DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL
Daddy's Little Girl - Episode 12
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"Tell me the truth, how did she walk away all by herself and you've no knowledge of where exactly she went..."
"... you're not in any trouble, I just want to know how it all happened?
I asked Zena quietly, trying not to alert any third party to our discussion
I needed her to trust me fully and tell me what exactly happened on the day Marvel went missing.
"That's how it happened dad, she said she was coming to meet you and I went back playing with Hilda..."
"She's your kid sister, I left her in your care hoping you will watch over her..."
"But Dad, you didn't tell me so. You left without saying anything to any of us, I thought you were still around, when Marvel said she was coming to meet you, I didn't care....I let her go because she wasn't playing properly. I thought you were still around..."
"...I could've stopped her or come with her if I know exactly where you are.."
I heaved because every tiny hope ends in hopelessness.
I was the prime suspect after Edna pointed me out with enough evidence
I remained in police custody for 24 hours with questions being repeated to my face.
They got nothing on me apart from the DNA.
I explained myself over and over ângrily because the whole interrogation was getting me pissed.
I was released but still have to go with them in search of Marvel
We traveled all around the camp, checked around the lake for any sign of human, whether déâd or alive
We searched around the forest twice almost everyday
Nothing, no one has seen her.
Edna has fallen critical ill, the trauma and heart break was unbearable not just for her but everyone
But hers consumed her entire being and she collapsed few days ago and was rushed to the hospital
My family is falling apart, life itself isn't making sense
Marvel's disappearance has brought so much grief and vacuum that can't be filled
I never knew I will be affected this much because of Marvel
No appetite to eat or drink anything
I'm deeply worried that Marvel was actually gone
We drove back to the house three days ago after Edna collapsed and was taken to the hospital
The police urged us to go home because we've spent over a week in the camp without any fruitful results
They said they will continue to search and will bring back feedback if there's any sign or information we need to know.
The house was driving me insane as Edna was admitted in the hospital.
Jonah haven't been taken his sister's disappearance so well
He's been hoping that the police's feedback will be positive he kept asking if they've have found her and my answer remained the same each time
"Not yet Jonah but hopefully soon"
Zena has been mostly quiet and on her own
She was no longer getting the attention and care she used to get from me
Whenever she ask me to feed her ever since Marvel disappeared, I will remind her that she was a big girl, she's nine years and should be able to do certain things by herself
Reading or singing to her during bedtime is postponed.
I was no longer in the mood for certain things
She saw truly that everything has changed and had to adjust to the situation on ground
"Daddy, am I still your only baby girl..? She asked one day
"Offcourse Zena, you're still daddy's girl but the only difference is that you're not so little anymore. Marvel is the little one in the family..."
"But Marvel isn't here anymore, since she's gone you've no other girl except me so that makes me daddy's little girl right...?
I paused and stared at nothing as I try to digest her every word slowly
"Listen Zena, I know I gave you so much love and attention more than I gave Marvel, you might have assumed you're the most favourite due to the way I pamper you but you've to know that your brother Jonah, your little sister Marvel also has a special place in my heart. I love you all equally..."
"But you love me a little bit more than others right Dad...?
"Wrong, I love you all equally Zena. Now that I realized my mistake and the damaged I did showering you with so much attention than others, i will no longer do that...rather moving forward everyone one of my children, Jonah, you and Marvel will get enough love and attention...
"Marvel is gone Dad, I'm your only daughter and Jonah is your only son now..."
"Marvel isn't gone, stop saying that. Can you really understand how much marvel means to your Mom and I, your Mom is in the hospital because of that. I'm praying nothing wørst happens to her. She passed out and haven't awaken yet because of Marvel, you should be worried with everything going on rather than having a selfish thoughts..."
",is Marvel actually your daughter dad? I heard you and Mom arguing over her, you said Marvel isn't your biological child and you did a test without Mom knowing, when she later found out she was very angry and promised to call the police for you and she later did..."
"...if Marvel was my real sister, why did you have to do a..."
I cut her short "Zena, have you been eavesdropping on me and your mom's private conversation.."
"No...I did not. You and mommy were arguing loudly and she was cussing and crying. If not that Jonah was with his headphones playing game on his iPad he would've also hear all the loud arguments that day.."
"Marvel is my biological daughter just like you and Jonah. You know I used to be worried about Marvel and that's why I said and did all kinds of things. It affected your Mom and Marvel so much Zena. We hürt them, both with action and word. Remember how bâd you felt because your friends didn't want to include you in their game or be friends with you because you kept failing..."
I watched her heaved sadly before nodding
".... well, that's how it feels sometimes when you deliberately hürt others feeling. Just imagine how Marvel feels each time you say or do those annoying things to her. She's as special as you, she's only a little different and it's all my fault..."
"Dad, you mean it's all your fault that Marvel is like that? What did you do to her.. can you make her normal like me again if she's found..?
"...oh no! She is really gone... it's over a two week. Marvel is never coming back..."
I became silent
"...Daddy...do you promised not to be måd if I tell you.."
I stared at her speechless
Does it mean Zena knows about Marvel's whereabout.
Oh God, i hope she didn't have a hand in her sister's disappearance.
What have she done
"...Dad, do you promise.." she tapped me, bringing back my attention
"I...I promise Zena. tell me everything you know about your sister..."
I urged her quietly to speak while trying to calm my racing heart and prepare my mind for whatever she's about to say.
(Do not take credit or Plagiarize AMAH'S HEART stories)
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