Felix stepped out of his car and shut the door behind him, his polished shoes tapped against the asphalt in front of the kindergarten building. He adjusted the cuffs of his shirt, checked his watch, and allowed a small, secretive smile to curl at the corner of his lips.
Today, he wasn't just picking up Nathan and Maya.
He had a plan.
Inside the kindergarten building, the twins spotted him instantly through the glass and came running as soon as the teacher opened the door. Nathan's backpack bounced with every step, and Maya's hair ribbon fluttered behind her.
"Uncle Felix!" Maya squealed, launching herself into his arms.
"Hey, guys!" Felix ruffled Nathan's hair and lifted Maya easily, her giggles contagious. "Guess what? We're not going to daycare today."
"Really?" Nathan blinked up at him with wide eyes. "Then… where are we going?"
"You'll see." Felix winked as he led them to the car, the two children skipping excitedly beside him.
