10 Years Ago
"Here you go, sweetie." The cold weapon rested in her small lap.
"What is it, daddy?" She questioned, examining the weapon.
"You're so quiet all the time, " he explained, proceeding to position the weapon. "This is a small, early birthday present, an eliter,. I have a ton for you, but I have to readjust it since you're still growing. This is a perfect weapon for you, a sweet quiet child. Here, you try it."
She took the weapon from his hand, and tried to position it, which she failed. "I don't know how to put it."
He helped position and gave a small smile. "Here, now look into the small circle. Put your finger on the button as you look."
"...Everything is so close, daddy!"
"Yes! You have to be sneaky and remain quiet when you shoot, because no one wants to get splatted. You need to learn how to aim because you'll need this material for when you get older."
"Why am I learning now?"
"Mommy and I have to send you to your uncle's house. We are going to be very busy, and we won't have time to spend time with you or even to look after you, so we are sending you to him in the meantime."
"But I want to stay with you!"
"Lilia," He put his hands on her shoulders. "We will meet again."
She could feel tears running down her cheeks. "But daddy.."
"Lilia, it wont take too long, we will come to get you when we are ready. Right now, we are not good enough for you. We need to redeem ourselves, freshen up, and take care of everything."
"Take care of what?" She asked, wiping her tears.
The father remained silent before replying. "Money issues. We are poor, because we aren't being paid as well as we were paid long before you were born."
Suddenly an old woman walked into father's weapon room and hugged me dearly. "Honey," she patted my head. "I know this is difficult. It won't take a long time. We will be together again, I promise. Remember, my dear and cute, Lily?"
"Promises cannot be broken," She said slowly. "Promises can destroy us if they are broken glass so we have to make sure we keep them close to our hearts."
"Yes, you remembered, " the mother patted my back. "Don't worry, this is temporary. We will come back to get you, okay?"
The little girl silenty nodded and held tight to her mother. "Promise?"
"Yes, I promise, my dear."
"I love you mommy and daddy..."
"We love you too..."
To Be Continued...
