Till I Met You

Chapter 4

Lucy's POV
It's been a few weeks since Tamara moved here in LA..my parents disagree with the transfer but I can't say no to my daughter..I tried to be safe everytime I go on patrol to be able to go home to her..

I went home early after my duty and cooked her favorite food lasagna..just when the oven rings the door swing opened and she came in with a big smile..I look at her curiously..

Lucy:"what happened?you look so happy today.."(I greeted and gave her a hug..)

Tamara:"I met a new friend today..I feel so comfortable with him mom and his so nice..he gave me his food.."(she answered my eyebrows curls about what she said..)

Lucy:"him? who's him?why did he gave you his food?"( I asked so curious..I looked at her seriously..)

Tamara:"relax mom..I accidentally bumped into him at lunch my food drops on the floor and I don't have enough time to wait for the replacement.."(she started explaining..she sits at the bar stool in front of me by the kitchen counter..)

Lucy:"I already told you to be cautious with the people around you all the time..you have to be careful in public places.."(I warned her..while taking out the food I baked for her and instantly her eyes grew wide in excitement..as expected..)

Tamara:"I know mom..it was really just an accident chic fil a is full at lunchtime and I was rushing to the corner table cause it's the only vacant table but I didn't noticed him..I apologize and he helped pick up the food I spilled then the crew came and offer me to change it..but it's almost time for me to go..that's why he offered his food.."( she defend..)

Lucy:"Tamara chic fil a for lunch?really? that's half mile to your school..I think it's better you bring food from here for lunch.."

Tamara:"mom please I just really crave for it..it's not that far..but you know what's interesting?mom we both don't like pickles..he ordered the same thing that I have and he said it's his favorite fast food since he can remember..were same..I actually feel so comfortable with him.."(she continued with a smile like doesn't care about my reactions..she does look so happy..)

Lucy:"so you like him?what grade is he?"(I asked..then her reaction completely changed..)

Tamara:"what?no mom.. of course not.."(she denied instantly like she got disgusted with the idea..now it makes me confused..)

Lucy:"you said his nice..your comfortable with him and you look so happy.."(i confusely replied..)

Tamara:"no..no..no..mom his like your age or maybe a little bit older..his a Sargent at Hollywood division..well I told him your a cop so he won't mess up with me then he showed me his badge..so we became friends.."(she explained..there I got more curious..)

Lucy:"really?did you get his name?"

Tamara:"Tim? I think it's short for Timothy or something..like one of my classmates before..you know someone?"(she replied quite curious..my heart drops..All of a sudden I became so uncomfortable and nervous by the name she just mentioned..she sounds and looks so confident talking about her new friend..but I feel terrible hearing the same name..)

Lucy:"(cleared throat)ahh..no..I don't think so.."(I denied instantly avoiding her gaze..I turned my back on her and pretended to do something from the sink..just by hearing the name again makes me feel anxious..)

Tamara:"well I can let you meet him if you want?just so you can be sure his really nice.."(she suggested with tone of excitement..)

Lucy:" uhmm..it's ..it's fine..I trust your guts..go get changed so we can have our dinner.."(I answered trying to sound normal as I can..it's good thing she listened and went fast to her room..I looked at the fashion ring I'm wearing in my right index finger and moved it a little to show the hidden tattoo I've been trying to hide for more than 15 yrs.. a small anchor tattoo.. a supposed to be promise that we will be each other's anchor that will keep us together..but it never happened..I don't know why I never thought of removing it instead of just hiding it with a ring except when I'm on duty..it's a constant reminder of someone that used to be my strength my first guy..my first love..and my first heartbreak.. suddenly all the pain that I had from years ago came rushing and just flooded my eyes ..)

Voice:"m..mom?are you ok?"(she came to my surprise..I didn't notice her coming out..I instantly wipe my tears and wear my ring back ..)

Lucy:"ye..yeah..I'm a..I'm fine..it's a .. something just came to my eye..just give me a minute.."( I reasoned out then wash my face at the sink..she handed me a tissue paper looking so worried..I flastered a smile to show her I'm ok..)

Lucy:"I'll be fine.. let's eat..you wanna watch some movies?"(I just said and divert her to another topic ..I just don't wanna show her any sign of weakness in me..I don't know why but I started to feel very bothered by her new nice friend and I don't know how to tell her avoid mentioning his name..I never heard it for a long time and of all people she will be the one who will remind me of the name of the first guy who broke me..the name of the guy that I've hated for a long time and the name of her.. father..)

I stared at her while she's operating the remote over the tv..she never asked about her dad..I don't know until when I can keep her from avoiding that question..I'm not sure about the right answers..I just hope I don't see him again..cause I don't know if I can..

I just focus on the moment I'm having with here..we watched some movies while we munch our dinners and tried to have a great night..I did forget about him before I can do it again now..I just have to focus on her and my work..