Daddy’s Little Girl
“Daddy please don’t go! Don’t leave me and Mommy. We need you!” I cried while holding on to his right leg.
“Baby I’ll be back soon. I have to protect our country. Protecting this country is protecting you and your mother, and you guys mean the world to me. I love you so much baby; You’re the best thing that appeared in my life. I’ll be back soon having dinner with you guys again. You and your mother will stay in my heart forever until the end.” My papa says to me while holding me so tight as the taxi driver beeps the horn once again.
Mama and papa gave each other their last kiss good-bye and kiss me on my forehead. He gets in his taxi and waves at us, shedding in tears while I hold mama and ask her when will he be back. All she said was, “Soon honey, soon.”
Last month was the best time of my life. We went on a family vacation to Orlando Florida. Papa took us to Disney World and Seaworld. We stayed in a fancy hotel, and every morning we went to the beach and pool. I had the best time with Mama and Papa. We have an amazing family. I wouldn’t ask for anything better.
I’m in 5th grade. I’ve always had honor roll. Papa was always proud of my work. I’m intelligent just like him. Some day I’d like to go to the Marines just like him, but I miss him so much. I’ve been struggling just because I’ve been thinking too much about him. I don’t know how other children could live separated from their fathers without caring. A father is a man that cares and love his children and works hard to maintain his family happy. My dad always told me that when I get older and have my boyfriend that he nor any other boys would never love me as much as Papa did.
Every day after school I lay down on my parents’ bed and hug Papa’s pillow, and before I go to sleep, I wear one of Papa’s shirt and sleep with it. When I wake up I always run to the phone waiting for Papa’s calls. We spend about Twenty-five minutes on the phone because I have to go to school and he’s always busy. He told me that he’s doing great and that he likes his job; but that he miss mama and I very much and that he can’t wait to see us.
I’ve been following the same routine every day and every night. Days and months have pass by and still haven't seen my papa. we’re a week away from new years. When papa called I asked him if I will see him on new years and he told me that he won’t be able to be there. My heart was broken in pieces. I can’t believe that I won’t spend this new years without papa. New years won’t be the same without him. He’s a puzzle piece of my heart. I feel almost empty without him by my side. Mama been crying every night and I hate to see her like that too.
It has almost been a year and I’m almost finishing 7th grade. I write letters to papa now. He calls once in a while because now he’s not allowed to call as much. He has been busy. I decided to send papa a picture of me and I ask for one in return. Papa told me that he couldn’t believe how quick I’ve grown and that I look as beautiful as mama. I looked at his picture while tears came down my eyes. Papa look so strong and fancy looking with his marine suit holding a sign saying “Daddy’s Little Girl” I love the picture. I showed mama and she smiled at me holding me tight while I kiss her forehead. She told me that dad will be back and to just wait a little more .We took a copies of the picture and put it in a picture frame and hung it up in the living room.
Another year pass by and I’m almost graduating 8th grade. I know papa won’t be able to be here but mama will make sure to send him pictures of me. I won’t think too much about papa not being here because I know that he would’ve been here cheering for me if he could and plus this is a special occasion for me and I’m suppose to be happy.
Months pass by and summer vacations were over and now I’m in high school. I’m turning 15 next week. I remember papa told me that I was going to have the biggest quinceanera ever and that he was going to make it the best birthday of my life but all I really need right now is my father to be here with us, I wouldn’t ask for anything better.
Today is my birthday. Mama told me to stay home so we can spend my birthday shopping and going out to eat. I got in the shower and got dressed. Mama took me to the beauty salon and took me to get my nails done. We were on our way to the mall. When we got there, she asked me if I was hungry. I nodded and told her that I wanted to go to the papa’s favorite buffet restaurant because I know he would’ve brought me there. When we arrived to the buffet, mama asked for a table for two but I kind of saw her wink at the lady. While we followed the lady leading us to our table, I see my father sitting down waiting for me with a huge birthday cake. I ran towards him and hugged him so tight. Tears of joy came down our eyes. Mama and papa started singing happy birthday to me while tears kept falling down my eyes. Papa haven't let go of me, he kept kissing my forehead and hugging mama by the other side of his arms. We were so happy. I told mama that I didn’t want to go shopping any more because my birthday wish already came true.
The End
“Daddy please don’t go! Don’t leave me and Mommy. We need you!” I cried while holding on to his right leg.
“Baby I’ll be back soon. I have to protect our country. Protecting this country is protecting you and your mother, and you guys mean the world to me. I love you so much baby; You’re the best thing that appeared in my life. I’ll be back soon having dinner with you guys again. You and your mother will stay in my heart forever until the end.” My papa says to me while holding me so tight as the taxi driver beeps the horn once again.
Mama and papa gave each other their last kiss good-bye and kiss me on my forehead. He gets in his taxi and waves at us, shedding in tears while I hold mama and ask her when will he be back. All she said was, “Soon honey, soon.”
Last month was the best time of my life. We went on a family vacation to Orlando Florida. Papa took us to Disney World and Seaworld. We stayed in a fancy hotel, and every morning we went to the beach and pool. I had the best time with Mama and Papa. We have an amazing family. I wouldn’t ask for anything better.
I’m in 5th grade. I’ve always had honor roll. Papa was always proud of my work. I’m intelligent just like him. Some day I’d like to go to the Marines just like him, but I miss him so much. I’ve been struggling just because I’ve been thinking too much about him. I don’t know how other children could live separated from their fathers without caring. A father is a man that cares and love his children and works hard to maintain his family happy. My dad always told me that when I get older and have my boyfriend that he nor any other boys would never love me as much as Papa did.
Every day after school I lay down on my parents’ bed and hug Papa’s pillow, and before I go to sleep, I wear one of Papa’s shirt and sleep with it. When I wake up I always run to the phone waiting for Papa’s calls. We spend about Twenty-five minutes on the phone because I have to go to school and he’s always busy. He told me that he’s doing great and that he likes his job; but that he miss mama and I very much and that he can’t wait to see us.
I’ve been following the same routine every day and every night. Days and months have pass by and still haven't seen my papa. we’re a week away from new years. When papa called I asked him if I will see him on new years and he told me that he won’t be able to be there. My heart was broken in pieces. I can’t believe that I won’t spend this new years without papa. New years won’t be the same without him. He’s a puzzle piece of my heart. I feel almost empty without him by my side. Mama been crying every night and I hate to see her like that too.
It has almost been a year and I’m almost finishing 7th grade. I write letters to papa now. He calls once in a while because now he’s not allowed to call as much. He has been busy. I decided to send papa a picture of me and I ask for one in return. Papa told me that he couldn’t believe how quick I’ve grown and that I look as beautiful as mama. I looked at his picture while tears came down my eyes. Papa look so strong and fancy looking with his marine suit holding a sign saying “Daddy’s Little Girl” I love the picture. I showed mama and she smiled at me holding me tight while I kiss her forehead. She told me that dad will be back and to just wait a little more .We took a copies of the picture and put it in a picture frame and hung it up in the living room.
Another year pass by and I’m almost graduating 8th grade. I know papa won’t be able to be here but mama will make sure to send him pictures of me. I won’t think too much about papa not being here because I know that he would’ve been here cheering for me if he could and plus this is a special occasion for me and I’m suppose to be happy.
Months pass by and summer vacations were over and now I’m in high school. I’m turning 15 next week. I remember papa told me that I was going to have the biggest quinceanera ever and that he was going to make it the best birthday of my life but all I really need right now is my father to be here with us, I wouldn’t ask for anything better.
Today is my birthday. Mama told me to stay home so we can spend my birthday shopping and going out to eat. I got in the shower and got dressed. Mama took me to the beauty salon and took me to get my nails done. We were on our way to the mall. When we got there, she asked me if I was hungry. I nodded and told her that I wanted to go to the papa’s favorite buffet restaurant because I know he would’ve brought me there. When we arrived to the buffet, mama asked for a table for two but I kind of saw her wink at the lady. While we followed the lady leading us to our table, I see my father sitting down waiting for me with a huge birthday cake. I ran towards him and hugged him so tight. Tears of joy came down our eyes. Mama and papa started singing happy birthday to me while tears kept falling down my eyes. Papa haven't let go of me, he kept kissing my forehead and hugging mama by the other side of his arms. We were so happy. I told mama that I didn’t want to go shopping any more because my birthday wish already came true.
The End