A.N. Sorry to say it but this story is practically over! Just this 2 more chapters and then an epilogue!
Noelle buried her chin into her scarf. The sharp wind blew around her as she hurried into the diner. She walked over to a booth and sat down.
"Thanks for meeting me." She looked up into the eyes of the person she was suppose to call 'Dad.'
"I went ahead and ordered you hot chocolate." Speed said. Noelle nodded her thanks.
"I appreciate it." She unwrapped her scarf. "We should talk." Speed nodded.
"Okay, you start." Noelle took a deep breath.
"Why is it that you want me now, 15 years later?" She asked. Speed sighed heavily, glancing around the diner.
"At the time I wanted to live my life as a star. It was my first solo tour and I just wasn't ready to settle down."
"What makes you think my mom was? She was only 19! She hadn't lived her life yet." Speed nodded, seeming to understand her anger.
"To be fair, your mom never asked me to stay." Noelle looked out the window, watching the happy families Christmas shopping.
"You could have told me you wanted custody." Speed looked away.
"You're hurting my mom and my dad. Why is it now you suddenly want me?" Tears fell down Noelle's face.
"I just want a chance to know my daughter."
"It's been 15 years!" She cried. Other diners turned to stare at the commotion.
"In 15 years you couldn't call, write, or e-mail? You say you want to know me but you don't. How long will it be before you go on tour again? Mom gave that aspect of her career up for me and she deserves it more then anyone!" Her voice cracked.
"I have a mom and a dad and soon I'll even be a big sister. I don't want to get to know you just so you can leave again. My only hope is that you'll leave me and my family alone." Noelle grabbed her scarf and left. Speed sat there going over all that had happened.