The Trouble Toddler

Chapter 24: a new friend

Peter p.o.v

It was Monday and today Lexi had to go to the day care. We both were not to thrilled about it. It was quite the scare she could leave the premisses of the day care without anyone noticing. But it was only for two to three days so I must not be a huge problem. In the car I tried to clear to Lexi she only had to go for a couple of days before she could stay home.

I gave her a kiss and a good hug and promised I would be soon with her again. I was proud of her; she did not cry. She was not happy either, but I think because she knows how to play alone, she can manage her time at the day care.

Lexi p.o.v

Daddy left. I was again at the place I did not like, but daddy said I did not have to stay here for much longer. I did not know how long.

I had Nancy with me. She was my best friend. I loved her. I played with her all day, keeping her close to me. Only one time I had to go to miss. When I came back Nancy was gone. Oh no. I wanted Nancy. I needed Nancy.

I looked through the room to see who had Nancy. I saw Max and Layla. They had Nancy, but she was different. Nancy was ripped apart. "No!" I run towards Max and Layla who let her pieces go. She was shredded in multiple pieces.

I could not help it, I cried. I could not stop my crying. I had lost Nancy. This brought a very deep sadness up in me. I felt devastated. I could only cry.

I was so glad when daddy came. I buried my face in his chest. I did not want to let him go. I wanted him and mommy because Nancy was now gone. Thinking of Nancy made me sad again.

"Sssh it's okay Lexi. Daddy promises you we get a new stuffie."

"No, no, no, I want Nancy. I want Nancy and mommy."

I had not seen mommy, I wanted mommy and daddy.

Peter p.o.v

Today was the day Michael would come over to our home. Lexi was still incredibly sad. Losing Nancy was for her the loss of a person. It really looked like she was grieving and the worst part she was asking for her mommy all the time.

Yesterday I had called Julia because Lexi kept on crying and I could not give her Nancy back. I wanted to safe the stuffed animal, only that was impossible. But I could give her, her mommy if she Julia was willing to come over.

She did not.

She said that it was better to stay away because if she would come, it would only confuse Lexi more. I did understand her reasoning. Julia would be leaving Lexi, she would not be a part her life again, or a big part of it. But I felt so bad for her. I wanted to cheer her up.

Every stuffed animal I had offered to her was not good enough. No one could meet up the standards of my little girl, like Nancy could.

I hoped my brother could cheer her up. He was the kind of person who could cheer everybody up. He was the life of the party, the sunshine in our old family home. Maybe he was able to put a smile on my daughter's face.

I had not told Lexi, yet her uncle would come. During breakfast I thought it was a fitting time to let her know my brother would come. "Lexi, sweetie," her little head turned towards me, looking at me with her big, curious eyes. "Today we will have a visitor coming over and he will stay here for a while."

"Visitor?" She asked me, more in a way of not understanding what the word meant, instead of referring who would come over.

"Yes, a visitor, someone who will come and see us. And that someone is my brother, your uncle. Uncle Michael."

"Uncle Michel?" She spoke his name badly out; it was extremely cute.

"Yes, uncle Michael."

It looked like her mind was off Nancy and she was now captivated by the thought of her uncle coming.

When Michael had texted, he was only five minutes away later in that afternoon, I got Lexi and waited with her outside. Trying to explain to her how Michael is part of her family as well. I think by now she kind of understood. I hoped by doing this she would not be so scared of him. As meeting a new person was quit the daunting event for her.

Michael's car entered our driveway as I held Lexi on my hip. "Uncle Michael?" She asked.

"Yes, uncle Michael." I put my hand through her hairs, and I saw how her body relaxed.

My brother exited the car as he said, "Peter boy!" I sighed but was nevertheless incredibly happy to see him again. I really should have called him sooner. "Big bro!" I laughed.

"Well, that has been a long time since you have called me by that nickname."

Because I had Lexi on my hip, I just gave him a good strong hand, a brotherly hand, as Michael liked to call it.

"And who do we have here?" Michael asked.

I kissed Lexi's head. "Come on sweetheart, what do we say." For a short moment her head stayed down and then finally she introduced herself. "Lexi." She said in a whisper.

Michael laughed; he truly was like the sun. Always happy. "Well, it's very nice to meet you Lexi. I'm your fun uncle Michael, or Mikey, just for you." He said while he popped her nose. "And I brought a gift for the young lady."

Lexi's eyes grew wide. Michael walked back to the car to get the gift and held it behind his back. Just when he was in front of us again, he showed his gift. It was a red dragon. "Mushu!" Lexi cheered.

You got to be kidding me. Why did I not think of getting a stuffed animal related to her favourite movie? Lexi laughed again. I could not be happier right now. Finally, my little girl laughed again.

Michael had done it again. He truly could make everybody happy. 

A/N: I would like to apologize for my bad writing. I know my last chapter was badly written and I plan to re-write it when I have the time. I hope this chapter is a bit better. I do think this will be the last chapter I will upload in the following days. I think the next update will be thursday. 

Thanks for reading and stay safe!