His Forceful Dominance

Chapter 24- Its been a while

Hayley's POV
I stood there still as I took in this sight of my father.

His silky brown hair was long now, with a beard which was a little white. He seemed more tall and broad than the last time I saw him.

I felt my brain fighting with all the memories I remember sharing with him but I pushed those aside and focused on him

"Its been a while-Hayl" that hit me hard. I remember he used to call me hayl when I was little

"dad" I inhaled some air to help me breath as I felt myself suffocating, I glanced at kai who was standing super close to me and he gave me a supportive smile. Im honestly relieved to have some support right now

"What do you want dad"

He looked taken aback by my words but I wanted to know what he wanted now.

"I missed you hayl, when kai-"

"I don't want to hear it, you left us without a reason and I will remember that forever" I whispered the last word on the verge of crying but I fought back tears, no I couldn't cry in front of him because I don't want him to feel bad for me.

He didn't feel bad for us then, there's no need now too.

"Hayley I know I don't get a say, but maybe you should listen to him" kai said concerned

"Hayl I want to make things better, I had no choice. This was the only way I could keep both of you safe"

"You're lying"

"No hayl, I wouldn't lie to you. I could never lie to you; I left you in order to keep you safe"

"So now? are we safe now?"

"Yes you are because you have Kai with you; he will always keep you safe"
kai stiffened visibly beside me

I doubt that my dad is concerned about me after 12 years.

"Listen if you want then I can go and apologize to your mom, if she forgives me you can consider-"

"If she forgives you, I will forgive you. You hurt her way more than you did to me, if anyone deserves an explanation and apology it's her."

"You're right; I'll go to her tomorrow" he said disappointingly

With that he turned around and left. As soon as he closed the door behind him tears started flowing down my cheeks.

I cried silently for 5 minutes
"why did he do this?"

"I'm sure he has an explanation Hayley, he loves you"

It was an arrow to my heart and the last bit of strength i had in my body- shattered.

I turned around and wrapped my arms around Kai, desperate for some support because I felt I would break down this very moment

He securely wrapped his arms around me for a comforting hug and let me cry

He pulled away after a while and walked me towards the sofa. We sat down and i still cried for hours in his arms refusing to let him go

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I opened my eyes to see something snuggled against me. After I recalled last night's events I remember crying in his arms, we slept like that. God.

I pulled myself out of his embrace careful not to wake him up and managed to stand up

I smiled at how he was giving me space even when he met me after 12 years; he wasn't forcing things onto me and was listening to me every time

I let him sleep and made my way towards the room for a warm shower. I kept thinking if my dad was serious about apologizing to mom.

Would he? Was he really sorry for everything?
I closed the water and went to my room, opened my phone.

After replying to some emails I closed it and went outside since I was hungry.

I haven't heard from Mathew, maybe he is also avoiding me because he knows everything now but i have to work as well. Im going to meet him sooner or later anyways

Smell of delicious food reached my nostrils and I was feeling even hungrier now. I quickly made my way towards the kitchen to see kai making something.

Strange, doesn't he have a maid for doing that?

Well I walked towards him and he smiled at me

"Morning" he said. It looked like he also just took a shower because his hair were damp and messy , he was wearing sweatpants and a casual shirt

"Morning" I tried to sound cheerful but failed miserably

"That's okay you don't need to try, you can be yourself around me"

I only nodded to this because I didn't know what to say. He was being super nice to me, was it because he thought I was gonna marry him???!

Uhmm, that thought me super uncomfortable but I let it slide

"What are you making?" I asked as I felt my stomach grumble

"Eggs with toast and coffee, do you want something else?"

"No ill have that only, do you need any help"

"No,you just stay with me, your presence is all i need" he said with a playful wink

I giggled. He was trying to lighten my mood which was working -( or was he?)

I didn't know he could cook

"They're a lot of things you don't know about me Ms. Smith"

Sh*t, did I say it out loud?

"Well I know a lot"

"You think" he smirked

He served us the food and we ate in comfortable silence until the doorbell rang

"I'll see" he stood up and left

I remember the last time something like this happened my life was in danger.

I could hear some ruffling from outside and i tensed visibly. I quietly put down my fork and walked towards the door

I saw Kai talking to someone but I couldn't see the person, maybe it was someone from his work

And So i turned around to leave

"HAYLEY" I stopped as I recognized the heavy cold voice i was dreading to hear

"Christian?"