1 A Mother, A Daughter, and A Past

1.1 Chapter 5



"Mommy?" the little girl at Serena's feet said.

"Yes Rini?" asked Serena.

With a little hesitation, Rini looked up at the tall man before her.

Looking back at her mother she asked, "Is that Daddy?"

Serena smiled at her and then at Darien.

Darien crouched down to Rini's level and looked her right in the eyes.

Sticking out his hand he said, "Hello, Rini, it's very nice to meet you."

Staying still for a moment, Rini looked at Darien and asked him the same question she asked Serena.

"Are you Daddy?"

Smiling, he pulled his hand back and said, "Yes, Rini, I'm your daddy."

Surprisingly, Rini leaned over to whisper in his ear.

"I'm glad," she whispered, "I was hoping you were daddy, I missed you."

"I missed you too." Darien whispered right back.