Inked In Love

Forty Five

Forty Five

" Is this the right address?" I whispered to myself as maps brought me across the city to this small yet private house.

Last night i spoke to my father for over an hour and agreed to come and meet him today. I didn't tell anyone about this because i know that they wouldnt let me come alone.

I did tell Tina though since I wouldnt be in work today.

I cut off the engine and stepped out.

The house was hidden behind these big trees. It wasnt big but i guess it was big enough for him. I walked up to the entrance and pushed open the gate, i heard the faint sound of a dark barking.

I noticed a delivery man carrying a parcel as a k9 barked at him. We locked eyes and i could see his fear.

The big dog spotted me, my heart started beating rapidly because i thought i was going to be next but surprisingly it calmed down and sniffed at my legs.

" take it please" the young delivery driver said handing me a big amazon box.

I nodded.

" crazy dog" he muttered jumping over the plants decorating the front garden and into his amazon truck.

My hand slowly reached down and rubbing behind the dogs ears.

" Are you my fathers dog hmm, do you know me?" i asked the dog, i was confused how calm he was being with me.

Do i smell like my dad is that it.

The dog ran up infront of me leading to the front door. I knocked twice and stepped back. After a few silent seconds the door opened, revealing a random face. My instant thought was that this woman was my dads girlfriend or something but i noticed that she was in a uniform.

"Care assistant" i whispered the badge she had on her shirt.

Her eyes brightened up " oh you must be Daniel's daughter please you're just on time" the woman stepped back and closed the door after.

" I guess daniels training worked, Bond knows you already" she said as she stroked down the dogs head.

It barked at the mention of his name.

" you're here" i turned to spot my father standing in the hallway, he wore a simple adidas tracksuit.

"A promise is a promise" i said walking over. I handed him the delivery box from outside.

" your dog attacked the poor delivery man" i said. Bond went over to dad and scratched at the box.

" well he's doing his job then" dad said scratching behind it's ears.

" can you make some coffee Julia" Dad said looking behind me at the woman.

She quickly left us and headed to the kitchen. I watched her walk out. " She's just a carer" i heard him say.

I turned back around " i dont care who she is, mom moved on so should you" i said being honest.

"Why do you have a carer" i asked confused. " are you sick"

He sighed deeply. " thats what i wanted to talk to you about, can we atleast have a drink first" he motioned to the sofa when Julia brought the drinks out.

My eyes stared at the pills that Julia brought over to my father. " I'm not here by coincidence. Your father asked me to come this afternoon because he was adamant that you wouldnt believe him" Julia spoke up as she sat next to dad.

I watched her body language, he may say shes nothing but a carer but she definitely cared for him.

" making me feel guilty" i said quietly." im just being honest" he said quickly.