A few days ago Luke called me to see if I have any plans the next week. He wanted to take Grace and me to New York for a week. After the week, Iโm going back to Florida with them for a while and Daniel is going to fly out to see everyone. Their request. I packed my bags and Daniel is driving me to the airport. Iโll be landing the same time theyโre supposed to, and we have a meeting place. โIโm going to miss youโ I frown over at Daniel. โIโll see you soon enough, babe. Youโre going to have a blast. New York is so beautifulโ He glances over at me, smiling. I know heโs upset at the timing of it all, but heโs extremely happy for me. โHow many times have you been to New York?โ I ask, trying to make conversation. โIโm not sure. More than three times. My dad travels there for business a lot. We used to tag along more than we do nowโ He smiles, taking my hand in his. We pull up to the airport and I grab my bag out of the back seat and hug Daniel. โI love you Danโ I smile, pulling away.
Itโs been about a week since Iโve gotten to Florida. New York was truly magical. It was a dream come true and one of the best experiences Iโve had. Iโve enjoyed every second in Florida with my favorite people. The days till I go away keep creeping up and each day I get more and more nervous. I canโt even imagine not having Daniel by my side for months at a time. Itโs going to be a damn disaster. โWhatโs on your mind, my loveโ Daniel brushes his fingers through my hair, staring down at me on his bare chest. โOh, nothingโ I blush, staring back at him. His eyes gloss over and I realize heโs probably thinking the same. I kiss his jaw before getting out of the bed to grab some clothes. โIโm going to take a quick showerโ I let him know before going into the bathroom. Today is our last full day, weโll be heading back home tomorrow night. I shower and complete my whole routine before walking out to the kitchen to see my cousins and boyfriend talking and laughing. โThere she isโ Luke sm
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
~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
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.
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
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
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
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