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SEREIAThe morning air was cold on my face as I knelt down in front of Liyana. Her backpack was hung on her back and hair was messy from her tantrums in the car. There was a jam stain on her cheek that I hadn't seen until now."Mommy you're staring " she said and I reached out wiping the jam with my thumb. "I'm just looking at you " I replied."Why?" she asked."Because I love you " I replied.She rolled her eyes the only way a five-year-old could. "I know that Mommy " she smiled and I hugged her tight holding her a little bit tighter than usual. Today was going to be a long day."Be good at school " I warned her playfully and she nodded."I'm always good " she said.Gracie laughed from the seat of the car. "That's not true, child " she said.Liyana giggled. She kissed my cheek. Then she was off running toward the school doors with her friends. Her purple backpack was bouncing with each step.I watched until she disappeared inside.Valerian appeared beside me and he took my hand."She

SEREIAA week went by fast.I spent most of it walking around my living room checking my phone and jumping every time it buzzed. The lawyers called me. Valerian made some arrangements, while I just sat on the couch staring at the garden feeling like the world was moving on without me.Then on Thursday afternoon someone knocked on the door.It was a white box tied with a silver ribbon. Inside there was a dress. It was burgundy, made of silk. it was simple but elegant. There was no note or card.I didn't need one.I knew it was from Valerian.At eight o'clock a car pulled into the driveway.Valerian stood on the step wearing a suit his hair freshly cut and his tie silver. He looked at me then at the dress and back at me. The silence went on for a while. My heart was beating fast."You're staring " I whispered and he smirked."You're worth staring at " he replied.He held out his hand. I took it. His fingers were warm and steady.The restaurant was on the floor of a building I had never

SEREIAMy bedroom was really dark. I was not asleep. I was lying on my side with my knees pulled up to my chest and my face pressed into the pillow. My tears had dried a time ago but the pain in my chest was still there. Every time I closed my eyes I sawLucas’s smile. I kept thinking about Saturday. He will pick her up at nine.The door to my bedroom creaked open. I did not move. I did not want him to see me like this.. Valerian always sees everything."Sereia " he said.EI felt the bed move behind me. His hand found my shoulder. It was gentle and warm."You are crying " he said."I am not " I replied.He pulled me back against his chest. His arms wrapped around me. His chin rested on top of my head."Talk to me " he said.I shook my head. I could not speak. If I spoke I would break down."Is it about the court hearing?" he asked.I nodded my head."He is going to take her Valerian. On Saturday. For two days. And I can do nothing to stop it " I said.His arms got tighter around me.

SEREIAI woke up to the ceiling spinning around me. Everything was white and blurry. The sheets were all tangled around my legs. My head felt like it was stuffed with cotton. I tried to sit up. The room started tilting.“Don't.” Valerian said. His hand was on my shoulder pushing me down. He was sitting on the edge of the bed close to me and his eyes looked different like I had never seen them before.“What happened?” I asked him.“You fainted in the car” he said, his voice was really low. The doctor said it was because of stress and dehydration and not eating enough.I closed my eyes and thought about Liyana, Lucas and the park.What time is it I asked.“It's Sunday afternoon you have been out for hours.” he replied .I tried to sit up and this time he let me. The room stopped spinning around me.“Liyana!” I started.“She is still with him until tonight.” Valerian informed me and my chest felt tight.Tears started coming, fast and hot.“Sereia.” Valerian snapped, his voice was sharp.

SEREIA Chapter 149The door closed behind the worker and I just lost it. I started crying. I could not stop. My daughter Liyana was still in my arms. She was telling me "Mommy do not cry please do not cry." I just could not help it. The social worker had these cold eyes and her voice was so flat. She said that allegations without proof are not enough.I have proof. I have the truth. It is just that nobody wants to listen to me.Valerian put his hand on my back. "Sereia, breathe.""I cannot.""Yes you can."I shook my head. Liyana got down from my lap. Gracie took her hand. "Come on girl let us make some cookies."Liyana looked back at me. "Mommy?"I wiped my face. "Go with Granny, baby I will be okay."She did not look like she believed me. She let Gracie take her away.The kitchen door. Then there was another knock at the door.I jumped. Valerian’s jaw got tight. "Stay here."He went to the door. Opened it. Marcus was standing on the porch wearing a jacket. His face was all scarred