ghost of you // m.g.c

eight

*Michael*

I look around the living room before checking the time. Stella would be here any minute. When I hear a car pull up, I can't help but smile. 

The living room was covered in pink. There was a pink small table in the middle of the room. 4 chairs surrounded it. 3 of them were empty, one for Stel, one for me, and one for Camille. The 4th one was taken by the teddy bear her grandmother got her when she was born. She named it Pinky, after it's color.

 The door opens, and Stella walks in with Calum behind her. She gasps when she sees the living room.

"Hey, Princess," I smile. She squeals as she runs over to hug me. 

"Hi Daddy!" She smiles, letting go of me and walking over to the table. 

"Before you sit down, go put on the princess dress. It's on your bed," I smile. She giggles as she runs to her bedroom.

"Where's your tutu?" Calum jokes. I roll my eyes at his comment. He laughs at me. 

"Are you done pushing her on me to drink?" He asks. I roll my eyes but nod.

"I have to step up. I have to. She needs me more than anything right now," I sigh thinking about my dream of Tessa. She looked so real. So alive. 

"Good. I'm glad," He smiles. 

"Uncle Cal are you gonna stay for the party?" Stella asks, as she walks out of her room with the princess dress and crown on. 

"No, sorry baby girl. Princess parties aren't my thing," Cal laughs. Stella pouts but nods. 

"I'll see you later," Cal smiles, getting on his knees as Stella runs to hug him. 

Once he leaves, Stella sits in her chair. 

"Daddy, you might not want to sit there. You might break the chair," Stella smiles. I laugh and move the chair, sitting on the floor. 

"Who's gonna serve us?" Stella questions. Allyson walks out of the kitchen, making Stel gasp and smile. 

"Ally!!!" She squeals jumping up and hugging her. I smile at the sight in front of me. Stella's happy. I'm happy. If Stella's not grieving in front of me, I'm not grieving in front of her. 

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There's gonna be a time skip in the next chapter. It's gonna skip to August so Stella is gonna be in day care. Just a heads up :) Love ya!