“Mom, why do you talk to Kirsten like that?” She owed Kirsten as she abandoned her and never cared for. And now, she was acting as if it was Kirsten who did something wrong.
“File a report to the police to provide a paper trail of events for possible prosecution later.” Kirsten said seriously and then tugged at Gavin’s arm and went out of the room.
“Save my number in your phone.” Gavin took out his phone and keyed in the number Kirsten dictated and then rang her phone.
“Give me a call when you need something. I have to go to see my son.” Kirsten said and ruffled his hair dotingly.
“Can I see him?” He hadn’t seen Mark yet
Lucille didn’t want to bring Gavin with her. He is another proof that men are not dependable. Plus, bringing Gavin with her would be a financial burden. She didn’t want to leave her comfortable life and her money was just enough for her lifestyle. Gavin stayed in his room to figure out what he should do. In order not to create a gap in Matthew and Kirsten’s marriage, instead of calling Kirsten, Gavin opted to call James as he told him to give him a call if he needed something. “Hey,” James' jovial voice came over the phone. “Are you free tonight?” Gavin asked. “Yes, want to hang out with me?” James was coming out of the conference room. “If you don’t mind,” Gavin replied with a chuckle. “I don’t. Let's meet tonight at seven. Do you want me to pick you up?” Gavin was Kirsten's brother, he would cherish the people she loved. “No, send me the address.” “Alright.” James sent the address to him and then sent Kirsten a message. After reading the message, she called Matthew.
Kirsten put down her phone and looked at James with a pale face.Seeing her deathly pallor, James held her hand. “What’s wrong?”“James, Gavin is in the surgery room.” Kirsten couldn’t not stop her body from trembling as she was afraid of how severe the accident had been.“Shhh, everything will be fine. Let’s go and check him.” James held her elbow as her body swayed while they made their way to the door.Kirsten and James sat side by side on the bench as they waited anxiously. Finally after hours of waiting, the light at the surgical door was turned off signifying the end of the surgery.
It was James’ first time entering a supermarket. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he didn’t have to bother himself over a trivial matter. Kirsten knew that and it was the reason she refused when he volunteered to go with her.Kirsten took a cart and pushed it. James held the cart and said, “Let me do it.”It was ungentlemanly to let her push the cart while following her.From the outsiders’ viewpoint, James and Kirsten were like other couples who were buying stuff to fill their fridge and cupboard for their daily necessities.With two bags full on James’ hands they walked side by side, happily chatting as if they went back when they were in highschool
What was she doing in James’ room? Kirsten sighed in relief as she was still in her suit. She walked out of the room and saw James sleeping on the sofa. Kirsten quietly worked in the kitchen and prepared breakfast for them. “Good morning,” she heard James’ voice. Turning she saw the man already in his suit. When did he wake up? “Good morning, breakfast is ready. I’ll wake up, Gavin.” Kirsten said as she served breakfast on the table. The doorbell rang while Kirsten went to wake Gavin up. “Good morning, brother dear,” Gavin stirred and opened his eyes. “Breakfast is ready,” Kirsten helped him into his wheelchair and pushed him to the bathroom to wash his face. “Your clothes are in my room, go and have a shower,” James said when she pushed Gavin’s wheelchair to the dining table. “We’ll have breakfast together when you're done.” Kirsten wanted to refuse but she didn’t want to look guilty in front of Gavin as if she and James were having an affair. James insisted on sending
All day, Kirsten could not work properly. She had been disturbed by the pictures of Matthew and Victoria that were sent anonymously at her office. They seemed to be intimate in the photos. Nowadays, it is easy to forge pictures. Kirsten wanted to take the photos to the expert to check the authenticity of the picture. But she couldn’t bring herself to do it. She would just wait for her husband to come home. Since he will be coming back today and just confront him about it tonight. All through the ride home, Kirsten was in tenterhooks. As the cab approached the apartment building her heart beat increased. She couldn’t help but tremble. “Madam, Mr Roosevelt is back.” Gemma said. “Alright,” Kirsten said with calm demeanor despite herself. Kirsten walked slowly towards the room, trying to figure out how she would confront him about the picture. What if it wasn't true? He will be vexed. He was away for the whole month and she didn’t want to have a fight. ‘Just forget about the pi
James took Mark in his arms and Mark kept bubbling. “Da, da, da, da.”Kirsten didn’t look at Matthew afraid to see the fury in his eyes.In just thirty days, Mark had already forgotten him and called another man dad. Just great! Kirsten taught their son to acknowledge another man as his father.“Ready?” James asked and Kirsten nodded.Matthew coldly watched his wife and son taken by another man.Days passed, and it’s been a week since Kirsten last saw Matthew. She stopped crying for him but still missed him so much.“Are
“Yesterday was her birthday. Did you remember it?” Gillian said as she put down the tray on the coffee table. She poured juice in each glass and gave it to Lucille and Victor. Lucille guiltily looked down. “My daughter was celebrating her birthday yesterday?” Victor asked, Gillian nodded. “Can you tell me more about my daughter? Her childhood? Everything about her.” He wanted to fill that blank. Lucille could not tell anything about Kirsten except that she’s a lawyer but she had no story to tell him because she didn’t care to ask what Kirsten was when she was growing up. Gillian's face was full of love and tenderness as she recounted countless stories about Kirsten from the day she was abandoned and to the present. While Gillian was full of smiles while recounting, Victor and Lucille were full of tears. “Gillian, thank you for taking care of my daughter,” Victor said with heartfelt gratitude. They took his daughter as their own. “How can I repay you?” Gillian shook her head
Tiredly, Kirsten ambled to the apartment building and rode the elevator getting to her floor. “Where’s Gavin,” Kirsten asked when he found Gavin’s room empty. “Sir Gavin, went outside. He went to see a friend.” Jolie answered. Gavin could walk using a cane for support now, she had nothing to worry. It made her glad that her brother started to go out alone and meet friends. “Let Mark have his nap. Gemma will pick him up later. And don’t wake me up, I want to sleep.” Kirsten went to her room and had a shower before diving to her bed. When her mind drifted to Matthew again, she took a book and read until she fell asleep. No one woke her up even at dinner time as they knew that due to crying she had stayed awake the entire night. In the dead of the night, Kirsten was startled when she felt an arm wrapped around her body. Panicking, she pushed the person away but she was embraced tighter. “Ga -” her lips were sealed before she could shout Gavin’s name. “Mm,” Kirsten hit th