Hey again everyone.
I wanna thank you for the kind words, it really means a lot to me
Here's the 2nd part of the update. Let me know what you think.
Nina xx
Comforting – part two
Abby came down the stairs only to find Luka sitting at the kitchen table with his head on his hands. He didn’t seem to notice her presence so she whispered as she got closer to him.
- Where is Marko?
He looked up startled and tried to dry the tears that spilled over his cheeks without Abby noticing, obviously failing. She pulled up a chair and sat down next to him, waiting for his answer and thinking about how tired and sad he looked, his usually sparkling green eyes clouded with worry and his face flushed from all the crying. She also couldn’t help but notice how handsome he looked even then.
- He’s in his room, asleep. – Came the response a while later.
- Good.
- How is she? Did you get her to at least tell you what was wrong?
- Some stupid kids said some mean things to her about not having a mother.
- I knew it! I knew it had something to do with Danijela, I could see it in her eyes. But I just don’t understand why she wouldn’t talk to me about it, she always talks to me about everything.
- She was afraid you were going to be hurt.
- Hurt?
- Yeah. Thinking that you were not a good enough dad.
- Oh.
He was staring at her, thinking how considerate of his feelings his little girl was.
- She’s doing better now, I told her to get ready for bed. I think I’m gonna sleep with her tonight. Is that okay with you?
- Of course. But you really don’t have to, I can stay with her. You have your life, your own stuff to worry about.
She put his hand over his on the table and smiled softly at him.
- I want to, Luka. Besides, Julie’s with Richard for the weekend so my house is kinda lonely.
- Fine then. If you say so…
There was silence between the two for a few moments before some tears started to fall incessantly from Luka’s eyes. Abby was surprised, he always seemed so strong and now here he was, breaking down right in front of her.
She got up from her chair and walked over to him, wrapping her arms around his shoulders while he rested his head on her belly and sobbed uncontrollably. They stayed that way for a few minutes, with Abby massaging his shoulder and neck as Luka cried with his head on her belly and arms around her back until his sobs somewhat subsided and he started to speak.
- I feel so bad for her, for both of them. I wish I could do more for them. Most of the times I don’t know what to do, specially with Jasna…She is growing up so fast and she’s going to need some female guidance in her life. How am I going to talk to her about boys, periods and that kind of stuff… I -
- Hey. – Luka looked up at her, his beautiful green eyes begging for some kind of assistance and answers. – It’s okay, you’re doing a great job. What Jasna said to me tonight only proves that. Sure she is going to need some female guidance, but I’ll be happy to help in any way I can if you and Jasna want me to. And lets not get ahead of ourselves here, period; boys and all that can wait a few years. – She said all that in the softest voice possible, chuckling at the end of her speech.
- Thank you so much, Abby. You’ve already helped us a lot so far. I wish there was some way I could pay you back for it.
- You don’t have to thank me because it’s not a favor. I’m here because I care about the three of you, you are my friend and they’re great kids. As for payback, I can think of a few things… - Immediately regretting what she said, Abby amended, blushing – I’m pretty scared about Julie and the whole ‘boy-thing’. I have no idea what I’m gonna do when she realizes they’re not gross and they start lining up to be her boyfriend.
- Oh, don’t worry about that. I can have the same policy for Julie as I’ll have for Jasna: I’ll knock every single one in line down. – He said, grinning at her.
- I guess that settles it then. – She finished, with a big smile on her face.
- I guess I’m gonna go up and see how she is doing. If she’s up for it I’ll come get you and you can tuck her in.
He simply nodded in response and watched as she climbed up the stairs.
Abby knocked on the door and opened it slightly, prying her head in.
- Come in Auntie Abby. – Said Jasna from her sitting position on the bed. She was all ready for bed in her purple pyjamas and matching socks.
- Are you feeling better, sweetie?
- Yeah. I’m okay.
- Good. Do you want your daddy to tuck you in?
- Can you both do it? – She asked, batting her eyelashes at Abby.
- Sure. I’ll go get him.