Michelle was tired after working her ass off at the restaurant. She was even thinking of quitting, since the dating job is doing well.
She locked the door and dropped her bag as she rushed to the dinning room.Chloe and Kelly saw her and ran to her, hugging her tight."Oh, my babies. I'm sorry I've not been with you lately. Mummy has been busy"Chloe stretched her tiny hand and touched Michelle's face."Daddy is with us""And daddy made dinner. Come eat honey" Francis said, holding a pot. He wore the apron on his body without tying it.Michelle smiled. She walked the kids back to the table as they ate."I didn't know you were such a good cook" she complimented him."I'm good at everything" he replied and winked.The dinner was going well, till Francis decided to speak again."So, have you received any call yet? I saw the car that dropped you off through the window" he said. Michelle frowned deeply. She stared at the kids. They were busy eating but, they acted like they didn't listen to what their father was saying."Kids, go to your room now. I'll come tuck you in" she said."Yes mom!" They chorused and left. Michelle stood up and walked closer to Francis."How could you ask me such questions in front of the kids? They aren't fools! They could easily understand!" She yelled."Well, they don't look like they understand. I don't care about that, I care about what I asked you. Did you receive any call or not?" He asked again. Michelle was disappointed. He was concerned about the money she was going to receive next. He wanted to take all of it and lavish it. But, she swore that she won't use it on him this time. Instead, she'll use it on her kids.She sighed deeply and folded her hands."I'm going tomorrow evening. A dinner date""Yes! Make sure to spend more time with him" he said."Of course, I will" she replied, with her eyes stuck on him. Out of anger, she turned and left the dinning table.She entered the kids room and saw them on their bed, chatting. She loved the bond between her kids. At the same time, she felt something was off."Did you have fun with your father today?" She asked, making her presence known. They both sat up and exchanged glances with each other."We were in our room all day. Dad told us to study so that we'll get good grades" Chloe said."Is that true Kelly?" Michelle asked. Kelly nodded her head."He doesn't spend time with you two at all. Why? Did he leave the house?""I..." Kelly opened her mouth, wanting to speak."Come on baby, tell me""I heard a lady's voice. Dad made us not to tell you" Kelly said."A lady's voice?" She asked herself. A smirked appeared on her face as she nodded her head.'That son of a bitch! First he got me pregnant, now he's cheating on me. He doesn't love me anymore. The last time he cheated... He tricked me into forgiving him and I did' She thought with her grip tightened.She called herself a fool for trusting him."Mom, we'll be having a parent and teacher meeting, can you make it?" Chloe asked."Your dad will be there""Our teacher said we'll be punished if our parents doesn't attend. We don't want to get punished mom" Kelly said, with her soft calm voice. Michelle don't know if she should break down in tears. She knew that her kids were always bullied at school because they were poor. They weren't like other kids."I'll make sure your dad attend, okay?" She said to them. They nodded and laid down to sleep. Michelle helped them sleep before she went into the room. Francis was already preparing to sleep. He had a towel wrapped around his waist."I've been waiting for you" he said. He moved closer to her, placing a hand around her waist."Stop Francis. You should go to bed early, you have to attend the meeting tomorrow" she said and walked away. She started taking off her clothes."What meeting?" He asked, looking confused. He continued to go closer to her while she did her best to avoid him."School meeting. Make sure you're there and don't try to touch me. I've been working my ass off all day and you've been doing nothing. Leave me alone!" She yelled and entered the bathroom, slamming the door hard at his face.She thought he was really going to do exactly as she said. She thought he was going to attend the meeting. But... He didn't..."Hey, Michelle!" Rose called her attention as she wiped the counter clean."Huh?" She snapped back to reality."I never knew you were friends with Trevor. Is he your boyfriend? Are you two dating?" She asked.Michelle chuckled softly."We're not. He's just... A friend. Yes, a friend" she said."Oh, I see. But, he's cute, isn't he? His family is the third richest in the country. You're lucky to be with him" Rose said.Michelle chuckled softly. Her phone rang in her apron. She hurriedly answered it."Mummy, daddy didn't come" she heard Chloe's cracked voice. It sounded like she have been crying. The rag on her hand fell."He didn't?" She asked."We're being punished right now. The teacher made us clean the whole class and...""Hey! Is that my phone?! Give it back you little brat!" The teacher yelled from distance."Chloe! Kelly..." Michelle called out. The phone beeped."Is everything okay?" Rose asked."I need to go pick up my kids from school, I promise to be right back!" She said and ran out, throwing her apron away."What? Kids?" Rose asked herself. She didn't know Michelle was married, not even talking about having kids.Michelle got into a taxi and drove to school. She got out and ran in. She blamed herself for this. She should have left her kids in the public school that they were but she made them get into a rich school because they won a scholarship. As they aren't paying any fees, everyone, including the teachers treat them as shit.They didn't even add her to the parents group chat because they think she's poor. Every last Saturday of the month, the parents and teachers have a little party, just to know each other but, she has never once attend because she was never invited."Chloe... Kelly" she called out their hands, seeing her kids hold huge brush, sweeping dirt."You must be Chloe and Kelly's mother" she heard voices from behind. She saw some women. They were some of the mother's that attend today's meeting.Michelle tried to protect her kids."Yes, I am" she said. They exchanged glances with each other and started laughing."You work where... Gini's restaurant?" One of them said and they all laughed again."How can you allow little kids sweep the floor? Aren't there cleaners who do that?" Michelle asked, angrily."They didn't abide by the law you tiny girl. How old are you? Fourteen? Didn't your poor parents teach you to control yourself around men?" One asked."Don't you ever speak ill of my parents" Michelle growled at them."Your kids will be punished for your crimes, not attending the meeting. Except, you clean the classroom on their behalf"Michelle turned to face her kids. She touched their faces."Go sit down, mummy will do this" she said."But, mum""It's fine" she said and took the brush. She turned to the women."I'll sweep the whole class, is that alright?" She asked."Great. Have fun cleaning. That's your job" one said and they all left. Kelly and Chloe watched their mom clean the whole class. It was very huge, even though they were just few of them in the class. She spent a lot of time, cleaning."This is dad's fault. I'm sure he's with that lady again" Chloe frowned."Don't say anything. Let's help mom" Kelly said. Michelle didn't stop them from helping her. She just hurriedly did what she had to.Few minutes after they were done, they got home. She hurriedly entered the house and was heading to the room with the kids when she heard some clattering in the kitchen. They turned their head and saw a half naked lady, standing there."I've got the drinks"Francis walked out, holding two glasses of champagne. When he saw Michelle and the kids, the glass fell from his hand. He shrieked. He wasn't expecting them this early. He even forgot about the kids."Kids, go to your room" Michelle said. They didn't say any word, they obeyed and went away. The naked lady rushed into the room. She grabbed her stuff and ran pass Michelle.One of her stuff fell."Hey!" Michelle called her.She froze and turned. Michelle picked her undies and handed it to her. She had her face filled with disgust."Don't forget your stuff. You better not come back here, or else... I'll make you regret it""I'm sorry" she cried and rushed out, grabbing it from Michelle.Michelle folded her hands and stared at Francis."What do you have to say about this?" She asked."I can explain""Of course, you always have something to say. Don't you ever apologize. Why can't you just give in your best, if not for me... Do it for the kids. Today, you missed the meeting I begged you to go. The kids were bullied. I was bullied!" She said."I'm sorry. I was friends with her before...""I know we aren't married yet Francis. We are only together because of the kids. But, try to be considerate. Don't bring in any chick in here! If you want to do it, go outside. Better still, let's just end this"Francis moved closer to her and held her shoulder."I promise, I won't do it anymore. I'll be with the kids. I'll go to them and apologize to them for neglecting them. I'm sorry Michelle. Forgive me" he said. He waited for her response but, her phone rang.She saw it was a call from Trevor.She answered the call."I'm outside your house" he said."I'll be out soon" she said and disconnected the call."Take care of the kids. I'm not having this conversation with you again. If you're caught cheating, by me or the kids... We are ending it. Me and you!" She said and left the house."Michelle! You know I love you" he yelled as she left. A sigh escaped his lips."Fuck!" He muttered."Good evening, sorry I'm late. I was busy" Michelle said, entering Trevor's car. "It's fine. Let's get you all set up. My parents must be getting everything ready" he replied, smiling. "Hmm" was her only response. His assistant started the car and they drove off. They went to the mall again. This time, he entered to pick a dress for her. "My parents love red. I also love red" he said. "Okay" she replied. She started looking for a red dress. "You know, the dress you wore the other day looked great on you " he said. Michelle didn't say a word. She was still thinking about Francis and how he betrayed her. "Hey, Rose!" He snapped at her. She shrieked. "I'm sorry. I'm not feeling too well" she said, throwing her hair to the back. "Do you want me to cancel the dinner?" He asked. "No, it's fine. I'll wear this" she picked any dress and walked away. Few minutes later, she was ready. She wore a natural make up. Her shoe and bag was silver. She was looking hot and decent. "You look
Rose sprung up from the chair, scratching her head. She went closer to Michelle. "Ginny? Like, your sister?" She asked. "Yes, she's the one" Michelle replied. Ginny ran to her sister and wrapped her hands around her. Michelle swiftly broke the hug. "Hey, you can't be here. You shouldn't even be seen with me" she said. "I missed you Michelle. I don't care what mom and dad say, I missed you" Michelle's lips curved into a smile. "I missed you too but..." She tried to speak again but her phone rang. She saw it was from the school. "Oh no" she muttered before answering the call. "You must be Chloe's mother. Report to the school immediately" the person said and disconnected the call. "What happened?" Rose asked her. She saw the look on her face and it wasn't good. "I think something happened at school. I need to go" she said and was about leaving. Ginny followed her behind. "I'm coming with you" she said. "You can't follow me. Go home please""Fine, let me just drop you off an
Few minutes after dressing slutty, Michelle found her way out of the house. She took a cab and head straight to the address Frederick has sent to her. She grabbed her hair as her feet kept on banging the car. The driver annoyingly stared at her from the front mirror. "Be calm ma'am, you'll compensate me if you ruin my car" "I'm sorry" was her response. She was asking herself what's with her and rich men. Other people might be unlucky finding a rich man to rent them, but her... She got the third and second at the same time. "We're here!" The driver announced. She paid him and stepped out of the car. Her mouth shot wide open as she stood in front of the club. It was the most popular and expensive club in the whole of the country. Her teeth gnashed against each other as she shivered in fear. "Miss Rose?" Someone asked her. She nodded her head. "My boss has been waiting" he said. "Ah, sure" she said and followed him behind. She entered the club and squeezed her face. The sight of
Slowly, Rose opened her eyes. She groaned softly as she touched her head. She was having a slight headache. She tried to remember how she fainted till she heard someone clearing his throat behind. She turned and saw Frederick. Immediately, she shook in fear and fell on the floor. Her lips shivering in fear. "Hey, I'm not here to hurt you" he said. "How do I know?" She asked, seeing the men with guns. "I'm looking for Rose. Do you know where I can find her?" He asked. Rose furrowed her eyebrows. She remembered Trevor coming to look for Michelle, now... Frederick. "She's not coming today. She quit her job" she said. "Of course, she'll quit after that receiving that money" he mumbled under his breath. Rose didn't hear what he said. "Do you have anything for her?""I'll find her. I'll come back tomorrow. It's Monday, right?" He asked. Rose nodded her head. Frederick sprung up from the chair and touched her hair. "Good girl" he said and left with his men right behind him. She heav
The cool tension in the restaurant caused some other customers to walk out. They were scared, thinking something was going to happen, especially with the men that stood with guns. Frederick sat with Michelle alone. Rose was taken to another seat. "I heard you move out and quit from your job. Your friend also quit because of you, Michelle" he said. Michelle rolled her eyes. He already knew her real name. "I also heard you looked for me. Why, if I may ask" She replied. He scoffed. "Of course, I did. You have to pay me back for what you did that night" he said, drawing his face closer to her. Michelle moved back, leaning her back on the chair. "What did I do that night?" She asked. "I may be known as a national playboy but, I have my rules when it comes to ladies. I had my first sex at fifteen but, I've never kissed anyone till that night. I reserved it for my future bride" he said. Michelle shot her mouth wide open. She hurriedly grabbed her glass of water and sipped from it. "W
Michelle drove back home after dropping the kids off at school. Just as she was about to unlock the door, she saw that it was opened. She even noticed another car packed outside the house. Hurriedly, she rushed inside and saw Francis sitting on the dinning table. He was eating some cereal. A deep frown appeared on Michelle's face. "What the heck happened to your phone? Do you know how worried I was?" She asked. He raised his head and smiled at her. "You didn't have to. I'm sure you can do well without me" he replied. She scoffed and moved closer to him. "What if I decide to log out of the app? What if I decide to go back to the old times?""You can't do that. The kids love the new way now, I'm sure you can't break their heart by doing that shitty thing" He shot her a hard glare. All she wanted to know was where he went throughout yesterday. She was worried that even the kids asked of him. She had to lie to them. But, she was sure that he was cheating on him. "Enjoy your food, F
Rose tried to calm Michelle. She didn't want her to regret what she's saying. Even if Francis hurt her and she wants to throw him out of her life, she should consider the kids. She just watched as Michelle kept sobbing softly, tears running down her face. She explained what Francis did to her at the club. Rose was annoyed but, she can't let that annoyance result to bad judgement. "You two aren't married yet. Don't let what he did hurt you. Just be strong so you can take care of the kids" she said. Michelle smirked."I can't believe I'm taking advice from you"Rose laughed and Michelle joined. "My life has been fucked up ever since I entered that dating app. I should leave""You met good people from there... At least""Frederick is not a good person. I think he's trying to find me. I can't let him win" "I hope you take care of Kelly and Chloe. That's my concern" Rose said. Michelle smiled and hugged her tight. "You're like my sister now""Of course, I am" Rose said. They both la
In a fancy five star restaurant, the whole building has been rented by Mr Will. They sat with Ginny, waiting for the groom and his family. She was unsettled as her feet kept on tapping the floor. She was even sweating when it was so cold. "Ginny, don't be nervous" her mother said to her. "I'm not nervous mom. Can I go to the bathroom?" She asked. "Sure" she replied. "No! You can't go now. They are here already" her father jumped in just when she was about to leave. They all sprung up to welcome them. They walked in together. Mr Will doesn't know which family they're from. All he wanted was a family ranking from the first to tenth. The atmosphere changed immediately they stepped in. They looked so wealthy, that the aura was oozing out of them. "Apologies for being late" the man said in a cool soothing voice. "There was a lot of traffic" his wife added. Mrs Will fell in love with her posture. "It's fine. We just got here, please, have your seat" she said. The man behind them h