Wrong, but Right...

  I feel like sometimes...we are presented with a problem, that has only 2 solutions. The first one, which is quite obliviously the RIGHT thing to do...but then there is the second one, which you know is complicated and messed up and yet your brain decides to be stupid as usual and then you say...god, I should reconsider my life choices??

Well, if it wasn't obvious I was in the second category..." disappointment." Well, there isn't anything I can do about that now, at this very moment I am far ahead from then...but to say I hated my decision, well...that wouldn't be quite true.

...

Ava! Wake up for school! You're going to be late again!?

No, I don't wanna get up!

    I seriously don't get it, your school bus driver gets mad at me because she thinks I'm irresponsible! But boy does she know... I have to drag you off the bed every morning!!

Uhhhh...I don't wanna go!

me: "sighs"...

...

We missed the bus again...Do you know Koko? You should hurry up with breakfast, if this stays up, I think I'll have my name in the "late book", for the whole school year...

Are you for real right now! this is your fault, if you could just get your laziness off the bed in the morning, we might be on time!

You're being rude...she said looking down.

I completely understand that she is taking advantage of my kindness when she makes her "looking down" face, but yet...sighs...

   Alright, here we are, Have a good day at school, Ava.

"Koko"...

     "Yes?"

"Thanks"... (and then she leaves the car).

Although sometimes, she is a handful, a total mess, and extremely annoying. In the end, she always reminds me why I belong in the... second category.

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Mr. Kaden, you are next in line.

I quit tapping my fingers on my knees and stood right up my heart racing. I nervously said, Ah, yes, here!

Alright then, Mrs. Lane will be waiting for you in her office.

Hello! Sir, why have you decided to come here, To BrightStars, Children Adoption Center?

Umm... I found a girl at the back of my office building, she seemed to be crying so I approached her, right when I got to her she burst into tears and hugged me. She seemed to be quite hungry so I bought her some food. After that, well... I thought the best thing to do was to bring her here to the Adoption Center.

Well, you made the right choice, sir! Here we will find the right family for her.

    If it is ok, I would like to meet the families that would like to adopt her, I am a little concerned about her.

Ok then, we have a family currently that seems to be interested in a younger child. I think we can meet with them in just a couple of moments.

...

Hey! Mr. and Mrs. Williams.

Hi! so nice to meet you, Mrs. Lane.

Well, there is a girl about the age of nine that was found today, abandoned and so we're looking for the right family to adopt her. Right then, you guys came into my mind and I remembered how you both wanted to adopt a younger child. So what do you guys think?

Umm, oh that is too bad, poor girl. Although first, we would like to have a word privately with each other, please.

Oh sure, take your time!

As I stood still, not saying a single word. I saw Mr. and Mrs. Williams, walk out of the office, I don't know why the atmosphere felt humid, it was like I was stuck, couldn't move a single muscle. Ah, I should probably snap out of it.

I'm gonna go get a drink of water.

Alright, Sir!

sigh... my steps felt heavy as I walked, why do I feel like I'm sinking? Right then I heard loud whispers, coming from around the corner of the hallway. Did it sound like Mr. Williams?

I know I shouldn't but I couldn't resist, overhearing them...

"Are you sure you want to adopt the girl?"

"Well, I think she sounds perfect for the job!"

"But could a nine-year-old take care of a baby and house chores?"

"I'm sure after a little bit of teaching, she'll be just fine!

"I mean why don't we just adopt a little older child?"

"No, the older they get, the more bratty they become, plus since she is just nine we could pretty much get away with anything since no one would believe her."

Oh, shoot this is messed up! I say in my head. I couldn't believe what I had heard, it felt like I was in a horror movie scene!

Without sparing a single moment, I ran right out of the adoption center, into my car, and rode away as fast as I could. Not in a million years could I give away that kid into the hands of those people. That is when the decision in my head was quite clear, no matter what the consequences would be.

....

 "Beep!!" "Beep!!" 

"Get out the way man!"

Oh, shoot I am holding up the line! I guess...I zoned out again...

"Sorry!"

...

"Welcome, Your files are at your desk, and also the Boss said she would like the project done by today."

Okay!

It's is starting to get dark, I wonder if Ava reached home, I hope Mrs. Browns went to pick her up on time?

Oh thank goodness, it is eight p.m. Time to go home now!

 ...

Ting! Tong!

"lock opens"

Hey Koko!

 Ava! I grab her in my arms, it is such a warm feeling.

How was your day today, Ava?

Pretty Good! How was work?

Umm...busy, I guess?

Hey...Koko.

Yeah...

After you fresh up? Do you wanna make dinner together?

Ahhh...I don't know I need to get this project done...

Aww...Please, please, please, plea...

Okay! Okay! I'll go change and then we'll cook.

Okie! Thanks, Koko!

...

So what are we cooking, Ava?

Umm...Spaghetti and meatballs?

Ahh...that sounds good!

I feel happy that Ava is having fun, seeing her smile makes everything worth it.

Are you sure you know what your doing, Koko?

Of course, I do! I am an adult that can cook all by himself!

Cause you are adding sugar instead of salt to the spaghetti?

I knew that! "how embarrassing!"

Sure ya did...

A little while later...

So wanna order pizza?

Yesss...

...

Yes! Finally the weekend! I'll sleep all day!! Just the very thought of this is so satisfying! It's like I'm floating on a cloud and the breeze is cool and fresh...Ahhh so relaxing...

Koko!!

There goes relaxing out the window...sigh...

Koko! Listen guess what? It's raining outside, I really wanna go in the rain!! It's so pretty!

No...

Please, please, please, please!!

Not gonna happen! I am tired ok, Ava...

Okay...I get it you're tired and you wanna sleep... sniff... sniff...I'll go then...sniff

Ahh, such a drama queen...Fine, I'll go!

Yay! Your Best Brother in the entire universe!!

I know, I know...

...

Alright ready to go?

Yup!

Okay then...

The rain is so pretty, don't ya think Koko?

I guess...

Come on Koko, let's jump in puddles!

I think I'm a little too old to do that...

But I want you to jump with me, please?

 "looks to see if anyone is around, ok then the coast is clear" Alright, let's jump!

hahaha, this is so fun, Koko!

"I never thought that jumping in puddles could be this fun, this reminds me of my childhood. Mom and dad used to jump with me. Those were some memorable days, I hope when Ava is all grown up, she also remembers these times that we spent together"...

Ouch! Ow!

Ava, what happened!?

I tripped..." starts sobbing" 

You have to be more careful, Now let's get you on my back.

"Hey, Koko"...

"Yeah"...

"Did you have fun today?"

"Well...yes"

"I did too, Thanks!"

...

The morning is so beautiful...the sweet songs of the bird are so melodious...

Morning, Koko!

Morning Ava! Does your foot still hurt from yesterday?

It feels better, Koko. I'm gonna go outside for a quick stroll, k!

Alright, don't go too far and also grab the mail while you are at it!

Okay!

...

Your back, pretty quick...

Yeah...

You ok, did something happen?

I'm fine...Koko?

Yes?

Do you not like me?

What do you mean? I love you! You're the best sister ever! Why would you ask me that, Ava?

"Starts crying" I know, Koko I'm annoying and a total mess, but I promise I will never bother you again, just please don't...

What are you talking about, Ava? Are you ok? Did something happen? Tell me?

If you don't hate me then why are you sending me to the Adoption Center? I promise I promise, I will never bother you again, I won't even ask for anything, but please Koko! Don't send me to the Adoption Center! I love you so much and I will miss you a lot! please, Big Brother!

I hugged her, tears came dripping down my eyes, I don't think I have ever felt that strong emotions in my entire life.

"I would never send you for adoption!... I smiled".

Then what is this letter for?

Oh, that letter, it's for guardianship...

So Ava if you don't mind, I would like me to be your legal guardian?

What? Really! I would love that!!

    I love you, Koko!

I love you too, Ava!

...

At this very moment, I'm glad I was in the second category, I'm happy that I listened to my heart...and I'm delighted to be here with Ava.

Every year, Ava will grow older and older, and soon she will have her own life and make her own decisions, for those times, I want her to know that no matter what the problem is, and even if it has only two solutions, always follow your heart. At times you may regret it, but in the end, you will be glad you did...