2018 Revised – Daddy's Little Girl
Chapter One
Even as the sun continued its nocturnal dance of descent to allow the moon its moment on the evening stage, vibrant blazes of color still managed to dance across the sky. A light but still warm breeze whispered across the beach, mingling with the fresh scents of the ocean.
It was at the juncture, where the blue waters lapped across the white sand that she stood.
A little girl, dressed in cutoff denim shorts and a red, summer tank top that was adorned with an American flag emblem. Long brown ponytails, one on each side of her precocious face, were still somewhat secured with navy blue ribbons.
The man stood, silently observing her with fatherly pride as he watched her kick the sand with her small feet. It was a moment of adorable and childish innocence, enhanced even more so as she giggled with delight.
Oh, how he wished there could be more moments like this.
Now was not the time though.
Determinedly, he moved forward along the beach to make his way towards her.
She spied him approaching and her face lit up.
"Daddy!"
Her girlish squeal reached his ears even as he watched her begin to run along the sand towards him.
He couldn't help but scoop her up into his arms and swing her around. It only served to make her laugh even more but the sound was like sweet music to his ears and he treasured it.
"My little girl," he said even as he settled her back down onto the beach and brushed a loving, gentle kiss on her forehead.
"Where's Mommy," she asked.
He chuckled.
"Always the questioner."
Knowing she demanded his answer, he took her much smaller hand in his.
"She's waiting baby, she's waiting."
* Next installment(s) should be up either very late Friday evening or very early Saturday morning.
