Jessie's POV
I should have known. I should have known that Xander Brown is a dog; he just left like that after having sex with me, he couldn't wait for me to wake up. He left, dropping his belongings in me - I'm three months pregnant with quintuplets for Xander Brown.I never imagined that just one night of fun, flirting and pleasure could lead to me carrying five babies in me - don't get me wrong, I love my babies but I knew life was going to be harder for me. It isn't just one but five children I'm going to care for with the only part-time job I am managing.I could have done what every girl in my age and position would do after finding out that they are pregnant and they aren't married or seeing anybody, abort it - I didn't, I decided to keep them.“Taking an innocent child's life will be a sin and it will haunt me for the rest of my life.” I said to myself when I found out I was pregnant.That bastard named Xander Brown turned my life upsidedown in a matter of minutes. He was enjoying his life while I was here suffering to make ends meet.I had only one person to lay my head on when I'm sad and that's my younger sister, Kimberly. She is my one and only pillar in this world, she is the only one keeping me from shattering to pieces. No mum, no dad - they died leaving us alone in this cruel world.Luckily, Kimberly isn't that much of a child that needs to be taken care of every hour of the day; she is an adult and takes care of herself, she even lends me assistance when I need it." Sis, look what I got. " Her joyful voice made me stop what I was doing to face her.She was holding a bag is all I know with a big smile on her beautiful face. Her brown eyes gleaming with happiness like she won a lottery." What is it?" I inquired, walking to her. She sits on the bed, stretching out the bag for me to take.In this little apartment where we lived together was our home. It might be small but it is home for us.The one bedroom and one bathroom apartment was all we could afford; it was spacious enough to contain all the necessities we needed. The walls were covered in flowery wallpaper, the floor was carpeted with the same material. The kitchen at one corner, the little setting on the living room backing the kitchen while the one bed settled a little faraway from the living room.Opening the bag, my mouth falls open in surprise. Inside the bag were babies clothes - some onesies, some pair of socks and sweaters. I have managed to get some clothes for the boys I am expecting but it clearly wasn't enough." I heard that babies can easily catch a cold so I caught this for my nephews. " She says, grinning widely. " Don't thank me. I didn't get it for you, they are for my little boys coming into this world in a few months. " Her hands rubs on my tummy gently as she said those words.I couldn't stop the tears that fell from my eyes - happy tears, proud tears. Without any words, I pulled her into a hug.What will I do without her in my life? She is my absolute everything." Hey, I said they aren't for you. Didn't you hear me say that?" She jokes, pulling out of the hug. " They are for my nephews, I'll wait for them to come out and hug me, okay?"" Kim, did you know that you're the best sister ever?"A cocky smirk settles on her face as she flips her shoulder length hair with a dramatic flip. " Of course, I know. I'm one of a kind. " Laughter erupted from me due to her smug reply. She frowns at me. " Why are you laughing? Don't you think I'm one of a kind?"" What? No. You're my sister after all, you have to be one of a kind. " I quipped, smiling at her. " Thank you, Kim. I love you so much. "" I know. " Kimberly plastered an arrogant smirk on her face, getting up from the bed.Stifling my laughter, I rolled my eyes also standing up from the bed. " Whatever. I have to go now, my shift starts less than an hour. "" Alright. Have you eaten?" The playful demeanor is gone, the caring little sister on. " Don't lie. "Nodding my head while I put my phone in my handbag, I said. " Yeah, I eat an apple and hamburger. I've to go, see you later. "••Making my way through the long distance from my apartment to where I work was stressful but taking it like an exercise, I did it like a pro.In five months time, I will have five babies to cater for. How will I manage it? I need to find another job, probably a full-time job since the pay will be higher. I can't burden Kim with the babies neither can I put them in daycare, I am torn.My head spiralling, making me feel lightheaded wasn't helping matters one bit. I needed ideas on what to do and how to do them." Jessie, you this girl!" My boss, Caesar's loud voice rings in my ear dragging me out of my thoughts. " You zoned out again. "" Sorry sir, it won't happen again. " I immediately apologize not wanting any issue rising up.He was a very uptight man who likes everything going on smoothly in his clubhouse.His raven black eyes pierced into mine, scaring the life out of me. " You also said this yesterday and yet it's happening again. I've tolerated enough from you, young lady. "Dropping the rag I was using to wipe off the stain from the table, I stride towards him. " I'm sorry sir. My mind has been preoccupied lately, I promise it won't happen again. "" If your mind is preoccupied then I think it is high time you leave this place. " He says, giving me a cold glare. " You're fired, Jessie. "No, I didn't hear that well. My ears must be hearing differently." Sorry?"" Sorry for yourself. " He snapped causing me to flinch a little. " I want you out of my clubhouse before the sun sets. "Tears perforated my eyes threatening to cause an outpour but I swallowed it falling to my knees." Please, don't do this to me. " I pleaded, joining my hands together in a praying motion. " Please, this is my only source of living, I'll die without this job. Please one last time. "" Make sure you come get your paycheck before leaving. " My boss's unwavering voice made the tears spill out. " I don't want anything slowing down my workplace. You need to understand from my side, I'm not being wicked, it's for the welfare of my workplace. " That is the last thing he said before walking back into his office.Slowly, I stood up from the floor palming my face to cover my tears from my coworkers which was stupid because they just witnessed what happened.Like a walking dead, I ventured home with only one sentence replaying in my head, “you are fired”What will I do now? Where do I start from?Jessie's POVFour years later**Brushing my hair while looking at my boys exchanging words in hush whisper, I smiled contentedly. Slowly, my life was going back on track - I like to describe it like that although I have debts weighting on me, life was okay. My boys were here with hale and hearty - they were happy and I was happy seeing them happy. I would literally do anything for my boys to see their smiling faces. " Are you ready?" Dropping the brush on the table, I asked narrowing my eyes at them. They stopped talking and faced me. " Yes, mummy. " Jayden; the eldest one chimes, hopping on his little feet. " We were ready since, we were waiting for you. " " Oh really?" I jest, nodding my head understandingly staring at my children nodding her heads at me. " Well, off we go. I don't want you running late to school. " They are my children but nothing gave it away - they look nothing like me. Instead of my chocolate brown eyes, they had ocean blue eyes and instead of black straigh
Jessie's POVAll eyes were on me as I stood looking at the couple about to get married which I ruined. Staring at the same man that came into my life like a wind blowing down everything in his way, Xander Brown furrowing his brows at me. His ocean blue eyes bright and clear, his brown hair settled on his face in a fine style only made me see my kids. Camera lights flashed on me with murmurs from each angle while Xander and I locked our eyes together in a staring contest or more like a glaring contest. " What is going on here?" An elderly woman yelled on the top of her voice directly at Xander. " Who is she, Xander?" " I also want to know that. " The lady in her bridal outfit added snappishly. Rolling my eyes in exasperation, I groaned bored and tired. " Hey, I'm Jessie Cooper and I've kids for Xander Brown. " " What the fuck is she talking about?" The bride cried out, angrily sending me a deadly glares. " Why aren't you talking, Xander? Answer me. " With slow and precise steps,
Jessie's POVTo say I was shocked will be a major understatement; I was astounded to see my kids and Xander in one freaking place - in front of me. How did they get to see each other? Did Xander believe now that my kids are his? I mean, it is quite obvious, isn't it? The six of them look so alike - the aqua blue eyes and the brown brunette hair exactly the same. He doesn't need any more proof to tell him that the quintuplets are his. If the kids are here, where is Kimberly? She should also be here, right? Why will she just let the kids leave with Xander like that? " Get in. " His annoying voice forced my gaze moving to him, my annoyance visible on my face. Xander sigh, running his fingers through his disheveled hair. " Please. " We were standing beside his black SUV with the kids admiring the car while we shared an heated stare off. " You want me to enter your car?" The rhetorical question hanging in the air, he nodded. " Why? You threw me out of your car and now you want me ins
Jessie's POVHave you ever been to a prison cell? If no, then you are very lucky; this place reeks of weed, alcohol, urine and all sorts of things - my stomach was churning and turning urging me to puke my guts out. Why will I lock up here without interrogation? This wasn't the way to go about arresting people and locking them up. One and an half hour of being locked up here, I feel sick. I am greatly worried about Mrs Tiffany; why will her almost-to-be daughter-in-law poison her because she wants me out of the way? She is so kind and loveable, I hope she will he fine. " Someone is here to see you. " The rude policewoman snapped at me while opening the cell gate. Thank God, Xander is here, I'll tell him everything about that lady. Coming out of the cell, following wherever the woman was leading me, I saw no Xander but a strange man staring at me. Is he the one who wants to see me?" Hi. " He says, sending me a lazy smile. His voice was deep but not as Xander. Who is he? And li
Chapter 6Jessie's povI resisted the very urge to laugh out loud. Being dared to marry Xander wasn't just a dare but the most lamest one have ever heard. Of course, the whole five of them must be kidding. They must have planned on how to throw this joke on me but I must have them know it's the most hilarious one of its kinds."Come on kids, that was such a joke." When I finally had it in me to meet their very firm gazes, I chuckled softly as I stated. By now, I started feeling the hot burning of the glare Melanie was shooting occasionally behind my head."That was a dare mummy, I'm not so sure you have an option here. If there's anyone who does, that should be daddy." Jayden took a peek behind me at Melanie- obviously also been a witness to Melanie's furiousness- before ducking his head back at me and tilting his chin as he mumbled.My jaw slacked. Then just like that, the quintuplets turned towards Xander, simultaneously crossing their arms over their chests; obviously still holdin
Jessie's PovI wasn't sure. I wasn't so sure I can bottle up this anger any longer. She just fucking poured milk all over me and if not that I was trying to suppress my anger, I surely would have lunged at her. But then, my fists clenched tightly beside me as I reluctantly stayed put, keeping my cool."What the hell did you just do?" Meeting her eyes, I voiced. My voice wasn't that loud but the small tint of annoyance coursing through it was quite evident.I'm not going to lie, I really want to pay her back with her own coin but then that would cause a fight and considering the fact that Mrs Tiffany would have been starving real hard in there, I knew this moment wasn't the right time for it."What I just did?" She scoffee in disbelieve like she doesn't believe I was really asking her that question. Seeing my unfazed expression, she snorted, "Incase you don't know, I really hate your existence. If that isn't enough for a reason, trust me, with just one stand here, I can start listing o
Chapter 8Jessie's PovWhat?!I almost didn't believe I heard him right. He just banged in and whilst I was thinking I had got on his nerves, my jaw slacked when that was the only thing that came out of his mouth. The dare? He must be kidding. "What do you mean by that?" I cocked a brow at him and asked, jerking my arm out of his grip. "You sure as hell has an idea of the pros and cons of a dare, right? If there's anything I know, it's the fact that it must be fulfilled." Crossing his arms over his chest, he responded, his gaze on me unwavering.Wait, does he have the slightest idea of what he's spewing from his mouth? Or had he drunk himself to stupor and is currently here to ramble statements he couldn't have made while in his right state of mind?"Are you aware of what you're saying? If yes, then I must have you know have got nothing to do with this." As I spoke up, I leaned closer to his face before withdrawing up and giving him a tight-lipped smile."You were there when the kid
Jessie's PovI had thought I was having my way until the security guard slammed the gate closed, his gaze fixated behind my back. Already having the idea that it was none other than Xander, I didn't even bother looking. "Open the damned gate."I spoke in between grounded teeth, feeling as Jayden clutched tighter unto my arm. I must have thought the security guard would be fazed by my utterance but he wasn't. He maintained his spot, obviously having no choice."Mom, are we heading somewhere?" I heard Jaymes piped up and that was when I looked away from the guard and down at curious Jaymes.Before I could reply, Xander's footsteps as he stalked over cut me off from making any response."Come on, kids. Get back inside." Coming to a stop right before me, he instructed, his eyes not leaving mine.Instantly, the quintuplets made to scurry off when I half yelled, not only startling them to a stop but also scaring them off. "Get back here!"That was it. That was all I said but I was soon over