Y/N's POV.
There was this saying my mom used to say all the time. It was something like "This goes to show you that sometimes the unseen is not to be feared and that those meant to love us most are not always ones who do."
As a young child, I never much understood what she meant by that. I never really tried to, to be completely honest. But now, sitting here with my daughter and Ariana. Listening to her tell me what's been going on as she goes to her "mothers" house. It all starts to make more sense to me.
Her mother. The one who was meant to love her the most. But doesn't give a shit, that her husband is putting his nasty hands on her! My own daughter was getting beat and starved, I didn't even know it.
I clenched my jaw as I shook my head. "God damnit!" My fist slammed against the wall, making some things fall.
I heard Bria scream and Ariana stood up grabbing her in her arms. "Shhh it's ok baby, daddy is just a little upset right now."
"I-I am sorry daddy, please don't be mad at me."
Immediately I stopped and put all my attention on her. "What-no baby it's not your fault. I'm not mad at you Bria." I groaned as I started to pace around the room with my hands on my hips.
I think Ariana could tell that I was t calming down anytime soon, because she gave me a look before turning to Bria.
"How about I go and tuck you in, huh. I'll even sing you a song." Ariana spoke softly to her and she nodded.
"Ok Ari."
As they walked away I felt like complete shit of course. I just scared my daughter to death, as if she wasn't already going through enough.
I felt Ariana's hand on my back as she walked behind me. This can't be happening right now. I tried calling Elizabeth already and of course she didn't answer.
Why did I even trust her? I knew I shouldn't have, she's never been around for a damn second so I should have just left it that way. I know it was court ordered, but god I just feel like I should have tried harder.
So I called my lawyers and asked them what I could do legally. Since Bria just told us what happened, I'm taking her ass back to court for full custody. I plan on getting a restraining order on the both of them.
I sat down on the couch with my hands bawls up under my chin. My leg was shaking and I couldn't get my breathing to slowly down.
Just the thought of that bustard touching a single hair on her head kills me.
"Baby, you have to clam down." I heard Ari say as she walked closer and stood beside me. I wrapped an arm around her waist and she put her hand on my neck.
I looked up from my seat on the couch. "How could I let this happen?"
"Baby no, you didn't let it happen-"
"I did! She would beg me not to make her go over there, but what did I do?" I shouted letting my head fall further down. "I'm just a horrible father, Bria deserves better. Bothe her and Noah deserve more than me."
Ariana got down on her knees and sat right in front of me. "Hey, I want you to stop talking like that. You're a wonderful father Y/N, actually one of the best I've ever seen. That man that hurt Bria, you had no control over that. Her own mother wouldn't protect her, that's who's the horrible parent here. It sure as hell isn't you."
I sighed deeply and ran my hands over my face. "I-I don't know what to do from here Ari."
"Well, it's a good thing you won't have to figure I out alone then huh?"
I let out a small laugh and smiled at her. "You're way too good to me."
She shrugged and brought her hand over to touch my face. "Nah I think we're equally good to one another."
We stared at each other for a second, and I slowly leaned in to kiss her sweet, soft lips.
"Mmm see you're so good to me."
"Come on, let's get you up from this position. I don't want you to hurt your knees."
Ariana started laughing and waved me off. "Oh please, you and I both know that this my favorite position."
"Ariana!" I shouted feeling my face grow hot.
She just smiled and stood up. "Sorry baby, but you know I'm not lying."
I stood up and hugged her small body close to mine. I never wanted to let her go. "I love you."
"Huh?"
My eyes grew when I realized what I had said. "Oh umm I was just said thank you. You know for still being here through all of this. When you really don't have to be."
"I thought I told you to stop thanking me. I'm gonna always be here."
I inhaled deeply and smiled at her. "Well I think I née to give you some sort of recognition for the things you do."
"Oh you give it to me, I promise." She smiled staring up at me. "But seriously, you're ok right? You're calm?"
"Yeah, I'll just try to stay calm for my baby. But I won't lie, I am thinking of ways to kill them."
Ariana turned her head up at me. "Hey, you're not gonna go out and do something you'll regret right?"
I nodded, not really bothered by what she was saying.
"Y/N, no I need to hear you say it."
"Ok. I won't do anything I'll regret. I promise."
She stared up at me stone faced and I sighed leaning down to kiss her. "Baby, I just promised you."
Ari rolled her eyes and shrugged. "Ok, but I'm serious Y/N. I don't want you in jail, or worse hurt. Just let the police and your legal team handle it. Please."
I took a deep breath and nodded. "Ok."
I know what I have to do, but I'm not gonna tell her that.
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