Daddys Home

"Harper May!" My mother's voice screeched from the bottom of the stairwell. I groaned and groggily opened my eyes checking the time on my phone. Fücks sake... it was 8:00am on a Saturday morning. Why was she waking me up so early!? I needed to catch up on my precious sleep... I had a problem with staying up way too late on school nights. My mom was always a pain in my äss but she NEVER woke me up early on saturdays. Heck I barely ever saw her on saturdays. She was always out with a different guy. I slowly got out of bed and walked over to my closet, grabbing out a gray pullover hoodie. It was freezing in my house. I hated winter. As soon as I walked down the stairs and left the last step a tantalizing smell hit my nose. It smelled like a man. A mans cologne... Oh crap. Who had she brought home now? "Harper, come into the kitchen please." I had the urge to run back up into my room. Something was pulling at my stomach, making me extremely uneasy. The shock made me take a step back as soon as I made my way to the kitchen entrance. What was HE doing here? My father. Whom I haven't seen in over ten years. He had left my mother and I to fend for ourselves, the rich bastard. He was dressed to the nine. Slick, black hair hanging over his forehead, his pin straight suit and stormy blue eyes... they bore into me making me break out into a sweat. And to think I was cold a few moments ago. I didn't remember what he looked like considering I was seven when I last saw him. I never thought he was- handsome as fück. Did I just think that!? About my own father!? Oh hell I really had a messed up mind. I myself was an extremely messed up person. "Aren't you going to say hi to your father?" His voice was deep and husky, making me shudder hard. I felt a wave of anger wash over and through me. How dare he!? He wasn't my father, not really- more like SPERM DONOR. "You walked out of my life ten years ago. What makes you think you deserve for me to call you dad, let alone be nice to you?" I spat. "HARPER MAY! Don't you dare speak to him like that! He's come back to take care of you, help with your college funds. You need to treat him with the utmost respect!" I scoffed."I don't want his money or his time! How can you be so calm about all of this!? He left you mom! He's the reason you've struggled so hard. Why we've gone days without eating before!" I glared at my 'father' and it was evident that he was in shock. How could he be? He knew what he had done. "I said stop being disrespectful! That's all in the past now. It's time we all move on. It's time for me to finally get a break!" A break. A fücking break from me I was assuming. What did that entail? Oh God I hope it wasn't what I was suddenly thinking. "A-a break? Mom?" My fire dimmed. Although I was still angry I was now scared. She could not send me away, she would not. She loved me too much. "Your dad has missed you Harper. He wants to be in your life. He deserves to be. You need to give him a second chance. He's bought a lovely estate here in Bradenton, I've seen it. I've seen your room Harper..." My room. My fücking room! "N-no way... no freaking way in hell..." I was clutching onto the wall for balance now. She really was doing this to me. I was going to be living with Noah Carter. My 'father.' Had he come back just so he could see me, really? To help my mom? Had she contacted him? Why now? In a year I would be 18. Talk about too little too late. Did he think he could suddenly have a relationship with me? Because I wanted nothing to do with him. "I'm not going." "Oh yes you are. Your things are going to be moved in around noon. If I have to drag you out of this house and into his car I'll do it." I gawked at her feeling my eyes start to get wet. I wouldn't cry though, I refused. "You'll really love living with me Harp. I promise you will have everything you need and more princess. I won't let anyone hurt you including myself. Not again, never again." His voice sent chills down my spine. The little nicknames he gave me. Why was he effecting me this way? If I lived with him, surely it would only get worse. It was wrong but I couldn't control it. He made me angry but I was attracted to him. So badly. Without responding I turned around and ran back up the stairs to my room, slamming my door shut once inside. I couldn't help but sob. It was ugly. I felt so betrayed. I thought what my mother and I had built in her home was enough. But now I learned that I was a 'burden' to her and she needed a break from me. There was always the option of running away but I didn't want to live like that. Constantly running. I had two 'parents' that may or may not want me but we're keeping me anyway. Some couldn't even say that about one parent. Now I suddenly had two. Taking them for granted would be stupid I suppose. Taking my... 'fathers' generosity would be extremely stupid. He was rich. And he was filthy rich. Knocks on my door quieted me. "Harper...please open up. Please... I know I don't deserve it but I'm begging you." It was him. I couldn't help but think of him as Noah. Calling him dad didn't feel right at all. He sounded just as desperate as I felt, so I stood. Slowly I undid my lock and walked over to my bed. "It's open..." I spoke loud enough for him to hear me but just barely. As soon as he opened the door I could smell his scent and I took in a big breath. So, so good. When our eyes connected I felt my heart skip a beat. He really was handsome. The most attractive man I had ever seen. My genes came from that... no wonder I couldn't get the boys to back off. I wasn't conceited whatsoever but I knew I was attractive. I never gloated about it though. He shut the door behind him and I swallowed hard. He only took a few steps forward though. "Thank you. I hope you will give me a chance to be a better man to you. To show you I can be a better man." He didn't mention the word father in there. "When your mom showed me a picture of you my heart melted Harper. You're the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. I knew I had to come back and get to know you. Your beauty shines through your eyes. I know you have a kind soul. I wonder if you're anything like me." I bit my lip and his eyes watched me do it, staring for awhile. He cleared his throat. "Are you hungry?" I shook my head. My stomach was a freaking mess... I was nauseous. There was no way that I could eat anything without puking it back up. He took a few more steps closer and I backed up on my bed into the wall. He grinned. "Do I make you nervous princess?" My gut twisted in knots. He seemed to be enjoying the effect he had on me... how unusual. Did he feel the connection I felt? The forbidden feeling of attraction. "N-no. Why would you make me n-nervous?" Dämn my stuttering! I way so see through! I had so much trouble lying. "It's ok if I do sweetheart. You haven't seen me in ten years. I make most people nervous anyway. They see the money, the suit... people talk. But don't listen to anything you may hear. Please get a chance to know me first. Give me a chance to prove to you that I'm good for you." Good....for me? The way he worded things alone made me nervous. He stepped closer yet, standing at the edge of my bed. "So beautiful Harper..." I watched as his hand reached out and tucked my hair behind my ear. I visibly shivered. He only smiled softly and ran his fingers across my cheek. "So soft..." And then my door was suddenly opening and my mother was walking in. Noah stood up straight, winking at me before he turned around. "Everything ok?" My heart was still hammering in my chest and I was trying to calm it down. "Perfect. Harper and I are going to get along just fine. Right Harp?" He turned to me and I immediately nodded my head. I couldn't control myself. The way he made me feel, the feeling like I needed to please him. I wanted to please him... I wanted to live with him.... Hell. "Good to hear. You can take her to your place awhile. Did you want to get decent first sweetheart?" My Mother's voice grated on my nerves. I wanted to get as far away from her as soon as possible. "Yes." A simple answer and I was jumping up off my bed and headed to my bathroom. I didn't glance at Noah or mom as I went. My life just got a whole lot more interesting.