A Husband For Her!

Katniss

“Yup! A party!”

“I got invited, and I’m bringing you with me! Come on, Katniss, it’s time you found yourself a man!”

I’m not the type to enjoy parties like that. I’m an introvert, while Scarlett is the complete opposite—she thrives in crowds. I was about to refuse, but Scarlett shook her head, waving her finger from side to side.

“No, no, no. You’re not turning this down, Katniss. Look at Giselle over there.” Scarlett pointed toward my daughter, her voice softening. “She’s growing up fast. She needs a father figure. I know you’re a strong woman, and you’ve done an amazing job raising her on your own. But deep down,” she placed her finger gently over my heart, “you know she needs more.”

Her words cut through me, striking a nerve I wasn’t prepared to deal with. Scarlett knew me too well, and she wasn’t wrong. Giselle had been vocal about it.

“I want a daddy, Mommy.”

The words Giselle often repeated echoed in my mind. I looked over at her, playing with her Barbies, completely obl