Stopping The Marriage

Jessie's POV

Four years later**

Brushing my hair while looking at my boys exchanging words in hush whisper, I smiled contentedly.

Slowly, my life was going back on track - I like to describe it like that although I have debts weighting on me, life was okay. My boys were here with hale and hearty - they were happy and I was happy seeing them happy. I would literally do anything for my boys to see their smiling faces.

" Are you ready?" Dropping the brush on the table, I asked narrowing my eyes at them. They stopped talking and faced me.

" Yes, mummy. " Jayden; the eldest one chimes, hopping on his little feet. " We were ready since, we were waiting for you. "

" Oh really?" I jest, nodding my head understandingly staring at my children nodding her heads at me. " Well, off we go. I don't want you running late to school. "

They are my children but nothing gave it away - they look nothing like me. Instead of my chocolate brown eyes, they had ocean blue eyes and instead of black straight hair, they had brown curly hair fixed on their head looking exactly like their father - like Xander Brown.

Four years ago, I let him ruin my life but it turned out good; if he didn't, I wouldn't have Jayden, Jaymes, Jaxon, Jace and Jake - they are my life, I live for them. Four years ago, I would have given up but I can't now, I'm strong now.

Kimberly yawns, covering her mouth with her mouth coming out of my room. " Good morning, what is the time?"

I moved out of the house we both shared one month before the birth of the quintuplets - I didn't want to burden Kim, the house will be jam-packed and it won't be fair on her. With my little paychecks I gathered, I rented a house; a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom was all I needed to have a home for my boys.

I opened my mouth to answer her but Jace beat me to it, replying in his British accent he picked up from his classmates. " The clock is right there. "

Just four years of age, he was sassy like me and to be completely honest, I liked it.

" I won't get chocolate for you the next time I come visiting. " My sister returned childishly sticking her tongue at him.

Yes, Kimberly visited us yesterday since it was a Sunday. We normally hang out together on Saturdays or Sundays and the boys adores her.

" He was just informing you. " Jake muttered loudly, supporting his brother. " Mummy, let's go. "

He was the supportive one always backing up his brothers whether or not they are right. They might not look like me but at least they have a little bit of my behavior - I'm not saying I support wrong things, don't get me wrong.

Kimberly dramatically gasps, palming her mouth in exaggerated surprise. " I thought you were on my team. I'm deeply hurt. " Pouting her lips sadly, she shakes her head folding her hands before looking at Jayden who was checking his books out. " You are on my team right? You too, Jaxon and Jaymes?"

" Nope. " They unisonally chorused, shaking their head and that did it - I bursted out laughing without control.

My life is better than before.

" Okay. " My voice marked finality, drawing all their attention to me. " Let's go, you'll miss the bus. "

Synchronically, they threw their backpack over their shoulder before saying with their hands waving to my sister. " Bye Aunt Kim. "

" I'll call you. " Side hugging Kimberly, I took my sling bag and led them out of the door not before taking the spare key.

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Putting my bag down, I went on doing my job like I always do robotically. My boss was a good person and I wanted nothing but to do the right thing - so many times, I have borrowed money from her and I still haven't paid back; I used to money for the upkeep of the kids and myself, I'll pay back when I save enough.

The sudden vibration of my phone in my apron made me jump with fright, I brought it out seeing my boss's name on the screen.

Seeing the message “Come to my office” literally made me heart stop for a second.

Questions like, why does she calling me to her office? What did I do? What's happening? Went running a marathon in my head and I could only do one thing - go and see what the matter was.

Walking the short distance to her office, I knocked on the closed door waiting to her voice before entering.

" Enter. " Her voice tight and firm not making me feel any better.

With slow and cautious steps, I stepped on the threshold of her office with a deep sigh. " You wanted to see me?"

" Yes, come on in. " She says, signalling for me to come over while she sat on her seat. " Shut the door. "

I did and stride to her. " Yes, did you want anything?"

" Yes. " Was her simple reply.

Phew, I thought I did something wrong.

" What do you want? I will get it. "

Her stare pierced my soul. " I'm sorry, Jessie but you need to go. You have bills to pay and I can't continue doing this. Don't bother to beg, I won't listen. I've tried for you and you know that. "

And just like that, my world came tumbling down. My whole body froze, loosing the ability to do their work - my heart stop beating, my eyes stopped blinking, my hands and legs frozen in one fixed spot.

Slowly, it came alive and I nodded my head. " I'll pay you your money but please don't fire me. I need this job, how will I take care of my boys?"

" Maybe next time you will consider that before opening your legs to someone you aren't married to. " She snapped, springing up on her feet. " Get out!"

With one last look at her, I turned my back to her leaving with the little dignity and pride left in me.

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" Mummy, do you want to hear what happened in my school today?" Jaymes's enthusiastic voice rings in my ears temporarily stopping my eyes from going black. " Tim was walking and saw a..."

It hasn't been long they came back from school and they had stories to tell me as usual but I wasn't in the right frame of mind to listen to them.

My head was spiralling in circles, fogging my brain with thoughts on how to go on with life. I didn't only get fired but also found out that Xander Brown is back to New York and is getting married this evening.

Their laughter warmed and broke my heart because they just said something funny and I wasn't paying attention to them.

" Please get me some water, Jaxon. " I say, feeling my head entering a dark hole. But before he could get back and bring the water my vision blurs and I fell to the floor with nothing but blackness surrounding me.

" Mummy, you scared us. What happened to you?" I was still recovering from the fainting and the water dripping on me as those questions were thrown at me. " Have you eaten?"

" I'm fine. " I lied through my teeth. " Mummy is just tired. "

" Tim said that whenever his mummy is tired, his dad buys food for her. " Jayden muttered. " Where is our daddy? You said he is coming back soon. Let him come and get food for you. "

Should I say, your father is getting ready to get married?

" Yes, I want my daddy. Everyone in my class has a daddy except me. I want my daddy, mummy?" Jake supported.

We all want things in life but can't get it - I want to give them everything they need to have a normal life but can't.

" Mummy, why aren't you talking? Where's daddy? Take us to daddy now, I want to see my daddy now. " Jaxon snapped.

Okay, that's it. I can't take all this questions anymore. I haven't endured it for four years but not anymore.

" You want to see your daddy?" I inquired, getting off of the floor with my wet clothes sticking on my body. " I'll bring your daddy to you right now. "

" Are you lying to us, mummy?" They chorused, looking up at me. Their blue eyes attacking me.

" No, babies. I'll bring your dad to you, just you wait. "

~~

Stomping into the church the wedding is held, it was jam-packed with people - the people invited and medias people so I easily blended with the crowd.

" If there's anyone here against the joining of this two individuals in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. " The poor priest's voice was loud enough due to the microphone aiding him.

" I object. " My voice came out louder than I expected gaining everyone's attention.

When I said I would do anything for my boys, I meant it.