I picked up my phone and sent Nessa a text. "Hey girl, I just got the most amazing gift from you! Thank you so much for the adorable baby luggage. You're the best!" I added a few heart emojis to show my appreciation.Nessa responded immediately. "Aww, you're welcome, Alexa! I'm so glad you liked it. I was thinking of you and the babies when I saw it.”I smiled, feeling grateful for Nessa's thoughtfulness. "Thanks, girl. You're always so supportive. By the way, how's your date going? Are you getting ready?"Nessa replied, "Yeah, I'm getting ready now. I'm so nervous! What if I trip and fall or say something stupid?"I laughed. "Nessa, you're going to be fine! Just be yourself and have fun. Remember, it's okay to make mistakes. That's what makes life interesting, right?"Nessa sent me a laughing emoji. "You're right, as always. Thanks for the advice, Alexa. I'll try to relax and enjoy myself."I smiled, feeling happy that I could help. "That's the spirit! Go out there and show him what
Drew and I decided that it was best to invite my dad’s family over to our home, and the earlier the better. In few days time, a date would be set by the judge for us all to meet in court. I didn’t even know how I was expected to feel, even though deep down, I wasn’t really happy about everything and can’t wait for it all to be over, I still had to maintain a positive attitude and mindset. “It’s weekend already, how about we all have dinner with them this Sunday.” Drew suggested, raising his eyebrows at me. “Sunday? That’s just in two days time.” I responded. “Two days is enough time to prepare, there’s absolutely no point to keep adjourning the meeting. It’s best if everything is settled and everyone gets to familiarize themselves with each other before the final court meeting.” He stated and I nodded, affirming his decisions. “In that case, I’ll have to inform my mom to pass the information down to them.” I said and got up, making my way to my mom’s room. “Hey mom.” I said stepp
Saturday morning was a lazy one. Drew and I woke up late, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a good night's sleep. We lounged in bed for a while, chatting and laughing together.After a while, we finally got out of bed and started getting ready for the day. We worked out together, then cleaned up and headed downstairs for breakfast.My mom helped us microwave our meal before I took it to the dinning table. She smiled at us as we sat down at the table. "Good morning, Sleep well?""We did, thanks," I replied, yawning.My mom poured us each a cup of coffee, then sat down beside us. "I called your uncle this morning," she said, looking at me. "They're excited to meet you, and they've agreed to have us over on Sunday.""That's great!" Drew said, smiling."What time?" I asked."We're scheduled for 5 pm," my mom replied.I nodded, feeling a mix of emotions. I was excited to meet my dad's family, but I was also nervous. I didn’t want things to go wrong or anything out of place. Drew see
Sunday morning dawned bright and early. I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a good night's sleep. Drew was still sleeping beside me, so I carefully got out of bed and began getting ready for the day.As I was brushing my teeth, Drew woke up and stretched. "Good morning, beautiful," he said, smiling at me."Good morning," I replied, smiling back at him. "Today's the day we meet my uncle and his family."Drew nodded. "I know. Don’t be anxious, just feel free and excited to meet them." He encouraged. I nodded and went back to what I was doing. I finished getting ready and we headed downstairs for breakfast. My mom had already made pancakes and scrambled eggs, and the delicious smell filled the kitchen.We sat down to eat, and my mom asked us about our plans for the day. Drew explained that we would be going out for lunch, then coming back home to pick her up before heading to my uncle's house.After breakfast, Drew and I decided to take a walk around the garden. The sun wa
Drew cleared his throat and began to speak, his voice confident and smooth. I'm a CEO of a tech firm, I've been working hard for over 5 years now to build my business and make a name for myself in the industry."My uncle, Max, looked impressed. "That's great," he said. "I've always been interested in tech. What kind of products does your company make?"Drew launched into a detailed explanation of his company's products and services, and my uncle listened intently. My grandmother, Julie, smiled warmly at Drew, clearly pleased with what she was hearing.Just as Drew was finishing up his explanation, the front door opened and a lively group of people walked in. "Hey, everyone! Sorry we're late!" a jovial voice called out.My aunt, Jenny, stood up to greet the newcomers. "Patric her twin brother, Simon her husband and Alex and Brenda her kids. “Come on in!" She told them waving with excitement. The group made their way over to us, and I couldn't help but notice the excitement in their ey
The next morning, I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I smiled as I saw my grandmother's name on the screen, I knew she wouldn’t let me rest after last night’s meeting. "Good morning, Grandma," I said, trying to sound more awake than I felt."Good morning my beautiful princess," she replied. "I hope you slept well. We were all thinking about you last night after you left.""I slept great, thank you," I said. "I had a wonderful time with all of you yesterday.""We're so glad you enjoyed yourself," she said. "We loved having you here. You know, I was thinking... we should plan another family dinner soon.""That sounds like a great idea," I said. "I'd love to come back and visit again soon."We chatted for a while longer, catching up on each other's lives. My grandmother asked me about my job, my friends, and my hobbies. I told her all about my life, well except my horrible past and she listened with interest.After what felt like hours, my grandmother finally said, "Well, dear,
Drew and I decided to head upstairs and unpack the bags. We were both excited to start setting up the nursery, which would be located in my room since I was already sharing Drew's. Zach and Catherine followed close behind, eager to help us unpack and set up the nursery."I'm so excited to meet the little ones," Catherine said, bouncing up the stairs. "I'm going to be the best aunt ever!""I'm sure you will be," I said, laughing. "But first, let's get everything unpacked and set up."We spent the next few hours unpacking bags and setting up the nursery. Drew and Zach worked on assembling the crib and changing table, while Catherine and I sorted through clothes and toys.As we worked, we chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company. At one point, Catherine started singing a silly song, and we all ended up laughing and joining in.Just as we were finishing up, Drew's phone rang. He answered it, listening for a moment before responding."What do you mean you're not feeling well?" he
As the evening drew to a close, Drew and I decided it was time to head upstairs and get ready for bed. We were both feeling tired, but in a good way - the kind of tired that comes from a day well-spent with loved ones.When we reached our bedroom, Drew turned to me and smiled. "Shower time," he said, his eyes sparkling with mischief.I laughed, feeling a flutter in my chest. "I'm so tired," I said, pretending to pout. "Can't I just go to bed?"Drew chuckled, pulling me close. "No way," he said, his voice low and husky. "I'm going to wash every inch of you, and then we're going to bed."I felt a shiver run down my spine as he spoke. There was something about the way he looked at me, the way he touched me, that always made me feel like I was home. He took my hands and led me into the bathroom, turning on the shower and adjusting the temperature. As the warm water began to flow, he turned to me and smiled."Let's get you cleaned up," he said, his eyes sparkling with amusement.I laughed
I woke up early the next morning, feeling excited and nervous. Today was Zach's 17th birthday, and I had plans to surprise him with a special gift. I got out of bed and began to get ready for the day. Drew stirred beside me, opening one eye to look at me. "What's going on?" he asked, his voice husky with sleep."It's Zach's birthday today," I replied, smiling. Drew chuckled and sat up in bed. "Yeah, that’s right. “He’s gonna get real spoilt today.”We both got dressed and headed downstairs to the kitchen. Theresa was already there, cooking up a storm. The delicious smell of pancakes and bacon filled the air, making my stomach growl with hunger."Good morning," Theresa said, smiling at us.“Good morning.” I said and went to help her set the table. “Oh dear, Catherine should handle that.” She said and called on Catherine who rushed from her room to come set the table. “It’s fine, I want to do it.” I told her and she just nodded, stepping back into the kitchen. We all chatted and l
I couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as Drew’s hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to him. I leaned in, my lips brushing against his. We kissed softly, the tension between us building into something extra. Drew's hands traveled up my back, his fingers tracing the curve of my spine. I shivered, feeling a thrill run down my whole body. He deepened the kiss, his tongue tangling with mine and fighting fiercely for dominance. I felt myself getting lost in the moment, my heart racing with excitement. Drew's hands cupped my face, his thumbs tracing the curve of my cheeks. We broke apart for a moment, gasping for air."I love you," Drew whispered, his eyes burning with intensity."I love you too," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.We kissed again, the passion between us never quenching, gladly I was melting into his arms, our hearts beating as one.The sound of Drew's phone ringing broke the spell, and we reluctantly pulled apart. Drew smiled, his eyes still bu
“Who wants some?” Theresa asked walking in with a plate of sandwiches. I raised my hands and she gave me some, then Zach and Catherine. We munched in silence as we continued to see the movie, just then my phone notifications went off with series of messages. I picked up my phone and checked for who the recipient was, it was Nessa. I had just spoken to her few minutes ago, I wondered what it was she had sent to me as I cleaned my hands with a paper towel and unlocked my phone. “Jezz!” I gasped, my mouth forming an ‘O’ shape. “What’s wrong?” Theresa asked looking at me, not just her, Zach and Catherine too. “Uhm, nothing serious. I’ll just go upstairs to Drew.” I told her as I stood up and made my way upstairs. “You sure everything is fine?” She asked again before I reached the hallway. “Yeah.” I answered her and nodded. “It’s just something I have to show him.” I said and pointed towards Drew’s door. I rushed in and Drew wasn’t in his room, I knew he had to be in the study. “Gue
The next morning, Drew and I sat down to a delicious breakfast, and he mentioned his plan again. "You know, with Christmas just around the corner, I think it's time we started decorating the house," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.I smiled, feeling a surge of excitement. "That sounds like someone trying to have so much fun!" I exclaimed.Drew grinned. "I am! And I want you to come with me to the store to pick out some decorations. We can make a day of it."I nodded enthusiastically. "That sounds like a blast! Who else is coming with us?"Drew thought for a moment. "How about Zach and Catherine? We can make it a fun group outing."I clapped my hands together. "Yes, that sounds perfect! Let's go get them."We finished breakfast, and then Drew and I called out to Zach and Catherine who both seemed excited to join us on our decorating adventure.The four of us piled into Drew's car and headed to the store. As we drove, we chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company.Wh
I woke up early, feeling a mix of emotions. Today was the day of the court case, and I was both nervous and determined.Drew was already up, getting ready for the day. He smiled at me as I got out of bed. "Good morning, beautiful," he said. "Are you ready for today?"I nodded, taking a deep breath. "Yes, I'm ready," I said.We got dressed and went downstairs, where my mom was waiting already. We had a quick breakfast, and then we headed out to the court. As we arrived at the court, I could feel my heart racing. I was scared, but I knew I had to be strong.We went inside and found our seats in the courtroom. Mark was already there, sitting with his lawyer. He looked smug and confident, but I knew that wasn't going to last.The judge came in, and the trial began. Henry presented our case, showing all the evidence we had gathered. Mark's lawyer tried to defend him, but it was clear that they didn't have a strong case.Then it was my turn to testify. I stood up, took a deep breath, and b
I decided to open the folder, my heart sinking Inside when I saw pictures of me dancing at the club, pictures of me picking up money from men. Drew smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Put it away, I'll always stand up for you," he said. "No matter what. He was trying to manipulate me into forgiving him, but it's not going to work. He’s so much and should pay for his crimes. And here, I got the video,” He said, handling me a small flash drive. I did as he said, stuffing the folder in my handbag alongside the flash drive. My mom stood outside the car waiting for us, "What did he say?" she asked as soon as we got close, her voice trembling with anger. I shook my head, not wanting to relive the experience. "It doesn't matter, Mom. We're not going to let him get to us. We're going to focus on moving forward and making sure he pays for what he's done."My mom nodded, her eyes shining with tears. "I'm so proud of you, Alexa," she said. "You're so strong and brave. I'm sorry I wasn
The next morning we all headed to the precinct again, Drew wanted to speak with the lawyers concerning the video, my mom and I decided it was best if we also went along with him. Drew had asked us to sit in the lobby and wait for him while he looked for the lawyer and have a conversation with them, we agreed but few minutes sitting there, I got up and decided to do what has lingered on my mind for a long time. “I’ll be right back.” I told my mom as I got up from my seat. “You sure you don’t want me coming with you?” She asked me, concerned. “No, I won’t take long.” I told her and walked off quickly. I walked out of the lobby and into the hallway, I didn’t know the exact room where Mark is kept but I had overheard the lawyer telling Drew it was in room 12. I moved as fast as my legs could carry me down the hallway before anybody saw me or stopped me, I kept looking up at the numbers written on the door till I finally saw it. ‘Knock first! 12’ was boldly written on the door, I knew
I glanced up at the lawyer and he gave me a reassuring smile, encouraging me to speak. I smiled back at him and started to talk. “It was hell! I was still an infant when my mom had moved into his with me, I didn’t understand anything at that point but one thing I still remember was the fact that I never got any kind of fatherly love or affection from Mark. He was disgusted by everything I did and beat me up or push me at the slightest mistake I made. It got worst whenever he was drunk, he never wanted to see me happy or playing around with children my age. When I was 10, he dragged me into his room one night and raped me. His son Drew was my only companion in the house, my mom said nothing to the constant beating and abuse because she was scared. He forced me to work even before I got to the age of consent, his excuse being that I had to contribute my own share for staying in his house. The rape, torture and abuse continued whenever I was alone at home and Drew was no where to fight
The rest of the day went by with Drew and I talking, cuddling and just hanging out in his bed room. When it was time for dinner, we headed downstairs to eat with the whole family. After which we returned back to his room, watched some comedy and went to bed. I was extremely tired like the previous evening, though it was caused by different activities. It was easier for me to fall asleep and I lured Drew to sleep early as well. “The lawyer called, we should get ready to visit the police precinct.” Drew announced casually as soon as he walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist, his upper body still wet from the shower. I rubbed my eyes which were still full of sleep and yawned, stretching my body all over the bed. “Is there a problem?” I asked him. “Nothing much, I think your mom would be taken in for questioning today, you as well. I’ll go inform her later.” He said and walked into his closet. I just nodded, still lying down. “What time are we leaving?” I qu