Simon Cowell's Daughter

Chapter 9 : Ryder

Simon POV:

After going into Ariel's room, I decided to go to my office and do some work. I couldn't sleep at all.

The whole time I had a huge smile on my face. Everything about today was just perfect. Also a big load was lifted off my shoulders.

Ariel finally got to know the truth on why I had to leave and she just hugged me. I know that I didn't get her full trust yet but I'm getting there.

Opening a drawer in my desk I saw the letters that I wrote to Laura. All of them were sent back to me unopened.

Once in a while I would stay in my office and re-read all the letters I sent to her. What hurts the most is that she opened the last letter I sent to her and she sent it back to me with her wedding ring in it.

Almost everyday I would stare at her wedding ring and a picture of her for hours. Wishing that I could make everything right or how I could have done it differently.

Ever since I left, nothing has been the same. My life was miserable without her and my daughter. I felt empty and numb. There was never a day of me not thinking about her.

I miss her smile, her corny jokes, and just everything about her. There were times when I was really depressed and wish I could end it all. End my pain and misery. But I couldn't because I know one day Ariel was going to need her father. Also I promised myself that I would fix my family.

Ariel reminds me so much of Laura. She has her smile, the way she acts is just like her mother and she also has her eyes.

I swear on Laura's grave that I will protect my daughter and become the father that I never was. I regret missing 18 years of my daughter's life and I am definitely not planning on missing anymore. Everything is going to change for the better. I will make sure of it.

Ariel POV:

I wake up with the sun shining through the window. Ugh I hate the sun. Turning to the left, I grab my phone to check the time. It was already one in the afternoon.

Deciding to get up, I grab a set of fresh clothes and went straight to the bathroom to take a shower. After changing, I decided to skype Aunt Karen.

"Finally you decided to call me." Aunt Karen says with a smile on her face as she appears on the screen.

"Hey Aunt Karen. How have you been?" I ask her.

"Oh you know me just shopping, working extra shifts , been waiting for your calls for 2 days, and missing you." She tells me with a hint of sadness in her voice.

"I miss you too Aunt Karen. I wish you were here. England is great and beautiful."

"Great to see that your having fun sweetie. How is Simon treating you? I swear if he does anything to you he will never see daylight again." Aunt Karen threatens with a scowl on her face.

"Don't worry he's been treating me okay. He decided to take me out for a father and daughter day. We went to the beach and had a little picnic lunch there." A small smile forms on my face.

"It's good that your having  a bonding time with your father. But remember if for any reason you want to come back here. Just give me a call and I will arrange a flight. Don't forget I will be visiting there a couple of times over there." She reminds me.

"I will keep that in mind Aunt Karen."

"Okay I got to go. It's late over here and I have an early shift tomorrow. I love you sweetie." She waves to me.

"Love you too." I wave goodbye to her before ending the call.

I went to go downstairs to make some food. By the time I reached the kitchen, the aroma of something delicious hit my nostrils. Simon was cooking and I decided to check it out.