We are a family

We are a family
Meera~

"I think you should adopt Elsie".

I stopped whatever I was doing and spun on my heel to look at the man for proposing something that is impossible.

"Are you out of your mind Abram?" my voice trembled. I don't like jokes around such things. And how can he even say that when he knows what it feels like? When he shares that pain with me.

"She thinks of you as her mother Meera. I have seen it..." I couldn't help but glare at him. Elsie just thinks of me as someone who lives in her house.

"You are a mother figure for her. She has seen you more of a mother than her own mother and no you are not just a tenant for her".

I tried to keep my emotions at bay because I know I am not just a tenant.

"You know me...people die around me. Her dad died because I was in his life" I said in a broken voice .

He grabbed me by waist pulling me closer to him "her mother died too and you weren't in her life...so don't you fucking go there pigeon. Everyone comes with their own fate. At least you loved them, you happened to be around them and they loved you too. Some people have a short time... By your logic I am a literal murderer because I can blame myself for Ian's death, I was there when Miller got sick...and I will forever dwell in guilt that I am the reason behind my babygirl's death"

A choked sob escaped from his mouth and I hugged him tightly. God, we literally share every pain to the point that I guess our life is based on pain.

"My mama killed herself in front of me...maybe I was the reason too" he said. I tip toed and placed my lips against his, taking away all of his pain.

"A kid needs their mama, Meera and I am sorry that I took Abigail away from you...I am sorry "

I cupped his cheeks "don't say that. You didn't do anything...we lost our babygirl. You are as hurt as I am".

I don't know how we ended up in this world like this? So much pain, so much guilt.

"Elsie has no one left Meera and I know she is not young but she would need a mother now more than ever...and what's unfortunate then being an orphan".

No. Elsie is not orphan. She is my little girl. She has me.

I am orphan even after having both of my parents I lived as an orphan. I am not letting Elsie going through that.

"What if I failed her...what if I couldn't be her safety net or failed to give her what she deserves, and what if one day she leaves me too..." he shut me with a kiss.

"You will be the best mother" he said like it's a fact.

But would I really be a good mother? And What if Elsie doesn't want me to be her mother.

"Am I replacing our Abigail?"

"No baby...you are just bringing another daughter into your life...you will be the best mother in this world".

My mind swirled with possibilities and hope something that shattered five years ago. My vision blurred with tears and I look at him.

"I will be a mother...she will be my little girl. My Elsie...I will be there for her, Abram" a shaky chuckle left from my mouth.

"She will be your little girl". I smiled at him she will be my little girl. I will love her more than anyone, I will take care of her. I will do everything mother's supposed to do for their kids.

"Will you be with me Abram? I need you . Don't leave me okay" I asked and he gave me his charming smile that is only reserved for me.

"I am always going to be there for you and Elsie, we are a family".

I claimed his lips with mine. I didn't care if I was wrong for kissing a married man because a new hope bloomed inside me.

We can be a family. Me, my Abram and Elsie.



I knocked on Elsie's door before stepping inside her room. After the talk I had with Abram in the kitchen, today I finally got the courage to talk to El about it.

She was doing something on her pc. She has started to become her old self again.

"How are you?" I ask.

She didn't say anything. God it's lot harder than I thought.

"Are you going on your trip that your school is organising?" I asked trying to get some response from her.

"I am not going. I don't want to go anymore" she said and there was a pain behind her voice.

Poor girl. Her jerk of a boyfriend broke up with her. God, please have mercy on her.

"I was thinking if you want to be my daughter...it's completely fine if you don't...I will always be there for you".

I cursed myself for asking this right away. Fuck.

She looked at me wide eyed "you are asking to adopt me? How could you even say that Meera. My dad just died...and you want to be my mom now? Get out of my room. And don't bring this up ever again".

My heart clenched painfully, I tried to blink back the tears "dinner is ready" I said and walked out of her room.

"Hey... what happened?" I hugged Abram. "She doesn't want me".

He stroked my back trying to soothe me "she will come around and if she doesn't, I will make her".

I frowned at him, "don't you dare to threaten her Abram" i said.

"Of course not. I will just tell her that she will get the little amount as inheritance if she becomes..."

I looked at him in horror. This man is so fucking crazy "bec
ome what? "

"My Stepdaughter".



I hope you all like the update. This is how I wanted it to be.

Thank you

Love Pia