"We're here." Max announced the minute they arrived at a closed gate for security checks. Christina looked outside the window to see a residential building up ahead. It was painted and designed beautifully with bright colors that looked so appealing to stare at.
"What are we doing here? Where is this place?" Christina asked when Max drove past the men at security, inside the huge gates of the well paved road that had well trimmed flowers on both sides.
"Little Saints Orphanage." Christina read a sign out loud just in front of the building and turned to look at Max who had just parked his car in front of it.
"We're here cupcake. Let's go." He smiled at her and alighted from the car, leaving her to follow. Christina stepped out to see the children and their caregivers waiting at the entrance for them. They ran towards Max happily to give him a hug and welcome him.
"Welcome Sir." One of the caregivers greeted him politely. "The kids have all been expecting you. They thought you wouldn't make it."
"So sorry that I'm late. I got held up in something urgent but I made sure to get here as quickly as I could. Hope you all can forgive me." He apologized and they shook their heads negatively.
"Really? Not even if I got y'all gifts to make up for it?" He teased with a sad face and they burst out laughing. Christina couldn't help the smile that ghosted her lips at the sight in front of her. Even though it was a different building and a different place, she felt at peace. Like she belonged here. It felt like home.
"Who's the pretty lady, Max?" Christina heard one of them whisper to him. "Is she your girlfriend?"
Max glanced at Christina and back at him. "No she's not. She's more like my rival. An enemy that tries to invade my kingdom and steal my treasures but I won't let her succeed." He whispered back and they chuckled.
Christina arched a brow at him, annoyed. He possibly can't be serious. Why would he describe her in that manner? Is this what she gets for having a truce with him? She shouldn't have even bothered if that was the case.
"I need a hand over here cupcake." He requested and popped the trunk of the car to reveal the items he had bought along with them.
"Are you sure about that? I mean, I wouldn't want to steal your treasures you know." She mocked with a glare and proceeded to help him out. The rest of the day went smoothly, with Max having fun with the children while Christina watched their interaction every step of the way.
She joined to play most of the games with them too cause she couldn't resist when they had practically dragged her to do so. The kids were friendly. They reminded her of the kids back at the orphanage at home.
"You must be tired after all that running around. Here, have this." One of the caregivers approached her where she was seated and handed a bottle of water to Christina which she took it gratefully.
"Thank you."
"My name is Ava and I volunteer for the orphanage from time to time." The caregiver introduced herself warmly.
"Nice to meet you, Ava. I'm Christina." She answered with a smile, carefully dabbing the sweat off her forehead with a clean cloth.
"Lovely name." She complimented. "This is your first time coming here, right? Cause I've never seen you before."
"Yes it is." Christina answered casually, wondering why she was asking that question so suddenly.
"I thought as much because Max has never brought a girl to this place before. How long have you two been together? If you don't mind me asking?"
Christina's eyes widened at that sudden question. She almost choked on her water. "Been together as what? I don't understand."
"You're his girlfriend aren't you? Isn't that why you came here with him?"
"No, ewww no!" Christina denied flatly. "We're not even friends to begin with. I only came here to lend a hand and that's it. We're not together in that sort of way you're thinking."
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