Falling in love with Hades

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At the parking lot.

'' Do you want some ice cream ''. A man asked a small girl holding his hands lovingly looking at him with a happy face.

'' Yes daddy '' the little girl answers as she swings left and right with a big smile plastered on her face.

" OK baby girl, wait for me here ". The man put the little girl on the bench, then left to get her some ice cream from the ice cream truck packed at the other side of the park, crossing over from a small road , he walked toward the ice cream truck.

" Good afternoon sir, what may I get you " A young man wearing a ice cream customised cloth asked.

" I will love to buy some ice cream " Sanas dad replied.

" Which flavor may you like and in what size ". The sale man asked.

" I will love a mix of matcha and vanilla and make the size a large cup for two ". Sanas dad said. " Ok sir " The sale man packs the ice cream in a large cup and two small disposable spoon in a small paper bag labeled with ice cream product.

" You have a nice taste sir " the man said as he hands over the goods to Sanas dad.

" Oh not really, my daughters favorite " Sanas dad said and smile, nodding at the sale man, he head back to the parking lot.

" Daddy " Sana runs over to her approaching dad and hugs him.

" i got your ice cream baby " Adam (Sanas dad) said wriggling the paper bag in his hand while smiling down at the small girl who wraps her tiny hands on his leg smiling big.

" Yay, ice cream " Sana said unwrapping her hands she moved back a little jumping up as well as clapping her hands.

" Sana loves daddy " Sana said.

" Daddy loves Sana too " Adam said reaching for her hand, held her hand and leads her to the bench.

Putting her on the bench facing him, he brought out the cup of ice cream from the paper bag, he open the cover, hand over a plastic spoon to Sana.

" thank you daddy ", Sana said smiling such that her eyes forms a crescent. " I love you more " Adam said and ruffles her hair. " dig in princess " he said.

" Ai master " Sana said as she scoop a large amount of ice cream from the cup into her mouth. " yum yum " she says with mouth full of ice cream.

Looking at his daughter eating happily with some ice cream smeared on her lips and cheek. " that is just the first bite ł he thoughts.

" do you love it ? " he asked smiling.

Raising her left hand up she gave him a thumb up " dad is the best " she said Nodding and smiling. " so are you, my princes " he said.

He also digs his spoon in the cup of ice cream and ate.

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Later in the evening.

The father and daughter duo walks along the bridge, looking at the beautiful view of the ocean below and the yacht, ships and boats sailing on the ocean. " wow " Sana said pulling her dad towards the rails to have a better view of the scenario. " daddy " she looks up to her dad. " it is beautiful " she said. " yeah right, wanna see it better " Adam asked looking at Sana as she stood on her toes to get a better view. " yes, Sana will love to see it better " she said. Adam carries her up and place her on his neck setting her leg on his shoulders on both side, while holding her by her leg to balance her.

" Yeepy " Sana said clapping her hands together. " wow, those ships are beautiful, daddy look there are people in the ship. " She said pointing to the yacht.

" that's a yacht, princess " Adam said.

" oh really " she smiles, " they are beautiful " she said for the nth time.

" yes princess " he replied shaking his head as he realized that he is replying to the same sentence made by Sana for the nth time. The two watched the scenario for some time.

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Finally at home.

Knock knock. " Who is it " They heard a old woman ask from inside.

" it is me, Adam, Mother " Adam said. " oh OK, I am coming " the old woman said. The sound of foot steps were heard, next the sound of locks unlocking. Opening the door wide for the duo. " Salam, welcome home " the old woman greets with a smile on her face.

" Salam, mother " Adam greets.

" Salam, grandma " Sana greets.

" how are you, my baby " the old woman greets Sana as she takes her from her father's wrap pulling her in a hug by carrying her up. " i am fine, grandma " she replied. " do you enjoy yourself " the old woman asked. " yes, we went to the park, I rode a horse, I ate ice cream......... " She rants on all their activities for the day.

Adam watches how the two talk about the day, he took off his shoes and moves to take off Sanas shoes and went towards his room, then to the wash room. He took off his clothes and stood under the shower.

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Back at Sana and grandma side. " hmm I can see that you enjoyed yourself " grandma said as she looks at the little girl with a smile.

" very much, grandma, we even saw some yachts, ships and boats sailing on our way home. " she said. " wow, really " the old woman said.

" yes, and the ocean was so beautiful " she said. " I see ", the old woman smiles. " so have you eaten dinner out or not " the old woman asks as she rose her brow up and smile. " no grandma, we didn't have dinner yet, we couldn't because we love how delicious your food is " she said.

" wow really " the old woman asked.

" yes, grandmas food is the best " she said with both her thumbs up.

The old woman laughs " that's my princess ". She said.

" and that's my queen " Sana said bowing gently while smiling. The old woman hugs her " well then let me get you your food because I can hear your tummy crying for food ". the old woman said unwrapping her from her hug. " really " Sana said raising her top to look at her stomach. " but, I can't see any tears on it " she said.

The old woman laughs at her funny action. " magic, my dear, magic " the old woman said.

" wow, you know magic grandma " she asked as she follows the old woman towards the kitchen. " of course " the old woman smiles shaking her head as she was amazed by Sanas naiveness. " can you teach me, grandma " she asked again. " sure, " the old woman said.

" yay, I am happy, " she smiles .

" so grandma wha.... " she was cut off by her dad. " come on Sana, let go have a shower. " Adam tells her as he picked her from the floor and carries her in his arm.

" but.... " she was cut off again . " no buts, baby girl, give grandma a break, you can learn magic later now you need to wash up " Adam said.

" OK grandma, will you teach me next time. " Sana asked.

" sure princess, now go and wash up." the old woman said smiling at his son.

" OK next time then " sana said smiling as her father leads her to the room to refresh her.

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After washing up. Adam wraps her in a large towel and wraps a small towel on her hair. He sits her on the bed facing him, moving to her wardrobe beside his, he opened it, bring out a pink underwear and a bunny pyjamas .

He walks back to the girl and dressed her up, he walks towards the bedside table and picked a hair dryer, he drys Sanas hair tenderly, while Sana plays with her hand.

After dressing the father and daughter duo prayed in the room, after praying they head to the dining room.

" wow chicken with salad and abalone with rice and stew, yummy " Sana smiles at her grandma. The old woman smiles

" your favorite " . Sana gave her a thumb up and walks towards the table, she climbs up on the chair and settle down , while Adam also sits with the two ladies.

" Alhamdulillah Allah for the food " Adam said. " thank you for cooking mother " Adam said to the old woman. " you are welcome " looking at the little girl who looks at the two for permission to eat.

" Dig in, princess " the old woman told her.

They all said " Bismillah " and start to eat. - - After dinner.

" Alhamdulillah, thank God, may Allah provide more." Adam prays after they are all done eating. " Amin " they all said together.

Adam stood up and packed the plates while Sana packed the cups just like every other day and the old woman cleans the table and folds the napkin on the tablet the center.

Sana heads back to the living room to sit with her grandma as they watch a movie while Adam wash the dishes in the kitchen. After washing the dishes, Adam brought some sliced pineapple in a plate and put it at the center table.

" night fruits " he said.

The old woman picked a slice and hand it to Sana. " there you go princess ".

" thank you grandma " Sana said as she take a bite. The old woman picks one for herself too. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - After a while. Adam carries the dozing Sana to the room. " time to sleep little princess " he said. " good night grandma " Sana whispers.

" good night my baby " the old woman said.

Adam carries her to the room and lays her down on the bed. After tucking her in the bed he sang her a lullaby.

" good night, I love you my princess ", he gave her a kiss on the head .

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