I love you, daddy. My voice came out shaky, my hand softly touched his. I’m okay, you don’t have to worry about me anymore. My thumb stroked his skin, touching his hand brought back memories of me being his little girl.
Look, daddy. I shouted at the top of my lungs while paddling even harder, I didn’t need training wheels anymore.
I’m so proud of you, cricket ! He shouts back just as excited. My baby is all grown. I could hear him whisper under his breath, he watched me ride away on my bike.
The sound of his monitors shutting off brought me back to reality.
I leaned down to kiss his forehead, my tears dripped down to his chest. I’ll never stop being your little girl. I whispered inside his ear hoping he’d hear me somehow.
I pulled away and wiped my tears, I moved back so everyone else could say their goodbyes. Faust held me close to his chest, he never once let me go. I couldn’t imagine doing this without him, no one knows me better than him and I love that he’s the only one who gets to see the vulnerable side of me.
My mom whispered her final words to him keeping it private, it’s no lie that she has a great amount of love for him as he did with her. They both made a child together, they both went through happiness and suffering together till they couldn’t anymore, he’ll love my mom forever, I know he will.
It was hard watching Mia say bye to him especially since she spent the least amount of time with him, she wasn’t lucky enough to know him sooner but I know my dad will love her forever as well. My uncle grabbed his hand and spoke to him softly, I couldn’t hear his words but I know they were thoughtful and loving.
I watched my uncle kiss his forehead before saying a prayer, when he backed away from my dad that’s when the doctors started to pull all the tubes out. My heart crushed to pieces when they pulled the oxygen, my heart wanted to shout out and tell them to stop but my mind knew that the oxygen didn’t make a difference.
Just like that my dad finally left this earth, taking off with the memories of his life and soft touches of his love ones. He sheltered me my entire life, he gave me everything a child could ever want and he became a better father than his very own.
Andrew picked up my mom and Mia, they both decided to have a small sleepover just to comfort each other. I decided that I couldn’t go back home especially after this, I didn’t want to run away from my problems like I always do so I decided to deal with my problems with the help of my partner.
Faust took me to his house, the ride to his house was quiet and filled with peace. When he opened his front door we were greeted by Livia and Kenzo, they both looked so big yet so small at the same time.
Sorry, it’s my week. Faust says.
No it’s okay, I love it. I replied before hugging both the kids.
We all walked inside the living room where a movie was playing, I didn’t pay attention to what movie but instead just focused on the kids and Faust. They sat down between us and Livia hugged me while placing her head above my shoulder. I ran my hand across her forehead before softly kissing her head, when I rested my back against the sofa I caught Faust staring at me and his daughter.
I simply just stared back at him, he was staring at me with so much love and gentleness.
I wiggled around in my sleep, my eyes slowly fluttered open meeting a pair of gray ones. Faust was watching me sleep, I chuckled before bringing the blanket up to my face hiding my disgusting morning face.
Hey, I was looking at that. He laughs, his hand brings down the blanket uncovering my face.
We both exhaled deeply and exchanged unspoken words, we simply just stared at each other making sure this was real and not one of those dreams we both probably shared.
I love my kids more than anything and their always come first so that’s why I had to ask them before I made this decision. He says. That’s why last night when you fell asleep I had a talk with the kids.
About what ? I asked.
He smiles softly before standing up and waking over to his clothing drawer, he grabbed something that I couldn’t quite figure out what it was. He walked back over to me, he got back under the covers with me. I sat up a little clearly confused, he revealed a black velvet box.
I asked them how they felt if I made you my wife and most importantly their step mom. He blows out some air nervously, his eyes didn’t leave mine not even for a second. I was scared because I knew my decision was solely based on them and how they felt.
Tears filled my eyes, this couldn’t be real. He’s all I’ve ever wanted, my chest was heaving up and down when he opened the small box revealing a simple diamond ring. It was a small circular diamond with a sliver band so simple yet so perfect.
What did they say ? I asked, my heart was skipping beats.
The way he puts his kids before anything else made me feel like I could actually have a future with him, he’d never abandon his kids and that made me feel like I was on cloud 9. That’s why I love him, when a man shows up for his children it proves how good of a man he really is.
They said yes but on two conditions. He says with a small smile. No vegan food and tell them your famous bedtime stories every night.
We both started laughing, I was laughing through the tears.
I can do that, I hate plants anyways and I’ll tell them a story every night until they get tired of my annoying voice. I said between laughs, he laughed even harder.
God I swear my kids and I have some sort of ptsd from plants. He rolls his eyes playfully.
I smiled when he said that, he took out the ring being extremely careful with it.
Adora Esmeree Ridges, I love you and I never wish to be parted from you, from this day on. He whispers, more happy tears traveled down my cheeks. Will you do me the greatest honor of being my wife ? He asked with a worried half smile, this was the first time I actually witnessed him being so nervous.
On one condition. I repeated his very own words. Let me drive your Porsche at least once. I cocked my eyebrow up with a small smirk against my lips.
His heads falls back as he chuckles, he licks his lips while nodding.
Yes. I whispered softly.
His eyes grew wide, he looks so shocked, why does he look so shocked ?
Can you please repeat that, I just want to make sure my mind isn’t playing games with me. He stuttered.
My smile grew wider because of his nervous state, it’s cute to see him like this.
Yes, I’ll marry you.
Thank god. He releases a bunch of air from his mouth before grabbing the ring from the small box and slowly slipping it on my finger, I watched as he did so.
I raised my hand a little, the diamond was shining under the sunlight. This ring is beautiful and so perfect for me that it left me breathless just looking at it, he knew that I wouldn’t love a huge diamond so he got me the complete opposite.
Suddenly the door opens, the kids cautiously walked inside. Livia’s hair was wild and covering her cheeks while Kenzo looked like he’s been awake for a while.