chapter 26: father's day

Mark's Provo

“ what happened ” I cooed my voice trying to soothe her

“father's day happened” I tried not to curse.

Father's Day huh

I had forgotten that thing existed. I never celebrated it, I never got time with my dad, fuck I never knew him. I never saw his face.

“ you will get over it soon, don’t try to think about it that much”

She continued to sniff in my arms, her arms hanging loose on my shoulders.

“it's ok, you are going to be ok. I will be there for you, I will be like your dad trust me. I will try by all means to be like him. Shhh babe it's ok, don’t cry anymore. ” I rocked her back and forth, whispering soothing words.

“come ” I led her to the bed, her eyes swollen and puffy.

“sit” she fumbled on the bed. Got her eyes straight ahead, gazing into the void that had snatched her father from her.

I sighed as I removed her shoes. That innocent cute face wasn't there anymore, a depressed-looking Ivy.

“thanks” she murmured under her breath as she got under the covers.

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