Sterling Chase January 23
*Knowing in his head
what the right thing to do was, he headed down the hall towards his daughter's
room, trying desperately to find the words in his head to explain how he felt.
It had been a little while since they had had a difference of opinions over the
Rune situation and the time had come to move forward. Letting out the breath he
was holding, he gently knocked on Carys door,
leaning his ear to the wood and smiling to himself as he listened to her
singing on the inside on her way to answer* — with Carys Chase.
Carys Chase *Singing along to one of
my favorite songs as I hang up some of my clothes in my closet. Hearing the
knock on my door I finish what I'm doing and head towards the door, turning the
music down as I pass by my dresser. Flipping my hair over my shoulder, I open
the door and almost close it just as fast when I see my dad Sterling standing there. I have carefully
avoided him for weeks just so I wouldn't see the look of disappointment on his
face again. So far that has worked now.. Now he's right in front of me and I
didn't know what to say to him. Looking down at the floor I open my door wide
and clasp my hands in front of me.* Y-yes, sir?
Sterling Chase Carys, *Shooting an instinctual glance over
the top of her head, scanning the room for the 500 males who, he was convinced,
had snuck into her room undetected in an attempt to win the affections of his
daughter* I thought maybe we could talk *Returning his glance back to her, once
he was satisfied no males were present*
Carys Chase *Closing my eyes, I
squeeze my hands together, determined not to get emotional in front of him
again. Without looking up I open my eyes and nod.* Sure, dad. What do you want
to talk about? *My stomach tightens as I shift from foot to foot.*
Sterling Chase *Arcing a brow* We
have a few options, the weather is of particular interest this week, I'm sure
some sports team somewhere has lost some idiot an untold amount of money, or we
could cut to the chase and hash out this Rune situation. *watching her for signs
of her thoughts*
Carys Chase *Slowly looking up at
him, my stomach dropping to the floor. But, I promised myself I wouldn't get
upset. Lifting my chin in an act of defiance, I look him in the eye.* I thought
we covered this, dad. "I won't have this." Those were your thoughts
on the matter. Right? *Tilting my head a little* I disappointed you, I know and
I don't know how or what you want me to say to fix it because honestly I don't
know how. *My voice wavers just a bit and I have to look away before the tears
that are burning the backs of my eyes spill out.*
Sterling Chase *Surprisingly more
calm than he thought he'd be, he reached out his arm and captured his daughter
in a bear hug. Knowing he had surprised the hell out of both of them with his
actions, he suddenly started laughing as he pulled back and looked at her face* Carys, I must say, your daddy's a little bit
of an asshole sometimes, but I promise, I only want what's best for you. It's a
hard thing, to see your perfect little girl grow into a perfect young lady.
Someday, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many years down the
road you will understand for yourself. *Smiling warmly at her* Think you can
forgive me till then?
Carys Chase *Blinking rapidly. I look up at him, to stunned to say anything. I was prepared to fight him tooth and nail..maybe and now he's turned the tables on my whole defense. Closing my eyes I hug him tight and release the breath and tears I was holding inside. Weeks of being mad at him fall away with every hitched breath and silent sob.* I-I forgive you, daddy. Can you forgive me? *I hug him tighter not wanting to let him go just yet.*
Sterling Chase *Keeping his arms
wrapped tightly around her, holding her like he used to when she was just a
baby* Of course, Dolly. You're my little girl. You will always be my little
girl, and any male that comes into your life is just going to have to learn to
live in fear of my wrath. It's a simple scenario *Unable to keep from smiling
as he continued to enjoy his family*
Carys Chase *Grinning at his words I
peek up at him and my smile widens.* Understood, daddy. Whomever it is will
indeed have to learn to fear you. *Giggling, I hug him. Wiping at my face,
finally at ease and happy to be his little girl for the rest of my life. Not
talking to him was hard enough. Not being close to him was harder and it's
something I hope never happens again. I know we will not always see eye to eye
but, I know my daddy will always be there for me and that's what matters
most.*~
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