Itโs currently seven, Kylie and I are getting ready. She picked out the most revealing and uncomfortable outfit I have ever laid eyes on for myself. The gelato was delicious, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I sit down in the chair and do some basic makeup, trying to avoid eyeshadow. โKisses, you need some purple eyeshadow to match the heelsโ There goes that. I quickly do a beautiful eyeshadow look with some purples, shimmers and neutral colors, slapping on some false lashes and a perfect wing. Once my makeup is done I let Kylie finish curling my hair. Theyโre tight for now but once they cool off and I change weโre going to brush them out, giving it a beachy look. I slip into the skintight black dress, struggling to breathe. I quickly put some rings and bracelets on as Kylie finishes getting ready and try the heels on. Theyโre high. โOh my gosh. Youโre going to have all the guys droolingโ She looks me up and down, her hair almost curled. โOh shush upโ I shake my he
The rest of the night goes on with no interruptions. We have a blast and soon we are heading back to the house. I help Brooks bring Kylie into the house, making sure she stays on her feet. This girl is going to be a train wreck when she goes to college. โIโll meet you in our room. Iโm going to take a showerโ Daniel kisses my cheek. I silently go downstairs, grabbing two bottles of water from the fridge. One for me, one for Daniel. I take a sip, closing the door behind me. I pop my medicine in my mouth, quickly swallowing it and proceeding to take off my makeup. I tie my hair into a high ponytail and slip out of the dress and shoes into a sports bra and pair of sweatpants. I grab some white Nike high socks and get under the covers, waiting for Daniel to get out of the shower so I can brush my teeth and wash my face. A couple minutes later he walks out of our bathroom, a towel around his waist and water dripping down his forehead. โOohโ I jump up and run into the bathroom, having
We pull up to this beautiful island. There isnโt a boat in sight for miles. The shore is barely visible. โKisses, welcomeโ Daniel smiles as we step off the boat, onto the sand. The water surrounding the island is even more clear. โCome on, lets goโ Kylie smiles, dragging my hand. We walk for a little until we come to these beautiful pools, they look almost like hot springs. โThis is my favorite part of this tripโ Brooks smiles. โKisses, welcome to Italyโs most beautiful, in our opinions, hot springsโ Daniel dramatically says. โWowโ I breathe out. The water is a beautiful turquoise color. I can see the steam escaping the water as it flows down the rocks. There is a small house like structure at the top, someone must have lived here before. โGet inโ Kylie motions for me to join them. The water feels nice against my sore muscles. I instantly relax, dunking my head under the water so itโs not as frizzy. We spend hours on the island, burying each other in the sand, jumping in and
I woke up, legs tangled and chest feeling heavy. I look down to see Danielโs head resting against my chest. He looks so peaceful, I donโt want to wake him. โGood morning my loveโ He smiles, his eyes still closed. โIโm sorry, did I wake you?โ I whisper, guilt consuming me. โNo, Iโve been up for around a half hour alreadyโ He laughs, kissing my cheek. โJust wanted an excuse to lay on your boobsโ He winks, stretching. I havenโt even been up for five minutes and heโs already thrown out an inappropriate comment. โWhat are we doing today?โ I yawn, getting out of bed and straightening my clothes out. โNot sure if anything is planned, honestlyโ He ruffles his hair, joining me to brush my teeth. I quickly brush them, also washing my face in the process, moving so Daniel can do the same. โOh, okay. Maybe if nothing is planned we can go explore the city a little? I know you probably know it front and back but Iโm obviously clueless and very intriguedโ I laugh, picking out some clothes t
We arrive at a small walkway, telling me that this area isnโt very known to the public. โDan, where are we going?โ I question, ducking under a tree branch. โHere, walk next to meโ He places his hand on the small of my back, guiding me on where to go. We come across a small tree house, just above a pretty large lake. โWoah, you made this?โ I look up at it. โWhen I was little, my dad bought this property and we built this tree house. Iโve continued to keep it in almost perfect condition. Letโs go upโ He smiles a boyish smile. I nod and climb up the ladder, slowing getting up. Once I do, I look around, amazed. It looked a lot smaller down there. โItโs cool right? I come here whenever Iโm upset or I need to clear my head. Itโs the perfect thinking spot. And over there, at sunset it gives you the most beautiful viewโ He points to an opening in the trees. โI assume sunrise is beautiful too, Iโve never gotten up early enough to witness itโ He chuckles. โItโs amazing. I wish I had som
โBabe, Iโm taking you out tonight. Dress nice and be ready by eightโ Daniel winks, walking out of the room. โYou have to wear the skirt outfitโ Kylie gushes. โObviously. What time is it? I need to start getting readyโ I start to get really nervous. โItโs 5:30. You have some timeโ Kylie tries to calm me. โKiss, you have nothing to worry about. Calm down hun, you guys have been together for a whileโ She chuckles, noticing my bouncing leg. โI know, but Iโm nervous. We havenโt been on too many dates like thisโ I fidget with my bracelet, keeping my fingers busy. โCome on, lets get ready so you keep busyโ She laughs, shaking her head. I sit down and she gets started on my hair. She curls it into beautiful waves, giving it some volume. I do my makeup, keeping a nude lip and applying my normal routine. I then apply some light brown eyeshadow on the crease and blend it down, patting on some pale pink shadow and blend it together. I put a shimmer shade of pink towards my inner eye and blend
Today was our last day in Italy. We went back to the island and out to get gelato. Tomorrow, weโre boarding the jet around noon, since Jim has a business meeting he has to take care of. โSo, did you love it?โ Daniel snuggles against me, interrupting my thoughts. โI canโt express how much I loved it Dan. Thank you, reallyโ I smile, kissing the top of his head. โIโm so happy to hear thatโ He sighs, relieved. His cold hand rests against my bare stomach, causing me to flinch. โSorryโ He chuckles. โGet some sleep. I want to do something before we leave tomorrowโ Daniel kisses my jaw. โOkay, goodnight Danโ I close my eyes and drift off. I wake up in an empty bed, hearing shushed rustling around me. โGood morning sunshineโ Daniel sings, quietly, throwing some of his clothes into his luggage. I smile. โGood morningโ I stretch, not noticing his lack of clothing until now. โPut some clothes onโ I laugh, getting up and walking into the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. โYou lov
Last night Andrew came over and we all had a self care night. We watched movies, did face masks and ate way too many snacks. I told them everything that happened, and explained my text to Cody. It was great. Today, Iโm going to the gym to start out the day and then going to work. I needed to pick up a last minute shift today. When I get to the gym, I start out with a mile run and then move onto machines. I concentrate on my legs, needing to build the riding muscles back up. The gym goes fast. I quickly shower and change into my uniform, running off to my car after shooting the workers a goodbye. โKisses, glad to have you back โSydney nods, smiling when I walk in. โI wish I could say the same but Iโm gonna be honest, Italy is a lot nicer than Santa Rosaโ I laugh. โFair enough. Well, we missed you. Your regulars were asking for you. Theyโll be happy to see you backโ She smiles, walking into her office. Christine walks in shortly after, a smile appearing when she recognizes me. โY
The much awaited day had finally arrived. Kisses Jackson would officially become Kisses Jackson Green and Daniel would finally marry the love of his life. All of the last minute preparations were being carried out diligently. The wedding was to be the event of the year. The groom, the biggest corporate honcho in all of North Carolina and the bride, a well established doctor and socialite. All the big names in both the industries had arrived from all over the world to witness their union. Back in his hotel suite, Daniel was fidgeting with his cufflinks in anticipation and nervousness. Today was the day the love of his life would become his, truly. ****************** Kisses Pov When the veil was finally placed over my face, the back of it pinned to my hair with a crystal hair pin I let out a breathe I had been holding in for quite some time. Kylie was yelling at the wedding planner to make minute changes over the phone to the decorations while the poor woman who was overlooking thing
After 4 years Kisses POV Finally, I have already finished college and have my own degree as a veterinarian. I am so happy that, despite the circumstances in life, I was still able to make my dream come true. My entire journey in college is not easy. It is like Iโm on a roller coaster ride. Being far from my relatives and especially Daniel, is like Iโve been surviving. Daniel visits and sleeps in my condo once a week if he doesnโt have practice football. Despite all the hardships I have encountered, I am still thankful that there are people willing to extend their hand for help. Tomorrow is the day I have been waiting for. I am excited about having my diploma. I need to have beauty rest for tomorrowโs special event in my life. I wake up with a smile on my face. I feel mixed emotions: happy and sad. I am happy that my relatives and friends will be present on my special day. Sad because my parents will not be there. But still, I need to have happy vibes for my day. I quickly get a show
~Danielโs P.O.V~ Kisses leaves for school in a couple of days and to say Iโm devastated would be an understatement. She hasnโt left my house unless it was for work or with me. I want to do something special for her today. Iโm going to invite everyone over as a last little party to end the summer and get her a couple of things. I just finished my workout, Kisses is still passed out in bed. I get a couple of things together in the kitchen and prepare a small breakfast for her. She hasnโt been sleeping great. Iโve tried to talk to her about it but she just denies it. I know that sheโs been having her night terrors. I think itโs stress-induced. I cut up some fruit and made a little platter, mixing some pancake batter together. I drop a couple of chocolate chips in them and let them cook. Once the food is all done I brew a cup of coffee and bring the food upstairs. Much to my surprise, Kisses is rubbing her eyes, the comforter covering her body. โGood morning, babyโ I kiss her foreh
Last night was eventful if you know what I mean. Daniel has been a bit out of hand lately because Iโm leaving for school soon. Speaking of school, I still havenโt packed yet. I donโt want to pack yet. Iโm excited about school but not the location. Itโs so far from Daniel. I grab my phone, checking the time to see that I have to get ready for work. Iโm only working half a shift today, maybe then Iโll have time to pack. I slowly get out of bed, careful not to wake Daniel up. I ruffle through my bag, wanting to put some pants on. โMm, I canโt wait to wake up to this every morning one dayโ A raspy voice comes from behind me. โOh shushโ I laugh, shaking my head. โItโs actually been a sort of dream Iโve had since I was little. My wife and I cooking breakfast in the morning. Me in a pair of sweatpants, you in my oversized t-shirt with a cute messy bun and no makeupโ He smiles, his eyes tired. โGo back to bedโ I shake my head, walking into his bathroom to change and get ready. When I
Today was the worst. Daniel had practice all day and I had to work all day. We were both so busy and I canโt even see him tonight. My phone sounds telling me I have a new text. Daniel: Baby Me: Daniel. Hey, whatโs up? Daniel: I love you so f?cking much Me: I love you too hun. Is everything okay? Daniel: Nope Me: Whatโs going on? Daniel: Gotta go. Kisses I stare at my phone, confusion covering my face. I quickly dial Danielโs number. It goes straight to voicemail. โCody, Iโm going to Danielโ I grab my keys, water, wallet, and phone charger and rush out the door. On my way I call Kylie, her voicemail greeting me. I get even more worried. Kylie always answers everyone right away. I hesitate to go faster than the speed limit, images of what happened last time flash through my brain. I ignore them, seeing the huge hill that leads to Danielโs house. Soon enough I pull up to the house, rushing out to see a single car in the driveway. The house is silent except for the silent h
I wake up with a sharp pain in my lower abdomen. Great. Danielโs not in the bed, he must be downstairs. I get out of bed, trying to ignore the shooting pain. Surprisingly thereโs not a stain. Thank God. โF?ckโ I mumble, dragging myself into the bathroom, ransacking the medicine cabinet. โKisses? What are you doing? Are you okay?โ Kylie asks, seeing my pained expression. I shake my head. โCan I borrow a pad and some Midol or something?โ I lean against the sink. Itโs never been this bad. โYeah, sureโ Kylie nods, running to grab the stuff. โI donโt have any Midol, I have Advil thoughโ She holds the pad out to me. โNo, thatโs fine. Thank youโ I take it from her and quickly change only to see thereโs nothing to change. โAre you sure youโre okay?โ Kylie asks from the other side of the door. โWhatโs wrong?โ Danielโs panicked voice asks. โIโm-โ I start before a horrible feeling overcomes me. Soon, Iโm doubled over the toilet. โOh my gosh,โ Daniel rushes over to me, holding my h
I woke up to Danielโs cold fingertips running up and down my bare thighs. I turn over, smiling up at his peaceful looking face. โGood morning babeโ He kisses my forehead. โGood morning Mr. Greenโ I giggle as his fingers tickle my sides. He smiles before checking his watch. โI need to go to practice and then see Ms. Price. Kylie said sheโs not doing great. Iโll come back over tonight when Iโm doneโ He grabs his clothes and slips them on before tossing a baseball hat on his head and going into the bathroom. Yesterday was awful. My mom wants my forgiveness but I donโt know what to do. She seems better, but I canโt trust them. My father is a lost cause. Heโs just as bad sober, as he was drunk. Iโm reminded of the awful night terror I probably woke the whole house up with last night. When he comes back out he sits on the bed next to me, caressing my cheek. His shirt fits like a glove, showing every muscle and feature of his that I adore. I have to stop myself from drooling over him.
~Danielโs P.O.V~ Words are spewing out of Kisses motherโs mouth faster than a volcano erupts. Iโm watching Kisses, knowing her walls are slowly breaking and her heart is racing. I wrap my arm around her waist, whispering in her ear, โDeep breathsโ She nods, leaning into my chest. โDaniel, sweetie, thank you for protecting my daughter. I donโt know what I would do without youโ She turns her attention over to me. I nod, withholding from the long line of profanities I wish to let out. โI know you donโt like me, and thatโs understandable. But I hope you both will forgive meโ She continues. Neither of us answer and she presses the issue. I can feel Kisses slipping away. Each word her mother says, more and more pressure is being put on me to hold her up. She physically is struggling to be present in the conversation, I can only imagine how she is feeling mentally. โMom, pleaseโ She whispers, her grip on my arm tightening. โKisses, you need to forgive me. Youโre my only daughter. Youโ
Today was such a stressful day at work. The business has been increasing and there has been hardly anyone working with me. Most of the day Iโm alone or have one co-worker with me. โHey, Sydney can I talk to you?โ I knock on her door. โYeah, of course. Whatโs up?โ She motions for me to sit. โIโm sorry, and I know itโs not my place but itโs getting very busyโ My voice gets low. I canโt afford to be fired but it canโt go on like this. โI know. Iโm sorry, I have three people in for tomorrow and Iโll take you off. Take the day tomorrow, please. Iโll pay you your normal and send you the check in the mail. Donโt worry about it. Iโve been trying to get dependable people on but no oneโs showing up. I did increase your pay for the last two weeks because of how hard youโve been workingโ She gives me a sincere smile. โOh, no. I can come in tomorrow, itโs not a problem. Thank you. So muchโ I nod. โNo, please take the day off. You need it. You look exhausted. Now go, watch a movie or hang out