Unexpected Love

17. Fast Forward

(Sorry guys I decided to skip over a few months!)

March

My dad had called a few days ago and said I get to meet him finally. He got his act together and got a job at a restaurant for now. He put the house back together, bought food, and found my childhood stuff. I was excited to see him, but nervous.

We were going out for lunch at a semi fancy restaurant. I had on a black and pink dress with 2 inch black heels. My hair was wavy and sat naturally on my shoulders.

I was fixing my makeup when I heard a honk from outside. I opened the door and locked it with my keys that Bradley gave me. I hopped in the black suv that the social worker was driving. He would be supervising the lunch with my father.

After a short ride in the car I got out and waited for the social worker to meet me at the door. We walked inside and he talked to the waiter. She led us to a table and there I saw him. My father. He was wearing nice clothes and his black hair was cut short like it was when I was little. He was smiling and I spotted the rose and thorn tattoo underneath his shirt sleeve.

I started to cry and the social worker went to guide me out but I swatted his hands away and stood in front of him. His hand was on the table and I saw the daddy daughter ring I gave him. I sat down and took his hand.

"I missed you so much daddy." I whispered so only he could hear. He smiled at me and started to cry too. He stood up and helped me up by my hands and hugged me.

"I should of never listened to your mother Arie, she was the true monster. She made me like that. You know that because you are a smart girl Arie, and I love you."

"I love you too dad." I heard clapping in the background as people around us stood up. Some crying and some excited for our reunion.

We ate lunch in peace and takes about anything and everything on our minds.

He promised me the world and he meant it. I would officially move in with him in April which is totally exciting.

"Any boyfriends?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"One, I think you'll like him. He's just like you and me." I smiled at him and thankfully he bought it.

"You know, I haven't been to the beach in like 5 years."

"We'll have to go soon, with Bradley of course." He laughed and I couldn't help but smile again.