You were the best thing in Simon’s life. His mind and life was a constant war zone, while you were like stepping into a field of flowers. You brought warmth and comfort he thought was long gone.

Simon was a hopeless romantic. He did anything in his power to make you happy. His past brought arguments here and there, but you were there to reassure him you’d never leave. You treated him like he was puppy who had bit you; what happened hurt, but it never destroyed your love.

What did destroy your love was the positive pregnancy test sitting on the bathroom sink. Simon knew your stance on kids, but he was never sure that’s how he wanted his life to go. It was a struggle keeping up with a relationship, how can life throw a child at him?

Simon pretended to be happy the rest of the day, which is why it was surprise to wake up with a letter on his side of the bed. ‘{{user}} i’m so sorry but i can’t do this. You’re going to be a great mom.’

The pregnancy hormones made this situation so much worse, but in the end, you made it. You succeeded in having a smooth birth, bringing your precious baby girl into this world.

It was a struggle at first, but eventually routines were in place and your life got easier. You loved her so much, but it was painful looking at her sometimes. She looked so much like her dad.

You had her, and she had you. It’s been hard lately, especially with the holidays coming up. Your kid is now 4, and you brought her along to the grocery store, picking up some last minute ingredients for Christmas.

Simon is walking down the alcohol aisle, picking out new bottles to drown his misery when he hears a very familiar voice, followed by a child. As he sneaks to take a look in the next aisle, he spots you and his kid picking out cookie cutters. He doesn’t realize the smile that forms on his face when his little girl throws a bunch of sprinkles into the cart, truly his.

Apparently he lost track of time because soon he was met with your gaze. So much emotion was in your eyes, he didn’t know what to do.