"He said a lot, the gist of it was that he didn't know that him leaving would have done what it did, he thought he was doing the right thing leaving you both. And that now he's been trying to better himself and wants to see you, maybe have a relationship with you" Rhode tells me delicately, slowly,
I do have a lot of wonderful things in my life."What did he think?" I ask him hopefully, even after all this time and everything he's done I want his approval, how pathetic. Rhode 's lips quirk up slightly."He was so proud. The business degree surprised him. He thought you would be either a writer
"Will you come with me? I don't know if I can do this alone" I say worriedly. Not having Rhode by my side for something major like this makes me feel bereft and anxious, just the thought of it."Of course bub, if you want me there then I'm there" He says reassuringly, running one of his hands throu
What does one wear when they see their father for the first time in 8 years? I ask myself as I stare up at the enormity of the clothes on my side of the wardrobe. There's no correct answer really, I already googled just to see if there wasn't a reddit thread of abandoned children dreamily preparing
"Hi" I reply quietly. He seems to have the same reaction to my voice, a fear rolling down his cheek after he hears it. Rhode gives my hand a gentle reassuring squeeze. I move to sit down at a seat across from him in the middle of the conference table, facing him but also allowing myself enough dist
Frank shuts his eyes, his tears now streaming down his face in rapid succession as he turns his head down to face his lap. In the corner of my eye, I can see Rhode 's hand lift up to wipe the corner of his eyes."I needed you. I needed a dad. And you decided that you didn't and you left. You just le
"I know it may not seem like it right now, but I am the happiest I have ever been. I graduate in a month or so. I've made a lot of new friends. Mum is moving out of the facility in a few weeks, and we have a great relationship now. Rhode 's family has welcomed me in as their own. I'm a godmother. An
"If you take one more fucking step towards her I swear to god I will split you in half" Rhode warns him, it stops Frank from moving even an inch more."Please Amelia. I was an awful father to you, and I don't deserve to have a child as wonderful as you in my life with what I've done. But I'm beggin
"Wanna give one a go?" I suggest to her with a small grin."Might be a bit premature, don't think Max is the marriage type quiet yet" She responds with a quiet giggle, then catches herself as we all stop and gape at her. She hasn't mentioned Max in that context in a very long time. Behind Poppy, Fra
"It's stunning sweetheart, absolutely stunning" My mum comments excitedly as I allow my hands to rest at my sides, my reflection making my heart race quickly. I'm wearing a wedding dress. Maybe not the wedding dress, but a wedding dress none the less. It all seems insane to think that I had spent th
Fran, Bianca and now Sarah are at the racks, perhaps browsing for me or for Fran, who recently moved to London and is flat hunting with her boyfriend Zayn."They have wedding dresses at charity shops? I can't tell if that's bleak or romantic" Poppy comments quietly to me as I sit down beside her."
"You are referred to as exactly what you are, a man, while I am referred to as my relationship to you, a wife. Like the only identifiable thing about me is that now I am your wife but you still get to be a man in your own right" I explain. It's something that's always irked me while watching TV show
"You forget we had sex in a bookstore?" Rhode leans in close and murmurs to me, heat rising on my cheeks instantly. One of my wilder moments I would say."Did not forget that, but I'd rather not have to explain that story to, well anyone" I say with an embarrassed giggle. I definitely told at least
"Please, take it" He states in a soft tone that makes butterflies flit around my stomach. "When?" He adds with a little more urgency."How about, before the years end?" I suggest. It's early October now so going into the colder England months, it's not exactly going to be extraordinary weather but t
"Thank you" I mumble against his lips, brushing my nose against his. His hand lingers on my hip as I come down off of my tiptoes, the wind blowing some of my hair into my face."I'll support you either way, it's up to you" He softly states, his eyes never leaving mine as his hand leaves my hip and t
"Hey, you remember yesterday when we had the family over for lunch?" I say just as we approach the small coffee stand near the fountain at the centre of the park. It's run by a father and son out of a truck that normally attracts a large crowd of locals but today seems a little isolated, supposed we
"To be honest, I feel anxious about taking her out on my own" Rhode states honestly as we wait at the corner for our crosswalk light to turn green. It's a surprising admission that immediately gets my attention."You've never mentioned anything like that" I express as I put a hand on his arm while h