Added into Daddy’s Life novel Chapter 20

Michael's P.O.V.

I groaned as I felt several taps on my chest. "Stop..." I mumbled into the air burying my face back into the pillow. The tapping stopped for a second but it started back up again.

"D-Daddy..."

I knew that was Mya but I didn't open my eyes. I was just too tired. I turned my back towards her and tried to fall back asleep. "Princess, daddy is sleeping."

"Daddy..." she called again but this time she sniffled. That caught my attention. My eyes shot open and I quickly sat up and turned on the lamp. I turned to face Mya and her eyes were watery and puffy. I looked at the clock. 3:12 a.m.

"What's wrong princess?" I asked turning my attention completely to her. She shook her head as more tears fell. She started to rock back and forth. "Sorry daddy....didn't mean it.... no no....sorry daddy." She chanted this about three times before she reached her left hand up and started to scratch right below her ear.

"Princess.." I called.

This only caused her to rock and chant faster. Her scratching became more intense causing her to bleed. "MYA!!!" I yelled startled by her actions. I grabbed both her hands and shook them. "Stop it!" I said sternly causing her to jump. She blinked a couple times as if trying to recognize her surroundings. Her breathing became erratic and hectic. She ripped her hand from my grasp and grabbed her chest as she toppled over.

My eyes widened as I stood up. I ran to my drawer looking for her pump. I opened the first drawer and pulled out every single piece of clothing. Nothing. I went to the next drawer and repeated the action, this time I found it. I quickly made my way over to Mya and pulled her into my lap. "Ok baby I have your pump just focus on my voice and breathe." I shook the medicine and held it up to her lips.

"Breathe in sweetheart."

She breathed in slow and I pressed down harshly on the pump. She held her breath and then breathed out slowly. I was going to give her another one but she turned to me and wrapped her arms tightly around my neck. She snuggled into my chest and sighed. My heart was still beating fast but I placed her pump on the night stand and kissed her forehead. "It's ok baby just take it slow and breathe."

We sat there for about five minutes. I made sure she was fully back to normal before I spoke breaking the silence. "Ok baby breathe and take your time when I ask you this ok?" She nodded tightening her grip on my shirt.

"What's wrong baby?"

Her eyes started to water again and she whimpered. "Breathe baby and answer daddy's question." She looked up and me. "You gonna be mad daddy." I shook my head kissing her lips. I took a chance. Surprisingly it calmed her down completely. "I promise I won't get mad baby." She nodded and sighed. "Daddy I-I poo poo in pants... I'm sorry daddy I couldn't hold it. It hurt my tummy so bad and I had to go." I didn't mean to but I let out a small chuckle. She looked up at me confused.

"Princess" I said rubbing her back. "It's ok to do that. I put you in a diaper so that you can go. Alright?" She nodded. "Ok babe let's go get you changed." I stood placing her on my hip. I made sure to hold her steady around her waist instead of under her butt. I carried her into the bathroom and pulled out the changing table. When I laid her down I quickly roamed around the large bathroom grabbing what I needed to change her. Since she still has on my shirt, I pulled it over her head and opened up her diaper. I quickly pulled off the old diaper and tossed it in the trash. I grabbed the wipes and cleaned her up and then applied powder. I put her in a purple unicorn diaper and then put my shirt back on her. I cleaned up everything and washed my hands then went back over to Mya.