06: IS SHE THE CEO?!

Jessica’s POV

Meeting Brian did not only push me off the balance but also made me go down the memory lane I have so much refused to remember. His appearance and his voice... The way he looked at me and the way that filthy bitch had walked into the scene like she owned the place made me twist my fist in anger.

I was scared, I would not lie. Brian had met Sabrina… what if he finds out about them? What If he tries to steal them from me? No, I will not let him. I will protect my children from him at all costs.

I cannot let him meet any of them again. I shook my head as I tried to focus on the meal I was making. After I had left the charity event, I made sure Bishop took the kids home first while I stopped at the grocery stores to get some groceries. I had promised Sabrina that if they did well, I would bake them a cake.

Due to work and all, I have not been able to sing them lullabies at night so I took it upon myself to do just that tonight. I was going to shower them with so much love that they would not see the need for a father.

I was also making some side dishes alongside the cake. I could have had the cook do it but I was recovering from the shock of meeting Brian after all these years and that too, seeing my kid with him. I needed to get rid of that thought because if I didn't, it would morph into fear and I would end up doing things I'm not supposed to.

Their voices rang out from behind me as they played with their toys. Bishop did not stay with us but he always visited during the weekends to take the kids for a drive and to the amusement park since I could not. I was always busy.

After I was done, I placed the dishes on the dining table and also brought out the cake from the oven. Letting it cool before placing it at the center of the table also, I busied myself with clearing the place up.

“Babies!” I yelled out, pulling off the gloves as I smiled satisfactorily at the dishes I made. It's been a long time since I did something like this. The butler always did it.

“Hmm, yummy!” Sabrina exclaimed as they all rushed to the dining room, each of them taking their seats and looking at the dishes with savory and hunger.

I shook my head as I chuckled. “Should I?”

“Yes, mummy! Yes, mummy!” They cheered and I let out a laugh as I served the three of them.

They did not even wait for me to fix their napkin, they dug into the food and Israel was the first to grin up at me. “Mum! You are the best cook in the world!”

I beamed a smile, joy twirling in my chest as I stared at them. If only, I did not have to keep my father’s company moving, I would have been able to spend more time with them but this was the legacy they will continue to carry on. I have to work harder to make sure they deserve it.

I took my seat and served myself also. After we were done, they dragged me to watch some cartoons with them. As the traitors that they were, they began to doze off.

“Mum, watch the rest for us so that you will be able to tell us tomorrow…” Felicia said, her eyes closing slowly.

I snickered but continued to watch it. I didn't know why. Maybe it was because I wanted to keep my mind away from thinking about Jason or the fear that was slowly eating at me. Either way, the cartoon finally came to an end and I took turns as I carried them to their rooms. Sabrina was the last and gently placed her on the bed, making sure she did not wake up but my baby girl blinked her eyes open and stared at me.

“Mommy,” She called and I turned to her, pursing my lips as I sat close to her.

“Yes?” I patted my hair and she shifted a bit so that she could look into my face properly.

“I'm sorry, mommy.” She apologized, innocence and sincerity dancing into her eyes.

My brows furrowed in confusion. “Why are you apologizing?”

“For running away from the event. I should not have scared you that way. I will always tell you before I go anywhere, okay?”She explained and I nodded, letting out a breath as relief swept through my skin.

“I understand. You needed to clean off the stain on your clothes. And if I am not there, tell your brother and sister, okay?”

She nodded as a grin split on her lips. “Uncle Brian was nice too, mommy. He did not touch me anyway.” She said and my lips parted.

I did not know what to say so I just shook my head and patted her hair. “I know. Now, go back to bed.” I planted a kiss on her forehead.

“Goodnight, Mommy.”

“Goodnight, my love.”

I walked out of her room and headed for mine. I did not know why I felt unsettled from within.

Oh, Jessica. Relax. Don't be scared. He is not going to take your kids away from you. He cannot. He does not even know about them, right?

I sat on the bed, biting my lower lip as I tried to think of ways to avoid Jason. There was no way we would meet again. I will make sure of that. We must not even cross paths. Things should return to how they were before. Strangers to each other.

Somehow deep down within me, I knew that was a lie and the fact that Jason and I could meet made me frightened. God knows what I am going to do if he decides to take my kids away from me. Oh! God!

Why must I meet him again? After these years of doing without him? Taking care of the kids and letting them know that they did not have a father.

Brian!