The next morning, Jr woke up feeling refreshed and determined. He had a long day ahead of him, and he was excited to see Bella and the girls again.
He got dressed in a sweater, pant, and a T-shirt with a cape, along with some sturdy jungle boots. He was ready to face whatever challenges the forest might throw his way.
As he headed downstairs, he instructed the other guards to remain at the house. He only wanted to take his trusted guards with him to the forest.
When they arrived at the forest, Jr told the guards to park the car and help him with the supplies. They made their way deep into the forest, and as they neared the river, Jr could hear the sound of children's laughter and Bella's voice.
He looked at the guards and said, "Stop here and go back. I'll take it from here."
The guards put down the supplies and turned to leave, but not before catching a glimpse of the girls from a distance. Jr asked them in a hushed voice, "What are you still doing here?" and the guards quickly left.
Jr didn't want the girls to see the guards, fearing that it might scare them. He waited until the guards were out of sight before calling out to Bella and the girls.
"Bella! Hello!" Jr shouted, waving his arms to get their attention.
Bella and the girls turned to see Jr standing by the river, a big smile on his face. They looked at each other uncertainly, still wary of Jr's intentions.
But as they saw the supplies he had brought with him, their faces lit up with excitement. Maybe, just maybe, Jr was the friend they had been searching for.
Bella took a step forward, a tentative smile on her face. "Jr, you came back."
Jr nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. "I told you I would. I brought some more supplies for you."
The girls gathered around Jr, eager to see what he had brought for them. Jr smiled, happy to see them so excited.
As they began to unpack the supplies, Jr couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging. He had never felt this way before, but there was something about Bella and the girls that drew him in.
He knew that he still had a lot to learn about them, but he was willing to take the risk. He was willing to trust them, and he hoped that they would trust him too.
As they worked together, Jr realized that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in his life. A chapter that would bring him joy, challenges, and unexpected surprises.
But for now, he was content to be with Bella and the girls, to help them in any way he could. And as they sat down to eat together, Jr knew that he had made the right decision.
He was exactly where he was meant to be.