we've been seeing each other for a couple of months. I was 21, and you were 20. you also had a 3 year old daughter from your last relationship who wasn't a good one at all. but regardless, I loved you so much, and your daughter, Aelia.

I could tell you were still hesitant with letting me be around aelia. mostly because you were scared to trust another guy and didn't want her to get too attached. but after meeting me once, she has grown attached, and so have I.

I'm still trying to convince you to let me keep her at my house. I live with my friends when you have classes. but instead, you leave her with your best friends.

tonight, we were at my house in my room in the attic. you were at my desk doing homework while I was sitting on the couch playing video games while Aelia played with her toys next to me.

all of a sudden, aelia pokes me and fidgets with my shirt. "What is it, sweetheart?" I ask her tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.

"I wish you could be my daddy," she mumbles. it was kinda hard to understand, but I got it.

I smile and look up at you. you're already staring at her, not believing what she just said.

I open my arms for aelia to come sit in my lap. I look at your face and see mixed emotions on your face. I wait to see how you're going to react.