Natalie
“You want me to braid it for the game today?" I grin over at Trinity. It's become one of her favorite things to do; match her hair with all the other girls.
“Yes! That way it won't be in my face and I'll look like everyone else on the team. They all have moms who do it for them."
She sits down in front of me, crossing her legs. “Hey." I reach down, tilting her head back. “I'll always be here to do it for you."
“But you aren't married to my dad." She pouts. “That means you can leave at any time."
This is a tricky subject, and one I know we're going to have to broach at some point. She's already been hurt by one adult who should've had her best interest at heart.
“We may not be married, but I'm not gonna leave you, Trin. I promise."
It breaks my heart the way she thinks ever
