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Chapter Sixty-Four
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The Deceiver's Handbook Chapter Sixty-Six
My relationship with Nelson was fast blossoming into a beautiful one and we soon began to appear like a family in the eyes of the public especially when we went to pick up items from a stall or needed to do a quick shopping for the house, except I didn't let him get too close to Hayley.I'd created the unspoken rule in our relationship that he had no obligations to my daughter. She was my responsibility alone and I didn't ever want to have to forcefully involve him in her life.Whenever he came around and she was home, I let him play with her for a few minutes before they parted ways. That way, it felt better for me and I didn't need to feel bad about forcing the connection.I'd heard cases of single moms dating a man solely because they wanted a father figure for their kids and so when they found a guy, they saddled him with the forced responsibility of being a father, a role he did not ask for, and I didn't want that to be the case for me.Over here, I wanted it to be a relationship
The Deceiver's Handbook Chapter Sixty-Five
Today was the day for the read deal, in Nelson’s words. After the party, he had not ceased to pay me endless visits at the pastry shop, showing up almost every single day under the guise that he had an order to pick up. Of late, I was beginning to question his sugar intake because pastries usually had a high percentage of sugar and sweeteners. He always got cupcakes and that in itself was not such a healthy choice especially for daily consumption.The last time we saw was two days ago and that evening after a busy day at work, he called as usual but this time, he sounded serious like he had something he wanted to tell me or an important message to pass across.“Nelson, you don't sound cheerful at all, what is the matter? Is there something you want to tell me? Is everything okay?” I asked, following his low tone. But he laughed, claiming that everything was okay.“I'm just tired from work, you know how running a large business empire can be.”Speaking about businesses, I didn't kno
The Deceiver's Handbook Chapter Sixty-Four
It's funny how at first, I thought that all I had for Nelson was pure admiration but slowly it was drifting off that border and tending towards something more romantic.Lately, I found myself glancing at the clock more often than I cared to admit, anticipating Nelson’s arrival with a flutter in my chest that felt suspiciously like hope.Each time I saw his name pop up on my screen, a broad and uncontrollable smile tugged at my lips and when he spoke, I could not stop grinning from ear to ear. There was always a quiet thrill when his voice cut through the monotony of my day, crisp and commanding, yet laced with warmth. Right now, I live in a lie. Whenever I did any of those acts or gestures, I told myself it was just admiration and respect. But deep down, I knew better.He had such main character energy while still maintaining humility and confidence while I on the other hand, who had built walls so high even sunlight struggled to reach me, found myself lowering the drawbridge, just
The Deceiver's Handbook Chapter Sixty-Three
The bell above the door chimed, and I didn’t need to look up to know who it was. It was definitely Nelson. The past week was such a happy one for me. Business was doing well and of course, I got really huge tips from the most generous man himself and he always graced me with his majestic presence. He had a way of entering the shop like he belonged there, like the scent of cinnamon and vanilla had summoned him. I was behind the counter, preparing the packaging materials for the pastries when I heard his voice.I hurriedly separated the paper bags for each pastry item and put them aside neatly to ease the work for myself later. My workers were off today and so I was the only one at work, which meant that I had to do everything by myself. Wednesdays were slowly becoming my favorite day of the week as I had learned to romanticize every bit of it. I enjoyed the silence and solitude, the opportunity to experiment with newfound ideas without having to do any much explanations. I just lo
The Deceiver's Handbook Chapter Sixty-Two
It was Friday morning, two days after the birthday party, and the day arrived with the kind of quiet that felt earned. The day before which was Thursday had been a blur of rest, reflection, and recovery. I spent most of it curled up in my bed with Haley nestled against me, strands of her hair tickling my chin as she watched cartoons and nibbled leftover snacks and cupcakes from her day. Before we left on the evening of Wednesday, we made sure to tidy up the environment of the garden even better than before. It was my little way of saying thank you to it for saving my face. I didn't want to think about how tragic the day would have turned out, had we not found a replacement venue. Also, I could not stop thanking my aunt for the quick suggestion, she truly saved the day. The joy from the day still lingered like good quality perfume so much that Hayley could not stop yapping about it. The party seemed like the greatest gift yet to her.The party hadn’t drained me like I'd thought it
The Deceiver's Handbook Chapter Sixty-One
The morning of August 25th broke with a golden hush, the kind of light that feels like a blessing. I stood by the window, watching the sun stretch across the rooftops, painting everything in soft amber. Hayley was still asleep, curled up like a kitten in her crib, her hair fanned out across her pillow. She was such a pretty sleeper.As I stretched on the bed, trying to be fully awake, I could hear the faint hum of traffic outside, cars blaring their horns, the distant clatter of early risers, and the rhythmic beat of my own heart. Today my daughter turned two. I almost teared up thinking about the fact that I was the mom of a two-year-old. Where did all the time go? I thought about the day at the hospital and how tiny she looked after I pushed her out; about the few months after my delivery and trying to cope and be integrated into a motherhood I hadn't previously planned for; the struggles, sleepless nights filled with tears and wet pillows.I had come really far and truly outdid
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