Melinda:6 years old
Piper sighed as she walked into the gymnasium. It was her daughter's first
ballet recital. However, she wasn't happy about this, as she knew Leo would
also be in attendance. He was her soul mate, the man she gave her virginity to
and the father of her daughter. They had been married for 2 years before
everything had fallen apart. The night he left replayed in her head every
night as went to bed alone. It was like she had a broken CD in her head,
skipping and playing over and over in her head and couldn't get it to stop.
Piper was so distracted with her thoughts that she didn't see the stroller
leg in her way… that is until she tripped over it and landed right into
Leo's lap.
"I am so sorry" she couldn't ignore the tingle that ran through her
body.
"Its quite alright, Piper. You've fallen for me before" Leo said,
jokingly to lighten the mood. Piper laughed, making Leo notice how much he had
missed her laugh. It was so sweet and comforting like a melody. Piper took
the seat next to him as the lights went off and the green and yellow
spotlights came on.
Leo took the camera out of the bag and started to record. Melinda danced beautifully along with the rest of her class. Piper didn't even notice that she taken his hand and intertwined their fingers. They were still holding hands as Melinda walked over.
"Daddy" she said jumping into his arms forcing Piper to let go.
Melinda had her mother's hair, which was in a beautiful bun on the top of
her head. Her green eyes lit up as soon as she saw her father. Leo hugged her
tight and kissed her head. Leo led them out of gym and into the hall, which
had a refreshment table. Leo put her down and she ran off to change out of her
tutu. Piper and Leo stared at each other in silence.
"How have you been, Piper?" he asked, messing with the cup of coffee in
his hands.
"I have been… better," she said truthfully, as she reached over for a
cookie. Piper, who had always been a bit of a klutz, bumped his hand; the hot
coffee splashed over the lid and started to quickly burn her. Leo immediately
rushed her to empty classroom and placed her hands over hers. They glowed as
the burn soon disappeared. Piper smiled, realizing that she had missed his
touch so much.
"Leo, do you want to go out for ice cream with us? I promised Mel, and I
know she would love you to come," Piper held her breath fearing he would
turn her down.
"I would love too," he smiled as Melinda walked back over now in jeans
and a pale pink tee. They left and got into her car since she had the booster
seat, and drove the two blocks to the ice cream place. Leo held the door open
for her as they arrived. Melinda slid into the other side of the booth and
stretched out. Leo and Piper sat next to each other sipping malts. Melinda's
friend walked over and invited her to spend the night. After, a lot of
begging and pleading, Piper had agreed to let her go.
"Piper, do you want to come to my apartment for a while? I think we
should talk about us… I mean… I uh… never liked being alone at night. I
know this sounds incredibility corny, but I miss just talking with you." Leo
rambled on as Piper began to bit her lip nervously. She wasn't sure if she was ready for
them to be alone yet.
"I…" Leo's smile began to fade at her hesitation.
Sorry, I don't know whats going on with the weird format.