Daddy's Princess

Loyalty Oath

Adam and I came in together on a five-star hotel in the heart of Los Angeles and as expected, cameras everywhere flash— and all of it for aimed to him capture him.

He was totally gorgeous tonight. Even if I have spotted famous celebrities attending this gathering, Adam's poise and charisma are at par with someone who had their careers in front of the camera to attract masses. 

Everyone here seemed to be someone, businessmen, and celebrities.

I am a nobody. People knew my father but not who I am.

We entered the venue together, my hand on his arm despite how it trembled. My father greeted us like nothing happened the other day and his mother embraced me warmly as soon as she saw us.

Adam left me with her as he meets the other guests. She then started asking me how I was doing.

She's a bit worried for me, hoping that I'm finally healing from the pain of the past.

Little did she know that it eats me to the core.

The day after we met, Adam's mother went back to New York to handle the business there since Adam is staying here for me. Only now did I learn that he's going back to New York in 3 days after the party...

So he'll leave... he'll leave me here and he hasn't said a word about it.

And that girl... Irene will be with him.

"I'm sure you'll love it in New York." She stated.

"Pardon?"

"He'll take you to New York... in Manhattan, sweetie. He didn't mention it to you?"

"He certainly did not," I replied, trying to smile despite how disappointed I felt.

"Well, it might be a surprise... I'm sorry for ruining it. If it turns out to be one, please act surprised." She chuckled.

Or maybe, he intended to bring me with him but then after what happened between us, he had definitely changed his mind that's why he didn't bother telling me.

At that moment, I was trying my best to hold back my tears while forcing a smile out. She soon introduces me to people who I think were important figures. But my mind wanders off thinking of the day he would leave.

However, I suddenly felt warm fingers slide from my bareback, down to my lower back which sends chills down my spine. It wasn't a bad feeling since I knew who touched me.

My mind has remembered the way he touches me and I don't need to look to know whoever it is that caressed my body because I'll know it's him.

But nevertheless, I look up to my left and saw Adam  smiling to his mother before turning to the people I just met with the same smile.

"We need to go, mom, let's go, Mia," He said before his hand slithered to my waist, pulling me gently closer to him and it made me tremble in a good way. Perhaps I could consider this little thing as a reward, things he mindlessly does that I already consider attention.

Our parents then started the toast to our engagement while Adam and I stand beside them, holding on to each other.

I look up to him and saw him smiling for everyone, then... his gaze turn to someone and noticed how his expression changed.

He looked like that time when he first held me crying.

I look towards that direction and saw Irene, clapping amongst the crowd, smiling at him but pain evident in her eyes

She's beautiful tonight, wearing a simple elegant black, long-sleeved, body-hugging dress with a long side slit.

I look back up to him and saw his soft, apologetic smile. He then briefly look at me then turn his gaze back in the crowd.

They knew each other for years, they've been intimate with each other. It's only natural for them to understand each other's feelings with just gazes.

And it's hurting me so much right now.

After the toast, Adam left me once again. I went to the bar to drink... I badly need one and I don't know anyone in this aside from my father, his mom, and him who is now with Irene.

I was alone...

With only a drink to keep me company.

There were a few men who attempted to talk to me but I concentrated on my drink.

But no matter how I tried avoiding, it's like my eyes were being pulled by a force because I kept looking at them. Seeing them casually laughing and her, taping his arm then holds on to it briefly before sipping her drink makes my stomach turn. 

I feel so angry and jealous of the same time. But I have no right to even feel that.

He looked so handsome when he's serious but when he laughs genuine laughter with a smile that reaches his ears, he looked so adorable and precious.

And he laughs for her now.

I can't take this anymore.

In a boost of courage from the alcohol, I stomped my way towards them.

His gaze then turns towards me and as expected, his adorable smile vanishes.

I've had enough of this.

I can't take this anymore.

I was incredibly jealous that I no longer cared where I am and who's here to see what I am about to say or do.

I turned his back on Irene by pulled his nape then kisses him as passionately as I can. He quickly responded and his hands instantly hold on to my waist pulling me closer to his body.

My hand then slowly slithered from his back down to his firm ass, groping it and intently showing it to the woman behind him.

"Was I able to get your attention now?" I asked, whispering after our lips separated.

I then glared then rolled my eyes at that woman behind him who pulled up a forced smile after seeing what I just did.

"Try not to flirt so much with my fiancé in 'our' engagement party. I knew you both knew each other way back when, but at least have the decency to hold back since everyone is watching."

Decency...

My own words hurt me.

Then all of a sudden, I realized what I've done and felt my cheeks burn.

I need some air.

What did I just do?

I left them and find my out the crowded place with my hands cupping my cheeks.

I then found an isolated place not too far from the venue. I stumbled upon this garden with a gazebo in the middle of bush fences. I could see the roof and assumed it was a gazebo.

This is what I exactly needed... solitude from everyone.

My head feels like it's spinning slowly... I may have taken too much alcohol but it's not enough to make my balance stagger.

He stayed there for 4 hours...

I don't really know where he went but where else would he go?

My head is now full of scenarios of what they could have done in her hotel room.

What else would a man and a woman who were previously intimate with each other do alone in a hotel room? It's definitely not just talking.

I then remembered what I did which made me feel a lot worse and it adds up to the jealousy inside my gut.

I started crying alone again.

I feel so bad right now that controlling these emotions is impossible.

I wondered in the garden aimlessly and then reached a gazebo full of roses around the beams and the railings. I sit on the bench and hid my face behind my hands. This place is such a beauty but I couldn't admire it, not with all these feelings I have.

"You got the nerve to tease me like that and leave?"

I jumped a bit upon hearing his voice behind me. I turn my head and saw him leaning against the beam.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, looking forward again, sniffling and wiping my own tears.

"Go back inside. I'll be going home in a while." I muttered. He then walks in and sits in front of me.

"You had too much to drink, didn't you?" He asked.

"I'm fine... just leave me alone again... go back to Irene. She looks beautiful by the way. You guys look good together."

Why am I hurting myself with the words I mindlessly spat?

"Yes, she's really beautiful... she's always been beautiful," he admitted.

I'm f*****g torturing myself right now.

"But she was never captivating..." he added, making my breath hitch.

"Someone else will be captivated by her beauty, but it won't be me. I'm already captivated by someone else."

I can't stand this... I don't want him to be sweet so suddenly, then ignore the next.

Though I know its all my fault we're like this, I couldn't help but also feel upset.

"Stop saying things you don't mean. Telling me I'm gorgeous then ignores me the next. Just spare me, please. I'm already suffering from my mistake... please." I pleaded, trying to hold back my tears but the emotion is too overwhelming that I ended up crying again.

"I've regretted what I did and I wanted to make it up to you... I... I never knew that being ignored would hurt more than anything, especially if it's you." I cried, hiding my face again.

"Really? Do you wanna be punished instead?" He asked.

Honestly, I do... it's better than being ignored. At least, being punished means I have his attention.

"Yes..." I cried.

I then heard his footsteps on the wooden floor, walking towards me.

He kneeled in front of me and removed my hands from my face. He cups my cheeks, wiping my tears using his thumbs.

"I'm sorry for ignoring you. I was just so upset... but you know what? I couldn't let you go even if I'm mad. To think that you'll be hurt again by your father is more upsetting to me than anything else... But I didn't think that ignoring you would hurt you more... I'm sor-"

"Forgive me, Adam... forgive me, please?" I sobbed as I hold his hands upon my cheeks and kisses his palm, pleading desperately.

It's all wanted...

To be forgiven and to be taken back.

"Be loyal to me?" He muttered, smiling softly.

"Yes... I promise. You're the most important person, Adam. I know these are just mere words but I promise you with all my heart, I'll never break your trust again."

He then leans toward me and kisses my lips gently. I couldn't respond immediately for my lips still trembles.

But I've missed his kisses so much. I miss him a lot.

I wrap my arms around his neck, returning his kiss passionately as I am able to. Then, we parted briefly and he smiled once more, the kind of smile that's heartwarming.

"I miss you so much, Mia." he whispered.

"I miss you too..."

He held me for a while as I try to collect myself but continued apologizing again and again. And when I finally felt okay,

"So about your punishment..." he started and trails off with a soft smirk on his face.

We just made up and the first thing in his mind is my punishment.

"Adam?" I softly said his name while I held his coat tightly.

He then bites his lower lip, continuing, 

"Call me daddy..."