Broken

Broken Chapter 33: Doubts

GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
I was a wreck the next morning. I felt like I was slowly being eaten up. I didn't mean to hang up instantly but I was honestly in distress. Upset with the fact that Troy did something without my permission. Giving her, her own room?! In his house?! What is he trying to do? Is he trying to persuading MY daughter into staying with him from now on? Just because I can't provided all the needs my daughter needs in life that it is okay for him to waltz in and take over?! Just cause he is more financially stabled than I am?...that is not okay with me! Do you hear me, that is not okay! It looks like I am the bad parent here...

TROY'S P. O. V
I slowly squinted my eyes as the rays of sunshine blurred my vision. Once I was composed I turned my head to see my little girl cuddled next to me. Then a small smile escaped my face. This was definitely something I could get use to every morning. I watched as her steady breathes left her small body. Her big brown olive shaped orbs were shut tight as she slept. I then gently stroked some of her long wavy locks away from her face. I couldn't help but think how this little girl is actually mine. My own flesh and blood. She was absolutely beautiful just like the woman who carried her and nourished her. She looked identical to her which warmed my heart because I can't imagine anyone having my child but her.
As I continued to watch her sleep, my eyes glanced quickly at the clock, 8am, but my gaze soon shifted once I felt her move in my grasp.
I kissed her forehead, "Morning princess".
She let a sleepy smile escape her face, "Morning, what time is it?"
"It's time for breakfast thats for sure, what do u say? How about waffles and fruits?", I suggest.
"Sounds yummy!", she said fully energized.

DURING BREAKFAST....
TROY'S P. O. V
"Yummy!", She said as she took a bite of her waffles.
"They are good aren't they!", I said smiling back at her.
"What are we doing today?", She asked drinking her milk.
"Well I was thinking we could go to the park after breakfast", I said.
"Yay! Okay!", She said excitedly.
"Okay finish your waffles then we can get dressed and head out", I requested.
"Okay", She said as she quickly at her food.
I chuckled, let me tell you this little girl of mine is something.

AT THE PARK....
TROY'S P. O. V
"Higher! higher!", Lilly giggled.
I laughed, "I don't want you to fly away".
She laughed harder.
"Okay missy!", I said as I held on to the swing stopping it.
"No Troy! Why did u stop it!", She said laughing at the same time.
"You were laughing so hard I thought you were going to fall off", I said.
"No again! AGAIN!", She said full of energy.
"How about we go play on something else?", I suggested.
"Slide!", She quickly said then went off running.
Man this little girl has so much energy.
Once I reached the bottom of the slide she was already at the top ready to come down.
"Okay I will stay at the bottom and I will catch you", I said.
"Okay", She said nodding her head frantically.
"Ready!...", I said.
"Set!....", She replied back.
"Go!", I finally said.
I watched her push herself forward and slid down. Once she was at the bottom I caught her and threw her in the air. Her laughter was pure bliss in my ears.
As I held her in my arms, something caught me off guard that I never expected. She kissed my cheek and wrapped her little arms around me hugging me tightly. "Thank you", was all that escaped from her mouth. I was taken back but instantly I hugged her back. "You're welcome princess", I replied back contently. This is what I imaged what my future would be like. This was it.
I felt her loosen her grip around my neck and I did the same but of course I had to make sure my grip was strong since she was still in my arms. The smile never left her face.
"Can we do this again?", She asked.
"Of course, there will be plenty of time to do this again", I said kissing her forehead.
She buried her head in the crook of my neck.
"Sorry to break it to you sweetie but we must get you back to mommy, she is expecting you soon", I said not wanting to let her go.
"Okay", She replied.
I situated her in a more comfortable position in my arms as I walked us back to the car. I didn't want this day to end but that kiss on the cheek made up for it.