Gwen. I woke up feeling agitated and scared of the day ahead, there was another course session today and we will not know the final decision of the judge. Although there was this little voice in my head that kept reminding me that I wasn't going to get my daughter, I still reassured myself that whatever the judge decides is for the best.Jasmine is safe with either Henry or myself.So I sluggishly got up from the bed, and went to the bathroom to take my bath; I was already aware that I would be late at the court since I did not wake up on time.It isn’t something I was happy to say or regard but what do you think will be the outcome of not getting enough sleep last night or not even sleeping at all? My mind was bothered by what was going to happen today, I wasn’t settled and if it wasn’t for Nina who called last night I think I would have run mad already. I brushed my teeth, then took a quick cold bath to wake up my sleepy body and brain, I was driving myself to the court today si
Henry. The court process was fast, and in no time, the judge was giving her statement. With all the accusations pointed at me about being a bad father, about being a bad husband who cheated on his wife, and also got divorced from her, I already knew that Jasmine we were given to Gwen, my ex-wife. So, I wasn't that surprised when the judge gave full custody to Gwen instead of me, but what I wasn't expecting was what she said when she called out; she gave me custody as well as she was given. I couldn't believe it; no matter how hard I tried to analyze the situation, I wasn't expecting to be a part of Jasmine's life anymore, I wasn’t expecting to be a part of their lives anymore not after what I did. I wouldn't be happy until after this, because I knew there would be some conditions. Gwen was allowed to place some few things that I needed to do before taking Jas and I was going to do all of those things if they meant me seeing my child. I stayed on the seat, ignoring my lawyer who wa
Gwen. Ryan had refused to say anything to me as we stepped out of the courthouse, and I know why. He is mad, I know he will be. He is mad at me for not telling him this, for not taking counsel from him before doing what I did. It was last last-minute decision and while I wanted to pay back Henry, they should also understand that it’s my child’s life we are talking about here and not just anyone’s. “Aren’t you going to say something?” I asked, unable to bear the silence anymore. Ryan kept quiet as he opened the passenger's door for me.“Come on Ryan, say something.” I urged, ignoring his offer for me to go inside the car. “What do you want me to say, Gwen?” He asked and though he sounded mad, I was still glad he said something. “Anything. I know you are angry….” I began but got cut off. “I am more than angry Gwen.” “I know but you need to understand that…..” he interrupted me again. “We won’t have this talk if you are not in the car.” What he meant was that he wouldn’t speak
Gwen,We got to Father's house on time, and just as I thought, Father wasn't too pleased about my idea of Henry in Jasmine's life. He was angry and refused to let me explain myself, but thank God for my mother, who said some words to him and made him see things through; I was able to explain myself.Father couldn't wait to meet his granddaughter. They were all excited to see her for the first time, and I could not wait to introduce them to her and them to her, a real family. The Baldwins cannot be classified as Jasmine's family; they do not treat my child right, called her a bastard child who didn’t belong to their family or even brother, or son, so they have absolutely no right to claim her as their family.So I was more than happy to let her meet my family, I was going to get Jasmine from Henry’s house tomorrow since I decided to let her spend the night with him. Henry and I will have to go over some things and come to a conclusion for the days he will be with her and me. We had a
Gwen. I walked fully into the house but paused when I heard hushed voices coming from the kitchen. ‘So there are people in here after all.’ Moving quietly I decided to go check out who that was, the voices became clearer as I neared the kitchen. “I’m going to meet Mommy?” Jasmine asked with quite an excited voice. “Yes,” Henry replied and though I could not see them right now, I could tell he had a smile on his face as he answered her question. “And you said I can also have a sleepover with her right?” She asked again. “Yes,” Henry answered again. “But you aren’t coming with us, why?” I heard him sigh, I bit my bottom lip as I waited for his answer. I wonder what he was going to say to our daughter. “You should know this Jas, your mommy and I are not together anymore.” He told her. “Uh…why?” She inquired and I was sure she had that curious look on her face as she asked that. Even though she had a slight understating of what was going on, Jasmine always acts like she underst
Gwen. “Hope her things are ready?” I asked trying to break the awkward silence. Henry nodded, “Yeah, but I left some of her things here. You know, maybe she can spend a night here with me someday.” He said sounding hopeful and I didn’t want to break that little hope he had in seeing his daughter. So I shrugged, not giving him an answer or denying his words either. “Mommy, why is Daddy not coming with us?” Jasmine asked pulling from the hug. My eyes met with Henry’s briefly before I brought them back to hers. “Because Jas and Mommy need some time together. You know just me and you and no one else.” I told her hoping that would answer her question but she seemed to have so many of them. “Why?”“Because mommy needs to spend some quality time with Jasmine, don’t you want to spend some time with me?” I asked her. She nodded her head. “I want to.” She placed her head back on my shoulder, and I let out a sigh of breath knowing I had avoided her questions. But that was too soon bec
Gwen. I got to Jasmine's room in time to as her jumping around excitedly, I stayed by the door lost as I watched her move about arranging her things in her school bag. “Mommy! You are here!” I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at her. I wiped the little tear from my eye and entered her room.“You are done packing?” I asked, looking around her room once again. It felt like years since I stepped into this place, and I have to admit that I did miss it. “Yes, mommy. Come see what daddy got for me,” she dragged my hand until we were standing in front of her mini vanity table. “What’s it, baby?” I asked. She excitedly pointed at the table and that’s when I saw a big box there,“What’s in there?” Jasmine giggled by my side, “You have to open it to find out Mommy else I won’t tell you.” What a kind daughter I have. “Alright, I’m opening it now,” I said and her excitement exhilarated. I opened the box slowly to drag the process, Jasmine was giggling beside me the whole time and f
Henry. Jasmine's question threw me off guard, true I knew she was inquisitive and can be a bit annoying at times but she was still my daughter. I answered her questions the best way I could, and while doing that I hoped she would stop asking any more questions but I was proved wrong. Jasmine can never be satisfied with just one question, she asked more and then asked if I loved her and her mother. I will always love her with my life and I’m ready to give up everything I have for her even my wealth. Jasmine has this amazing ability to make everything feel right even when you are at your lowest and I thank Gwen for giving me such a sweet girl, she really brought her up well and I regret missing those amazing moments in her life. Gwen, I loved Gwen in my own way. I do not love her the way a man would love a woman, it was more of an agape love instead of a romantic one. I am ready to also be there for her when she needs help but romance wasn’t one of them. On top of that, I was glad s