Truth or Dare? // c.b (✔︎)

[43] dad out of jail.

ARIANA'S POV

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Colby was doing tummy time with Alec when I got a phone call from an unknown caller. "Hello?" I answered. "Is this Ariana?" a male's voice asked. "This is she" I say as I dropped the spoon back in the baby food. "Hi, yes this is officer Russell and I want to let you know that your father Richard Cameron is out free and coming back home" the Officer's voice was like ice and authoritative. "Oh, um thank you" I say I felt numb and icy. My dad is out of jail. Does he know about Alec and Apryl? Most importantly, does he know about mom? "You're welcome, have a nice day" Officer Russell stated and hung up. "Baby? What's wrong?" Cole looked at me. "My dad... he's free" I say resuming feeding Apryl. "What?! Why?" he asked concerned. "I dunno, good behavior I suppose" I shrugged. "You aren't freaked that he's going to come look for you?" Cole asked getting up. "Well, now I am" I glare at him. "Sorry, sorry I'm just looking out for you" he kissed my cheek. "I know you are, baby" I smiled finishing the last bit of baby food. "I can clean off Apryl" he smiled. "You sure?" I asked. "I'm pretty sure" he says taking our daughter off the high chair. I walked in the living room to see Alec.

My mind went to my dad, I'm not in Chicago anymore, does he know that? Does he know about my mother's death that he caused? The thought makes my skin crawl. I don't want him anywhere near my children or even at my wedding. God I can't even imagine what it would be like. I know he wants to rekindle our relationship that wasn't very solid. I don't want that; I grew up without a father all my life I don't want to start now. "Babe?" I felt a hand on my shoulder that pulls me out of thought. "Hm?" I asked. "I'm going to make lunch for us" Colby says. "Okay" I say with a smile. He kissed my forehead and went into the kitchen. I love how he knows how to cook without burning everything. He's making an effort and I love him so much for it. I bounce Apryl on my knee as Alec was watching a cartoon. "Baby, your phone is buzzing" Colby calls. "Can I have it?" I asked. "Yeah" he smiled wiping his hands on his pants and swiped my phone. When he puts it in my hand, I know who it is. I swallowed my pride and answered. "Hello?" I asked. "Ariana?" my dad's gravely voice asked. "Hi daddy" I say as my throat closed. "It's been a long time" I can hear him smile. I sniff, "Yeah it has" I say. "Where are you?" he asked. "I'm in California, dad" I say. "Oh" he sounded sad. "Yeah, hey dad?" I asked. "Hm?" he hummed. "Mommy's gone" I say. "What?" he sounded shocked. "You didn't know?" I asked. "No, I didn't, you haven't come to visit in a while" dad says. "I'm sorry, I couldn't face you" I say.

We talked for a while, catching up. I hate him, so much. I despise him. He's acting like nothing ever happened. He's not even heartbroken that his OWN wife died because of HIM. I'm shaking with anger. "Can I come and see my grandkids?" he asked. "No, you can't" I snapped. "Why not?" my father asked. "Because, I don't want you in their lives I'm sorry dad but I don't want them to grow up and learn about your history" I say. He sighs. "I'm sorry, dad and I don't want you in my wedding" I say. "You're getting married?" he asked. "I am, in a few months" I say with a strong sigh. "Oh, congrats" he says solemnly. "Thank you, I hope you understand" I say feeling bad. "I do, you don't want an ex-convict at your special event" he chuckles airily. "Yeah, so um I have to go" I say looking at Colby. "Okay, I'll call you whenever" my dad sounded hurt. "Okay" I say even though I won't be answering. He hangs up and I tried to hold it together. Cole didn't have to say anything, his face says it all. He hates the man even though he hasn't even met him.

X

It's been a few weeks since I had the first phone call. My mood has down fell rapidly. Colby noticed and he's taking the kids out for a while. I haven't stopped crying since the phone call. My father didn't show any emotion when I told him my mom isn't here anymore because of HIM. I had a shit childhood and going into adulthood sucked because of HIM. HE's the reason that I ran to California. HE's the reason why I drink most days, I party most days, I sleep with random guys most days because of HIM. I hate him so much it physically hurts. I walk to the kitchen to make an alcoholic beverage I need to drown out my thoughts. I know it's bad for me to drink when I have two kids, but everyone needs a drink once in a while.

I was on the couch slightly tipsy when Colby comes into the house with the kids. "Hey baby" he smiled kissing my head. "Hey" I grumble as he takes my glass. "No drinking" he scolds. I roll my eyes. "I'm not drunk if that's what you're thinking" I say. "Still, you have kids to look after" Cole stated softly. I know he's right, god I hate that he is. "I'm sorry, just my mind is fogging up with my dad" I sigh. "I'm sorry baby" Colby says placing Alec and Apryl on the floor to play. "It's not your fault, Colby" I look at him. "I know, I just don't know how to feel! I've been without a father mostly all my life now he just crashed into my life without warning" I sighed. The buzz wore off and it made me a little sad. "Don't think about it, spend time with your ne, OUR kids" his blue eyes that I'm still so in love with sparkled. "You're right" I smiled getting on the floor. "You're a great mom, you know, that right?" Colby asked. "I am?" I asked. "Yeah, you are" he smiled playing with Alec. "You're a great dad" I replied. "I am?" he questioned. "Yeah, you are" I smile. "I'm so glad you're going to be my wife" Colby stated. "I'm so glad you're going to my husband" I smiled looking up from Apryl. "God, I'm lucky" his glorious deep blue eyes shined with tears. "Is Colby Brock crying?" I tease. "No, I'm sweating through my eyes" he sniffles then laughs. "Aw baby" I say grabbing his hand.

X

I was getting ready for bed after I edited a video. It was me introducing my kids to the world. I was kind of happy about the outcome. I hope my fans will be happy about it. "The kids are in bed" Cole's cold hands grip my hips. "Good, thank you for that" I say with a smile. "You're welcome" he kissed my shoulder. "I'm sorry about earlier" I say wiping my makeup. "It's fine, baby" Colby said hugging me. "It's not, I should know better" I sighed. "Hey, look at me" Cole forced me to look at his glorious midnight blue eyes. "I know how you feel, trust me" he says tenderly now holding my face. "Amanda?" I asked. He simply nods. "That's different" I say. "How so?" he questioned. "Heartbreak and distress are two different things" I say. "I know that, baby" Cole squeezed me from behind. I sighed turning around and wrap my arms around his neck. "I love you" I say. "I love you too, baby" Cole smiled pecking my lips.