Their hands touched and an old, forgotten affection yanked his heartstrings. Surprisingly it didn't hurt as much as he'd expected. For one, it didn't feel like rubbing salt in an old wound as everyone described it would feel, nor did it tear his heart open. It felt weird meeting Abby again, he admits, but he couldn't give a name to the sensation he felt on seeing the girl he thought he'd marry after a long time. If it was pain, it was in a dosage he could bear. Six years was long, Adam thought - maybe it was long enough to mend a broken heart and repair shattered hopes.
It was a shock for Abby too, whose awkward smile was like the silence that followed this unexpected reunion. A girl with blond curls and flinty green eyes came running to them, tugging Abby's skirt.
"This is, uhm, my daughter Lily," Abby said, holding the little girl's hand. "Say hello, baby."
"Hello," the little girl said, waving her hand.
"Hello there little Lily. My name's Adam." he said, one knee on the tiled floor of the grocery store.
"Are you Mommy's friend?" asked Lily. Adam tilted his head to Abby's direction and back to Lily.
"Why yes I am. It's been a while since we've last seen each other. You weren't even born yet at that time,"
"I am turning six this Friday, and I'm having a party. Will you come to my party, Mr. Adam?"
Adam stood and looked at Abby - a smile on her face, giving him permission to accept her daughter's invitation.
"I'll be there,"
"Yay! Did you hear that, Mommy? Mr. Adam is going to my party!"
"That's good news, sweetheart. Now say goodbye to Mr. Adam. We have a lot to buy for your party,"
"Bye Mr. Adam!" cried Lily.
He watched the two walk away. Waving his hands, Adam can't help but be amused with the child. There was something about the little girl - she was just like her mother, he thought, and then it hit him.
It's Lily's eyes. She has his eyes.
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by KASH
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