I wasn’t excited about moving into Jayden’s house.My morning was quiet and heavy. Every minute felt like my heart was dragging itself down. I didn’t want to leave, but I had no choice. The sooner I did this, the sooner it would all be over.But the only thing that truly bothered me was Joshua.My sweet boy.What lie could I possibly tell him?How do you tell your child you’re going to live with your ex-husband and pretend to be his wife again?Joshua was already dressed for school. His uniform looked neat, his hair perfectly combed. He joined us at the dining table, smiling like he always did, completely unaware of the current situation.Donald sat across from me, his eyes speaking louder than words. It was time to tell Joshua.I took a deep breath, reached across the table, and touched my son’s small hand.“Joshua baby,” I began softly, forcing a smile. “Remember when you told me you aren’t a baby anymore? That you’re a man now?”He looked up proudly. “Yes, Mum. Why?”“Okay,” I said
That night, Tricia stayed in my room for hours, trying everything she could to convince me not to move into Jayden’s house.Her voice kept breaking, her eyes full of worry, but my mind was already made up.I just wanted to get it over with.She sat cross-legged on my bed, watching me fold my clothes into a bag.“Mona, are you seriously going ahead with this?” she asked, her tone mixed with shock and fear.I sighed and zipped one side of the bag. “I can’t believe it either, Tricia, but I have to. I just want to do what Andrea asked and get this over with. One month, and I’m done.”Tricia crossed her arms. “So there’s really nothing I can say to stop you?”“Nothing,” I replied softly. “Just help me pack my bag, please.”She stood up, muttering under her breath as she helped me fold a few clothes. “How many bags are you going with?”“Maybe two,” I said tiredly. “I’m not staying there forever. A month is enough. That’s all I can take.”She smiled faintly, trying to hide the sadness in her
I went straight back to my house. Tricia and Donald and Melissa waited patiently for me at the office, and at some point they became worried about me. I walked into my house shut the door and went straight to my bedroom. I fell face flat on my bed, letting out a long sigh, then I rolled over to the other side of the bed.“I hate this day! I groaned. I heard my phone ring and I quickly jumped out of the bed to get my phone from my bag which I had tossed across the room. Donald was calling I guess he was really worried about me. “Hello Donald”. I answered softly.“Hello Mona, where are you? Everyone is worried about you here in the office. are you still at the hospital? do you need Trisha and I to come over and save you? “no, no, no, . you don’t need to come over to the hospital because I am no longer at the hospital”.“OK then. Maybe I’ll come to you right now” “I’m not at the hospital right now. Actually I went straight to the house from the hospital” “Why i
Finally, the doctor looked up and smiled a little.“Do you know, that’s great news,” he said. “Your brother will be discharged today.”Andrea’s face lit up, but only for a second. Her smile faded just as quickly, like a candle losing its flame.“I’m happy that my brother is coming home,” she said quietly. “But… I’m also a little bit sad.”The doctor frowned softly. “Why so, Miss Andrea?”Andrea let out a shaky sigh. “He doesn’t remember anybody aside from Mona,” she said, glancing at me. “And he’s so stubborn that he won’t let anyone else take care of him.”The doctor leaned on his table. “So… what are you driving at, Andrea? You can always hire some home helpers to assist him. It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t remember anybody, right?”Andrea shook her head. “But doctor, you said he needs people he’s familiar with around him to help him recover his memories. You and I both know… Mona is the only one he remembers.”My heart skipped a beat. The room suddenly felt smaller.“So?” I said, m
We arrived at the hospital, Andrea and Athena were happy to present me to Jayden. Jayden was already awake when we stormed into the word. His face brightened the moment his gaze fell upon me, And our eyes met. His lips Curved up in a smile as he tried to pull himself up and sit properly on the bed.“ Ouch! he groaned. ‘Oh Jayden ,I’ll come help you sit up.” Andrea offered. “no don't. Don’t touch me, I do not know who you are. Only Mona is allowed to talk to me and touch me and that's because she is my wife. Remind me again who the heck are you? Jayden furrowed his brows. “Jayden... I am here big sister Andrea. Do you really not Remember Me? Puma like best friends, seriously she don’t Remember Me? Andrea cried out.“ Do I have a reason to remember you and how sure am I that you actually my sister? Jayden scoffed.“ How could you say such a thing to me Jaden? Andrea teared up I wasn’t in the mood to watch some family drama unfold, and I need to get back to the office
“Good morning ma’am Andrea” Athena said, placing the fruit basket on the cabinet. “How’s sir Jayden this morning”“Ugh! Don’t get me started. He’s been angry since last night”“Why?“He wants Monalisa”“What? So, he has regained his memories?“Apparently, no, he remembers only her and he wants her but.. that’s impossible because of their current relationship”“You’re right. So what do we do?“I don’t know. He has refused to eat and take his drugs. He said he can’t eat from a stranger. I am a stranger to my brother” Andrea sighed and rose from her seat. “we need Monalisa here”“How ma’am ?“Athena, take me to Monalisa’s house”“I’m afraid I have to turn down your request”“Why?“Sir Jayden’s orders and Ma’am Monalisa’s orders too. No one is allowed to know her house”“What?“Yes ma’am”“Fine. Then take me to her office”“What? I can’t”“please! Andrea clasped her hands and fell on her knees. “i beg of you Athena. Please...”“this is so not good. Fine. I’ll take you t