KEIRA. A week later. “Mummy, where are we going?” Kevin asked me, fluttering his eyelids. Clara, Kelvin's nanny, was taking out our luggages. “Home. We are going home..” I said, bending over to him. “Home?” He repeated. “Isn't this our home?” He asked and I shook my head..“We have another home.” I revealed. “Is it Daddy's home? Are we going to be living with Daddy?” Kevin asked with an air of anticipation and I got tongue tied. I knew he was referring to Sebastian. He was the one who played a fatherly role in Kevin's life. “Not really. We will….” “But why?” Kelvin interrupted. “I'm the only one that doesn't live with mummy and Daddy together” He added with a pout and I sighed deeply. I brushed my hands through his hair softly, I could see the bit of sadness in his eyes. “Kelvin…I….” I couldn't finish my words as a voice came through. “Ma'am, I'm done with the luggages.” Clara interrupted. “Alright, Clara.” I said to her, standing to my feet from bending over to Kelvin ear
KEIRA. “Ma'am, the dress looks so fabulous on you!” Clara said to me after I tried on the dress that Sebestian sent. I was skeptical about accepting it since it reminded me of my first date with George where he decided to be everything I needed. “You think?” I muttered, turning around over and over on the mirror while checking it out. “Yes, it looks fabulous….” Clara said and I pressed my lips together. I would lie if I said my heart wasn't pounding. I'm finally showing up after five years. I kept on heaving deep sighs. I kept telling myself it wasn't much of a big deal, but it was,it really was. I didn't know how was I going to face George. What would I say? Would I want to run into his arms? Get it together Keira, he is happy with your mom now, they are cool together because he doesn't want a woman who would give birth to a child for him. My face dropped even staring at myself in the mirror. The black one hand maxi dress with a slit, hugged my curves properly. Despite giving bi
GEORGE. My heart skipped the moment I followed Joe's gaze and saw Keira. Keira?! I couldn't believe it, I really couldn't. I'm not seeing a ghost or something right? I can't be hallucinating,right? God, if this is a dream, please wake me up, please. I had seen Keira in my dream countless times but this one felt too real to be a dream. But if it was really a dream, I prayed that God would wake me up. I have been living everyday in agony after finding out Keira had a brain tumour, I have searched for the information of the doctor that performed surgery but found none. Everything concerning Keira's disappearance seemed to be a mystery. A mystery I can't seem to unravel. My eyes were stuck staring at her, my world seemed to stand still,I couldn't move, neither could any part of my body. I stood still until the figure I assumed to be Keira took her eyes off like she never knew me from Adam and began moving. I couldn't just process what was happening, it was happening so fast for me to
KEIRA. I missed him so much. He hadn't changed one bit,he still looked the same from five years ago, those hazel eyes, his dimples, his chiseled jaw and the beards that were flecked with gray. His body structure was firm and strong. If not told, you wouldn't know he had reached fifty five. I wanted to run into his embrace where I felt safe the most but remembering he was dating my mother, I had to keep it together. All the while in the wedding, he couldn't take his eyes off me. He couldn't stop staring. I occasionally tried to steal glances but would find him staring..I wanted to avoid him and his gaze but it seemed inevitable. I knew he had so many questions and I'm not ready to answer any. He was better not knowing, that way we can be happy about our lives. When he approached me after I tried to leave, I was silently praying that I wouldn't do anything silly.. I had to tell myself that I was doing this for my child. We weren't wanted so I have to end it once and for all. “If yo
KEIRA. Sebestian promised to get our flight ready a day after. I couldn't leave without properly discussing with Elena.. We didn't get to spend time at the wedding. I knew Kelvin was going to ask questions about our travel back to Germany. I guess I'm becoming push and pull. Schools were still on vacation and since I didn't make the decision of staying in New York, it was better going back to Germany before school resumed. It wasn't quite a hectic morning, I had finished getting our luggages ready for the next day.. our flight to Germany would be the next day. Kelvin was busy watching Coco melon with his tablet while seated on the couch. Even though he would be turning five soon, I can't believe Coco melon still fascinates him so much. I smiled after watching him for some time before I continued strolling through my phone. The door bell rang and before I could stand up from the couch, Clara was already getting to the door. “I will get it…” She said, approaching the door instant
KEIRA. My body froze when I saw George standing outside the house. How on earth? So soon? I knew that coming to New York, he would definitely find me anywhere in seconds. I breathed a deep sigh, not knowing if I should open the door or not. But I already ended things with him,did he think I was lying? “Mommy, is it Daddy?” Kelvin asked me and I shook my head.“Kelvin.. can you go and play with aunt Clara?” I inquired and he nodded before leaving the parlour. The doorbell rang again and I inhaled a deep sigh, trying my nerves down. This was the last one, not like he would see for the time being and like Sebestian said, he doesn't have an opinion in my life anymore. I opened the door and our gazes locked. “Hi, Bambi….” George grinned widely at me the moment I opened the door, causing my heart to skip instantly.. Bambi? Not Keira? It has been ages since I heard that name. It hits differently each fucking time.. And why was there this non stop grin on his face? It is making my heart
KEIRA. The anger in George's eyes was way too much. It's all my fault for causing this mess. It's all my fault, I can't help but feel so guilty, I keep blaming myself. George didn't even realize he pushed me back to the floor, when he got to his senses, he drew away from Sebestian and turned to me, staring at me with no words.. “Are you okay?” Sebestian asked me, his breathing erratic, he had sustained a lot of cuts on his face due to George's punching. George had wanted to say something but swallowed it up as a bitter chuckle escaped his lips. He stood to his feet, clenching his fists. Sebestian managed to crawl to my direction, checking me out even though he had himself to worry about. “You bastard….” George snarled in a low voice, I could sense the intense fury from the tone of his voice. I sat helpless on the floor, this wasn't what I wanted. I can't believe this is happening. I instantly stood up and grabbed George's arms as he shoved me off. “Please… it is my fault, Sebest
KEIRA. A week had passed since I stayed back in New York and since George found out Sebestian had a hand in my disappearance. Most times I couldn't tell what really went on in George's mind. He had never showed up since then,he hasn't. I shouldn't be feeling disappointed but I did, I didn't expect him to be happy. Sebestian and I lied to him for five years but it's not like I didn't have a genuine reason, I was protecting Kelvin and yes, he doesn't know that so I would never blame him. But why did a part of me wish he would show up? I missed him so much, I really did. Whenever I look at Kelvin, I'm glad I took the decisions but most times, it can be very overwhelming..Sebestian visited us most times in the apartment and I know I owe him a lot, I didn't want to continue being a burden to Sebestian, he had tried so much for the past five years. I just wanted to find a job and start afresh in New York so that I can be able to find afford an apartment and Kelvin's needs too. I think