"Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale." "I want kissies, Daddy!"Dario blinked. Once, twice. Thrice. Registering his sweetheart’s words in his mind.It might seem silly, like a silly idea from a child, but coming from Madie's lips, it made his heart skip like a broken record. His breath hitched. He thought it was a big problem, where Madie's mind was frightened of their relationship and would back out, but it wasn't. It was far from it. She wanted to kiss. A kiss.Dario couldn't stop himself from chuckling, a deep chuckle that resonated in their room. "Oh, baby..."He grabbed hold of her hands and lifted, kissing her knuckles while staring deeply into her eyes. "My sweet, sweet baby.""That's... that's my problem, Daddy." she mumbled, a blush forming on her cheeks with his kiss."If you wanted to, you c

"Love is as sweet as your voice when you wake up in the morning by my side. Love is when you hold me in your arms. Love... is you.""Madie." Dario reprimanded as Madeline ran off of the car, towards the fast food place that they went to. They were about to have lunch. "Wait for me, sweetheart."They came from the hospital for Madeline's check-up. He had called for a full check-up to make sure Madeline was healthy. It was easy for him, since the Doctor worked for him and knew who he was.They had to take a few minutes in the waiting area when they arrived at 9AM. He had to remind her to be a good girl and go easy on the kicking, even if she was scared. He was nervous, since he woke her up early to prepare her and they only ate little for breakfast.He prepared himself just in case she threw a tantrum."You have to be brave, baby." he told her, holding her hands in his. He was kneeling in one knee while his Madie

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey. You never know, dear, how much I love you.I'm not going to let anyone take you away." Shit.That was what the voice in Dario's head repeated over and over as he stepped near his frowning baby. She was still hugging Ellie, but the smile in her face was long gone. Her beautiful lips were in a frown as she turned, stepping away from him.Shit."I'm sorry, baby. Daddy got so busy and drove fast so he can see you soon." he explained, chasing after her to the kitchen. There he saw her plate, almost empty. All that was left twas a few pieces of vegetables scattered around, as if played with.He didn't even think of scolding her. It was him who fucked up tonight."I missed you so much that I drove home too fast, baby. I'm so sorry." it was a good fucking

"A spoiled brat should be punished for not listening to her Daddy. Now bend, baby girl." "I said strip, girl."Madeline's bottom lip continued to stick out as she pouted. She had her arms crossed in her chest as she frowned at her daddy.She had no intention of listening to him."Don't wait for me to come and force you to strip, Madeline." he warned, voice still a tad angry. He was finished cleaning the section of the counter where she'll be placed. "Do it yourself."Her pout deepened as tears pooled in her eyes. Why was her Daddy so mad? She was just telling him that she didn't want to come home.Everything here was so pretty and magical and she didn't want to leave. When else would she get the chance to have a sleepover with dolphins and fishies? She wanted to have a slumber party under the big aquariums and just stare at the sea creatures as they swam and danced in the water.She wanted to st

"I'll always be here, baby. To protect you, to calm you, to make you smile and laugh. Just like how you do for me." He sat still, hands rubbing her back slowly and continuously as she rested her body on top of his. Silence surrounded both of them.Dario hated feeling this helpless when it came to her.Not being able to do anything to make her talk to him, to cry on his chest or just... be his sunshine again.But he waited patiently. He wanted Madie to be prepared when she talked to him, be open and comfortable, not forced. He'll let her talk to him when she's ready.He let her run in her own time, but he still couldn't help but be worried.Now, Madie stayed quiet as her fingers held her colorful markers tightly, a small quiver in her movement made Dario realize that something still frightened her.Her hands continued to color the inks in his body, the dark lines being colored pretty as Madeline'