LOGINDesdemonaMolly slept peacefully beside me. I lay on my bag, my eyes boring to the ceiling after turning and tossing for half the night.Did Ii overeact,I mean, kids are always jumpy. She could have hurt herself even at home.I sigh once again and turn to my side.Maybe I need to apologize to him for how I had reacted. But then again...I groan and bury my head under the pillow.The beeping of my phone forces me up. The name of the caller made my heart beat faster. IIt's almost three in the morning and ettiene is calling me. I breathe in deeply before picking up.`I'm sorry` he blurts before I say a word.`What?` i ask confused while rubbing my temple.`I'm sorry. I didnt mean to hurt you or Molly. I dont want to be the souce of your worry,Des. please forgive me.`I breathe in deeply to try and settle my racing heart. `Ettiene....i dont...i never said you worry me.` i sit up straight. `what are you talking about?`When you stormed out of my place....you were terrified Des. I....``My
Chapter 47EttieneThe silence that settled over the house after the front door clicked shut was absolute, heavy, and suffocating.I stood frozen in the center of the living room, my hand still half-extended toward the empty space where Desdemona had been standing only moments prior. On the coffee table sat the untouched glass of water I had poured for Molly, the condensation weeping down the sides, leaving a small, pooling ring on the dark wood.I looked at that glass, and for a terrifying second, my chest felt as constricted as the image of Molly falling played in his mind. The way her mother looked scared. How she had pushed him away. This time it wasn't just a slap on the hand or a simple shove to the side,no. the event had successfully caused a barier between them and i was not sure how to fix it.the image of her small, pale face, and the way she had clutched at her tiny shirt, the breathless, shallow gasps,played on a loop behind my eyes. I had seen the unmistakable shadow of
Desdemona It was all good.The joy in the house, the laughter shared, the plays they engaged in, the only things being created were good memories.It was all good.Too good to let it last.The pair had sidelined me in all that they did. Baking, cooking, playing games, I was even blindfolded while they were watching a movie.Here they were thinking of baking again. Apparently my daughter loved the activity so much she wants to do it for the rest of her life. Worst part is she wants to do it with Ettiene!“Molly,dear, I think its time to get back home. You have to go to the kindergarten tomorrow.”She whines and jumps up from the counter. I scream out, reaching for her but she was already in Ettienes hands.“Molly!” I scream. She continues to giggle, completely ignoring me.Ettiene helps her up the counter. Once again, she jumps and lands in his arms“Guys, guys,” I get in between them. “I agree that you are having fun but fun doesn't have to be dangerous.”“Okay Mommy.” She sits.
Desdemona ‘She's matured so fast.’ ‘She acts so reasonably.’Those are words I don't want to hear being used to describe my daughter. That is why I agreed to go out with Ettiene. Not as the father of my child but as a man I am giving a second chance to.My best friend glared at me from the kitchen. Everytime I face him,he avoids eyecontact.“Come on,we can't be doing this everyday. You agreed to let me be.”“Never said I'll smile as I walk you put the door.”Good point.My phone beeps, a message from Ettiene signaling he was here and that I should leave my phone behind.I sigh and call out to Molly.She comes running as usual.“Go over there and kiss Mr. Grumpy goodbye. I'll be back.”Outside, Ettiene had stepped out of the car and was now leaning against it. “What? You plan on kidnapping me?”He laughs and pulls me in his arms for a light kiss.It was over before I could even fight back.“Seriously, you-” I shake my head to clear the fog caused by his stupid kiss.“If you carry yo
DesdemonaMy eyes glared at the ceiling like it was the source of all my problems.I can't do anything in two weeks–less that two weeks actually.I roughly turn to my side and exhale loudly. The clock starred at me reminding me I have four hours to sleep before work.The date offer from Ettiene still lingers in the air. Not because I don't want to go but because he wants to go on a play date with my daughter included.A knock comes before the knob turns. He flips on the lights.“Something told me you were still awake.”“That thing was right.” I sit up.He hands me a glass of milk.“What's keeping you up?”“Ettiene and his stupid family.”He chuckles. “Must be hard.” Silence embraces us and for the first time I was uncomfortable in it.“Hey, you have something to talk about?”“I don't like the guy and the stress he puts over you. No, it's not because I'm I love with you or anything, I hate what he put you through. And I hate that you want to go back to him.”“I'm giving him time to pr
Chapter 43Desdemona Ignoring and moving on, that's what you do when too much information has been dumped on you all at once.A knock comes and I stop swinging around in my chair.“Come in.” His figure brings a light smile to me face. “I didn't expect to see you here.”“Your secretary called me.”“Ah, the new one? he's quite good at his job.”He sits. “Talk to me.”“You are remaining with two weeks till one of you takes the position.”“I'm well aware.”“What are your plans?”“Oh babe, you want me to share them with you so you could sabotage me?”I laugh, brushing him off. “Now why would I do that to the man I'm attracted to.” and the man who hurt me.He sighs and his shoulders slump. “Honestly, I don't know. Two weeks isn't enough to get that much amount, I think jules will have it this time.”I scoff. “And you are just going to let him?”He gives me a weak shrug.“I'll do it. I'll find someone to make it happen.”“It's a lot of money, Desdemona. ‘“I know. First, do you have anyone
Ettiene"If I've never made him come then explain how I'm pregnant."Every single fibre in my body constricted. The air I was breathing was too much but at the same time not sufficient.My eyes glanced to Ariel but no reaction came from her for a while.After a long pause with a victorious smile from My
DesdemonaThe door swings open and heavy footsteps stomps into my office. His anger radiates from his body to mine causing the release of my happy hormones.If I continue like this then I'll have him right where I want him."What is this?" He exclaims flaring his arms all over the room.I pause, watchin
Desdemona"What happened?" I asked Mike but my eyes were entirely focused on Molly. "She was running a fever. I gave her some meds and she was doing okay till she collapsed."The doctor finished with whatever he was doing and turned to me."Doctor?""She's fine." She nudges my arm and guides me to the o
MyraNo one was picking up. Not my father. Not my mom. I had taken time out of my day to visit our place,our own building but they had not let me in.I am infuriated as I pace up and down in our living room. I dial Ettiene's and get sent straight to voicemail.My heart is twisting and the more I think







