Gwen.He doesn't expect us to eat from the safe plate. That looks intimate; we're friends, but apart from that, we're nothing else. Why did we have to eat from the same plate? Ryan must have noticed how quiet I was after he said that, so he said without looking at me, "Do not think much about it Gwen. I can see your head doing some calculations from here.” I didn't bother to hide my curiosity,“why didn't you get yours?” “Where's the fun in it if I get my separate plate and do not eat from the same plate but do not think of it as something else Gwen, just think of it as two friends sharing a plate of ice cream. That is all, do not think more about it,” he assured, and I wanted to go with that excuse, ‘Just two friends eat from the same plate.’Ryan continued driving, and although I did not have an idea where he was taking me, I kept quiet and just enjoyed the ride, and all I wanted to do was free my mind and off every single thought.After driving for what felt like an eternity to
Gwen.Ryan didn’t say anything for a while after I asked that and I get why, he must be thinking of a better way to answer my question. Since he found this place to be therapeutic for him then he must have had a deeper reason for coming here. “I….I don't know how to say it, Gwen,” he finally said, his eyes still focused on the waterfall. I nodded my head and took another scoop of ice cream; although I try not to show how disappointed I was that he didn’t give me an answer. “It’s okay, I get it,” I told him, shoving the spoon of ice cream into my mouth. Ryan let out a sigh, “It isn’t like I don’t want to tell you but it’s just…..just hard to remember those stuffs and then say them out.” He added with a defeated sigh. “You don’t have to if you do not want to Ryan, like I told you; I’m good with this and I am glad you brought me to this place. It really helped me take my mind off things.” I told him while trying to change the topic. “I thought you would like it.” His cocky grin was
Henry. It was another Monday again and today meant we were going to court for the final hearing; today was the day the judge decided who would gain custody of Jas and if I said I wasn’t scared I was joking. I’m scared to my bone and all through this morning I didn’t let Jasmine leave my side and luckily for me she did not want to leave my side either. We did everything together, ate, and also had a little game even though Emily wasn’t happy with it. We still haven’t been able to talk about what was going on—no, I still haven’t been able to create a chance for her. Every single little spare time I have is for Jas and although Emily doesn’t show she’s angry I know she is. The other day after putting Jas to sleep, I tried talking to her, tried explaining why I was doing all of this but she wouldn’t let me speak. It was like she didn’t want to hear anything that concerned Gwen, myself, and my daughter. I mean I know she’s pregnant and sensitive but she should also know that Jasmine
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