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"Mommy where's daddy?" Y/D/N asked. "He'll be here baby. Go follow Ms. Kate and I'll see you when you're on stage." "Okay." I gave her a quick peck on the cheek before she ran off.
I took a deep breath and tried to phone Dylan one more time.
It was our 5 year old daughter's first recital and she had been talking about it nonstop. He told her he would be here but he wasn't yet, and the show was about to start.
I watched Y/D/N dance and smiled at how cute she was. Dylan hadn't arrived yet and probably wasn't going to. I still had hope he would show up though, even if he was 30 minutes late...
The recital had ended and Y/D/N spotted me and ran towards me. "Mommy! Mommy! Mommy! Did you see me!?" "Yes baby I saw you! You did amazing." I picked her up and gave her a big squeeze.
"Where's daddy?" My heart dropped to my stomach. "He wasn't able to make it baby." She frowned. "But I'll send him videos okay?" "Okay." She said sadly. It killed me seeing her so upset.
A few tears began to drop from her eyes. "Oh baby don't cry!" I pulled her into a warm embrace. "I'm sure he wanted to be here."
I was beyond angry with Dylan. He made a promise with our daughter and broke it. All she wants is for her dad to be proud of her and he can't even show up.
"Hey Lily's mom is taking a few girls to go get some ice cream and she asked if you wanted to go. Why don't you go with her?" Her face lit up. "Yes!!" I laughed. "Okay I'll see you back at home." "Okay mommy thank you! I love you." "I love you too baby." She ran off and I smiled at how adorable she was.
I then took a deep breath and decided to wait until Dylan decided to show up.
About an hour later everyone was gone and I was the only one left sitting in the audience. The doors bursted open along with the sounds of heavy breaths. I turned around and saw him standing with flowers.
"Dammit!" He said throwing the flowers to the ground. He hadn't noticed I was there until I stood up from my sit. His eyes widened and he started to quickly make his way towards me.
"Y/N I tried so hard to make it! I got stuck in traffic and held up by a bunch of the press and paparazzi! I-" "Save it Dylan!" He stopped talking and knew he was about to get it.
"Do you have any idea what you did!? You made a promise to our daughter and broke it! She was counting on you!" I felt tears well up in my eyes. "All you had to do was make time to show up to this one thing! Y/D/N really believed that you were gonna be here! Hell! I even thought you were gonna be here!" A few tears started to fall.
"I know, I know." "Do you though!? She was heartbroken when she found out you weren't here! All she wants is to make her big shot dad to be proud! All she talks about is you! She thinks you're the coolest person ever and all she wants is your attention." I could see it in his eyes how guilty he was feeling.
"She barely sees you Dylan! I barely see you anymore!" "I know and I'm sorry. It's just work-" "I know Dylan! It's always work! 'Sorry I had an interview.' 'Sorry I got attacked by fans.' 'Sorry the paparazzi was crazy.' Well I'm sorry that you're too famous for me and Y/D/N." I took a deep breath.
I couldn't live like this anymore. Dylan coming home at 1 am and leaving at 5 am for work. It wasn't fair to me and Y/D/N. She needs love from her dad and I need love from my husband.
"Maybe we should separate for a little bit. You can see Y/D/N whenever you're available. I just don't think you and I are working anymore." I finally let the tears pour down my face.
Dylan looked as if someone had just ripped his heart out and stomped on it several times.
He took my hands in his and had tears forming in his eyes. "No no no no no." He kissed my hands. "Please baby I'll make everything better! I'll take time off work! I'll take as long as we need to make our family better again! I can't lose you. I love you so much." My heart ached at his words.
"You would do that?" "I would do anything for our family." I looked down still unsure.
"How about we take a vacation to Italy or anywhere you want? Just me, Y/D/N, and you." I looked up at him. "That sounds amazing Dyl." "Consider it done." "Really?" "Really." I jump on him and gave him a big hug.
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I pulled away and gave him a peck on the lips. "I love you." He said. "I love you too." I said. He smiled.
"I can't wait to tell Y/D/N about the trip!" He laughed. "I promise I will make it up to the both of you."
