Braver, Bolder

Kelly's POV

"Mommy, why is daddy Pierce not visiting?"

It's the 6th time Snow asked that question today. She doesn't seem to notice it for the past few days but now she's starting to think about it. Pierce is calling everyday, but he's not visiting.

I know I can't stop her from wanting to be with her dad. Her heart knows but for now, I need to focus on her and not on anyone else.

I still love Pierce. I fell in love with him for the second time, but I won't trade my daughter's safety for a man's love. I'd live but unhappy without Pierce, but I don't think I could ever survive a day if I lose my daughter. "Daddy Pierce is busy, pumpkin."

"I saw him on the news, mommy. Why are the people following him? They are asking him about you. Does daddy Pierce love you, mommy?"

I bit my bottom lip. "I don't know, sweetie."

"On my birthday next year, can I invite daddy Pierce and my friends, mommy?""

I finally smiled at her while chopping ingredients. "Of course, sweetheart. Who are your friends?"

She giggled and started counting on her fingers. "Aunt Ana, Aunt Yara, Uncle Luke, Aunt Phoebe and my secret friend."

My forehead creased. "Secret friend?"

"Yes, mommy. I can't tell you about him because he said we're secret friends."

a beat because

on the chopping board and stared into her eyes. "Please, tell

You said breaking your own promise is painful. I can't tell

invited him on my birthday next year, mommy. He said he'll

I have a bad feeling about this.

him daddy too! I

my mouth.

front of Snow. "Baby, is your

cupped her mouth while her eyes were

you're only talking

called first, mommy

on the floor in front of her. Snow

"A-Are you angry, mommy?"

shook my head and caressed her cheek. No. No, sweetle. Of course not. Mommy will never get angry at you."

talk about with your secret friend and promise me that you'll let me talk to him if he calls again, okay?" "Why, mommy? Are you

your secret friend, sweetie. I wanna meet him

very happy because of what I said. "I will introduce you to him once he calls again,

nodded and pulled her closer to me. I hugged her so tight as I squeezed my eyes closed. I felt Snow gently

have friends before, mommy. But now I have many

If only I'm courageous enough to take the risk. If only I can fight for both my daughter

pulled away from the hug and cupped her cheeks. "You will gain so many

Thank you, mommy! I

you

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