Chapter 3

Nana's POV

"What?! Daddy's not coming back?!"

I turned to see a horrified Satsuki, tears rolling down her face, her eyes wide in sorrow.

Looking at Satsuki, I could feel my world crashing down. "Wait, Satsuki..." I said, trying to soothe her.

"No! You... Mommy, you lied to me. You said Daddy was coming back!" She moved away from me, I could feel as if my heart was breaking.

"Please Satsuki, please listen to me honey, I only lied to not hurt you."

"No! Stop it!"

"Satsuki!" Shein and Yasu called as she ran into the other room, slamming the door behind her.

Sobbing, I put my hands to my head. "What have I done?!"

I felt Nobu patting my shoulder as he walked towards the door, gently knocking on it.

"Go away!" Satsuki cried.

"Oh Satsuki, won't you let Nobu in?" He asked. "Your Umeko is going to be so sad out here by herself. Please?"

Slanting the door open, Nobu knelt down, speaking to her quietly, being able to coax her out and to sit at the table.

Nobu stepped forward, "Please Satsuki, please listen to your mommy. For me?"

I watched as Satsuki looked at me, as I moved to sitting across from her, she looked intently at me. Nobu sat next to me, while Shein sat next to Satsuki and Yasu sat at the end of the table.

"Satsuki, please sweetheart," I started, reaching forward only to be rejected as she pulled her hand back away from me. "I never intended to hurt you. You must believe me that I only lied to not hurt you." I sighed.

"But why mommy? Why did you lie?" She looked at me, her gaze angry. "I don't know why. You didn't want me to know?!"

I sighed, looking up at the others around me, composing myself.

"Baby, what I'm about to tell you, it is hard, but I need you hear me out."

Satsuki looked at me intently, wanting an answer.

"You heard right. Your father is not coming back. We got divorced four years ago."

"What?!" She asked, shocked.

I nodded. "Yes...

"But, why?"

"Daddy was cheating on mommy, baby."

Satsuki tilted her head. "What is cheating? Like in school?"

I smirked, missing that child like mind.

Shein chuckled, "No Satsuki, cheating between people is way different."

I nodded, "When a husband cheats on his wife, it means he is seeing another woman instead of mommy. It is unloyal. We got a divorce after that. When that happened, he left. He said he wasn't coming back. And I haven't heard from him since."

I sighed as I watched Satsuki start to cry.

"I'm sorry mommy!" She sobbed, "I'm sorry I got mad." Her bottom lip quivering.

"Baby, it is okay. Daddy wasn't a good man. But I am here for you baby and I'm never going to leave you. I'll always be here for you."

"You will?"

"Of course she will." Nobu voiced in. "Your mommy loves you Satsuki. Even when she found out that you were in her belly, she wanted nothing more than to protect you."

Satsuki sniffled, looking so upset.

"I'm sorry. I never wanted to lie to you, but I didn't want you to be hurt by Daddy either. I was planning on telling you though."

Satsuki quickly moved to me from under the table and hugged me tightly.

I tucked in Satsuki as she slept, her snuggling deep into the bed. I got up, seeing Nobu still sitting at the dining table; everyone else must have went to the other room for the night for some sleep.

"Thank you for helping me with her. This was tough."

He nodded, "Yes, but she seemed to take it a little easier than I thought she would." He looked at me, leaning in closer. "I know that what happened in the bathroom earlier was a quick moment of passion, but I was serious. I would like to pursue a relationship with you again."

I nodded, "I agree. I would like that very much Nobu."

Nobu stood up, stretching. "Well, if I'm to head back to my place, I'm going to say good night to Satsuki."

"Wait Nobu... you don't have to go tonight."

Shrugging, "I should though, don't want to upset Satsuki."

I sighed, nodding. I knew that he was trying to do the right thing. So badly I just wanted to pick this up right where it left off, but I knew that was asking for something too soon. I laid down on the bed with my daughter, hugging her.

I took his hand in mine and gently pulled him down so he was laying here too. "If I hold you here, ya can't leave, or else you'll wake up Satsuki." I winked, smoothing my daughters hair down.

Clicking his tongue, he rolled his eyes. "Wicked Plot there wench."

My mouth fell open in comedic laughter as I felt Satsuki shift. Worried, we'd woken her up, Nobu and I closed our eyes, thinking she'd fall for it and fall back to sleep

Keeping my eyes closed, I could hear her speak.

"Nobu? Noobuu." She whispered.

"Hmm?" He asked, opening his eyes for her.

"Do you love my mommy?"

I could hear the gasp coming out of him.

"Do you?"

I could feel someone's eyes on me, knowing they were Nobu's.

"Yes, yes I do Satsuki. Your mommy is very special to me."

"I'm glad." She yawned, laying back down. "I..."

"You what?" He asked sweetly, hearing him gently pet her hair down.

"I... I wish you were my daddy..."

To Be Continued...