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I Trust You

"Don't say thank you. I'm here anytime you need me" He said with a serious expression.

"I'm here for you too"

Although I know you'd never let me know if you were in trouble. Stupid Leo.

"See you later" I said kissing his cheek and opened the door to leave, but when I tried to get out he caught me wrist.

"Tess" He said making me look at him, "You'll come back, right?"

I chuckled, "Of course"

His tight hold on my wrist softened  and a smile formed on his lips again, "Alright" He murmured and kissed my hand gently before letting go of it. 

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After a long day of babysitting my sisters, my dad finally came back from work. They both ran to him the minute they heard the door open and hugged him.

One was hugging his leg while the other was hugging his big belly.

They're so cute.

"How are you girls doing?" He asked with a big smile on his face and took them both in his arms. I smiled seeing them happy.

I hope they're always like this.

He sat on the couch and listened to them as they talked about their day. I listened too and we laughed at their cuteness together.

"Do you want to help me cook?" He asked already knowing their answer.

Dad insisted he cooks even though I can cook too. He liked cooking with us. He saw it as a way to bond with us since he couldn't see us when he was at work.

"Yes!" They both said filled with excitement.

"Quick! Go in the kitchen"He said patting their backs. "Careful" He added when he saw how fast they ran.

The minute they were gone he looked at me.

I'm in trouble.

"Where were you last night little lady?" He asked crossing his arms.

"I slept with Jane at her parents'. You know they haven't seen me in a while. Sorry I didn't tell you"

"Sweetie, I drove Jane and her parents back to their house after the wedding" He said with a look of disappointment, "Why do you lie to me, Tessa? Have I done something to not have your trust?"

"No, dad that's not it. You're always so understanding and accepting" I said and looked down.

I just don't think you can accept it this time.

"Then what is it?" He asked, "If it's a boy you know I don't mind. We can invite him for dinner if you want" He said.

Leo would probably freak out if I told him that.

"No, it's-" I trailed off not knowing what to say and sighed.

"Look, you're an adult. I won't butt into your business. I only want you to be safe. If you're safe and happy then I'm happy too" He said with a smile and approached me, "Just don't lie to me. You can say you don't want to talk about it, but be honest" He said putting his hands on my shoulders.

"Alright dad. I'm sorry" I said.

I'm safe with Leo, right? Right. I trust him fully this time.

"Thank you" He smiled "Now I'll go cook with your sisters" He said patting my back before heading to the kitchen.

I sighed and sat on the couch.

Should I talk to Leo about it? About my dad?

I can't hide forever.

Just then, I heard my phone ringing. I picked it up seeing it was Leo.

"Tess" He said. I could hear worry and anxiety in his voice so I panicked a little at first.

"What is it? Did something happen?"

He let out a sigh of relief, "No. You're okay right? Your dad should be back by now" He said his breath a little uneven.

He knew when my dad would be back because I told him earlier.

"Yes, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing. Nothing. I just missed you" He said, his voice sounding much softer now.

I chuckled.

Is this what it was all about?

"You scared me, stupid" I said.

"Why would you be scared?" He asked, anxious again.

"I thought something bad happened. Are you okay? You sound really worried" I said.

"I want to see you again"

"Me too-"

"Right now"

"R-right now?" I asked surprised.

"Yes, can I see you right now?"

"How? I'm home and my dad is here with my sisters" I whispered not wanting my dad to hear.

"That's-" He trailed off sounding sad, "I can come later" 

"Aren't you busy? Serenity told me Ares  gave all the work to you and Nate because he wanted to enjoy the first month of his marriage with Serenity without worries" I said.

I wanted to see him. I really did. I was just worried about him.

Something is up with him.

"I did it all earlier. I had to keep myself busy since I couldn't talk to you. I didn't want to bother you"

I chuckled. He's so cute.

"You need sleep too, Leo"

"Right" He murmured.

No, he sounds very anxious. Now I feel like I need to check on him.

"On second thought I think you should come here"

"Really!?"

"Yes, but later. My dad is still up"

"Yes, yes. I know" He said.

"See you later then" I said woth a smile. He said goodbye as well and we ended the call.

What is up with him this time?