Azaria!
Beni hurried outside, his heart pounding as he looked around. It was nearly sunset and the sky was turning a beautiful fire color. Hearing crickets in the distance as the warm air slowly began to cool off, his boots crunched down on the pebbles that lead out to the walkway. Darting his eyes back and forth he finally saw her. Lately she had begun walking, even though long distances seemed impossible. Her chubby legs often fell out from her before crying and reaching for her father. In fact, the last two years had really flown by. Beni couldn't believe how big she was getting, and how scared he was seeing that time really did move on. Still the pain from Evelyn's death was aching deep inside him. Mostly whenever he looked in his daughter's eyes.
He was working, and trying his hardest to be a good father and stay in the home he shared with her mother. But he had become so nervous lately. Sometimes waking with a start in the middle of the night, thinking that something had happened. Azaria might of stopped breathing, or someone broke into the house and took her away. He knew feeling this way wasn't healthy…but she was all he had left of Evelyn.
She stood near Evelyn's grave. Leaning and supporting herself against the marble of the small tomb that was hidden in the dark shade of the palm trees. Beautiful wild colored flowers grew all over, nearly making her invisible.
Azaria!
Beni raced over to her before she turned around, her large blue eyes big. Just a few months ago she had begun talking. In fact most of the time she was always bubbling about in her perfect yet cute babyish voice.
Daddy…
Her words were trailed off before Beni scooped her up, holding her in front of his face.
What did I tell you? You never, NEVER leave the house without me, it's dangerous!
Right away Azaria burst into tears before Beni held her, making her tiny head lay against his shoulder, Slowly rocking her back and forth, trying to sooth her, he rubbed her back feeling guilty. He knew he worried too much. After a few moments she settled down before Beni glanced down at the grave and sighed.
Visiting your mother huh?
Azaria turned around in his arms and reached out to the grave. Feeling a heavy weight in his heart, he held his daughter as the sun began to set.
One day you'll be just like her…your seek adventure, and you'll be beautiful, just like her.
Holding his daughter, he looked up at the setting sun before smiling.
I love you Evelyn…I always will.
The End