The White Queen (Trouble For Me Sequel)

Chapter 1

"You're overdoing it love, let me go instead" I said to Diane

"I rarely do anything anymore, I'm going ,I'll be back before you know it" She said with a smile on her face

A few hours went by and she came back. Maybe I was overreacting, maybe we're all overreacting, but I just want her to be safe!

"How are you feeling?" I asked as I held her close to me

"I'm feeling okay, and I am okay, I'm sorry I'm giving you such a hard time.." She said

"No, I get it, staying between four walls can be overwhelming, I'm sorry" I said

"It's okay, you are just worried" She said

I couldn't help but keep holding her tightly in my arms

"Brian..what happened wasn't your fault, I hope you know that" She said

"What do you mean?" I asked

"It wasn't your fault, my time had come, I had to go..you have to let me go" She said

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I opened my eyes and faced the empty space next to me on the bed. It's been 5 years since we lost Diane, I've been seeing her in my dreams almost every night.

Nicole doesn't really remember her, she was still very young when we lost her but she still sees her mom in her sleep too but doesn't remember that dreadful day. That saved her from a lot of pain and trauma.

I'm really trying to be the best dad I can be for her and I have lots of help from the guys and their partners.

"Daddy?" Nicole run into the room crying

"What happened love?" I asked

"I can't sleep in my room, can I sleep here?" She asked

I picked her up and tucked her in the bed next to me "Goodnight sweetie" I gave her a kiss on her forehead

*The next day*

"Dad? Wake up!!" I heard Nicole yelling and nudging me

I jumped up from my pillow "what- what happened?"

"Uncle Freddie is downstairs!" She said

"I'll be right there, thank you sweetie, go get ready" I replied

I got dressed and headed downstairs where I found Freddie making coffee

"Morning Fred!" I said

"Good morning" He said and gave me a cup

"Thanks" I said as I left out a loud sigh

"Tough night?" He asked

"Yeah, I don't think I will get a good night sleep ever again" I replied

"That's not true" He said "Some people just need more time"

"It just seems like every dream gets even more real and I can't sleep anymore, I know it sounds harsh but I feel my heart break all over again when I see her"

"I get it, we all miss her..so I can't possibly imagine how bad you must feel" He sighed sadly

We suddenly heard Nicole giggling and talking in her room

I went to check on her "Nicole? Are you talking to someone?" I asked

"No dad, I'm just playing with my dolls for a bit" She said

I smiled and started going down the stairs. I heard a loud smashing sound from the hallway downstairs.

"Freddie what did you break again??" I asked with a serious tone in my voice

"What? Nothing,I'm still in the kitchen" I heard him respond back

I got to the hallway and saw one of the hanged photo frames, broken on the floor. I picked it up, it was one of the first pictures I ever took with Diane

"Freddie, are you sure you weren't browsing around the pictures here?" I asked

"I swear, I was in the kitchen the whole time" He said as he walked to me "Oh dear." He said when he saw the picture

"Guess I'll go get a new frame later. Let's just go to the studio and I'll deal with that later" I said

We drove to the studio and brought Nicole along with me. She really loves listening to our music and she's always trying to play with my guitar and she brings everyone joy in that room.

Her mom would be proud!