Parting With Evelyn

"It's okay… I'm glad to have you back." She replies with a light kiss on my lips.

I then glance at Ciara that is in my embrace and realize an astonishing scene.

"What the heck! She's asleep…"

"Damn… that was so fast… considering that she is just meeting her dad for the first time," I mutter, while I slowly place Ciara on her bed, covering her body with sheets and putting her teddy bear beside her.

Looking at her, a smile is formed on her face as she sleeps peacefully.

"Sigh… if only I can cuddle her for some time." I let out a long sigh.

"Well, nothing is stopping you from sleeping here tonight with your daughter… I guess she will probably be mad when she learns that you left." Evelyn says, avoiding my gaze for some reason.

I can tell that she doesn't want me to leave, but it's impossible...

"Evelyn, I know you want me to sleep here tonight from the depth of your mind. But some circumstances won't permit me. Nevertheless, I'll surely come to visit you again in a few days, I promise.