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 of
into her eyes. "Please, tell
smiling. "No, mommy. I promised him. You said breaking your own promise is painful.
year, mommy. He said he'll give me the best
bad feeling about this. This can't
I can call him daddy too! I have two daddies,
cupped my
Snow. "Baby, is your secret
and cupped her mouth while her eyes were widening. "You know him,
only talking to
first, mommy and he's
her. Snow
"A-Are you angry, mommy?"
my head and caressed her cheek. No. No, sweetle. Of course not. Mommy will never get angry
promise me that you'll let me talk to him if he calls again, okay?" "Why, mommy? Are
head. "I'm just curious about your secret friend,
I said. "I will introduce you to him
and pulled her closer to me. I hugged her so tight as I squeezed my eyes closed. I felt Snow gently caressing
have friends before, mommy. But now I have many friends. I also have a
courageous enough to take the risk. If only I can fight for both my daughter and
cheeks. "You will gain so many friends now, sweetheart. Mommy promised
Thank you, mommy! I
love you
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