TYSHAWhy does Rue do this? One day he was all about getting me back, and the next, he was soaking up Celeste’s flirty chatter like he had been in a desert for years. It was irritating! Fuck mixed signals! I watched them earlier, Celeste’s subtle hints of her interest, and I could feel this… this knot tightened in my stomach. It was ridiculous. I shouldn’t care. I mean, I’ve been known to send a few mixed signals myself, but that’s different, right?And there he goes, falling for her trap and agreeing to fetch her later for her “tutoring session.” The same one that he used to do for me. I wanted to march on my way out of the faculty room earlier but I didn’t want to be obviously irritated. So, I just convinced myself to get it together. But gosh, if he doesn’t stop playing these games, I might just lose it.I let out a sigh, pushing aside the morning's drama, and turned to my class. "Alright, class, let's review some math concepts since I was away for a few days. Who can tell me
TYSHAGosh! Challenging Rue to a race with my old clunker while he zoomed by in a sports car was like bringing a snail to a cheetah marathon. Oh, how dumb of me!As I sat behind the wheel, my brain was racing faster than my clunker of a car. What just went down felt like a tornado hit my plans. Talk about an unexpected bombshell!This wasn't how I imagined spilling the beans. I thought it'd be a smooth, sit-down conversation, not a slip of the tongue brought on by jealousy and panic.Why couldn't I have picked a better moment? Why did I let my emotions take over and steer me into this mess? I cursed myself for being so clumsy, for letting my feelings run wild. My gosh! My heart pounded like a jackhammer, trying to outpace Rue's car. It felt like I was being chased by a murderer, and fear gripped me like a vice. I was sure he could leave me in the dust if he wanted to, but after a few tense minutes of playing cat and mouse, he eased off the gas and let me go.What a relief!Though I w
RUEFinding out I was the real father of Tysha’s kids was a real shock. I was angry, no doubt about it. Tysha had kept this secret for six long years—a betrayal that cut deep. How could she hide something so important? Why didn't she tell me that sooner? Six years is a long time to keep something like that secret! But then, there was a flicker of happiness too. It was like my subconscious mind told me, "She never cheated on you." And that suddenly, my ex-friend Charles was no longer a specter haunting our past. And then came the confusion. The suddenness of it all left me reeling. Two children—Aiden and Addison—my flesh and blood, yet strangers to me. How would they react? How would Tysha explain my absence? The questions piled up in my mind. Damn! As I stood there, torn between anger, happiness, and confusion, I knew one thing—the truth had shattered Tysha's carefully constructed lie. I knew there was something special when I first saw Tysha’s kids. I thought it was just becaus
TYSHAHearing Rue say he'd never leave my kids again made my heart ache. I stood beside them with my trembling lips, trying to stifle my sobs. The sight of Rue, holding our twins close as they cried together, was once my dream. And I couldn't help but feel a mix of happiness and guilt seeing them have a family hug that was long overdue.I was happy because my kids finally had their dad in their lives. Rue took them in his arms as if he'd always been there, no questions asked. It was a sight that warmed my heart. They didn't have to wonder about their dad anymore. He was real, he was here, and he loved them.But then, there was this twist in my gut, a pang of guilt. For six years, I kept this secret, kept Rue out of their lives. I thought I was doing the right thing, but now, I wasn't so sure. Those years were gone, years they could've spent with their dad, making memories.I watched Rue with our kids, his hands gently holding them, and I wondered about all the moments we missed. The
RUEAs Tysha revealed the truth, it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. For six long years, I had been plagued by questions, haunted by uncertainties. Now, finally, I had the answers I had been searching for. And despite the pain of her betrayal, I found myself choosing to accept her, to forgive, and to move forward. With the twins now asleep, I seized the opportunity to return home. Though I wanted to spend more time with them, Henry was waiting for me. I needed to tell him everything, to ensure he understood the situation before he heard it from anyone else. I didn't want him to feel blindsided or hurt. As I entered the penthouse, a sense of quiet enveloped me. Henry sat in the living room, his small frame curled up with a book in his hands. His eyes lit up as he saw me approach. "Dad!" he exclaimed, bounding towards me and enveloping me in a hug. I hugged him back and patted his back gently. I've always admired that about Henry – his ability to express his
TYSHASince Rue had insisted on driving us to school, and I couldn’t help but feel a little bit nervous. I’m sure it would spark a new rumor about me and gosh! But yeah, I must comply. This would be nothing compared to the six years I’ve taken away from him.As I told my kids about what their father planned on doing, Aiden and Addison were already perched by the window, their noses pressed against the glass, waiting for their father.Then it arrived. Rue’s car glided to a stop in front of our house, sleek and attention-seeking because of its vibes that were screaming ‘wealth.’ It was the kind of luxury car you’d see in magazines. But what can I say? The father of my kids is a billionaire so…“It’s Daddy!” Aiden and Addison said in chorus as their eyes grew wide with wonder. They rushed out the door, their school bags forgotten for a moment, as they circled the car with open-mouthed awe.I watched them.“Good morning, buds! Ready for school?” Rue greeted them with the same enthusiasm a
TYSHAOkay. If I was having fun earlier about how Rue shut Celeste’s bitchy mouth, I was no longer enjoying it now.“Is it true, Tysha? You’re dating Mr. Colterzon? The billionaire?!” asked one of my coworkers. “Err…” I stammered, unable to find the right words immediately.First of all, I didn’t feel the need to tell the truth to them. Second, to be honest, I didn’t really know the answer to that. Am I dating Rue again? We used to date but does co-parenting with him count as dating?“How about Charles, Ma’am Tysha? Did you two break up already?” Another question was thrown at me. It was Rupert who asked this time. The faculty room had turned into chaos the moment I walked in after finishing my classes.Even though Celeste kept her mouth shut after what Rue said to her, the news still spread like wildfire. Fortunately, before I had to say something, Madeline came into the faculty room. "Everyone," she addressed the room sternly, "what's all this commotion? Where is your professio
RUEIn a short amount of time, I became super attached to the twins. Every day without them felt like a lost chance to be their real father. That's why I found myself constantly at Tysha's house, trying to make up for lost time.I longed to bond with them, to be a presence in their lives that they could rely on. It wasn't easy, knowing that I missed out on so much, but I was determined to do better.I held out the hairbrush when my daughter Addison came out of the bathroom. Her hair was damp and clinging to her small shoulders.As usual, I was in their house again, wanting to spend more time with my children."Can I brush your hair?" I asked, hoping she'd say yes.“Okay, Daddy.” Addison nodded, a shy smile on her face, and took a seat on the stool in front of me.I took a deep breath, aware of the importance of this gesture, and of the trust she was placing in me.As I began to brush, I was careful, mindful of every stroke."Am I doing this right?" I asked, watching her reaction in th