Please Me Mommy +18 - ON HOLD

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| Raven |

"Hey sweetie, permission to enter?" I raised my head to look at my dad peeking in.

"Come on in papa," I sat up, and leaned against the headboard. He came over to sit on the other end of the bed, his feet dangling.

"How are you baby?"

"Dad, you've asked me that question numerous times during dinner," I said turning to look at him. "What's going on?"

"Nothing," I just happened to realize that my baby seems to be carrying the world on her shoulder," he said letting out a tiny look. "And I'm your father. I know when someone's bothering you. You haven't visited us in quite some time now," I eyed him sideways. "Not that I'm complaining. I know you're busy,"

"I didn't know I needed a reason to see my parents. I shall be packing my bags tomo-"

"And I'll cuff you to this bed, you're being dramatic. We're happy that you're here with us baby,"

"How's mom? Last time, you said she was getting headaches," I changed the topic.

"She's fine now. We went to the doctor and they gave her some meds," he said.

"Is it serious?"

"Oh no," he shook his head, smiling softly. "Your mom will be just fine," I nodded. "You on the other hand-"

"Dad..."

"Whatever's troubling my baby, I wish to know," he said. "Perhaps I can help," I looked away, biting my lower lip as I thought about it. I know I've told mom about a 'certain' guy I was seeing. I don't know if she told him yet. I just don't know how my father would react something like this.

I know that he's very protective of me and if he finds something he doesn't understand, he reacts violently. I'd hate to take away his relationship with Shaun and Luca because of my feelings. Heck, Shaun grew up looking up to him as his father figure. Luca too, even though his father is still alive.

"You're spiralling again," I blinked, turning back to my father.

"Again?" I frowned.

"I'm observant, baby. You zoned out quite a lot during our meals,"

"Well..." I sighed. I shifted, grabbing my pillow and placed it on his lap before lying down. He placed a gentle hand on my shoulder, squeezing comfortingly. "There's just...stuff going on. Nothing I can't handle, papa," I said.

"Just because you can handle it, doesn't mean it's not heavy," my father spoke gently. "You're too young to have a stroke or a heart att-"

"Dad," I laughed. "It won't get to that,"

"Oh yeah? How do you explain your little visit to the hospital a few days ago?" My eyes widened as I looked up at him. He didn't look mad.

"Charles told you?" He smiled, shaking his head.

"Well, I mean he told me after Shaun called while he was on his way. Abdul sent a text,"

Great. Here I thought everyone would keep it low so I don't have to worry them.

"If you knew, why didn't you come?" I asked out of curiosity. "I mean, I know you would be on the first flight to see me,"

"We wanted to. I knew you'd more or less get angry. So we gave you space. Shaun updated me, so I guess it wasn't as bad as I'd assumed it would be," he said. I bit my lip, looking at the screen on the wall, showing the series Vincenzo. I had spent today cooped up in my room, binge watching K-Series, calling Shaun and Luca and dozing in and out.