Chapter 7

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I stayed awake most of the night, not feeling comfortable sleeping over with Olivia. I ended up getting up and turning on the guestroom light before grabbing my backpack and starting to do some homework.

I zoned out while working. I kept getting memories that I haven't had in forever.

"Daddy, why is Mommy crying?" I frowned as I stood outside of my mother's hospital room.

"She's just sad, sweetie." My father frowned. I looked up at him and saw a tear on his cheek.

"Daddy, why are YOU crying?" i questioned, and he ran his hand over my hair, then gently tugged on my pig tail.

"I'm sad too, Harper, but I'll be better if you hug me." he replied. I quickly hugged his legs, before he picked me up.

"Maybe if I can help you, I can help Mommy!" I exclaimed, and he kissed my cheek.

"Right now we need to let Mommy rest, alright?" he replied.

"Daddy, please?" I whimpered, and he shook his head.

"Tomorrow baby."

"What are you doing up?" Olivia yawned, and I quickly looked up at her.

"I couldn't sleep." I replied slowly.

"Want some tea?" She asked, and I nodded slowly.

"I'd really like that." I breathed. She smiled and I followed her out into the kitchen. I sat at the island, and she joined me after a few minutes, while the water boiled.

"Olivia, I'm so sorry." I breathed, and she looked at me.

"Why are you sorry?" She asked.

"For treating you like shit." I frowned.

"I deserved it. I left you." She replied.

"I know why you left. I understand."

"Who told you?"She breathed.

"Dad. I'm sorry about what happened to you." I mumbled. She reached over and pushed a piece of hair behind my ear.

"I really didn't want to leave you, Harper. I swear. Just so much stuff happened." She breathed. I grabbed her hand and squeezed it.

"Olivia, please tell me."

She looked at me, tears in her eyes.

"What do you want to know?"

=*=

After we talked, I found out that I had a younger brother, one that Olivia gave up. She couldn't look at her rapist's child everyday. We both cried, and after I seemed to understand her more. I knew why she left. I knew why she did everything she did.

"Go get some sleep." Olivia spoke, around 5 that morning. I yawned but shook my head.

"I have to get up for school soon anyway." I replied.

"No. I talked to your Dad, and Sadie and you are going to stay home today. I want to spend some real time together." She spoke, and I nodded slowly. I walked over to her and hugged her, completely surprising her. It must have been because of how tired I was, but what I said next surprised her even more.

"Thanks Mom for confiding in me." I yawned, before heading towards the guest bedroom.

"I love you Harper." She breathed as I shut the door.

=*=

My relationship with Olivia slowly got better. I spent more time with her and Sadie, and I also watched my father and Olivia's relationship change from co-parenting to dating again. It was weird, but nice at the same time.

"Are you sure you are fine watching Sadie tonight?" Olivia asked as she walked around her apartment, while my father said waiting for her to be ready.

"Yes, I'm good, Olivia." I replied, and she nodded slowly.

"Okay, just make sure she goes to bed on time." She spoke, and I looked at my father and he laughed.

"Liv, come on. We have dinner reservations for a hour. So come on." He spoke, and Sadie came running out her room and ran to Olivia.

"Mommy when are you gonna be home?"She questioned, before Olivia picked her up.

"After you are in bed." Olivia replied, and Sadie frowned.

"I don't want you to go!" She cried, and I crossed my arms and frowned.

"Baby, your sister is going to take such great care of you!" Olivia exclaimed, and I smiled at my little sister as she turned to look at me.

"Promise you'll take good care of me, Sissy?" Sadie asked, and I walked over and picked her up, placing her on my hip and kissing her cheek.

"I promise, Sadie." I replied. She hugged my neck, and I stared at them, and they quietly left the apartment.

=*=

Sadie and I fell asleep on the couch watching The Little Mermaid for the billionth time. When Olivia and my father got back, I heard them laughing, which woke me up completely. I picked up Sadie and quickly carried her into her bedroom, making sure she didn't wake up, before going out into the living room, where my parents were making out.

"Disgusting." I exclaimed, wrinkling my nose. They parted and laughed.

"You were too young to remember this." Dad spoke, and I nodded.

"Thankfully." I replied. Olivia stood and came over to me. She hugged me before asking about Sadie.

"She was amazing." I smiled.

"Went to bed on time?"

"I actually just laid her down. We fell asleep watching The Little Mermaid." I replied, and she chuckled.

"Not surprised. Um, why don't you take the guest bedroom. It's too late to head home tonight." My father spoke, and I narrowed my eyes.

"You just want to sleep with Olivia." I replied, and Olivia elbowed me.

"Harper Rose Stabler!" She laughed.

"What! It's true!" I exclaimed.

"Go to bed, Harper." My father spoke, anxiously. I groaned and walked into the guest room. I was about to shut the door when I spoke again.

"Don't forget protection!"

They laughed as I shut the door and climbed into bed, before quickly falling asleep.

=*=

"So are your parents still dating?" Ethan asked as we sat together outside during lunch.

"Yeah. Is it weird that I kinda want my parents together?" I asked, and he shook his head.

"No it isn't." He replied. He ran his hand over my leg and I sighed.

"I'm just hoping that my parents stay together, since Sadie just adores my father." I replied.

"Do you like them together?" He asked, and I nodded.

"It's really nice to have a mother. I've always had my Aunt Amanda and Aunt Melinda, but no one like Olivia." I stated. He smiled and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. 

"Well, I'm glad you're happy." he smiled, and he leaned in and stole a kiss from my lips.

"Thanks for listening to me talk about this." I chuckled, and he nodded.

"Anything for you, Harper."


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