Chapter
18
Derek strode through the hotel grounds, as he made his way to the playground. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the playground where the beautiful sounds of children's laughter filled the air. He smiled as he approached, glad for the initiative that had made him think of building a playground and making the Hotel child-friendly.
Looking around, he spotted Samantha on the swings, her legs pumping to gain height, her face a picture of pure joy. Maya stood nearby, her watchful eyes tracking the little girl's movements. When Samantha turned and saw Derek, her face lit up even more, and she called out to him, waving energetically.
"Rek!" she shouted, her voice carrying across the playground. Derek waved back and quickened his pace, feeling a strange warmth spread through his chest.
When he reached them, Samantha had already slowed her swing, her excitement contagious.
"Hey, Sam! I see you're having a lot of fun," Derek said, crouching down to her level.
"Yes! But it's more fun when someone pushes me, she said, her eyes twinkling with hope.
Maya started to step forward. "I offered to push you."
"I don't want you. I want Rek," Samantha said, and Derek flashed Maya a reassuring smile as he straightened.
"It's okay. I've got this. You can take a break if you don't mind," he said, and Maya hesitated but then nodded, grateful for the reprieve. She moved to a nearby bench, keeping a close eye on them. Derek took his place behind the swing, giving it a gentle push. Samantha's giggles filled the air as she soared higher.
"Do you like swinging, that much?" he asked and Samantha bobbed her head.
"I love it! It feels like flying," she said, her voice filled with awe.
Derek continued to push, his movements steady and controlled. "How often have you been here?"
"Only once. Mommy won't let me come," she said, her small hands gripping the swing tightly.
"Why? Did you get into a fight when you came here?" Derek asked curiously and Samantha shook her head.
it here and we have to leave," Samantha said sadly and Derek
"Yes."
leaving, I could talk to your mommy for you
in confusion and curiosity. "Do you know my mommy?" she asked and Derek chuckled, reminding himself that she was truly a kid otherwise she would have realized that he had
your mommy, Sam. I'm sure she would agree to stay here if I talked to her.
to take me to the nearest parks and let me go to amusement parks too," Samantha said and Derek
will miss you, Sam," Derek said
don't you ask for her number so that we can talk over the phone," she suggested and Derek raised a
+5
she give me her number?" he asked
her number," Samantha said and Derek nodded, even though
mommy sounds wonderful," he said, as he resumed pushing the swing gently, deciding to ask Maya
the swing, their laughter mingling with the
hadn't anticipated, a bond that was forming with this little girl who had unknowingly brought a bit of light
watched them from her bench, a soft smile playing on her lips. She could see the genuine affection in Derek's actions and the joy in Samantha's face. If
was looking at
Maya's phone buzzed in her pocket and she took the call when she saw that it was Evelyn,
smiled at her, wanting to ask for the
head back inside now,"
he opened his mouth but turned to look
she said
too," he said, ruffling
you to be my daddy," she said and Maya's
at Derek, "I'm sorry
Derek
see you again?" Samantha asked
Sam, If your mommy will let us," he said glancing
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