Derek p.o.v

Blessed, that was what I felt during my date with Olivia. I felt blessed for having such a fortunate life. Right now I have the most beautiful woman in the whole wide world sitting in front of me. At home, I have the cutest girl waiting for me. And to top things off my parents are in good health, my friends are loyal and kind to me and I don't have any worries about money or my living situation. 

I was a truly blessed and fortunate man. 

I could sit here for hours looking at Olivia's radiant smile and listening to her soothing voice. I could see myself growing old with her. I mean it. Maybe it was me entering the seventh heaven when I saw here at my door that I was rushing our future in my head. Still, it is her, the wonderful woman in front of me, telling me her amusing stories that I want to marry. 

I just hoped Rose would approve her too. I knew that Rose was not going to stay with me forever, nonetheless, the little girl would stay with me for a longer period of time. Meaning that if Olivia and I were to be living together, Rose too would be in the equation. 

The said girl had difficulties with change, but I believed in her. The first step she had set today. Rose accepted me going out with Olivia, knowing I would be back and would spend time with her as well. 

And that gave me hope. 

As I put Olivia's coat on her shoulders and we made our way out of the restaurant to the theatre I wondered if Rose missed me or she was having such a good day she wouldn't even notice me gone. 

Rose p.o.v

I miss Daddy. 

I missed him so much my heart hurt. I knew he would be back, but as time went by I knew there was a big chance I would not see him today. That saddened me. I wanted Daddy, and I wanted him now. 

We were playing a game in the living room. All of us were seated around the coffee table on the ground. Max and I could easily fit our bodies around the table, except for Nathan. His broad figure made it difficult to sit comfortably. Max teased him about it. 

Max was a fierce competitor. He wanted to win every game we played. Max was so fierce he called us out as losers every time he won a round. I didn't like it. It was both annoying and intimidating. 

Nathan tried to calm him down with a scolding. Nevertheless, it did not stop Max's outbursts at the end of the games we played. The broad man tried to help me win multiple times still, the game that Max had chosen was difficult for me. It included lots of reading and general knowledge, making it for me extremely hard. 

When Nathan had finally decided it was better to stop our little gaming session, I was done with Max. I did not like him. 

He pushed me, he was too hyper and too mean because he had chosen such a hard game. 

I wanted my Daddy and seeing the two men in front of me made the feeling grow so much more. Their little interactions made me think of Daddy. 

"Daddy," Max whined. "Why are we stopping? Normally we play much longer." 

"Max, I have already told you why. Now, I will only say it once more, ask again and there will be consequences." Nathan gave the small boy a stern look as he continued, "You have already won multiple times and the game was not Rose's first pick. Now we are going to do something she likes." 

By now the game was neatly put away, which resulted in a sulking Max. "But I can't help it that Rose sucks at the game, if she just would read the cards better she could win." 

"Max!" The said boy quickly sat straight up. His sulking face turned into a regretful one. "Do you want to repeat that mister?" Max slowly shook his head. 

I tuned out of their conversation. 

I did not even want them here, I did not want to play the stupid game, I did not ask for them to come over. Yet I was still nice. Why wasn't Max? His words felt like an insult and it hurt. He had now pushed me and insulted me. 

I wanted Daddy and I wanted him now!

I was brought back to reality by Nathan dragging Max out of the living room. I did not know what to do. I was starting to feel smaller and smaller. The only thing I could think of was my stuffies and paci. 

Without a second thought, I walked upstairs to get the said items. My friends were waiting for me in my 'little room'. I grabbed all three of them and popped my paci in my mouth. Feeling the soft material through my fingers and the soothing feeling I got from sucking my paci made me feel a bit better. 

I dragged all of them to my other room where I laid down on my bed. I would rather lay in my crib but I need someone's help for that. 

Suddenly I heard shouting and yelling through the house. It was probably Nathan looking for me. Only I did not feel like answering, I blame little me. I was finally comfortable and I didn't want to leave the safety of my bed. 

Shortly after the yelling had stopped I heard a soft knock on my door. I was too far in my headspace to respond. The door slowly opened and it was uncle Nathan that appeared. "Rose, is it alright if I come in?" 

Slowly I nodded my head, telling him to step in. He took careful steps as he approached me. "Hello sweetie, are you okay?" Nathan sat next to my laying body and softly caressed my head. 

At first, I nodded my head, but then tears appeared in my eyes and I shook my head. Nathan was quick to pick me up and settle me in his arms, trying to comfort me. 

"I am so sorry Rose. Max... Max still is getting to know you and he is used to having playdates with littles that are more hyper and active." He gave me a small kiss on the forehead. "Also, he has trouble with playing with littles that have a younger headspace. It's not an excuse, it's... more an explanation." 

I heard what Nathan was saying and if I was older I would have understood better, but right now I was too little to try and understand. 

I think he noticed as he offered to watch a movie together. He had carried me back to the living room and settled me on the couch with my stuffies and multiple blankets. Nathan had not asked me which movie that I wanted to watch, yet I liked his choice. It was the Sleeping Beauty. 

He sat next to me and put his arm around me, so I could snuggle into his side. I did not make it far into the movie as I was exhausted after everything that happened. 

When I was woken up it was by Nathan telling me I needed dinner. He had picked me up and taken me to the kitchen, where Max was already waiting at the table for us. I was settled on his lap when he noticed I wouldn't stay awake for long. He managed to get a few bites in me until he decided it was better for me to go back to sleep. 

Nathan took me upstairs and laid me down in my crib with my stuffies. The last thought going through my mind before falling into a deep slumber was Daddy.