When The Stars Shines, You Would Be Mine

Chapter 17❤❄

Arabella's POV.

Beads of sweat adorned my forehead as drops tickled down my neck and back, soaking my clothes in the process.

Every Saturdays, it's Work out Day.  My dad and i made it a ritual, a ritual for us to always exercise on Saturdays, but lately, he has been busy with work.

I stopped and rested on the bark of a tree to catch my breath as i furiously clutched my  water bottle and drained the entire bottle as if my life depended on it.

"Boo!" Someone screamed in my ear all of a sudden and i screamed and kicked the person hard in the leg. I'm pretty sure i heard his bone break. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit.

"Ouch" He screamed as he fell on the floor, massaging his already swollen feet.

"Oh my God. I'm sorry dad, why did you have to sneak up on me like that. I thought you were not coming this morning?" I queried and helped in up while he groaned in pains.

"Yeah,i thought so too, but i finished my work earlier, and now, I'm here, but now with a swollen leg." He winched in pain as he tried to massage his leg.

"Stop exaggerating, did i hit you that hard?"

"Yes you did" He frowned and i chuckled.

"I'm so sorry, Your Highness." I stuck my tongue at it. He rolled his eyes, and i helped him to a glass of water in the living room.

"How was school this week, and how is Denzel? Did that boy, Mide or whatever you called him try to talk to you or try anything?" He said, draining the water in his cup.  He was thirsty, I can see that.

"School's being going on well for me, I'm almost through with my final exams, graduation in a month. And Denzel? He's alright, he was in the hospital the last time i asked about him, and Olamide...? He hasn't tried anything funny, and i know he won't, trust me." I assured him

"Trust you heh? You didn't even tell me you were dating him all these while." He frowned

"I tried to tell you, but you were hardly around and i just didn't know how to tell you, because i wasn't so sure about my feelings for him."  I stated, earning a grim look from my dad. He has every right to stay mad at me, I deserve it. How stupid of me to think that i would continue dating Olamide, without my dad knowing. Guilt would have killed me if i didn't tell him sooner or later.

"If you weren't sure, why did you agree to date him then? You know, i still believe you are a little young to be engaged in relationships, boyfriend and girlfriend and sex generally."

My eyes widened as he said that. "Dadddd, come on. I have never with him."

He nodded his head, smiling, "I know, you won't even dare. I'm sorry for everything. I really am. I haven't been much of a father to you, I'm always busy with work, and i don't have this type of talks with you." He sighs deeply.

Not this again. Why does he blame himself?

"Dad. You don't have to blame yourself. Please, don't."

"I know honey. I know. But whenever i look at you, i realize you are growing older, and as you grow older, the more lonely i become. And i don't think i can ever love any other woman that isn't your mom. She was an angel, and she would forever be in my heart."

He is lonely? "Dad, you don't have to hurt yourself. You also have a life,care for yourself instead, allow yourself to love and be loved. I know, no woman can ever be more special to us than mom, but you need to live life. Don't allow mom's death to overshadow you. We've talked about this countless times."

"I don't think i'm ready to even like or love another woman. You and your mom are the only women that i would ever love and cherish with all of my heart."

He stretches his hands for an hug and i hug him, burying my head into his chest, soaking his suit with my tears. "Shh, honey, don't cry. There is nothing to cry about,The lord is with us, and I'm sure he would never leave us. I'd be happy again, i would be able to love again." He whispers gently into my ear as he pats my head.

                            ~♡~