Added into Daddy’s Life novel Chapter 36

Michael's P.O.V.

"Daddy...I'm hungry" Mya whined.

We stayed in the hot air balloon for about forty five minutes and then decided we had enough.

I grabbed Mya's hand and led her to the car, thanking Tobi on the way out.

"Ok baby let's go eat somewhere. What are you in the mood for?" She shrugged, "Wendy's maybe.."

I thought for a moment. I guess that'll be ok. "Sure princess, but we can't eat too much because we still have dinner reservations."

We approached the car and I smiled. Louis stood waiting there for us wearing the gold chain.  "Woahh nice chain Lou!! Where did you get it?!"

He laughed as his cheeks turned a light shade of red. "Thank you sir. It was a gift from a friend." I chuckled.

Mya and I climbed into the car  and shut the door. She yawned and climbed into my lap. "Baby...I thought you were acting older."

She smiled sleepily, "I am but I still need my daddy." I kissed her forehead and rubbed her back. That always seems to settle her nerves and helps her to relax.

"Louis!!" I called causing his eyes to flicker to the rear view mirror then back at the road. "Yes sir?"

"Mya is hungry so we need to stop off at Wendy's really fast." He nodded, "Yes sir."

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It took awhile but by the time we reached Wendy's, Mya was fast asleep. Louis came around and opened the car door signaling for us to step out.

"Mya.." I said softly as I shook her shoulder. She stirred slowly and her eyes fluttered open. "Daddy.." She mumbled reaching her arms out to me. I sighed, "Come on princess we're here." She whimpered and rubbed her eyes. "Daddy... up up."  I shook my head, "Baby you can walk. You're suppose to be acting your age." She sat up slowly and held her arms up to me again.

"Please daddy..." She pouted as tears filled her eyes.

I hated seeing her cry so I lifted her up and placed her on my hip. She held onto my shirt tightly burrying her face into my neck. I turned to Louis and spoke, "would you like anything?"

He frowned and shook his head, "No thank you sir I'm fine."

I sighed, "Lou you haven't eaten all day I'm sure you want something." He shook his head, "Mr. Hoffstetter I'm vegan." I chuckled, "Oh yea sorry. How about a salad? I'll make sure they don't put any chicken in it." He nodded smiling a bit, "Yes please."

I entered the store holding Mya securely in my arms. "Daddy... " she mumbled.

"Yes princess?"

She pointed at the over head menu. "Can I have that?" She asked pointing at the chicken nuggets.

Mya looked up at her and frowned deeply. "Hi Franny..."

I knitted my eyebrows together. "You two know each other?" Mya nodded, "she was with me when I used to live with my old master." My jaw dropped...wow. 

Mya rolled her eyes and folded her arms. "Michael can we just go?" My eyes widened... she never called me by my name before. I smiled sadly at Francesca, "just give us a minute."

I pulled Mya to the side and pulled her close. "Baby what's wrong?" She sighed, "I wanna leave..."

"I understand that but why?"

She rolled her eyes, "Daddy she's mean and I hate her. She's one of the worst people you could ever meet."

I shook my head, "but princess I wanted to do this with you..I was really looking forward to this.." She sighed running her tiny hand over her face. "Alright fine but I don't want her anywhere near us.."

I nodded...I've never seen this side of Mya before.

We walked back over to Francesca and I sighed. Before I could speak Mya stepped in front of me. "Listen here.." she said pointing a finger in Francesca's face. "Michael and I are going horse back riding and you will stay out of out way, got it?!?"

Francesca nodded, fear evident in her eyes....

To be continued...