Family
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Anthony took a deep breath before finally knocking on the door of the Badmus house. His heart thumped wildly and he could feel his forehead perspire. He gripped his daughter's hand tightly earning himself an ouch and glance.
"Are you okay, Dad," Emma asked her father. He looked worried all of a sudden.
"I feel great." Anthony smiled touching her nose.
First date,(sort of)****************Narrators pov****************Anthony and Emma left the mansion for their own home a few minutes past nine at night. He was happy to see his family again and looked forward to his date with Elena. He didn't know if she had remarried or not but he noticed she still had her wedding ring on.For what it was worth, he hoped to get back his wife and child if they were willing to come with him. But, he would understand if Elena wasn't interested in the marriage again.
The Richards******************Narrator's POV*****************"I will take you to school today Emma." Anthony readjusted his tie again, he had been standing in front of the mirror for a long time now."But I usually follow the school bus." Emma protested"You won't be needing the school bus today. I will drop you off at school before going to the office."Emma
I want us back*****************Narrators POV*****************"The kids seemed to be having lots of fun." Anthony sipped his cocktail enjoying the scene before him. Emma and Ava were splashing water around inside in the pool giggling and swimming around the pool. Emma was not a good swimmer like Ava so she had to wear an inflatable swimming tube.It was a sight that greatly appeased his soul, and when he turned to look at his wife he saw the smile at the corner of her mouth. She was also enjoying the view before her.He also noticed a few lines at the corner of her eyes, the sadness in her eyes was beginning to fade away, she looked very
Making a decision***************Elena's POV***************I have always imagined what it would be like when Anthony returned with Emma, the thought had kept me going for all these years.I planned to ask him for forgiveness and beg him to take me back. But as days went by, the possibility of his return began to diminish. My heart started turning cold towards him, sometimes I blamed Anthony for our failed marriage, and other times I blamed myself.Anthony's r
RECONCILIATION**********************NARRATORS POV**********************Selena thought deeply about what her father said, she knew he was right, but she had doubts. Anthony was taking her on a date tonight and would be expecting an answer from her . she still had not made up her mind even as she dressed for the date, her children ran into the room to inform her that daddy was waiting for her.“You look good, mum,” Ava said“Thank you darling”
FOR BETTER FOR WORSE***********************NARRATOR'S POV***********************“I feel so nervous dad.” Elena fidgeted“Don't be, the man you love most in the world is waiting for you at the altar.”“Thank you, dad, for standing by me and showing me the way, if not for you I might still be wallowing in self-pity and doubt.”“It's my d
Meeting himElena's pov**************Finally, my days as a student of St. Xavier University was over. I graduated with third-class honors which was not too bad considering that I was not too keen on getting a degree, all I had wanted was to design and make clothes.However, my father Mr. Desmond Badmus would not hear of it. "My only child and daughter would earn her degree first." He had insisted. "I want you to be a lawyer just like me, you can pursue your passion in fashion as a hobby." Father continued as he persuaded me to do as he wanted.I agreed to fathers demand, you see, I didn't have the will power to stand my ground. My parents knew my weakness and it was easy for them to get me to do as they pleased, especially my mother who ran my life as if it was hers to live.Meanwhile, in school, I had waited patiently for the chaos that came with students leaving the hoste
Meeting herAnthony's pov****************Becoming the best graduating student at St. Xavier University was a dream come through for me. It had not been easy from the start as I had to work harder than most students, coming from a poor family with limited resources made things more difficult for me."I can't afford to send you to the university." My father had said to me the day my West African Examination Council (WAEC) result came in and I made a distinction in all the subjects. I watched his face contour in pain and frustration as he spoke those words to me.I had been heartbroken but not surprised because I knew he was barely making enough to feed us as a roadside carpenter and my mother's work as a janitor in a private secondary school at Ajegunle was even more minimal than what my father earned.After I graduated from secondary school I spent the next two years working
FOR BETTER FOR WORSE***********************NARRATOR'S POV***********************“I feel so nervous dad.” Elena fidgeted“Don't be, the man you love most in the world is waiting for you at the altar.”“Thank you, dad, for standing by me and showing me the way, if not for you I might still be wallowing in self-pity and doubt.”“It's my d
RECONCILIATION**********************NARRATORS POV**********************Selena thought deeply about what her father said, she knew he was right, but she had doubts. Anthony was taking her on a date tonight and would be expecting an answer from her . she still had not made up her mind even as she dressed for the date, her children ran into the room to inform her that daddy was waiting for her.“You look good, mum,” Ava said“Thank you darling”
Making a decision***************Elena's POV***************I have always imagined what it would be like when Anthony returned with Emma, the thought had kept me going for all these years.I planned to ask him for forgiveness and beg him to take me back. But as days went by, the possibility of his return began to diminish. My heart started turning cold towards him, sometimes I blamed Anthony for our failed marriage, and other times I blamed myself.Anthony's r
I want us back*****************Narrators POV*****************"The kids seemed to be having lots of fun." Anthony sipped his cocktail enjoying the scene before him. Emma and Ava were splashing water around inside in the pool giggling and swimming around the pool. Emma was not a good swimmer like Ava so she had to wear an inflatable swimming tube.It was a sight that greatly appeased his soul, and when he turned to look at his wife he saw the smile at the corner of her mouth. She was also enjoying the view before her.He also noticed a few lines at the corner of her eyes, the sadness in her eyes was beginning to fade away, she looked very
The Richards******************Narrator's POV*****************"I will take you to school today Emma." Anthony readjusted his tie again, he had been standing in front of the mirror for a long time now."But I usually follow the school bus." Emma protested"You won't be needing the school bus today. I will drop you off at school before going to the office."Emma
First date,(sort of)****************Narrators pov****************Anthony and Emma left the mansion for their own home a few minutes past nine at night. He was happy to see his family again and looked forward to his date with Elena. He didn't know if she had remarried or not but he noticed she still had her wedding ring on.For what it was worth, he hoped to get back his wife and child if they were willing to come with him. But, he would understand if Elena wasn't interested in the marriage again.
Family*****************Narrators POV*****************Anthony took a deep breath before finally knocking on the door of the Badmus house. His heart thumped wildly and he could feel his forehead perspire. He gripped his daughter's hand tightly earning himself an ouch and glance."Are you okay, Dad," Emma asked her father. He looked worried all of a sudden."I feel great." Anthony smiled touching her nose.
Regrets******************Anthony's POV******************I left with anger and vowed never to return. My mind was made up concerning my marriage to Elena, for the sanity I had to end it all.My only regret was leaving my other daughter behind. I knew I would miss her growing up, I might never get to hear her call me Daddy. But at that moment when I took Emma with me, all I could think about was getting away, far from the Badmus family. It was either that or lose my self-respect and dignity.
My love, my life, my everything*************Elena's pov*************I've had it up to my neck with Ava's whining and complaining. The new girl had rattled her up so bad, nothing seems to satisfy her any longer, all she does now is trying to outdo the new girl.I have shouted, cajoled, and even threatened to withdraw her pocket money but she has become worse. I only pray it's just a passing phase, sometimes I wish her father was around to talk to her, maybe he would have done a better job than me.I will be filing for a divorce tomorrow at my lawyer's office. I'm hoping that this would give me the closure I need to move on with my life.