Azora's paradise

" Azora! Azora! Azora! , come see what daddy has for you".The chief just got back from his trip to mid-town , immediately he got back from such trips his voice fills the whole mansion just to get his daughter's attention. Five year old Azora's legs ran as fast as it could take her , this trip was one of the longest that her dad embarked on .As her one and only parent, he meant the whole to her.

"Daddy Miller!" ,she screamed in joy ,which was the name she always referred to her father as."My little dumpling how could u ever forgive your self centered dad who leaves you alone all the time",her dad accused himself. Little Azora jumped on her dad and squeezes him in a long hug. "I forgive you Daddy Miller" ."Thank you my sweet girl",Chief Miller said as he slowly brings out a wrapped gift box and presents it to her ."Is this mine ", Azora asked . "Yes my darling angel its all yours ". "Yaaaay, its a girly doll", she said quickly as she was done unwrapping the gift box. "Yes in fact it is my dear , its to keep you company whenever I'm not there" , Chief Miller said while smiling . "Thank you so much Daddy Miller, could i name her Princess Azzy please", she said as she put on her puppy eyes. "You can name her anything you wish my love". Chief Miller's ringing phone interrupts their conversation."Azora,daddy will be back in a minute", Chief Miller pleased with Azora.That wasnt enough to appease Azora's innocent mind ."No daddy , please don't leave me all alone again " , Little Azora begged .

" Who said I'll leave my princess all alone, I could never do that , I'll always be there for you my princess, but for now Azzy will be with you , alright?" ."Alright", Little Azora agreed. "But promise you'll come back very quickly as fast Daddy Miller"

"Not very quickly as fast dear, instead you need to tell me to be as quick as possible and I pinky promise that I'll be back as quickly as I can ", Chief Miller said as he held up Azora's cheeks.

Little Azora quickly forged a hug with her Daddy Miller ."Bye Daddy Miller", she said as she frowned ."Bye my angel" , Chief Miller says as he kisses little Azora's forehead and leaves.

"Where's your dad Azora ", Laury asked . Laury was Chief Miller's younger sister , she stayed with her brother only to keep little Azora's busy when he was not around.Her marriage to Mr Mason Brontel whom Azora would often refer to as Mr Mace, prompted her vacation from Chief Miller's mansion, leaving little Azora's without a mother figure. "Aunt Laury , its you!" , Azora exclaimed in happiness.It seemed all sorts of surprises were given to her today , first Azzy and next year favorite aunt Laury . Laury wraps her arms around little Azora and kisses her forehead.

"Where is your dad Azora , please tell me ?" . "He left to take a call , he'll be back in no time ", little Adorable said while smiling . Laury didn't seem to take the news with a smile , Chief Miller called her earlier and told her to hurry up to his home urgently . It was definitely important."Are you sure?" , Laury asked worriedly. Little Azora nods her head in affirmation . "He promised so and he never lies ", Azora assured her aunt . " I have a surprise for you , Amelia you can come out now !" . A five year old dolly looking girl pops out from behind the door, it was Azora's youngest female cousin and bestie .

"Yaaaaaaaaay" , Little Azora screamed as she ran to hug Amelia ."Did you think I would never come along to see you ",Amelia said as she brought out and intruiging smile. "Come on lets go to the garden Azora I have a new game we can play ",Amelia said and grabbed hold of Azora's hand . "Am.......Daddy Mill....". Amelia drags Azora's hand to the garden without letting her complete words.

Within a flick of an eye two children were already in the garden .Their giggles filled the air .

"What! Where? How?", were the only words Laury screamed. Nanny Maurice and Sir George ran as fast as they could to the living room as soon as they heard the anguishing scream . Laury didnt even notice their presence as she burst into tears . "Madam Laury ! Is there a problem , please do tell us ", Maurice asked with a concerned look . "Yes madam Laury you can tell us, we might be of help to you ",Sir George insisted

Maurice immediately caught the sight of Laury's phone . She grabbed it as swiftly as she could and then proceeded to call the first number on Laury's call history.

"Mrs Laury are you there?, please do put yourself together,I know how hurt you must feel. An ambulance with Chief Miller's corpse will be at the gate of his mansion any minute from now. Please do well to accompany the ambulance to the hospital. Please do accept my condolences ma'am" .

Those words hit Maurice so had that she dropped the phone and helplessly sat on the bare floor. "Not you too Mrs Maurice, please tell me what the problem is"George asked worried.

"He's gone, Chief Miller is dead ", Maurice managed to talk with a shaky tone. Sir George stared at Maurice as long as he could , he didn't even say a word, the fresh tears that flowed down his eyes said it all.

Chief Miller was not only fair and just but also very kind to everyone including to his servants. Who wouldn't be hurt by his demise .Poor Azora , the cruel world finally succeeded in turning her to an orphan.

"Azora!", Amelia called out to Azora ."Is your mommy going to have a baby ",she asked . "Don't be silly Amelia , I only have Daddy Miller , you already know ", Azora answered . "Okay, okay, i know , but who is in the ambulance", Amelia asked staring at the vehicle that just pulled up at the gate . One could ask how the little kids could see the vehicle, but as always the mansion seemed to have amazing special features. In this case it had a glass wall which the kids could directly see through .

"Amber...am..but..", Azora tried to pronounce but it seemed not to come out right. "Ambulance", Amelia interrupted . "What does that even mean ?",Azora asked confused . "Its a big machine that takes a mommy to the doctor when she wants to bring a baby ", Amelia explained.

"Wow! A magic machine that gives a mommy a baby, but whats it doing at my house ?" , Azora asked curiously. "Silly ,silly , its not in your house yet ,its just behind the huge gate , it could be here for anyone ",Amelia replied.

"But what if Daddy Miller is in there , he told me he would be back soon, I think he ordered for a baby for me ",Azora smiled. "Oh silly! Only a mommy can get a baby , not your Daddy Miller ", Amelia replied rudely . "My Daddy Miller can do anything for me and if you don't believe me then maybe we shouldn't be besties anymore",Azora shrugs as she turns her back on Amelia.

"Come on Azora , I never meant it to be that serious , I'm sorry, maybe we should just go see what they really want ",Amelia insisted . "Hmmmph , its fine, I'm only listening to you because Daddy Miller says its nice to forgive friends",Azora replied. "Thank you ",Amelia hugs Azora.

Amelia quickly breaks up the hug and drags Azora to a wall beside the main gates unknown to the guards.

"Why are we here , we should be in front of the gate ", Azora looked at Amelia. "Shhhhhhhhh...don't make a noise , the grownups might hear you, they wont let us see the baby ",Amelia urged. "Oh i almost forgot ,im sorry", whispered Azora.

The golden gates of the mansion opened widely for the ambulance to enter."I told you it was coming to my home , didn't I ?",Azora snapped . "Shh...., let's try to get closer to it ,the baby might really be inside",Amelia suggested.

Without wasting a single second , they both followed the ambulance from behind, still sticking to every wall it went back to remain unnoticed.

"Roy could you get the trunk opened up and follow me , Sydney and Chip , knock at the door , I'll call up the hospital to prepare a room for the corpse",Mr Shane ordered the three men in the ambulance truck. They obeyed his instructions without any questions at all. The four set our time carry out each of their tasks leaving the trunk of the ambulance unguarded.

"Its time Azora,lets go and see the baby in the ambulance",Amelia proposed . Enthusiastic Azora freed her hand loose from Amelia's grip , and walk as quickly as she could go the ambulance's trunk , with Amelia slowly following her from behind to avoid being noticed .

Creak! Creak! Creak! , the last three steps of Azora's little shoes ended , she was already a feet away from the trunk.

"Are you sure we should check it out Azora! ,I have a bad feeling about this",Amelia asked from a distance. "LA, LA , LA, LA, LA....., I'm not listening to you anymore ", Azora replied as she giggled.

Azora pulled of her shoes at the entrance of the trunk, and placed one of her toes in it , she held the ambulance for support put in the second toe , Amelia rushes from behind and also joins Azora in the trunk. They see a white cloth on a stretcher , that seemed to be covering up a huge body .

"Is the baby really so tall that it needs to be covered up?", Azora asked . "Just open it up Azora , so we can leave quickly, we might get in trouble if the grown ups arrive ",Amelia pleaded . "Okay fine , but you're such a scaredy cat Amelia ", Azora replied rolling her eyes at Amelia.

Her shaky little hands proceeded slowly to the white cloth , but her eyes on Amelia. Amelia's face froze up like an ice kept in snow , Chief Miller's bloody face gave her all the frieght she needed. Azora didnt even bother to look at her fourth surprise of the day .

"Mr Miller!", Amelia managed to say. Azora didn't waste another stare at Amelia but quickly turned her back to look at the surprise . "Daddy Miller!" , Azora froze . Her face bloomed up with worries , as she proceeded to show the deceased .

"Daddy Miller ! Daddy Miller!" Azora called out as she kept shaking her dad's body. "Please dad wake up , Amelia and I have been expecting you to come with the new baby you know , but here you are fast asleep "

"Are you tired Daddy Miller ! , you always say not to be rude but here you are ignoring me and my questions, it isn't right at all, wake up this instant !", nagging Azora commanded .

Azora turns her face to Amelia and gives her a dirty look ."Don't just stand and watch me wake him, help me out please", Azora pleaded with tear drops already falling from her eyes.

"Mr Miller would you get up please, Azora and I are already getting worried about you ", Amelia said

Azora rubs her hands on Chief Miller's head and looks at the already drying up blood in her hands .

"He's badly hurt ",Amelia snapped . "Amelia !, go get help , call Aunt Laury or anyone , just get someone ", Azora requested. Amelia ran back to the main entrance of the mansion with the speed of light , not minding the attention of the guards anymore. On the other hand Azora's fountain of tears didnt seem to stop flowing as she kept trying to wake the chief .

"Open your eyes Daddy Miller !, please wake up , you promised to be back early and you have , so why aren't you waking up , Amelia has been dying to meet you but you don't seem like you want to see her , Okay maybe you don't need to but then please wake up !, just wake up please ! " , Azora cried as she hugged the laid body tightly .