up the wound and started stitching me up. The pain subsided and I felt groggy.
“Mom?”
She kissed my forehead and gave me a smile. “Drink this honey and when you wake up everything will be alright.” I nodded and took the glass from her hands. She smiled again and pushed the strands of hair from my face. “I’m sorry for everything Karly. I’m sorry I never protected you from him and I’m sorry that you had this life.” She kissed my forehead. “Don’t ever think I didn’t love you because I did and I always will. You’re the light and the strength I needed to survive.”
I squeezed her hand, “I love you too mom.” And the darkness took over.
Wiping the tears from my eyes I slowly get up from the sand and make my way back to the house.
Chapter 6
Nicholas
Standing on the deck watching Karly and Emma play is interesting. Not in a bad way by any means. Emma’s laughing and having fun while Karly keeps a watchful eye on her. When Emma’s in a happy mood it makes me feel better as a dad. These are the proud moments I look forward to. Nothing in life truly matters except the happiness of your child.
“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” Alexis asks placing her hand on my shoulder watching them with me.
“What do you mean?”
“You know exactly what I mean.” She’s right I do. Moving from California was hard because now I have to figure out day care, school and activities for Emma. Back in California it was easier with Jamie but back home everyone’s working, except for Karly. I’m not sure I can ask her. I just met the girl, but she seems incredible and if she’s Emma’s nanny that means I’ll be around her more. This could be a win-win situation. “How do I ask her?”
“Well I did what I did so now all you have to do is ask her.”
I wonder if I should ask her here at the house or wait until we get back to the apartment. Usually I’m the type of guy who knows what he wants and goes after it, but with Karly everything I know goes out the window. Maybe I should ask her to get drinks with me tonight. Fuck it shouldn’t be this hard.
I need a distraction before I look like a creeper. I’ve been thinking about Karly and wanting to spend time with her. We just met and she’s consuming me. How’s this possible? Is there such a thing as to what I’m feeling? All I want is to stay away from her. I’m not boyfriend material or the forever type. Love and forever don’t mix with me. I’m the disease that kills love and everything good.
I help my dad with the grilling while talking to the guys about college basketball and March madness.
“Gonna be a good season for our boys.” Dad’s a huge UNC fan and every year without fail roots for them to go all the way.
“Looking good so far,” I say drinking my beer. Personally I’m a Duke fan, but I try not to remind him of that fact.
“Larry you gonna get some tickets this season?” Dad asks his eyes beaming with excitement. Honestly this man lives and breathes basketball.
“You got it Mr. H. I’ll hook you up.”
Dad laughs putting his arm around Larry. “See Nicholas, at least someone loves me.”
I shake my head. “Dad for the millionth time I’m sorry I couldn’t get you tickets that year. I had clients to impress. Come on you know you love me,” we laugh, but dad shakes his head. That’s something he’ll always hold above my head.
“Mr. H did I tell ya? Our boy here has a little crush on that beautiful girl down there.” Larry nods his head towards Karly. Fucking idiot.
Dad raises his eyebrows but doesn’t say anything. “Shut up. You don’t know what you’re talking about.” Only he does. I’m too much of a coward to admit this girl has me jumping through hoops.
“Whatcha boys talking about?” Alexis chimes in stealing my beer.
“Nothing,” I quickly respond before Larry opens his mouth again.
“Well whatever you’re talking about I need to steal this pretty boy,” Alexis grabs my hand and we
“Mom?”
She kissed my forehead and gave me a smile. “Drink this honey and when you wake up everything will be alright.” I nodded and took the glass from her hands. She smiled again and pushed the strands of hair from my face. “I’m sorry for everything Karly. I’m sorry I never protected you from him and I’m sorry that you had this life.” She kissed my forehead. “Don’t ever think I didn’t love you because I did and I always will. You’re the light and the strength I needed to survive.”
I squeezed her hand, “I love you too mom.” And the darkness took over.
Wiping the tears from my eyes I slowly get up from the sand and make my way back to the house.
Chapter 6
Nicholas
Standing on the deck watching Karly and Emma play is interesting. Not in a bad way by any means. Emma’s laughing and having fun while Karly keeps a watchful eye on her. When Emma’s in a happy mood it makes me feel better as a dad. These are the proud moments I look forward to. Nothing in life truly matters except the happiness of your child.
“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” Alexis asks placing her hand on my shoulder watching them with me.
“What do you mean?”
“You know exactly what I mean.” She’s right I do. Moving from California was hard because now I have to figure out day care, school and activities for Emma. Back in California it was easier with Jamie but back home everyone’s working, except for Karly. I’m not sure I can ask her. I just met the girl, but she seems incredible and if she’s Emma’s nanny that means I’ll be around her more. This could be a win-win situation. “How do I ask her?”
“Well I did what I did so now all you have to do is ask her.”
I wonder if I should ask her here at the house or wait until we get back to the apartment. Usually I’m the type of guy who knows what he wants and goes after it, but with Karly everything I know goes out the window. Maybe I should ask her to get drinks with me tonight. Fuck it shouldn’t be this hard.
I need a distraction before I look like a creeper. I’ve been thinking about Karly and wanting to spend time with her. We just met and she’s consuming me. How’s this possible? Is there such a thing as to what I’m feeling? All I want is to stay away from her. I’m not boyfriend material or the forever type. Love and forever don’t mix with me. I’m the disease that kills love and everything good.
I help my dad with the grilling while talking to the guys about college basketball and March madness.
“Gonna be a good season for our boys.” Dad’s a huge UNC fan and every year without fail roots for them to go all the way.
“Looking good so far,” I say drinking my beer. Personally I’m a Duke fan, but I try not to remind him of that fact.
“Larry you gonna get some tickets this season?” Dad asks his eyes beaming with excitement. Honestly this man lives and breathes basketball.
“You got it Mr. H. I’ll hook you up.”
Dad laughs putting his arm around Larry. “See Nicholas, at least someone loves me.”
I shake my head. “Dad for the millionth time I’m sorry I couldn’t get you tickets that year. I had clients to impress. Come on you know you love me,” we laugh, but dad shakes his head. That’s something he’ll always hold above my head.
“Mr. H did I tell ya? Our boy here has a little crush on that beautiful girl down there.” Larry nods his head towards Karly. Fucking idiot.
Dad raises his eyebrows but doesn’t say anything. “Shut up. You don’t know what you’re talking about.” Only he does. I’m too much of a coward to admit this girl has me jumping through hoops.
“Whatcha boys talking about?” Alexis chimes in stealing my beer.
“Nothing,” I quickly respond before Larry opens his mouth again.
“Well whatever you’re talking about I need to steal this pretty boy,” Alexis grabs my hand and we
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