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."
heart skipped a beat
the knife on the chopping board and stared into her eyes. "Please, tell mommy about your
You said breaking your
next year, mommy. He said he'll give me the best gift
I have a bad feeling
me I can call him daddy too!
cupped my
Snow. "Baby, is your secret friend calling you
her mouth while her
I thought you're only
first, mommy
on the floor in front of her. Snow
"A-Are you angry, mommy?"
No, sweetle. Of course not.
promise me that you'll
your secret friend, sweetie. I wanna meet
of what I said. "I will introduce you to him
me. I hugged her so tight as I
mommy. But now I have
courageous enough to take the risk. If only I can fight for both my daughter and her father
the hug and cupped her cheeks. "You will gain so many friends now, sweetheart. Mommy
Thank you, mommy! I
love you too,
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