I held on to the seat's armrest as the plane touched down. A certain panic overcomes me as I think of what will be awaiting me. What will be waiting for me and Lilly.

It continues to rise as I think of introducing her to the life I left behind years ago. The panic grips me as I imagine the questions she'll have. Not only about my past, but also about Gabriel. I almost pass out when I think of how I'll answer those questions.

I know I've hidden a lot from her. That's what worries me. That she won't understand and that she'll get mad when she realizes just how many secrets I've kept from her.

"Breathe, Harper... Breathe."

I hear his voice slowly whispering in my ear. I hold on to it as I try to fight my way away from the fog and darkness.

"Is she okay?"

My sweet daughter asks. Her voice tinged with worry.

"I think she's having a panic attack," Gabriel replies gently.

The worry in Lilly's voice forces me to pull myself together. It pushes me to come back and overcome the panic that was threatening to drown me. I couldn't let her see me fall apart. Not when we were miles away from home and everyone here was a stranger to her.

"Mom?"

I open my eyes. I find her worried ones staring at

her. "I'm fine, Honey.

head, but I can see she doesn't fully believe me. She has loads of questions and is just waiting for the perfect time to ask. "Good then... Let's fu- leave then," Gabriel said,

then stand. He gestures for us to follow him and we do. In that moment, I felt like

the plane when I remembered something and stopped, making Lilly

you stop?" she asked, but I was

her, turns

now?" His irritation was very, damn well clear in his

"What about the paparazzi?"

get a hint of what's going on.

that," he answered. "I'm not ready for word

relief, I nod

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255