MasukMr Beau’s POV.“Mr Beau, why do you keep peaking out the door?” Noah asked, a frowned etched across his face.I turned to him, forcing a wide smile, it’s nothing…I just, I wanted to know if your father would be coming to check up on you guys so that he can see how smart and intelligent you all are,” I said, watching Noah’s frown replace with a wide smile….not just him, including Nora and Elara.I couldn’t afford to tell them that I was looking to see if I could get a glimpse of Shimma. It’s been hours since we all had breakfast together, ans since she left the table, I haven’t seen her. And now, I am finding it hard to concentrate on the kids. I just want to see her.“Mr Beau,” Nora called this time. I turned to get, forcing a wider smile.“Yes sweetie,” I said…oh! did I mention that Nora was my favorite….she looked so much like her mother, and most time when I miss Shimma, I just stare at Nora. “Uhmmm….Can you tell our daddy I got all my maths questions right? He said that if I get
SHIMMA’S POV.“It’s enough you two! Mattias, please give the young man a break will you,” My mum yelled at Mattias, her voice filled with anger.Mattias stood up, dropping his fork angrily and stormed out of the dining room.I sat there watching in disbelief….Mattias hasn’t given me a valid reason as to why he changed his mind about Mr Beau when he was the one who chose him as our kids tutor in the first place.And now we have to deal with this…,It’s too much, Mattias should take it easy on Mr Beau.And I know Mattias is only trying to protect us from what happened to us a few years back... I too do not trust Mr Beau that much. But being harsh on him? That’s not right…. I mean, what if he is innocent and doesn’t really deserve this.“Mr. Beau, I am truly sorry for my husband’s behavior,” I said, my voice trembling slightly as I turned to him.He drifted his gaze towards me, and to my surprise, he accepted my apology with a grateful smile. “Thank you, Shim….uhh…..Mrs. Shimma. I apprec
MATTIAS’S POV.We all gathered at the dining table, including Mr. Beau.If it hadn’t been for Mrs. Anna asking him to join us, I would have been tempted to punch him in the face for having the audacity to sit at my table.I focused on him, refusing to give him even a moment of peace. My gaze was fixed, making it clear that I was watching him closely, and I wouldn’t let him mess with my family.“So tell me, how long have you been teaching kids? And why didn’t you choose another profession?” Mrs. Anna asked Mr. Beau, her voice friendly and curious.Mr. Beau smiled, trying to keep things light, but I could see the tension in his shoulders stiffening. “Well, I’ve been teaching for about five years now,” he said, glancing around the table, clearly searching for interest. “I love working with kids; they keep things lively and interesting.” His eyes met Nora and Noah’s before shifting to Nayla, holding her gaze a little too long, as if trying to impress her.“Interesting, huh?” I muttered un
MATTIAS’S POV (continued)“But what is wrong with that?” She shrugged, and I breathed out, turning to Shimma, who stared at me as if waiting for my next response.“My love, you know it’s wrong to cross boundaries. Mr Beau has crossed boundaries, and that is why I have to send him away,” I said, hoping my words would help Elara see the problem with Mr. Beau.But she shook her head again. “Dad, he’s only trying to help. Don’t send him away, please,” she pleaded and her words melted my heart completely.I stared at Elara, my heart pounding in my chest at the thought of offending her. Firing Mr. Beau would only ruin everything. The kids wouldn’t want to be homeschooled anymore, and they might even hate me for it.I breathed out shaky breaths, stepping inside the kitchen. From the corner of my eye, I could see Shimma slowly following me. I could almost feel her fear in the way she kept staring at me, her eyes wide and uncertain.“Mother, is breakfast ready?” I asked my mother-in-law, Mrs.
MATTIAS’S POV.I woke up to Elara sleeping next to me, but Shimma wasn’t in bed. Did she wake up too early, or was I the one who woke up late?I leaned closer to my baby Elara, kissing her softly, she opened her eyes slowly, looking around begore looking back at me. She must have been surprised to wake up in our room…she barely sleeps in our room. Well that was kind of my idea, because I wanted my alone time with my wife. I didn’t want any interference between me and Shimma, expecially at night. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids with my whole heart….but Shimma? She’s my life.“Hey mama, you’re up?” I asked, rubbing her hair and she nodded, squinting her eyes slightly.“Good morning daddy,” she greeted with her soft and cute voice.“Good morning, my princess, I hope you slept well?” I asked, not wanting to remind her of her nightmare.“Mhmm mhmm, there was no shadow anymore,” she shook her head and I smiled.“Good,” I said, kissing her on the head again.“Where’s mummy?” She asked, sc
SHIMMA’S POV.(continued)“Mother, you’re awake,” I asked, turning my attention towards my mother, though out of the corner of my eyes I could see Mr Beau staring intensely at me.“Yeah…..wanted to make us all dinner, I am sure you have missed my food,” My mother teased, her eyes darting between me and Mr Beau.“Mum, you know I have…but you didn’t have to, at least not today, you still have more time to do that,” I said, and my mother waved at my words.“I am not complaining…uhm…I am so sorry for ignoring you Mr…..,” She paused, obviously forgetting his name.“Mr Beau….but you can call me Beau,” He said, his brow raised.“Oh! That is such a nice name…I don’t know why, but your face looks so familiar, it’s disturbing,” My mum said, her brows furrowed.Mr Beau smiled, touching his toe as he stared nervously. Gosh! My mother can be so!….“Mum, I already told you not to bug Mr Beau….let’s get cooking….Mr Beau,” I turned to him, forcing a smile.“Please, geel at home, I’ll go wake the kids







