I sat in the kitchen till it got dark. I didn't even bother turning on the lights. There was no point. Deep inside me was like the tempest and my thoughts were the storm. Why did mom have to make herself this way? Why did we have to strive so hard to make her happy yet she pours out all her frustration on us. She was never this way, she used to be kind, sweet and endearing. I guess people change. Shit happens.
I heard papa come in but I didn't move. He turned on the lights and as he saw me he wore a look that seemed like he just saw a ghost, "woah! You gave me a fright there... You should be the ghost walker" He said laughingly, expecting me to join him. But I just mumbled dryly, "welcome home papa" and I went straight to my room.
"What happened princess? Did your mum do anything to upset you?" He asked, really concerned.
"No dad, I'm fine... Just a little bit tired" I said faking a smile.
"You're not deceiving me Allie" he said gently, in a singsong way while staring deeply into my eyes. Gosh! His eyes were piercing.
"Mom and I err... might have had uhm... a little misunderstanding..." I said stuttering.
"Tell me all about it"
Now that's tough. How do you tell a man another man kissed, sorry pecked his wife? Well if there's anything papa hates, its hiding things from him. Guess I'll just have to tell him.
As I relayed everything that happened to him word for word, leaving out no details, he was totally cool about it.
"Allona it was just a peck on the cheeks, do you think you might have overreacted with your thoughts? Cos I know just what you were thinking. About her calling you pathetic, I'm sure she overreacted too."
I nodded my head. Dad was always so calm about everything. I wonder where he gets the strength from.
He pulled me into a hug, "we'd always be one family OK. Your mother's going through some tough times let's help her get through it"
"Till when dad? Its taking forever"
"Till the end sweety, because we love her and love always- endures, always hopes, always perseveres" we said that part together, his forehead rubbing my forehead. Gosh! I love my dad.
"Lemme go see your mother. Good night princess." He said and pulled me into a hug.
"Good night papa."
I went to bed smiling. Whatever was I going to do without my father.
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Awwwwn! Those father-daughter moments though. Its cute how Henry (Allona's dad) believes in their family. But will his belief see them through? Or will things take a different turn? We never know. Thanks for coming with me into the world of Allona. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
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