Jackson.I stood unmoving on the balcony as I stared at nothing in particular, he knows Zoe. He knows her name and not only that he also knows what she looks like. The thought of him wanting my company—well, Nicole’s company right now was the last thing on my mind.My whole thought centered around what he said.It wasn’t an old thing that Zoe doesn’t look any bit like me, my mother, sister, or even Laura but I hadn’t paid any mind to that because I know no matter what happens she will still be my daughter.But now that Alfred has made mention of it, I can’t help but let the thought bother me. His comment about her not having my trait and that I should dig into it disturbed me greatly. It couldn’t be what I’m thinking right?There’s no way that could be possible, I watched everything. I saw Laura’s stomach grow with her in it, I was the one who took her to the hospital and I knew she was mine right from the moment I held her.There’s no way she wouldn’t be my…. I shook my head, I shoul
Nicole.The kids were super excited to spend the night with Chloe. William, especially, was the happiest. He was happy to see Lucas but glad to have Luna. He wanted to pick her up once we stepped out of the car, but his uncle, Rowan, wasn’t giving him any chance to do that.At one point, I could tell he was glaring at William when he wanted to hold hands with Luna.Luna didn’t mind, she was excited to see William and hadn’t stopped talking to him.“Thank you for agreeing to watch them,” I said as I hugged Chloe.She looked brighter and happier which must be a good sign that she was rocking her pregnancy.She shook her head as she patted my back,“You don’t have any reason to thank me. I’m doing this for you guys; you deserve to have a break.” We pulled away from the hug, and I went ahead to hug my babies goodbye.They didn’t even notice my presence, only hugged me because I insisted on the hug, and went back to swooning over Williams' newest toy.“You both have a nice time and don’t y
Nicole.The days following my visit to Dad in the hospital were horrible, once again I found myself thinking if I was that horrible to be around.I have done everything a good daughter would do and yet he did what he’d thought was the best.Rowan has tried to find out what happened from me after we left the hospital and after the kids went to bed. At first, I didn’t want to tell him anything but since I wanted to know what kind of person I truly am, I had to tell him everything.I could still remember his expression when I told him what my father did and how he called him a ‘coward’.I felt lighter after telling him everything and hearing him tell me comforting words. It felt nice to know I will always have him around. And he made sure I knew he was listening by closing down the hospital. He doesn’t have to say it but I knew he did after seeing it on the news.Tonight, all I want to do is stay at home with the kids and watch some movies while they are asleep.Movie night for just me.
Jackson.There are many things I could trust my mother with; for example, I could trust her with planning, family gatherings, parties, and household work. I love my mother and could take any advice from her but for this, I don’t think I need any advice from her.I looked at her suspiciously.What does she mean by she wants to help me get her back?The last time I remembered mom hated Nicole.“You want to help me get Nicole back?” I asked in disbelief.I couldn’t believe what I’m hearing right now.She bobbed her head up and down,“Yes. I have been thinking about this for a while now and I came up with a solution while I was vacationing. And I think it would be the best choice.” She said with so much confidence.“And what might that be, Mom?” I asked.She pushed forward, got up from her seat, and made way toward me.“I don’t want to say this out loud because the walls have ears, so I will just whisper it in your ear.” She moved closer and whispered the words in my ear.I felt the anger
Jackson.I have made sure to double the security around the house, around my workplace, and my kids after that slip up we had—yes, that’s what I’m calling it. If I had been on alert and in my right mind, I would have done something the first time I stepped into the room.I knew that person wasn’t the doctor but I wanted to find out my own way, luckily doing it ‘my way’ didn’t cause any harm to Laura and Zoe.It has been four days since we left the hospital and Alfred hasn’t shown up again but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be on alert. I was ready to see him anytime he came around again.There are two things that I have taken note of this l past few days and one is that Zoe wouldn’t sleep alone no matter how many stories I read to her. She would want either her mom or me to sleep in her room and that was something she didn’t do before but it has suddenly become her thing; this has been happening since we left the hospital.I don’t know if it has something to do with Alfred entering her
Nicole.“I didn’t have a choice!” He spat out all of a sudden and all I did was stare at him.Of course, he was going to say that. They don’t always have a choice, just because I didn’t help him back then he thought making me believe he was sick was the right thing to do.“You gave me no other choice Nicole. I….I needed that money badly and I came to you but—“ he explained, running his hand in his air.“You always have a choice, Dad. You could have come clean, told me you were sorry but no, you thought doing this was the right way.” I said, softly.Every fight in my body was gone, and I didn’t want to do this anymore.I should just let him know what I’m thinking and then leave.“I….I knew you wouldn’t help me back then but I wanted to try, you are my daughter and I thought you would help me but guess Theresa was right. You wouldn’t help me because you have it all now.” He said and I stared at him in disbelief.Even after getting caught, he still wouldn’t admit he was wrong.“The only