"Daddy is all you need, baby. Nothing and no one else. Just me. Just Daddy."
"Madie. What are you doing here?"
She didn't answer for a while. Her body was turned to me, and her hands were together. Her feet were also shifting here weight from left to right. She was nervous. Around me.
It took everything in me not to coo at her. She was adorable.
"Uhm..." she mumbled, her voice stuttering a bit "Ellie."
I couldn't hear her, maybe because she was a bit far. And she was mumbling her words. Her head moved and she looked at the floor, getting all shy.
I smiled gently at her, even though she wasn't looking at me. "I didn't catch that, sweetheart. What was that?"
She shifted her feet again, before moving her head back and looking at me. She was blushing now.
Adorable.
"Ellie." mumbling once again.
"No mumbling, baby. I can't hear you." There was no reprimanding in my voice. I
"But Daddy, I don't understand. Why can't I be with you? I promise I'll be a good girl. Please. I want to be with you, Daddy.""Madie?" It was Sister Mary Eunice calling from outside.I was about to leave again for Adon and the others' house.I dressed up with a pretty pink summer romper with a white shirt inside. I feel good today, and I feel pretty.I had my bag on my shoulder and ready to go, but Sister Mary Eunice blocked the door and called me."Yes?" I asked, smiling at Sister Mary Eunice. I was in such a good mood today. I was excited and I'd get to play with Hop and Adon and Neil.Sister Mary Eunice's eyes shifted up and down, like she was looking right through me. But just at my clothes.Did she find me pretty?"Where are you going, Madie?" she asked curiously."To my friend’s house!" I answered her, jumping up and down. It's been many times that I'
"Daddy, do you pinky promise to take care of me, feed me, shower me with love always, and always give me nummies and stuffies now and forever?I pinky promise, baby."I woke up to a new day, another day of playing and eating with friends. I got so excited to go out today that I went straight to the bathroom instead of playing with Ellie a bit.My dream was so good. I dreamt of unicorns eating peanuts and elephants eating cotton candies. Maybe it was the opposite but still, it was a bit the same.I was about to brush my teeth in front of the mirror buy stopped when I saw what I was wearing. A pink and white outfit.I was confused a bit when I remembered what I was supposed to do this afternoon. I was supposed to go to my friend’s house and play and eat!But I slept instead! Stupid Madie. Why did I have to be such a sleepy head?! I wasted time sleeping instead
"I'll be here for you, baby. Always and forever.""What do you mean, force you out?" I snarled at Adon who called me just now to inform me that they were kicked out of Madie's home. "I told you to guard Madie, not pick a fight with her guardian!"I was driving from one of my bars to get home, hoping the three of them are on their way. But no, not at all."Hop and I didn't do anything, D." he objected, sounding frustrated too "She made Madie go up to her room and then, all of a sudden, she was pissed!"I just listened to what he has to say. The nuns at that orphanage can be a handful sometimes."Then, she started talking about how she knew we were bad people and we were going to hurt her! We couldn't even talk much, she just kept on blabbering on." he sighed. My guess would be his hand was rubbing the side of his head right now. "And then she kicked us out."I only sighed in reply. These two people
"To hold you in my arms is one of the best feelings in the world.""Good morning, sweetheart" I greeted the little girl who was slowly waking up in my bed. I had a breakfast tray in my hands, with toasts, bacon and eggs, pancakes too.I saw Madie's eyes slowly start to open and placed the tray aside. It looks like she was still in her little space, still all adorable and sleepy."Hi, baby..." I cooed, making sure that I wasn't scaring her, and I was gentle. She looked like she was still shook on what happened last night "Hi..."Her little morning eyes stared at me for a moment, rubbing her eyes with her hands, and then she tilted her cute little head. She was a real sweetheart."It's Daddy, baby" I said slowly, wanting to know if she remembered calling me that yesterday or not. I didn't want to surprise her by confusing her "It's Daddy..."I took it to myself to make sure that she won't need anothe
"You're my baby girl, sweetheart. And I'm your Daddy.""Hey, D." Neil said by my back, carrying two glasses of whiskey on his hands. "How is she?"I turned to him and thanked him for the drink, gulping it down straight and feeling the heat on my throat. I sighed at his question.It's been two days since Madie stayed with me. And I loved the attention from her, especially because she is in her little space.But I couldn't help but get worried. It's been two days and she wasn't coming out of her space. What happened at the orphanage the other day must have hit her hard? It worries me that I couldn't ask her questions and I wouldn't get answers.I also needed to talk to her about our relationship. I wasn't going to let her go now, but I wanted her permission first.I love spending time with Madie while she was in little space, but I didn't want to take advantage of her vulnerable state. I loved hearing her
"From the day you walked into my life, you're all I think about. You're the reason I breath. You are the stars in my sky. I wouldn't want this any other way. You are the love of my life.""I'm your Daddy."Madie stared at me with wide eyes, a quick "Nuh-uh" following right after. Her curious stare turned into a cute glare. My little baby was adorable. She thinks she looks scary with that glare, but really, she looked like a cute kittyMy baby kitty."I don't have a Daddy, Mister Dario." she gritted her teeth, her cat like face only reaching my chest "You're a liar."Mierda.[fuck]I wanted to tell her that she spent the last three days with me, and that she called me 'Daddy' every single minute and cuddled me hard. But rushing into things would scare her. And I didn't want that.I wanted her to be comfortable with me, and to trust me.Little's who have their caretakers o
"You opened your heart and let me in. I was yours ever since."After their lengthy conversation about their current relationship, Dario and Madie made their way downstairs to the kitchen. It was almost dinner and Dario wanted to make sure that Madie was fed well.The events and conversation from earlier were stuck in his head. As much as he wanted to carry Madie up in his arms and cuddle her warm, he couldn't.She was all shy and red since they finished talking. She had Ellie on her arms, whispering things into his ear.And judging by the smile on her face, he guessed it was about how she have her own Daddy now. It made him happy to see her that way.For now, he has to be gentle with her. He can't just scoop her in his arms and expect her to be okay with it. She was adjusting to their state right now and he didn't want to push her.Even though they already spent time with each other in the previous days,
"Can I spend my life with you?Nothing more that I would chooseNothing more that I could useThan forever and a day, with you."It was almost lunch time when Dario decided to wake Madie. The sun was hurting the skin of the people outside, and the bright rays enveloped their bedroom.Madie was lightly snoring beside him, and his eyes were trained on her. She slept for almost two hours for her nap yesterday, and she slept early, too.He guessed that his baby girl was a sleepy girl. Showed how much she valued her sleep.Dario, on the other hand, wake up early in the morning. Not even the sun was up when he opened his eyes.He didn't get up, though. He enjoyed the feeling of Madie laying in his arms. He spent the past hours staring at her sleeping face.Her closed eyelids, her pointy nose. Her bright, blonde hair scattered all over her face and neck. Particul
"Baby, you're the reason I live and the reason that I die. You're the reason that I smile yet break down and cry. You're the reason that I keep going and the reason why I fall. Because without you in my life, I'm nothing at all."The screams and squeals of excitement flooded in Madeline's ears as she looked around. Everyone had someone with them.Some were having their lunch in some food stalls, and some were lining up in line for the rides.The screams were from the people who were riding the roller coaster, some on towers and some on fast-spinning carousels. She could also smell the fragrance of delicious food in the air, as well as the sweet smell of desserts that were given out to the kids, and adults too.On her right, she could see the swans on the water with people aboard. They were taking pictures with smiles on their faces, together with their kids and other family.Madie couldn't help bu
"If giving my everything is what it takes, I won't hesitate. Not even for a second. That's what it means to have something you'd give your life to save."Ivan's thoughts stopped, as if the words that came from his Father's mouth was far-fetched, almost unimaginable.He couldn't help but laugh. Really, when it comes to being an asshole, he couldn't deny that he got that from his father.Looking down on the child that was in front of him, he couldn't help but wonder how undeniably pretty she was. Fair skin, blonde hair, green eyes."What's her name?" he asked, eyes staring deeply at the trembling child standing in front of him. He meant the question for his father who was smoking a cigar just by his leather couch, but the little thing answered him instead."M-Madeline, S-Sir." the eight-year-old answered, avoiding his eyes as much as she could. She answered her ques
"I'd rather drain every vein in my body than to watch you cry painful tears. I'd spare you tears for the rest of your life if I could. I'd take your pain and trauma away. I'd make you forget so you can be happy once more.""What's wrong?" Madie asked, head tilted to the side as she stared at Neil. Why was he standing by the door like that?What if someone was coming in and he was blocking the way?She was about to ask him again when she saw the foot by the door. Huh?Her confusion worsened as she stared, talking a few steps forward to see if someone left a mannequin by the women's comfort room.But of course not, this wasn't a department store. This was an airport, why would a mannequin be here?It felt like her heart stopped when she reached the middle part of the body that was lying down on the floor.Blood.
"If anything ever happened to you... I wouldn't know what to do. I'd be lost. My heart would be gone together with you."Dario stood staring as he watched the people in black come and go. It was a big ceremony, proper for a man who handled a big organization.It was his father's funeral."My condolences." one old man told him, shaking his hand as Dario stood by the door to welcome the people. More followed him, some strangers and some familiar.To be honest, he wanted to be anywhere than here.He sighed, eyes looking everywhere to find someone who can replace him. Anyone.'Right.' he thought. He was the heir. He was the one who'll take care of everything his father left. The next boss.The funeral passed and most of the people were gone before the sunset. One by one, they left with a nod to him. The only family member who was there for th
"A very small degree of betrayal is sufficient to cause the death of trust."Dario stormed into their house, nerves jumping as he realized that there was nobody anywhere.The moment he drove the car to the garage, he was already in fear as to why no one was outside.Where were the guards? Why weren't they at their posts?The worst started to come into his mind as he ran inside, screaming for Madie as he did so, his eyes furiously searching for him."Madie!" he screamed for her, opening the doors at the first floor of the safe house to find her. Nothing was missing, nothing was messed up and it didn't look like anyone barged it. Their luggage was still there untouched where it was before he left. "Baby!"The thought of Ivan getting to Madie and hurting her made him catch his breath. He couldn't take it.He made it to the second floor when he heard Adon's car in the driveway. They were
"Truth hurts. Doubt ruins. Lie destroys.""What is it?" Dario asked as soon as Eliana picked up the call."D..." she spoke, her voice coming in quiet yet clear via phone. "I-I know it's not the best time, and I know it's late but-""What's the matter, Eli?" he asked, looking back at his baby girl's sleeping form. He had to be quiet or else he'd wake her."Madeline... the first time I came to visit, the first time you introduced her, and I heard her name- it seemed familiar, like I heard it before."Dario's brows furrowed at her words. He didn't understand.How could Eliana know who Madeline was when she was seven?"And when Neil called me to tell me about the ambush at the port... it confirmed everything I was thinking of. He told me about Manuel."He remembered Neil telling him that they did in fact talk, Eliana and him.
"See, betrayal... you know that it will never come from your enemies.""You gonna go now?" Madie asked as she watched her Daddy leave some of his things by the passenger seat of his car, loading them and starting the car before walking over to her and cuddling."Yeah, baby. Daddy needs to go now." he answered as he left a small peck on her forehead.They were in each other's arms, with Dario's wrapped around her tiny waist and moving slightly side to side, causing them to sway.They were in their own magical world."And-and we'll go to ride the airplane later?" she asked again, still looking up to him. Her Daddy was tall, and she had to crane her neck very much to see him properly.She forgot to ask if they had giant gene in their family.Dario chuckled before nodding at her question. "Yeah, baby. And then we'll go to Hawaii, and then we'll have a house near the beach, and then we can swim and pla
"I swear I couldn't love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow.""Shh..." Dario whispered into Madie's ears as his hands did its work. "I got you, baby. Daddy's got you."His kisses deepened on her lips, more breath taking than ever.They were long gone the cool air outside, the warmth of their room enveloping them as their bodies stayed together.Carrying her in his arms was easy and light, as it ever was. Their lips and bodies stayed interlocked as he walked them both inside and to their room, easily avoiding the guards in their post just by the hallway.They knew not to look, but if they did, they he'd have to gauge their eyes out.Minutes in their room and Dario had his shirt off, whispering sweet words to Madeline as he took hers off her body. Slowly, sweetly, gently.Each inch of clothing he took off her body, he replaced with a gentle kiss. His lips touched her body
"I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you.""Are you going to be okay?" Eliana asked Dario who was seated beside her.He had his laptop by him, working.His baby girl was running around being chased by Chase, Eliana's pet hound that she brought with her when she came. Madie had both Ellie and a ball in her hands, tossing the ball playing fetch with the giddy hound.Dario was glad that the hound brought happiness to her.Trees surrounded the safe house; the only water source was the fountain where the Finnish Hound was drinking from. It was cozy, and the weather was warm. They were far from the city, far from danger. The fresh breeze and the shade from the trees made it cool even with the sun's heat.The sunshine was defeated by the rays of smile that Madie gave them whenever she would wave over.It wasn't easy maintaining the good ambiance of the place. Madie repeatedly a