In the hustle and bustle of the Central Train Station in Taipei Melissa Fox lost her parents and siblings. She started crying, when she couldn't find them. Melissa was approached by a young dark haired woman. A blond man kept in the background. She didn't react and turned away, when she was asked by the lady, if she was lost. Melissa's mother had warned her about talking to strangers. The lady didn't give up and changed language. Melissa didn't understand a word. Melissa wasn't frightened, but kept to her mother's warning. The man stepped in. "Look, kid, if you're really lost, we are your best bet. There aren't many foreigners here and most of the locals don't speak English. If you want to see your parents again, you better talk." "Fin!" The lady chided her companion. Melissa was playing with a strand of her chestnut colored hair. She did that always when she was thinking or nervous. Melissa was worried her parents wouldn't find her. The lady seemed nice enough. The man, well, he was okay, maybe a bit impatient. Melissa's green eyes scanned the background. There was no sign of her parents. She gave in. "My name is Melissa Audrey Fox. I'm eight." "Wow, you are a big girl!" The lady commented, touching Melissa's arm. For some reason the man called Fin took it badly. He swore in English and some other languages. Melissa thought they might have been Italian or Spanish and Chinese. The lady gave Fin a stare, indicating he shouldn't do it in front of a little girl. Melissa had heard more than once from her mother swearing wasn't good, so Melissa told Fin of her experience. "My Mommy says people who swear haven't got their temper under control." Fin's left eyebrow rose. He replied mildly: "Does she?" Melissa nodded her head vigorously. "Very well. Tell me, Melissa Audrey Fox, is your father's name Charles by any chance? He's about that height, has light brown hair and a mole on the left cheek?" Fin's arm had risen to his chin. Melissa nodded again. She was surprised he knew her Daddy. Fin said: "Shit! I'm sorry. Your Mommy is totally right. People, who use expletive, have problems with their temper." He introduced himself and his fiancée as Frieda. He was looking for something in his trouser pocket. Fin retrieved his cell phone. Suddenly Melissa remembered her Daddy talking about Fin with her mother. "Oh, you are the guy, who knows it all and who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth?! Oops!" Melissa realized her faux pas. Fin blushed a bit. Frieda chuckled. He replied: "It seems so." "Can I ask you something?" Melissa asked. "Yes?!" Fin was a bit wary. Melissa was unperturbed. "How did you end up with a silver spoon? I wasn't born with one and my brothers neither." "It's only figuratively speaking. It means I didn't have to work for anything I have achieved." Fin had found Charles' phone number and dialed, glad to escape the kid's questions. Not that he looked forward to speak to Charles. They had had their issues and both tried to avoid each other. Fin explained briefly that Frieda had found Charles' daughter and where they were located. It didn't take long and the family was reunited. Melissa was glad about it and that her parents weren't angry with her.
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