Sequel to "Something Missing". Thank you to all my readers and supporters, I really couldn't have done it without you so I hope you will still e happy with my decision and like my new story, "Something Remains Missing" Sincerely, ~Katie Shute ~~~~~~<><><>~~~~~~<><><>~~~~~~ "Raine!" I shouted. "Come here, you are going to spend the day with your grandmother!" "I... I coming!" she shouted back and she bounded down the stairs. Her long dark hair and beautiful eyes reminded me so much of my late wife Katherine. This was our six year old daughter, Raine. I couldn't believe it had already been six years since my wife's passing. "Daddy? Is something wrong?" she asked. "No. Get your things, you're leaving in a few minutes," I said and I turned and went into the kitchen. "Yes daddy..." she said quietly. I sighed. Since her passing it had been like this. Katherine's mother, Hannah had come once every week to look after Raine. I couldn't stand being near the child. The child that killed my wife... Although deep in my heart I did care for her... I was still haunted by the memory of her. After a few minutes Raine came into the kitchen. She flashed a big white smile at me. "G-good bye daddy," she said. "Hmph. I thought you left already," I looked at her and quickly turned away. I didn't want to see her hurt expression... I just couldn't. "I... I'll go now..." she said quietly and she left. Seconds later Hannah came in. "I just sent Raine to the car so we could talk privately." I looked at her. "Yeah?" "What is your problem Rafe?!" she demanded. "Is there something so wrong about that child that you have to keep on rejecting her?! If you keep this up she will never want anything to do with you... Do you really want that to happen." I remained quiet and emotionless. "You are a self centered bastard," she said and she quickly ran out of the house, slamming the door behind her. It wasn't... it's not what I wanted but... I just couldn't stand being near her that's all. Being near her brought pain to my heart that I couldn't bear. It was something I didn't want to have to deal with every single minute. That's why I would keep my distance from her... far from her. I felt sorry for her sometimes... It must be hard for her... not having her father show any affection towards her... It must be hard. But I was too blind to actually notice it at many times. "I'm sorry... Raine..." I whispered quietly. "I'm really sorry."