*Coming home after a long day at work, I change into fuzzy jammies, make a sandwich and curl up on the couch in front of the fireplace. Picking up the photo album from the coffee table, I start to flip through the pages. Smiling as page after page brings back more memories. Stopping at a photo that momma had taken of Daddy and I at the beach. Biting my lip, I wipe away a tear from my cheek. The sound of my phone ringing startles me. Grabbing it up, glancing at the name on the screen. My eyes go wide as I quickly answer it* Daddy?!?!? Daddy is that you? "Hello darling" Daddy...oh god, I thought I had lost you. What happened? Where are you? "Slow down, Aine. I can't answer you now. I just wanted you to know that I'm alive and safe." Why not? When are you coming home? "I don't know, darling. As soon as I can. Things are...complicated right now. I need to go. I will call again as soon as I can." Daddy, NO! "I love you, Aine" I love you too, Daddy. *Collapsing into the cushions as the line goes dead. Heartbreaking sobs tearing from my chest. After what seems like hours, I sit up and wipe my face. Standing up, I grab my phone and head out the door to the elevators. An older woman gives me a funny look as she takes in my fuzzy jammies and socks and my wet, red face. Coming to a stop at Dia's door, I knock and fidget restlessly until he opens the door. Seeing my state of dress and my face, he frowns deeply and lifts my chin* He's alive. Meison's alive.
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