3 days later
*Athena*
I have just placed a plate of lunch in front of Mirabella when my phone starts buzzing.. it's not a number I know, but it seems a private number and I pick it up. "Athena speaking".

"Hi it's me.. Uhm it's Tom.. Tom Hiddleston I mean". I would have recognised his voice, so there is really no reason for him sounding all nervous.

"Uhm hi Tom.. it's a surprise to hear from you". I wonder why he is suddenly calling me like this.. I mean it's not every day one bet calls from movie stars.. or well I actually do but Zac doesn't count.

A small chuckle comes through from his end. "Yeah sorry.. Zac gave me your number.. I hope it's okay".

"It's fine". I realise I am shaking my head. "But.. did you have a special reason to call.. wait is it about the babysitting Noah ?"

"Well kida.. but not completely". Another small chuckle. "I was thinking you and Bella might want to meet me and Noah in the park.. go to the playground ? So he can get to know you a bit.. before babysitting".

I quickly move Mirabella's glas further inconvenient the table, as she almost knocks it on the floor. "Sure.. sounds.. nice and I am sure Bella would love it".

"Noah too.. even if she of course is much older than him.. but might be good for them to see each other a bit more, before you have to, handle both of them". He say softly.

"Yeah.. I just need to finish lunch and a couple of little things.. would an hour from now fit you ?" I ask as I hand Mirabella a banana for dessert.

I can hear the smile in his voice. "Sure.. an hour sound perfect.. so north entrance at the park, one hour from now.. see you sweetie".

"See you". I hang up the phone.

For some reason I feel butterfly bubbling in my stomach.. I mean I kinda have a date with Tom Hiddleston.. sure it's a play-date.. but still.

I let Mirabella watch a kids show on tv, while I clean up, wondering what to wear.. and yes I am aware that he is married and that there is nothing to it.. but I mean I still want to look my best.. I mean there could be paparazzi around.

After debating for about twenty minute I decide on a dark navy summer dress with white polka dots that fits my body well.. it's pretty, summary and fits with what we are doing.

I pin my bangs back, leaving the rest to fall down over my shoulders.. and put on just mascara and a lip gloss.. that have to work.. pretty, but relaxed and not looking like I am trying to hard.

*Tom*
I walk towards the park entrance, Noah is making happy sounds in the carrier on my chest.. It's a really nice afternoon with clear blue skies and a light breeze, making sure it's not getting to warm.

I spot her immediately.. she is wearing a pretty polka dot dress and she is smiling warmly at Mirabella in the stroller. She is actually much prettier than I remembered.

"Hi there darling". I give her a slightly awkward one armed hug as Noah is in the way, but I still notice the warm flowery scent that seems to come from her.

"Hi Tom". She gives me a shy smile and reach to give Noah's little hand a small squeeze. "And hi Noah.. you look happy today".

Then I squat down, smiling at Mirabella. "And hello princess Bella..excited to go to the park ?"

"Hi..Tom ?" She is smiling happily when I nod, clearly proud she remembered. "Yeah.. Can baby play ?"

"Yeah Noah can play.. not as much as you.. but he loves the sandbox". I say before straightening back up.

Athena is smiling. "You like the sandbox too, right Bella ?"

"Yeah.. and the swings and the slide". She say excitedly, in a way that sound so much like Zac I can't help smiling.

We walk slowly through the park, talking.. Noah is looking around, flailing his little arms and making happy sounds.. and sweet little Mirabella is telling him about everything we see.

"So.. how long have you been Bella's babysitter ?" I ask curiously.

She makes this cute thoughtful face, where she kinda pout her lips, but to one side. "Hmm I started about.. nine weeks ago.. worked a couple of weeks, then stopped for three weeks and then came back".

"Can I ask why you stopped ?" I have of course heard some things.. but you never know how much is true before you go to the source.

"Well.. lets just say.. Zac was in a rather bad place and we didn't quite see eye to eye on some issues". She clearly do not want to reveal too much.

I nod. "Zac told me about therapy.. I am happy he is better.. and I think it's good for him and Bella that you came back.. and for me.. I mean so I'll have a babysitter".

"I guess we wouldn't have met elseway". She opens the gate into the small playground and I quickly step up, holding it while she get in with the stroller. "Thanks Tom".

I step in and close it behind me. "My pleasure".

She take Mirabella out of the stroller and set her down. "Here you go princess, but stay where I can see you".

"Promise Tena". She looks at me. "Can Noah come in the sand ?"

"Sure..". I un-strap him from my chest and put him in the sandbox, then I open his nappy bag and pull out a little set with a bucket and a shovel, handing it to him. "Here you go champ".

I go sit down next to Athena on the bench next to the sandbox, watching as my son start digging.. Mirabella sits down next to him. She point at the bucket he has sit down beside him. "Borrow ?"

Noah looks at the bucket, then at the older girl.. then he picks up the bucket and holds it out towards her and she takes it, smiling at him. "Thanks Noah".

"She is very much Zac's daughter". I look at her.. she looks a lot like him, but she also seems to have inherited his spirit, positivity and warmth.. and she has many of his mannerisms.

Athena giggles softly. "Oh yeah.. Noah seems.. Well like a miniature you.. he is just so cute".

"Thanks.. I think". I can't help chuckling.

"Oh..". Her cheeks flush pink. "I didn't mean that.. you were cute.. I mean in that way.. he is cute..and a lot like you".

I take her hand, stopping her from fiddling. "It's okay.. not need for fretting.. I know what you meant.. and thanks.. he is.. the sunshine in my life".