So.. is this the end? are we done?

it had been a little over a month since the accident, Eliana Smith received proper therapy to cope with the trauma as for Zach he's been in suspension however Antonio has been generous enough not to fire him.

Grant and Parker has become closer to their missus, Eliana has yet to discover what Parker really is like at the moment he is still aloof with her and the people around him, she finds him sophisticated seeing as he always remains calm in under lots of pressure, things around the Smith Resident has changed significantly.

Antonio Smith's secret of being capo of America's biggest Mafia is a success, Ellie never once questioned, she merely assumed it was part of her father's business security branch, cameras has been installed every inch of the mansion and the estate, her bedroom only had a camera pointing to the entrances she still had her privacy.

Kyle was infuriated upon hearing what happened to his childhood best friend it was then he realised she captured his heart.

Kyle never felt such draw towards his best friend, he still considered Raevynn's feelings however he couldn't imagine being with her, she wasn't Eliana and something about Eliana captured him.

Antonio has cut his bad habits and stopped sleeping around with his secretaries, Camille and him have been strong and in a healthy relationship, it was true Jenna has settled down and finally had a child of her own, she became normal she never once hit Antonio up, Camille became great friends with Antonio's daughter, Eliana was happy for her father and that he could finally find someone that could complete him, but of course all good things comes to an end.

Ellie has never realised just how dependent she was of her father and how whenever he went on dates with Camille it brought Ellie loneliness, yes she had her father's love but soon her feelings began to get clouded by voices inside her head telling her over and over that Camille only wants her father so that's why Camille is being nice to her, she possibly couldn't lose her father not to one of his employee.

Ellie tried her hardest to block out the voices but soon she became paranoid that Camille was only using her to get closer to her father, of course Antonio being in love with Camille couldn't notice or didn't see that his own daughter was hurting.

Ellie course didn't have a slightest clue as to why she felt jealous of course her father would always love her, but then she felt sick to her stomach just the thought alone of Camille being pregnant by her father made her want to throw up, sure she should be happy but she tried not to think of that.

Antonio has been lient on Zach and decided that if both enemies has a common enemy then they become an ally, Zach wants his sister alive from Oliver, and Antonio wants to avenge Oliver for his daughter, eye for an eye.

Antonio would do much worse than shooting Oliver in the shoulder, much worse things

[Eliana's POV]

life really has changed, not only my mental health changed my father has become a whole different person.

I was indeed happy for him but I couldn't help but feel saddened, would father not need me anymore?

I tried to push those negative thoughts away as I sat across from Camille while I was sitting beside my father, "and so I had used the stall not realising I went into the men's restroom" Camille finishes, "and how old were you?" my father inquires, "Oh my, I was only seven and the thing is they never even noticed a mere child in the restroom" she laughs, which I had to giggle to because come on who wouldn't notice a child no less a seven year old girl in the wrong restroom, "that is interesting." my father responds.

eventually our food came and we all ate peacefully but I couldn't but notice how Camille would look up every once awhile and stare at my father eating of course I tried my best to brush it off, "checking me out?" I heard my father say as he was smirking while using the black fabric napkin to wipe his mouth which Camille turned a slight pink as she giggled, I almost wanted to squirm out of here why couldn't I just stay home and hang with Grant?

oh right they are dispatched off to a winter training.

finally their date was over and I stretched my arms as I followed father from behind but he led Camille to her car as he opened it for her as well, I pouted as I opened the door to dad's car and just crossed my arm.

I peered out the window and saw him giving Camille a kiss on the lips before she closed her car door, "why did I let Camille date daddy." I muttered aloud as I sighed while trying to block the sight out.

Daddy opened the driver's side of the door and I pretended not to notice, "sorry for delaying you princess" he says as he buckles himself up, I couldn't help but humph, "baby you know if there' is ever anything you need to talk about, I'm always here to listen." he says as he presses the start button and the engine came to life, "dad I know" I simply said as I gave him a warm smile which he smiled back before he pulled out the parking lot.

I managed to doze off and felt myself being carried by daddy which I always loved it was actually the only time daddy and I had our special moment, lately Camille has been keeping him busy along with the job daddy does or so I think.

I snuggled closely to daddy's chest he strolled his way to my room, the cologne he had on smelled like walking into a very high class social gathering, daddy really smelled nice which is weird to say but I tend to like the colognes he puts on and sometimes he would smell like spearmint or peppermints.

daddy had laid me down in my bed as I was met with the feeling of floating on white clouds, "sweet dreams baby" i heard him whisper as I felt his lips touch my forehead, I got myself to wake up before he could depart the side of my bed, "daddy" I said sounding sleepy, "yes princess?" he murmurs softly as he returns to the side of my bed, "Do you love Camille?" I asked while laying on my back and staring my father right in the eyes, "I'm not sure if I love Camille but I do like her" he responds warmly, I inhaled, "daddy would you ever consider marrying her?" I asked disliking the idea, "baby why are you asking me these questions?" he asks as he sits on the edge of my bed.

I gave a small smile, "because i want daddy to be happy" I said as I slowly closed my eyes again, "you're too precious" was the last thing I heard before I fell into a deep slumber.

[Antonio's POV]

What my daughter had asked and said made my heart flutter, my daughter truly is a angel sent from god. she is such a blessing in my life I couldn't imagine my life without her, she is too good for this world and too good for me, I sighed sadly as I shut the lights off in her room and quietly closed her door but I had taken one last glance of her sleeping form before I fully close her door.

Am I making the correct decision by making Camille official, she's grown fond of Ellie but is my daughter truly okay with all of this?

I just want what's best for her and if she doesn't like the thought of me being in an intimate relationship with anyone then would I easily just let Camille go on the command of my daughter?

that does seem illogical to hold my daughter to such a high power to tell me whom I can see, but I don't want to have a bad relationship with my daughter either, one things for sure is that my daughter will be above all else.

later the same night I gave a call to Zach, "Have you found any motives from Oliver?" I questioned as soon as Zach answered the phone, "Sir, I have yet to find out but what I do know from knowledge is that Oliver likes to go into hiding for a few months or years before striking a big comeback." Zach responds, "then do whatever it takes to track him down." I said determined, the call ended shortly after we discussed protocols and tactical deployments.

The next day came rather quicker, it had turned Autumn the change of the leaves.

My daughter's bodyguards went off for a early winter training so they could take vacation days off during the winter months, I had awaken up due to a urgent call from my assistant Joseph, "Mister Smith I am afraid to say that our contract with Limelight has ended due to the shortage of cast members on their side." Joseph says, "What nonsense is that? LimeLight should know that we supported them with full casts" I pressed, "chairman, it appears that their CEO has resigned from position." he continues, I internally groaned.

LimeLight has been our best customer and by far the best entertainment category, while I was busy on the phone out of my peripheral vision I saw my door slightly open as my daughter welcomed herself in by strolling towards my bed, my eyes automatically followed her every movement as I listened to Joseph, "Let Mister Yoon know of our proposal on his new app development" I continued, I ended our call ended briefly.

"What brings my darling daughter to my room." I said musingly as I put my phone at the back of my pant pocket, "I just missed you" she responds with her innocent warm smile like usual, "you missed me? didn't you just see me last night?" I teased, lately she's been a bit more attached then usual, "Dad do you think Kyle likes me?" she asks which hadn't completely caught me off guard, "Kyle?" I repeated.

she is still too young to be wanting to be in a relationship, "yeah Kyle the dork face but daddy how do I know if a boy likes me?" she continues, I walked towards my bed as I sat at the edge, "and why do you want to know if he does?" I questioned, "daddy because I think I may like him too" she says looking down at her lap, "baby look at me" I said firm but not too stern, her eyes followed up to mine.

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edit: 11.1.22