After leaving school, Noah headed to his sister’s elementary school to pick her up.
As he approached her classroom, he saw her sitting down and playing around with one of her friends.
“Emily, your brother is here.” The teacher said with a light smile.
“Brother?” She turned around and saw Noah.
She immediately got excited and jumped up from her chair, and took her bag after saying goodbye to her friend.
“See you,” She said as she waved at her friend whilst holding Noah’s hand.
As they left the School, she looked at Noah with puppy eyes.
“Brother, why are you not coming home lately?”
Noah looked at her with a gentle smile. “I’ve just been really busy recently, Em,” he said, his tone softening.
“But look, I will always make time for my little sister. In fact, I was planning to take you to the fun fair.”
Her eyes widened, lighting up with excitement. “Funfair? Really?” She practically bounced on her toes.
He nodded, keeping his smile. “Yes, really.”
Emily’s face broke into a huge grin, but then she hesitated.
She looked up at him with those familiar puppy-dog eyes.
“She definitely wants something,” He thought, as he looked at her eyes.
“Can… can my friend come with us too?”
Noah raised an eyebrow, surprised but amused. “Your friend? Sure, but we’d have to ask her parents first, okay?”
She nodded eagerly, looking back toward the classroom where her friend still sat. “She’s really nice, but her family can’t afford to go to places like the fun fair. And I want her to have fun too!”
Noah chuckled and nodded. “Is she the one who was sitting next to you when I walked in?”
Emily nodded enthusiastically. “Yeah! She’s my best friend!”
He squeezed her little hand gently. “Alright, let’s go back and wait for her parents to come. If they say yes, she’s welcome to join us.”
Emily grinned up at him, clearly thrilled, then stretched her arms toward him with a wide, hopeful smile. “Brother, lift me up!”
He laughed, lifting her effortlessly and letting her wrap her arms around his neck.
She planted a quick, playful kiss on his cheek with a giggle.
“Muah! You’re the best big brother ever!”
Laughing, Noah set her back down gently, ruffling her hair. “Alright, let’s go talk to her parents.”
After waiting for a few minutes, Noah watched as a man approached, glancing at the two girls before his gaze landed on Noah.
He gave a polite nod, greeting Emily’s friend’s father, who greeted him in return with a curious but friendly look.
“Hello, uncle,” Noah began, keeping his tone respectful.
“I’m Emily’s brother. My name is Noah.”
He paused briefly, glancing over at the girls, who were whispering and giggling together a few feet away.
“I was planning to take Emily to the fun fair, and she mentioned that your daughter might enjoy coming along too. I wanted to ask you if that would be alright.”
The father’s eyes softened, and he nodded thoughtfully.
“I appreciate that, Noah, truly. But I don’t think I’ll be able to manage it today,” he said, scratching the back of his head apologetically.
“I’ve got a shift coming up, and I wouldn’t be able to come pick her up from you later.”
Noah gave him an understanding nod, not wanting to push but still offered a solution.
“Uncle, I completely understand,” he said gently. “But if it’s alright with you, I’d be more than happy to bring her home afterwards. You could tell me what time works best for you, and I’d make sure she’s there safely.”
The man’s face showed a mix of gratitude and hesitation as he looked back toward his daughter, who was excitedly showing Emily something from her bag.
His brows furrowed as he considered it, glancing at Noah with a slight frown. “It’s very kind of you, son…but…” he trailed off, scratching the back of his head.
Noah gave him a warm smile, his tone calm and reassuring.
“Uncle, I completely understand your concerns. I know it’s not easy to trust someone you just met,” he said gently.
“But I want to make sure she has the same chance to enjoy herself as Emily. I’ll make sure she’s home exactly when you say.”
The man looked back at his daughter, who was laughing with Emily, her face glowing with excitement. Seeing her happiness, his expression softened, the hesitation melting into a gentle smile.
“We live at… down the road, you can come to our house sometime with the family some time.”
“You’re a good young man, Noah,” he finally said, sighing as he turned back to him.
“Alright, I’ll let her go with you. Just… make sure she’s home by 8, alright?”
Noah replied with a genuine smile. “Thank you, uncle. I promise she’ll be home by 8.”
The father nodded, visibly relieved, and walked over to his daughter, explaining briefly that she could go to the fair if she wanted.
The little girl’s eyes widened with excitement, and she quickly turned to hug her father, thanking him.
As they walked out of the school.
Emily looked at Noah, her eyes sparkling. “You are the best!”
Arriving at the funfair, it was bustling with laughter and bright lights alongside the smell of cotton candy and popcorn.
Noah walked hand in hand with Emily and her friend, Sarah, who was almost skipping with excitement, her small face lit up at the sights and sounds surrounding them.
“Brother, Cotton candy! Please!!” She pleaded with her puppy eyes again.
Noah had already decided to spoil her today, so he gave in and nodded.
After buying some for Emily and Sarah, they continued walking around as the girls ate their cotton candy.
The girls exchanged glances filled with the thrill, their eyes shifting from one game to the next.
“Brother, look! The Ferris wheel!” Emily squealed, pointing at the towering, colourful wheel in the distance.
“You two ready for the big one?” Noah asked with a mischievous grin.
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