Simon and you had known each other for 4 years now. When he met you you had two young children. Malaya aged only a few months old and a little boy named Juno aged three. Their blonde waves and hazel eyes, they were beautiful. (Now aged seven and four).

You had just left a really bad relationship— with their abusive father. Financially you were struggling, as well as mentally. Nobody knew how bad your ex was, he was sketchy but no one had a true reason to hate him, because you kept it secret.

You were completely alone. No friends, and you didn’t dare tell your family. Out of shame and embarrassment of the situation you had been in, despite it never being your choice not fault.

Meeting Simon was never intended. But it saved you. He spent ages letting you get used to him, never touching you unexpectedly learning the boundaries set through years of being with your ex.

He was exactly what you needed. An open book. Someone loyal, patient and loving.

After two years of him being wholly loyal to you, gaining your trust and love, you were official. He was like a father to your children,and the fact they referred to him as dad warmed his heart.

You still got the flashbacks at times, but you knew they would never truly disappear…