Vanessa

My question makes Dominic chuckle, leaving me to wonder what's funny about it.

"I was waiting for that question," he says. "No. That's not the reason I stayed. I just really wanted to be here. Had you not been pregnant, I would've still been here."

Maybe it's the tone of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but with everything he's just said, I believe him.

"Thank you." I give a half smile.

"For what?"

"For being here when I needed you."

"I'm glad I stayed. Now, how about you get out of bed, freshen up and come down for breakfast?"

"What time is it?" I tilt my head in curiosity.

"It's 10 minutes past 9."

"Did you already have your breakfast?"

"No. We were actually waiting for you to wake up so we could have it together."

I sigh, nodding in understanding. Though I want to smile, I just can't bring myself to do it.

calmed me down

bed and only get undressed in the bathroom, where I look at myself in the

to do it because of the situation. Had it been anything else, he might've said something. I would have never thought he

sign of him, which makes me think he must've left

up quickly, hoping that I don't break down again as soon

talks to Dominic. Though it makes me smile, hearing him talk like that also breaks my heart because I know he's trying to be strong for me and all I can do is be strong for

earlier about what they talked about, he's really trying to live the rest of his

of my father, my heart starts racing like I'm going to break down, but he gets up from his seat and smiles at me with his arms wide open.

even comes to me before I can get to the table and I can't

"Good morning, dad."

been waiting for

looking in his eyes, I realize this hurts

down and

really hungry," I

shaking

"What's wrong?" I ask.

forgetting something?" His tone

still don't understand."

me, pulling me away from my father. "Sit

his lead while he holds my hand and we

"Let's eat," he says.

as he takes his seat

do this to

I don't feel like having anything to eat, but after I glance at my stomach and the life growing inside of me, I tell myself that I have to eat. Suddenly,

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