DavvyI feel like my heart has suddenly skipped a beat.The one who's standing right before the glass door is a cute little girl in a pink jumper which I reckon is a private school uniform. I watch her running towards her father for a hug. I am pretty sure that she is about four years old but looks pretty much taller for her age. This little girl is the epitome of perfection; porcelain skin, healthy posture, beautiful shape of a face, silky and wavy long hair with bangs fall on the forehead, a perfect set of teeth when she smiles, thick brows and curvy lashes, a radiating calmness in her dark eyes, pointed nose and a fine mouth shape.I can't help but swallow hard as I watch the kid approach her father and give him a kiss on the cheek. There's a warm smile painted across Dave's face while embracing the younger version of himself. My chest tightens, unsure what exactly I am feeling at the moment. It's a mixture of joy, sadness, and an unfathomable emotion while looking at the little c
PrideHis words hit me. He speaks in a near monotone. I am about to open my mouth to respond when Dave already gets up from his chair. I watch him coming towards his daughter. He then carries the child in his arms.A hurricane of emotion swirls deep within me as his words stop me cold. A passionate father-and-daughter relationship tied me up— it is just full of happiness and love and content. A strange mix of insecurity and jealousy washes over me. And I have no idea where it comes from and what it is even for.I shake my thoughts off my mind. I rise from my seat as Dave gestures to me to follow him. Davvy is burying her tiny face against her father's shoulder. She glances in my direction and just like what she did earlier, she rolls her eyes at me. Not allowing myself to be drowned in irritation, I heave out a sigh. As soon as we get out of the office, his secretary approaches right away with a thin smile.“Lott, we are heading out now. Have you clocked out yet?”“I already have, si
Our DaughterMy mouth drops in awe the moment we arrive at El-Greco’s mansion. The entire area is absolutely wide and elegant with crisp light radiating from dazzling orbs on the marble walls. The kind of luxury that this place has is entirely out of place in the middle of nowhere. And yet that was the whole point why it was built there because it definitely stands out.I know how wealthy this man was, but I didn't quite anticipate this one so far. The fact that he bought me with his millions five years ago truly exceeded my expectations. Still, it's all too good to be true. I have been refusing to accept the fact that it is how it is. The wealth that this man has was just over the top. He made it to the point that all the luxury he has will take away the hostility I felt towards him in the long run.My mind is still trying to process the beauty the entire place brings. We continue moving forwards towards the concrete pathway leading to the main door. I get to see how big the place ac
FulfillI try to avoid my gaze from him. His words hardly hit my conscience. “Don’t get me wrong, Dave! It's not because I have no concern for her! I just don’t want to spend a little time with her.”“Do you even hear yourself, Brianna?” His face tightens before flashing an insulting smile at me. “You know, I also don’t want you to be with her even for just a few days. If only I have a choice, I won't let my child be associated with you,” there's a hint of rage in his voice. “I never thought you could say those words to your own child. Out of all people, why do you have to be the—” he pauses.“Say it!” I stare back at him, clenching my fists.He chooses to rise from his seat. “Never mind. Get up. I’ll take you to your—”“What stops you from saying it?” I stand up and turn to face him. “Why do I have to be the mother of your child? Is that so?” I feel my jaws tighten. “You should ask that to yourself. Why does it have to be me? Why did you choose me to be her mother? Why did you fuck m
BratA series of knocks wakes me up from my deep sleep. I drag myself towards the door and swing it open. A lady in uniform is standing behind the door with a smile.“Good morning, ma’am Brii. Sir Dave asked me to wake you up. Breakfast is ready downstairs.”“Okay. Tell him I'm coming over.”She bows down and leaves.After fixing my bed, I walk into the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. After that, I change from nighties to casual t-shirt and shorts and brush my hair neatly. I dab a little bit of face powder in my face to look presentable.Oh, shit! How can I get into the dining area? Considering how big the mansion is, I'd probably get lost around here. I should have just told the housemaid to wait for me. Goddamn it!Though confused, I storm out of the room and head down the carpeted stairs. Relief flashes through me when I see the lady who knocked at my door earlier this morning.“Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get the dining area from here?” I ask her as soo
LotionMy conscience is telling me that I should pat her shoulder and comfort her. But I stop myself from doing so. We proceed to eat breakfast in peace.By the time we finish breakfast, Dave tells Toby to get the pool ready for swimming. Sheryl assists Davvy upstairs, getting her dressed. I stand up and wait for his errands.“You get ready as well. You're coming with us.”I slightly shake my head and turn to face him. “No need. Just give me something else to do.”“You should join us. That's what you have to do," he tells me. "Davvy needs to get used to being with you.”So, it is not really a formal invitation. He just wants me to be around for the sake of Davvy. Alright then, what am I even expecting?“I didn’t bring any swimwear—”“The maid spared some swimwear in the closet. You may use them.”I shrug. “Okay. I better get ready then.”“Be patient with her just a bit more.”“I’ll keep trying,” I say before finally leaving him behind.I hurry towards my room and pull the closet door
Sullen LookThey finally pull themselves out of the water after three hours of playing around the kiddie-sized pool. I let them leave first before I decide to go next. After his warning earlier, I chose to ignore him the entire time. Although, there are times when I can't control my eyes from staring at his muscled chest and toned abs. But that doesn't mean I stop detesting him. He still gets into my nerves no matter what. My exact plan was to actually swagger around Davvy. That way, her dislike towards me will somehow shrink a little. But instead, I got his attention more than the kid itself. What a joke!Meanwhile, I can feel the level of curiosity in Davvy's eyes everytime I dive into the water like a mermaid. I was minding my own thing but I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I hear Davvy asked her father earlier.“Daddy, she can swim and dive as gracefully as you. But she's only a girl.”When Davvy says that, I pretended that I didn't hear anything at all. I even ignore Dave's eyes as he
ShootI leave the dining hall and walk back upstairs. I lock the door as soon as I reach my room. I slide down against the wooden door like a melting candle.She hates me that much. I don't know but I feel like I deserve it. I deserve the pain I am feeling right now. I have failed her as her mother in so many ways. I have no right to complain now. As a matter of fact, giving me a good dressing down is not enough to compensate for all the things I've done in the past.I’ve never been a good mother to her. I am completely useless. I am in no position to complain about the way she treated me now. I have no right to feel hurt. I have no right to her. Nothing at all.Never did I expect that this encounter would bring me into tears. Perhaps, it's because of the pain I am feeling at the moment.Just carry on, Brii. Just bear with it a little bit more.It is late in the evening when I suddenly get up from a deep sleep. I find myself inside a dark and cold room. I stretch my arms and reach for