAH.

I am 25 and she is 35.

"You dont get all sappy on me now.I love you too."

She teared up and hugged me.

"Now in,David is getting impatient.You know i wont even let him have a bite before you have one.No one eats my pies before my baby sister."

I shook my head.My sister was crazy but she loves me to death and i love her as much.

"Oi Faith come on fast.I need pies and you know she wont let me have them before you have them.Fasttt.."

My brother in law practically placed a large piece infront on me and looked at me expectently.I grinned.

My family is crazy.

I looked at my family and smiled.I am about to leave them here but i dont know why i feel Georgia will bring something new for me.

Something different.Something beautiful.Something mine...

Grace and David.Lol.They are such a cute couple.Could not think of anyone else.:).

Taddaaa.

Chapter 1.Well.I tried my hand at something different.General Fiction.I am still a sappy romantic by the way but through this story i will try to explore some different ideas and things too.

Love is still the primary theme of the book but still in a different light.

I hope you guys give this one a chance.It's going to be a beautiful and calm ride.I mean i can just hope to frame it that way.

Chances are rare.Chances bring hope.Chances bring joy ......

WimpieKid:)