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."
skipped a beat because of
board and stared into her eyes. "Please, tell
said breaking your own promise is
my birthday next year, mommy. He said
bad
he told me I can call him daddy too! I
my mouth.
the floor in front of Snow. "Baby, is your secret friend calling
cupped her mouth while her eyes were widening. "You
only talking to daddy
mommy and he's very
as I kneeled on the floor in front of her.
"A-Are you angry, mommy?"
head and caressed her cheek. No. No, sweetle. Of
you have to tell me everything you talk about with your secret friend and promise me that you'll let me talk to him if he calls again, okay?"
shook my head. "I'm just curious about your secret friend, sweetie.
I said. "I will introduce you to him once he calls
I hugged her so tight as I squeezed my eyes closed. I felt Snow gently caressing my hair, soothing
But now I have many friends. I
tear escaped my eyes. If only I'm courageous enough to take the risk. If only I can fight for both my
cupped her cheeks. "You will gain so many friends now, sweetheart.
mommy! I love
you too,
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