Arthur POVMy hands held her close to me as her silent sobs were muffled into my shoulders, There were small heaves and it made me hold onto her more. Dani allowed me to hold her and even though her hands were by her sides. Her scent filled me from her hair and my fingers gently grazed her sides as I gave her a comforting pat on the back, her hands reached up and wrapped around me, her fingers held unto my shirt as if they weer her life line.“Its all going to be okay Danielle, i promise.”“Dani?” We turned in the direction of the voice of her mother who was standing at the end of the hall with her palms rubbing each other nervously. I pulled away from Dani thinking her mother wanted to speak to her instead, the older woman had her eyes on me and i knew what she wanted.“Dani, can you go freshen up? You need to clear out your eyes, you’re having puffy eyes already-” her mother said calmly and Dani moved away from me patting her eyes dry with her fingers. She turned to me and with a ti
Dani POVMy reflection stared back at me. Puffy eyes, untamed hair and dried tears. Thankfully whatever products Stella had used for me were water proof and stopped my tears from ruining my make up. My chest heaved up and down in the dress, the dress i looked stunning in. I held both sides of the sink as i tried to keep myself from standing upright.I needed the break. I closed my eyes and sucked on my buttom lips as i tried to think through of the things that happened.I exhaled and stared at myself in the mirror again. I was a mess and Arthur had hugged me knowing fully well how i looked like.Arthur.He was here.Its obvious that he likes you.“No, no he doesnt.” i muttered to mysefl trying to counter the ridiculous thought of his liking to me. “He doesnt like me like that, we’re just friends.”Friends? Friends don’t leave their dates which they’re romantically involved with to be with you, they don’t also donate blood to your kid unless they like you that much. My inner thoughts f
Dani POVMy body ached. Everywhere. And as i stared at the door my nerves were getting the best of me to rush to the doors and barge into Ava’s room.She’ll be fine, they said.Just wait a couple of hours and she’ll be stable.“Dani, you should go home.” i turned to my mother who was currently knitting in one of the seat beside me.“What? No, i can’t leave Ava here, i want to be here when seh wakes us.” I argued and i felt strong hands squeeze my knees gently. Arthur.“I know you’ll wnat to be by her side when she wakes up but you’re tired and you need to feel comfortable,” my mother stated pointing at my dress. It was currently midnight and if it was anything, i wanted to be out of the dress, just that i couldnt leave, not yet, not now.“No, i’m not leaving.”“Danielle, i mean it. The girl will want to see her mother in the right state of mind, she shouldn’t be worried about you again, at least give her a bit of closure that you’re fine.”“I’m only going to be fine, if she’s fine, be
Song: Shameless by Camilla Cabello (Listen to this)Arthur PovDani stared back at me with teary eyes, guilt and shame pushed through the sacks where they hid and showed themselves to me.Oh Dani.“You’re not-” her voice broke down and she fell into my arms, her body vibrated in my arms and her tears poured unto my shirt but it didn’t matter to me because it didnt matter if she she stained my shirt, i just wanted her to know i was for her and nowhere against her. If the entire world was going to turn their back to her then i was going to make sure she didn’t miss the rest of the world.“Its okay Dani, it’s all okay. I’m not going to judge you for anything.” I muttered and rubbed her back in slow motions, she was right, anyone would want to blame her for her mistakes but the world we lived in always reminded us of how much human we are, how weak we are to our thoughts, actions, emotions. I have been in the web of mistakes, trapped and till this day it haunts me, but i wasn’t going to l
Song: Greedy by Tate McraeDani PovArthurs kiss was a shield in a battlefield, blocking away all threats and fears, melting them away, leaving none in my sight.My hands curled around the side of my dress as i stared at my reflection in the mirror, my hair was wet and in a little tangle due to the slight drizzle from outside, Arthur was behind me, his back facing me as he peeled off his shirt, i swallowed at the sight of him and returned my eyes back to myself, my fingers reached for the zipper on my back and struggled to reach it but the invisible zipper remained hidden.“Easy now.” Arthur said from behind me and my hands dropped to my side, the warmth he brough with him made my shoulders relaxed and i chewed on my buttom lips. His strong hands eased down on the zipper exposing my bare skin to his eyes. His fingers followed the opening of the dress and stopped just at the small of my back.“All done.” he said but he didnt move away instead his gaze met me in the mirror. His eyes hoo
Song: Not going anywhere by Amanda CookDani POVArthur’s hands caressed my thighs as we drove back to the hospital, we had showered and i suggested we returned back to the hospital after eating. Arthur had his gaze on the dimly lit road, the soft sound from the radio kept the silence at bay and i chewed on my buttom lips as my stomach did back flips. We had shared a kiss, not once, and i liked it. Arthur had again proved that he didn’t care so much of the things that had happened to me but that the only thing he was worried about was me, he was always looking out for me.No man had gone this far for me, i didnt let any.. Ever since what happened with my family and giving birth to Ava, a strong concrete wall surrounded me and i made sure everyone stayed outside the wall- away from my vulnerable self, away fromt he woman who didn’t feel complete.Now, i watched as my walls slowly fall because of the man who stood in front of it. The man who came with compassion and not a hammer to bre
Song: Lost Without You by Freya RidingsDani PovArthur likes me. Arthur King likes me. My stomach did flips and so did my heart beat twice as fast, there was nothing to look at except his face and eyes which were fixated at the road as we reached the hospital. He turned to look at me with his hands sliding down from the steering wheel.“What?” i muttered as he smiled and got out of the car leaving me to my own question, but he wasn’t heading inside instead he walked over to my side and reached for the door pulling it open.The cold moved past me, being covered in his jumper and a fresh pair of leggings. He reached for my hands and without a word i grabbed him and helped me out of the car. The driveway was less busy and the air from the early morning brushed by my hair. There was a small pause, like there was a change in time and Arthur’s eyes held mine in a soft gaze that made my insides warm.“If you want me to say it as many times so that it sinks in your head, i’ll say it. I like
Song: Fear on Fire by RuelleArthur POV“You two should take care, enjoy yourselves.” Mrs Tan said as she left the house. Ava was sitting on the couch with her book in hands, she was quite engrossed in the prints and pictures that nothing else mattered to her.Ava. My daughter.Its been quite an intense two weeks with work and the sudden news of who Ava is to me, it was nothing i expected to hear but here was facts been thrown in my face.“Arthur?” My head snapped to Dani who was tieing her hair properly on the top of her head. She looked lighter, her eyes brighter, the soft lips i had kissed two weeks ago slightly parted. Dani, the mother to my child.Did she know? Her brows furrowed at me and i smiled at her. Of course she doesn’t, she would’ve said something. She would’ve. She would’ve not left it out to me that she was the same woman i had met five years ago.“Whats on your mind?” She asked as i rolled up the sleeves of my shirt, she reached for the bag on the counter but i stoppe