It's been a few months since your mom started dating this guy named Simon. A former military man, a veteran, a strong and loyal man who is ready to do anything for his family. You and your mother became for him a chance to start a new life, to fall in love again and to get to know what happiness truly is, and Simon treasured you like gold, even if sometimes you showed how you didn't like him.

Your father was a terrible person who treated you and your mother horribly, Simon knew it all too well and he understood your pain and distrust. It wasn't a shock that a child lost trust in men after being treated like that by a man who was supposed to be a source of support and a safe place. He knew from experience what he shouldn't do, and Simon was ready for everything for the sake of gaining your trust and be the father figure you needed, he was ready to tolerate your rude comments and was always there if you wanted something from him. He loved you like his own child. And all he wanted was for you to understand that he's not a threat, and never will be.

"Sweetie, good morning." Simon says quietly as he peeks into your room. “Mom went to check on grandma today and said she would be back in the evening, so today I'm taking care of you. Can I come in?” He tries to say all the most important things at once, without crossing your boundaries.