father: Pete Davidson
age: 8
꧁ariana꧂
*𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱*
"pete, let me see her please. it's been five years, i need to see my daughter." i pleaded with pete over the phone.
"ariana, i want her with me. i don't want her with you! she's just fine."
i wiped my tears but they kept falling. "it's only for a month"
"my answer is final. i'll find someone else to watch her while I'm gone, she doesn't need to be around you right now, ariana."
i almost gave up. almost. maybe he's right, i've gone through a lot lately but that gives him no right to keep me from my own kid. me and pete divorced when she was only 3, my tour was already planned and was opening a few weeks prior and i couldn't possibly cancel. so i let him have custody over her, expecting that i'd be able to see her as soon as i was finished. that was my mistake. five years later and i haven't seen her since.
"pete, i'm grounded enough to have custody of her now. so far i've let you do what you've wanted with her but i'm not gonna take your bullshit anymore. don't make me take this to court, i want her with me next month. she's my child! i fucking birthed her!"
i hear him sigh heavily and he starts walking around. "fine. if that'll get you to leave me the hell alone"
my heart skipped and my stomach was doing flips. i was screaming on the inside. "i'll send one of my assistants out to get her and-"
"why can't you just come and get her yourself, ariana?"
i didn't answer.
"i'll take care of it. you see why this has never worked? we live all the way across the country, a good parent wouldn't want to put their child through that, ariana."
i held my breath trying to keep myself from saying what i really wanted to say. "do it yourself, i don't care as long as i get to see her. what are you gonna do? fly her out as a unaccompanied minor?"
"yup"
i personally didn't like that. i'd prefer someone i actually knew going to get her and bringing her straight to me, but arguing with him over it would just make things worse.
"send me her flight information and the dates please" i breathe out.
i put my phone down before turning to face my mom who looked at me with hopeful eyes. "so?"
"yes." i nodded frantically closing my eyes trying to stop the endless flow of tears. "he said yes" my heart was pounding so hard, i thought it'd jump out my chest.
she wrapped her arms around me "thank god."
i was finally gonna see her. i was going to get to hold my babygirl in my arms after five years.
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"i-i don't know i'm at the gate waiting for them to un board the plane. she should be one of the first ones off"
"how you feeling?" victoria asked.
i bounced my legs. "like i'm gonna throw up. my breathings fucked up and my hands are all shaky"
"breathe, ag. breathe. it'll be fine. do you know what she's wearing? that might help you find her faster."
i pursed my lips "no, i think i'll just know"
"we all can't with to see her too ari. i really have to go, but relax yourself."
"i'll try .. bye vic"
i wiped the sweat from my forehead standing up as they opened the gangway door. people started coming off and my eyes darted around searching as far back as they could for any sign of her. someone caught my eye, a little girl with a bright pink bow in her hair. she saw me too, recognizing me right away.
"mommy!" aaliyah came running to me. she ran into my arms, nearly knocking me over. i knelt down catching her in my arms taking it all in. i haven't had a moment like this in years.
her arms hooked around my neck "i missed you mommy"
i held onto her as tight as i could. "i've missed you so much, babygirl. you have no idea" i pulled away holding her face in my hands. tears filled my eyes. she's changed so much. "oh my god! you're so big. look at you!"
the escort asked for my ID which i gave to her. "you're all set, bye aaliyah" she waved.
"bye kiersten!" aaliyah said causing the women to crack a smile before she walked away.
i grabbed aaliyah's backpack, carrying it for her. "you're just so, so, so full of energy huh?" i chuckled as we walked through the terminal. ever since she was a toddlers, she's always been so hyper, i'm kinda glad that hasn't changed.
"mommy, i left my barbie on the plane!" aaliyah informed me.
my heart skipped a beat hearing her adorable voice. it's so high. and even her calling me 'mommy' made me want to tear up. i haven't heard those words said to me in what's seemed like forever. "awe you left it on the plane? i guess i'll have to buy you a new one then."
not too many recognized me which made me a little relieved, i wanted to get her out of here safely without anything going wrong. we found roshad who was waiting for us at the baggage claim.
"hi roro!" aaliyah greeted with a wide smile.
roshad gasped a little, giving her a hug. "i got her bags" he said showing me a cart with two bright pink luggage's on it.
"thank you, i did not wanna have to deal with.." i nodded my head towards the crowds of people surrounded by the carousels.
"you're all set." i grabbed aaliyah's hand keeping her as close to me as possible.
"i'll see you around, yeah" i smiled giving roshad a hug.
"where's he going, is he gonna drive?" aaliyah asked, probably referencing to the last time i had her. it was so long ago, i didn't think she'd remember, but i guess she did.
"no," roshad tossed me the keys to my car. "i am. get in lil' bit" i opened the front passenger door.
aaliyah crossed her arms tilting her head to the side.
i laughed covering my mouth "it's okay, you can get in the front, you'll be fine i promise" aaliyah got in while i put her bags in the trunk.
"you're car is really cool" aaliyah said with wide eyes.
"thank you baby," i put on my glasses. "are you hungry?" aaliyah looked at me and nodded.
"okay, i gotta stop at the store, we need to get you some clothes, shoes, snacks- a new barbie" i grinned "and anything else you need mama's" i started the car, adjusting my rear view mirror and seat. "oh! and i need to get some meat because i'm gonna make some-"
aaliyah interrupted me "i don't eat meat anymore"
i turn my head in her direction "you don't??"
aaliyah shook her head.
i nod slowly "uh huh.... and when did you stop eating meat, aaliyah?"
she shrugged "like yesterday"
i focused back on the street pulling out of the parking spot. "oh really?"
"yup, daddy didn't tell you?" i took a breath "we don't talk that often baby,"
aaliyah went into her backpack, pulling out a device. i glanced over a few times "you have a phone?"
"yeah! i gotta stay in touch with him somehow. i'm just telling him that you got me and i made it." she began typing.
i felt anger building up inside of me. she's got an entire phone but pete still won't let her talk to me at least once a week. fucking asshole.
"okay," i then see aaliyah pull out a notebook.
"what are you doing?"
aaliyah held a pencil in her hand "i've got one month to make up for five years, so i'm gonna ask you some questions any you're gonna give me some answers. simple."
"aaliyah wha-"
"favorite colour?"
"lavender" i say keeping my eyes on the road.
"l-a-v-e-n-d-e-r" aaliyah spelled out to herself. "cool! mines pink!"
"mhm, yes i can tell"
"if you could only save one object in a fire, what would it be?"
i gave my answer some thought "probably the box with your baby pictures, i don't know what i'd do if i lost those"
"really? you have those? can i see them?"
"of course, i'll show you when we get home"
i waited patiently for the next question until i heard aaliyah inhale suddenly. "you okay?"
she fumbled around for something which i soon found out was an inhaler. "yeah-" she coughed. "i'm good. that caught me by surprise"
"do you have asthma?" pete never told me that. ever.
"unfortunately, i had a asthma attack when i was like six, you didn't know?"
i once again felt bad, how could he not have told me this? now i look and feel like the bad person. "i'm sorry aaliyah i-"
"it's okay, you didn't know. i've got pretty good control of it, don't worry"
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"you see one you like?"
aaliyah came over to me holding up two dolls. "i like this one, but i also like this one."
i took them from her, placing them in the cart. "two's better than one right? you can have both"
"really!"
"sure, if you see some more you like, go ahead. i've got a surprise for you waiting at the house."
"so what do you like to drink?" i asked aaliyah as we walked down the drink isle of the store.
"mango juice. or coconut water, that's good too"
i raised my eyebrows. what the fuck? i thought she just turned eight.
"mango juice? child. what ever happened to apple juice?"
"that's for little kids, i'm a big girl. i don't drink apple juice"
my stomach twisted into knots. the last time i was with her, i remember that being her most favorite thing to drink. i wish i hadn't missed out on those 5 years, but she's here with me now. well at least for a month.
"also," aaliyah opened the fridge grabbing a juice. "mango juice has lots of vitamins, you should try it"
i playfully rolled my eyes. she's always been so sassy. the good kind though, not the bratty kind. "coffee's got all the vitamins i need in the morning aali."
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"your front door is huge" aaliyah said in awe "and you're house is massive, it's like a mall"
i seriously couldn't hold in my laughter, she's so precious. "i just moved in a few months ago, i think you'll like it"
we went through the entryway and inside the house where toulouse was waiting for me. aaliyah squealed dropping her bags, toulouse panted excitedly standing on his hind legs, licking her face.
"do you remember her goose?"
"i think he does" aaliyah laughed kissing him on the head.
"me and my friends spent so much time on your room, i really hope you like it. i motioned for aaliyah to follow me up the stairs.
"you ready- um close your eyes?" i moved my daughter's hands over her eyes. i guided her inside the room "3, 2, 1! open!"
aaliyah moved her hands and gasped. "wow! it's so pretty! my favorite colors! i love it!"
she took notice of all the items laid out on her bed. "is that all for me?"
"yes, i suppose i also went shopping earlier this week too" i got her more clothes, a toothbrush, toys, and a bunch of other stuff.
"a swimsuit? are we going swimming?" aaliyah questioned holding up the purple swimsuit i got her.
"yeah girly, i have a pool, we're going to have a lot of fun." i clapped my hands together, "now, i want you to take a shower, get changed, my mom decided we should all have dinner together. it's been awhile, i need you to meet everyone!"
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user333 😳
user87 ngl i seriously forgot about her
user28 tmz also got them at the airport this morning, y'all late🥱
user56048 i hope we get to see more of her soon! i've missed them together so much!
user11 damn we really ain't seen aaliyah since she was 3
user0707 soooo happy for ari
user405 does she have custody of her???
user84 @user405 let's wait and see....
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"do you remember me, liyah? it's okay if you don't."
aaliyah examined courtney's face. "i don't know, but you look familiar."
even though aaliyah didn't know everyone, that didn't stop her from interacting with them all as if she's known them for years. she's looks so happy, that big beautiful smile hasn't left her face ever since she came running into my arms this morning.
"she's soooo cute ari. she looks just like you." alexa said.
"scott don't be stupid, she obviously remembers me more" aaliyah raised her eyebrows watching the twins argue.
"stupid is a mean word, brian." aaliyah said, all seriousness in her voice.
brian narrowed his eyes, "no it's not."
"yes it is!"
"no it's not!"
" yes, it is!"
"alright, alright," i cut in "enough arguing with my eight year old, jesus" i sat back in my seat next to aaliyah at the table. "i think aaliyah only really remembers my mom and frankie, she was around them the most."
all my friends 'oh'ed
"i wiped my schedule clean for the month. it's all about her, so if you need me, it better be important"
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"mommy," i hear aaliyah enter my bathroom.
"one second babygirl," i shouted from the shower, turning it off.
i stepped out of the shower and aaliyah's hands flew up to cover her eyes. "sorry!"
i shook my head wrapping myself in a towel. "don't worry, you're okay."
i went over pulling her hands down. "whatchu need bug?"
aaliyah opened her mouth "my tooth is loose"
"it is?"
"uh huh" aaliyah wiggled her tooth with her tongue.
i giggled "do you want me to pull it out?"
aaliyah covered her mouth. "that's gonna hurt"
"no it won't. i'll be gentle i promise, if it hurts you can pinch me"
aaliyah gave in allowing me to pull out her loose tooth. "put it under the pillow and check back in the morning" i winked.
unexpectedly, aaliyah hugged me. "i love you. and i love it here already, i wish i could stay forever"
i held her close, cradling her head. "i wish you could stay with me forever too, my love"
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*one month later*
today's the day. the day i've dreaded the most. today i have to say goodbye to her, and i don't know when i'll get to see her again. once again, i felt like throwing up.
"time to take you to the airport baby," i said signaling for my friends to release aaliyah from their group hug
"bye aali"
we'll miss you"
"be safe"
"we love you"
aaliyah waved her hands. "by everyone, hopefully i get to come back soon" my friends and i all exchanged worried glances, knowing that the chances of that happening were very low. if i ever wanted her here with me again, i was going to have to fight for it. in a courtroom.
the drive to the airport was silent. aaliyah stared out the window, drawing her name in the fog on the window. i went with her through security and check in, we were a good 45 minutes early so i still had some time with her.
"mommy can i get some ice cream from mcdonald's?"
my heart skipped a beat just as it did weeks ago. and to think i might have to wait another five years to hear her call me mommy.
"some ice cream? do you want it on cone?" i asked her grabbing ahold of her hand.
"yes please"
we found the mcdonald's near all the food places.
"hi" i smiled. "is your ice cream machine broken?" i said to the lady at the counter.
"no..." she gave me a strange look.
"can i get one ice cream cone please?"
"yes ma'm coming right up."
i took out my card ready to pay. "you better not have a sugar rush, or else your dad is going to blame me" i chuckle handing aaliyah the cone.
last stop. the gate.
aaliyah leaned her head on my shoulder. "now i'm gonna have to miss you all over again" her voice cracked.
i wrapped my arms around her, pulling her farther into me. "i'm gonna fix this okay? you know i never break a promise." i kissed her head "i can't wait to see you again"
time flew by quickly and before i knew it it was time for her to board the plane. i talked with her escort telling the woman to be careful with her, as i was still uneasy about her flying commercial.
i gave my daughter one last hug. "don't cry, babygirl. please, you're gonna make me cry" i wiped aaliyah's face, pecking her lips. "i love you so, so much."
"i love you too, mommy"
i finally let her go, watching her walk farther through the tunnel until she disappeared. i tried to keep it together but failed breaking down the second i got in the car and closed the door.
i thought i could do it, but i can't. i can't go without seeing her. i want her here in california, with me. with her family. and i'm determined to make that happen and won't stop until it does.
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