With Love, Diana ✅

Dear Daddy,

Dear

Daddy,

Do you remember that time when you bought Kat and me a telescope? You gave us a bonus astronomy lesson and said,

"Eventually, all stars burn themselves out."

I can't help feeling like I am that star who burned itself out. And no, it isn't your fault. You couldn't have been a better father even if you had tried. Nobody could.

But let's not get too philosophical, you and I both know that it isn't our cup of tea. Instead, how about a trip down memory lane of the things I love about you?

I loved how, after you came from a long day at work and it was past our bed-time, you would tip toe into our room, trying your best not to wake us and lay beside us for some time. You thought we were asleep, but Kat and I used to whisper pirate tales to each other to keep us up till you would come. It was so hard to not squirm away from you, because you used to smell. A lot. And we couldn't tell you since then you would know we were awake. So, we used to hold it in and finally, when you used to bend down to kiss us goodnight, it took everything to not yell at you to go and shower. And after you left, we would launch into a fit of silent giggles about God knows what.

I loved how, when business started blooming and you had to go on long trips, you would call us every single night and tell us bed time stories till we would fall asleep. You don't know how hard we tried to stay awake by pinching and elbowing each other but at the end your stories would always win out. But even through the competition, it made us feel special, you know. To know that you missed us and thought about us even when you were busy wasa feeling I hope every girl gets from their father.

I loved how you always kept your Sundays off for family time. You would cook your overcooked dishes, take us to silly places, play out in the lawn with us and end it all with a night of family games. I think this is the only reason our family held together for as long as it did. You were, are and always will be the rock that ties things together.

I loved how when every other father of my female classmates showered them with Barbies and doll houses, you would play soccer and baseball and basketball and every other sport known to mankind. I mean, was there ever a Sunday afternoon we didn't end up sweaty, bruised and tired out of our minds? I remember how we would be so exhausted that we would just lie down on the lawn itself and then mom would spray us with the garden hose to get the mud off us. And that would ensure a family water fight! Oh God, how I loved those!

I loved how when Kat grew up to be the popular kid and mom started drifting away, you and I would just sprawl on the couch and play video games and banter about everything and anything. I think that is what made you my dad, you never made me feel left out.

I loved how when mom left us, even though you were hurting like hell, you still tried to put up a happy front for me. You tried so hard to make me feel special. To make me feel loved.

I love how even after our family fell apart, you and I never changed. You still give me a goodnight kiss, you still tell me bed time stories, you still overcook the same dishes that you have been trying for the past fourteen years, you still play out in the lawn with me, you still try to make me feel like everything will be okay, you still do the family nights with me and you still play video games with me. You still treat me like your princess.

The only thing that changed was that I grew weak and now I can't take high school anymore. You don't know how sorry I am to leave you alone. Because I am. But daddy, if I burn anymore, all that will be left of me is ashes.

But remember always, that I love you. That I will always be your baby girl. That I will always be your princess.

And daddy, don't be alone. Try to get back with Kat. She will be lucky to have you. A lady friend would be more to my liking. *wiggles eyebrows* But since you have put on that chastity belt, Kat it is.

Lord knows, I have delayed enough. I just don't want to say it to you. That is why you are the last one I am writing to.

Goodbye Daddy. I will miss you.

With Love,

Your Baby Girl

P.S- We will meet again. I know we will. Just have faith. This is more of a 'See you again' letter.

P.P.S- No more take outs. Hire a maid. You have the money! I will haunt you in my ghost form if I see any signs of obesity.

P.P.P.S- I know I have said it so many times. But again, I love you daddy. So much. So bloody much.

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A.N~

Guys, I have decided on uploading one last chapter and it will be in Diana's POV. It is going to have some major plot twists.

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Love,

Pragya