I walked downstairs in my old house, the one that got burned. But, now, it was back the way I remembered it. The halls were still adorned with pictures of the family. A lump rose in my throat when I saw a family portrait. Mom sat down with Laura sitting next to her. Cora and I sat on Laura's and mom's lap. Collin and Derek sat at my mom's feet. And my Dad had his hand on my mom's shoulder, smiles on all of our faces. My hand lingered on my mom and dad. I could feel my eyes stinging with tears. Then my dad came to the bottom of the stairs, a smile stretching over his face, then his face changed to one of concern.
"Selena, what are you doing up sweetie?" He asked and picked up the nine year old girl that tried to sneak downstairs.
"I had a nightmare." told Dad me and I rested my head on his chest.
"Alright. Let's get you back to bed." He says and carries me back upstairs. I followed behind him, and he seemed to have no idea I was there. Once we entered the room, I looked to see my twin sister sleeping soundly on the opposite wall of the empty bed. My dad laid me down into my bed and pulled up the covers.
"Sweetie. What happened?" He asked and started to rub my back soothingly.
"These people were chasing me. I tried to run, but they were getting faster and they got me when I woke up." I explained, and my dad shushed me.
"You'll be fine. I won't let anything happen to you Cece." My dad says and I smiled a little and shut my eyes.
"I remember I thought you looked like an angel, wrapped in pink, so soft and warm. You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born. But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl." My father sang quietly and rubbed my back some more. Once he thought I was asleep, he got up, trying to not wake me up, and walked to the door.
"I love you." He walked out of the bedroom. Once he shut the door, my eyes opened and I sat up on my elbows.
"Daddy love you more."
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