A little Cold

17. Mason

Sorry it's been so long 🙈 I've not been very well and didn't reel like writing. (I've not changed much and the story line is the same so don't worry, I've just adapted how it was written a little because I didn't like it haha)

She's still crying after the police have left. I expected them to question her, but officially he didn't hit her and she's not a miner, so they will only speak to her if she wants to press charges on anything. I try talking to her but she just sits there sobbing and it's breaking my heart to see her so upset.
"Come on little one, I need you to cheer up for me. We can make it better I promise!" When she still doesn't respond I grab her bag and throw it over my shoulder, pick her up of the step and lean her against my chest. I don't know where the key is to lock the door but quite frankly I couldn't give a fuck about this house so I have no intention of looking for it. Her paccy is still on the seat of the car, I pop it in her mouth and she actually stops crying but falls asleep soon as wee begin the journey home. I don't know what to do, it's already 2 o'clock and her show starts at 7. I have no clue what time she needs to be there or if she needs a dress rehearsal or anything. I decide it's probably best to let her sleep, at least for an hour or so. I can wake her up to some fresh baked cookies if I start baking now.

So I've discovered Lizabeth is quite the heavy sleeper, it sure takes me a while to wake her. As she's slept she's rolled so she's hugging onto the blanket so tightly. I must remember to get her piglet out the car!
"Come on princess can you wake up for me? I've made you chocolate chip cookies."  She finally opens her eyes for me and I reach out my arms to carry her but she just looks at me confused.
"I'm so sorry mr Roberts you must want rid of me, I didn't mean to fall asleep I promise." Why the fuck would she think I don't want her here? If she thinks this afternoon has changed anything she's got another thing coming. Your mine little girl!
"What the hell are you going on about Lizabeth? You think I'd of carried you up all the stairs to bed if I didn't want you here, nothing's changed from this morning little girl."
"Oh well I err just thought after everything that happened and..."
I cut her off.
"Stop that! Don't be so nervous, I can't believe that you lived with such an asshole Lizabeth, but it changes nothing about the amazing person you are! Please promise me you won't go back there? As a company we can find you a hotel to stay in or you can stay here with me. I know that's going from 0 to 60 in about a millisecond but I really like you little one and I want to take care of you! Please let me." I can't stand the thought of you not being safe again little one.

I can see her thinking about it and resist the temptation to nervously chew on my nails.
"I think I'd like to stay here with you daddy. If that's okay." I can feel the smile break out on my face!
"Of course that's okay baby!! Now how about some cookies?"

"Yes please!!!!"