Wisps of Skylar's Fate

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he president of the country. Sir Daniels was one of the richest men in the country

uld raise his dear daughter. He believed that no one could be a better mother and wife than his late wife so the parenting of his only daughter fell on his shou

took after the exquisite features of her mother. It was almost imp

of twenty four, she started her own fashion brand and a charity home. With the inf

pearances of Fred Winfield and Dylan Macintosh in her life whi

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five ye

living room spelt out comfort and gave a sense of warmth. The expensive furniture was soft and in

d peace. The interior decorations in the living room were made with gold. Th

a said in a low tone, looking upset. She wa

e television. He was watching the 10pm nation news. He

tapped her father on his h

huge man with aqua marine eyes. Despite his age, he looked young like a man in

slowly felt her body temperature. He heaved a sigh of

iels asked with concern, looking curiously at

She replied w

y in the chair and tried

y friends without being followed. All I want is a normal life like every other person out there. I really don't understa

daughter and all that mattered to him was her happiness. Thoughtfully, he took the

who was still folding her arms w

no reply f

d again and nodde

sake." He tried to explain and tried to hold her han

o look at her fa

I was a kid. I can't go anywhere without being followed. I am now twenty four years old dad. I'm an adult. I deserv

That was one of the rarest days of which he had seen in daughter in an angry mo

d on a small stool in his front. He did this slowly for some minut

ow you are a private person and I don't wish to infringe on your privacy or make you uncomfortable in anyway. We lost your mum twelve years ago a

discussing her mother with him because of the emotional pain he went through when remin

ow this is a sensitive topic to you. Let's just forget about this whole issue dad. I a

heard her f

She mu

wn" Sir Daniels persuade

nia, what was the cause of the death of your mother?" h

knows that." She told him, gazing curiously a

That was what I made you to

ondering if her father was playin

ying for the post of the governor of city H, our hometown. There were four other cont

s to ruin my image but I remained unruffled and at the end of the election, I emerged as the governor of city H. My oppone

ith my mum for a while to ensure your protection. Things continued to go smoothly until one day..." His voic

ged her father, holding

not he should continue with his narration. The curious

rs for the guests who would be attending her birthday party. On her way going, she was attack

s the two maids who alerted the police. On hearing the news of my wife's death, I almost ran mad. Life became meaningless for me. I

ew that you will be too petrified to hear about the circumstances surrounding her death. Yo

as murdered in cold blood. I only let you to return to city H a year later when the whole buzz abo

ow that her mother was murdered. She had spent such a short time with her m

But why?" She cried. "Why

felt his heart rent to pieces as his daughter cried in his arms. When her sobs h

continued wi

ip contestants were the ones who connived and sent assassins to murder your mum. They knew she was the most important person to

ty towards the death of my wife. If only I knew, I would have protected her. If I had known, I would have asked asked the best security men in the world to pro

our grandma died three years ago. You're all I am left with. Your protection and welfare is my responsibili

ess worlds are dangerous. They are beyond the comprehension of a layman. Anything can happen at anytime and that was

use I had to make you be within my reach. I am so sorry for not telling you the

head as her father tigh

for standing strong during these past years and loving me with all you have." She said