The Daughter ***Tiva*** {{ABANDONED}}

1 Year Old

*still Ziva's pov*

This year was so exciting. Tali's first steps, first words, first basically everything was during this time. She's really growing fast. I see more of her father in her every day...

I had another job offering Mossad today. They really want me back, but I just don't think it would be right. I want to start fresh. Also, I have a daughter now.

I took Tali to a friend's house today. His name is Mayir. His father was a business associate of my father, so we grew up together. He heard i was back in town for good and invited me for dinner, so I decided to go.

"Ziva, how wonderful to see you!" He said as he greeted me at the door.

"And you, too, Mayir. This is Tali, my daughter." I motioned to Tali, who was propped up on my hip, staring at Mayir with her innocent little eyes.

"Come in, come in," he welcomed me. I followed him in and to the dinner table. As I set Tali up with some cheerios to munch on, Mayir served us dinner.

"How old is she?" He asked.

"She's almost two," I replied.

"Wow.. and where is her father?"

I glanced away. "He's in America... he doesn't know about her..."

"I apologize, it must be a sensitive subject." Mayir took another bite of his food.

"No, no. It's fine," I said as I poked the food on my plate. It wasn't very appetizing.

Mayir put his hand on mine over the table. "You know, Tali could use a father figure in her life..."

I lowered my eyebrows. "What do you mean?"

"Every kid needs a dad... I could, provide this need in a manner of speaking," he implied much more judging by his tone.

I took my hand back. "Mayir, what are you doing??? I'm not looking for a relationship... was this is a date???"

"No. No... maybe the start of one?" He was still offering me this. This man has got to be kidding!

I slightly laughed. "You're kidding me.. mayir, on what planet would I ever date you??? You're practically a murderer!"

"So what??? So are you! We were both raised the same way, ziva. You're more of a killer than I ever was."

I stared at him for a moment. I knew he was right, but I couldn't believe he'd say it. Without hesitation, I picked Tali up, grabbed my things, and left.

~~~~~

After that night, Mayir and I didn't speak again... I wouldn't have it. I knew he was right. I was a killer... but I had long ago dealt with that.

He was right about one other thing, however... Tali needed a father... but was it too late??

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Hey guys! It's Abi here... sorry I've disappeared recently. I haven't been very motivated to write recently.

Anyway. Thanks for reading and don't forget to vote!!!