What was he to do?
She was all he had and ever wanted in the world.
The one he wanted to marry which he did.
The one he wanted to start a family with which he did also.
But now…she was gone…just like the wind.
But just like the wind…she left her mark in his life, a wound that was full of both pain and joy.
But as he looked at his little girl, who sleep calmly in his arms, as they sat in the huge room which was also her nursery.
He knew that one day, he would be alone if his baby would someday grow.
And even if she didn't, why she left, he would never know.
But now he knew he was all alone…
Kiara walked out of her small car, as she made her way towards the store, she was just going grab a few things as her final pay had come in, yes final she thought, she had a wonderful job working at the largest dance studio in the city, teaching the youth to follow their dreams. But as fate would have it, her dreams weren't working out for her. So now she was not only unemployed, she was also blacklisted, so no other studio wanted to hire her.
She pulled out a cart and walked into the store, list in hand and began to gather her groceries for the week, but as she walked past on of the aisle, she was something rather strange, a man even thought he was very handsome from what she could see, looked like he was not only trying to pick something from the baby section but also seemed to be talking to his…jacket.
Shaking her head of the thought, she tried to go ahead with her business, but she felt guilty for not helping her, so with a sigh, she walked towards him.
He was so confused, all the different names and types were confusing to him, he was a wrestler, not a carer, although he knew that his little angel needed him to be that so he swallowed his pride and did that…or at least, tried.
"umm excuse me"
he heard as he turned to look at him to see a young woman, she was at most 5'4, she had long hair that waved down to her mid-back, her hair had to be the most striking feature he had ever seen on anyone, about ¾ of it was black and then the rest was a shiny silver, the most prominent areas being on the hair framing her face on the right and then the rest going down her back on the left, which he could see as her hair was tied up in ponytail which revealed her face which was quite beautiful, big bright brown eyes, perfect brows, a beautiful face with a stop-and-stare smile from the fullest and most luscious lips which looked perfect for kissing. She was wearing a black and pink tracksuit with matching shoes, and from what he could see, she was not big enough to be called fat but you couldn't call her slim either.
"sorry to disturb you but you look like you could use some help," she said with a smile, which fell slightly when he turned away from her.
"I'm looking for this," he said as he handed her the piece of paper he was holding and just like she thought, he was looking for baby food.
"oh ok," she said as she moved to his side and pointed at the formula that was right at the top which was security locked "that's the one you need"
"oh right," he said as he reached up and took it since she clearly couldn't "thanks," he said, but just then a whimper came from his chest, causing her to raise a brow, so with a sigh he opened his jacket a little bit more, revealing…a baby.
"I keep her in there cause she gets cold easily," he said to her even though she could see he was clearly embarrassed.
"that makes sense" she giggled "she does look content in there," she said looking up at him.
"yeah…she likes it" he said with a sigh "thanks for the help…" she said looking at her.
"Kiara and it was no problem, I'm sure the poor thing will be hungry soon so I'll leave you both to enjoy your outing…"
"hunter and aurora," he said to her.
"what a lovely name for a beautiful girl, I'm sure you and your wife are very happy," she said with a smile but the flash of pain in his eyes caused her to look at him in concern.
"well I know I am," he said looking down at the sleeping baby.
"well…I'll see you around" she said as she took her cart and began to walk away to continue her shopping.
Once the man once known as triple h hand finished his shopping, he walked out with his bags and went over to his car, he placed his angel into her car seat, buckled her in and closed the door before placing the bags on the other side.
Then he got into the driver's seat and drove off, as he drove a call came in but he didn't answer it the first time, so he waited till he got to a red light before calling back.
"hey," he said as he placed the phone on loudspeaker.
"hey man, how have you been," his friend Shawn said over the phone.
"I'm alright," he said as he continued to drive.
"and how is aurora doing"
"she's good, sleeping as usual"
"hey man…I want to ask you…why not get her a nanny"
"no," he said with a frown.
"look man…we have been friends for the longest time, I know your hurting right now but you and I know you need the help, especially with that baby"
Hunter sighed as he listened to his best friend, he knew he was right but who was worthy enough to care for his only ray of sunshine.
"alright man I'll get one"
"yay… trust me, man, you won't regret it" Shawn said, after that they spoke briefly before they broke the line, using the rear view mirror, he looked back at his month old daughter, sleeping like the angel she was.
"stay strong for daddy sweetheart, you're all he has ok," he said to her even though she was asleep.
Kiara flopped on her bed as she turned on her laptop and began to job-search once again, she was now in her pj's which consisted of a black vest and red shorts, her hair was in its regular pony and no makeup on her face.
But as she searched a job and came up which took her interest, so she signed up for it and waited since the employer said he would get back to her if she is success full.
Hunter sat at his desk with one hand holding aurora and the other one was going over all the applications, and so far he didn't like no one that he read, sure they were qualified but they didn't put his mind at rest until he saw the last one.
Kiara drove down the road as she followed her GPS to the address of her hopefully new employer, the job required her to move in which she didn't mind, she could rent out her old place. The job required her to be live in nanny for a client who wanted to remain anonymous, which she could understand.
She took the final turn and her eyes widened as she saw the huge home which was her destination, she parked outside, making sure to check the address twice, before she walked over to the door and after looking over her outfit, knocked.
Hunter came down to the door and he peeped out to look at who it was, once he saw her, he cleared his throat and opened as they looked at each other in surprise.
"Kiara!?"
"hunter…what are you doing here," she asked as he looked over her appearance.
"I live here," he said like it wasn't obvious "what are you doing here"
"well I came for a job interview for someone who was looking for a live-in nanny and by putting things together, I think it safe to assume that that person is you"
"uh yeah," he said as he sidestepped so that she could come in, he was able to take in her appearance, her hair was down and curled so it framed her face, she had on minimal makeup which he preferred, she was wearing a blue dress which complemented her dark caramel skin and thick curves with a black leather jacket on top and matching accessories.
"this way please," he said as he led her to his office where they sat.
"so tell me, apart from helping complete strangers, what else can you do," he asked causing her to smile.
"well…I like to cook, cleaning is relaxing for me for some reason, I'm also a trained first aider and I love working with kids" she said.
"so have you ever cared for a newborn," he asked her and for the first time, her cheerful demeanor fell, so she looked up and with a sad smile, nodded.
"okay…how soon can you start," he asked her causing her to look up at him puzzled.
"what? No test run" she asked him causing him to sigh as he got up.
"come with me," he said as she got up and followed him, after walking down a hall wall, they reached a door which he opened as they stepped inside the nursery, to which he walked over to the crib and picked up the swaddled baby who was wide awake, her blue eyes looking around curiously.
"Kiara you remember aurora," he said as he handed her the little girl.
"yes I do," she said as she held the little girl close to her "hi little one," she said as she held the baby close with a smile.
"well then I guess that's it then you're hired," he said as he crossed his huge arms.
"really," she said as he replied with a nod.
"so like I said, when can you move in," he asked again.
"in two days," she said as she tried to keep her long hair out of the baby's face, so she gave her back to her father but he held out his hand.
"before you start I want to see how you would but her down for a nap," he told her.
"oh ok," she said as he walked outside.
"I'll be right here," he said as he walked behind the close door.
Taking her attention off of him she turned to the baby who was beginning to show signs of tiredness.
"alright baby girl time to go night night" she cooed as she walked over to windows and closed the blinds, she then sat on the large rocking chair that was located in the corner, placed aurora's pacifier in her mouth and began to rock.
"got to sleep little one "she whispered as she held on to her hands, as she looked at the little girl, so many questions went through her mind.
If hunter was a single parent, then what happened to her mother and why she did not have her baby especially at this age?
Was he a divorcee or even a widower? She didn't know but all she knew that she needed his help and she would be damned if she didn't help out.
"wow, she went down fast" she heard causing her to look up at him.
"yeah, she was tired," she said as she got up and placed her in her crib, then they both left as the sound machine played in the background.
They both went downstairs and went into the kitchen where he had drinks out for them.
"would you like anything," he asked.
"oh just water please," she said as he handed her a tall glass of water, which was thankfully not cold and she watched as he poured himself a glass of juice.
"so hunter, I have a question if you don't mind, "she said as he nodded for her to continue. "where is her mother if you don't mind me asking," she said as she pushed a stray silver stand away.
"that is something I don't want to talk about that if you don't mind," he said expecting her to challenge him, just like everyone else.
"oh sure, you don't have to tell me anything if you don't want to," she said with a sincere smile.
"thanks," he said as he watched her finish her drink, she was a unique woman but just like him, he felt like she has something to hide.