Geneveive Tessa Robert
‘You could have seen the way she behaved yesterday, Vee. She could have harmed me if not for the members' intervention. Is it my fault that the play the club chose has similarities with her marriage, huh? I am just grateful that yesterday was her last day here. I am not looking forward to seeing her again.’
Vera threw a piece of popcorn in her mouth, crunching noisily. ‘Sorry about the noise,’ she started. ‘Avaline is a jealous woman, and honestly, I don’t know what Kyle saw in her. You said she’s leaving today, right?’
I nodded, ‘Yeah, while Kyle will be leaving on Saturday. I can’t wait for them to leave. It’s been months of drama, and I really need peace.’
‘We all need it. So, what’s up with the kids? Are you going to tell them about their daddy?’
‘No, that is too early. Besides, I am not ready to let him into their lives right now. He’s too late for the opportunity.'
Vera sighed. ‘I know you’re going to hate me for saying this, but I have to. I think you should let him in, Tessa. It's been almost six years, and I can bet that guy still has feelings for you, just like you still do. You already forgave him, so what else? You got part of his company too.’
I stared at her, repeating everything she just said. I wasn’t yet feeling justified for everything that Kyle had done to me. No, I couldn’t make it easy for him, even though he had forgiven me. He made me cry and left me with nothing. I would never forgive that act.
I replied, clearing my throat, ‘As much as I want to do exactly what you just said, I don’t think it will work for me. I mean, after everything? He can’t just have a free pass into my life. Don’t forget, he’s still married to that crazy woman. After her threat yesterday, I shouldn’t be careless at this point.’
‘But, Tessa. The kids deserve their father, don’t they?’I smiled. ‘Of course they will meet him in due time, but for now, don’t bring this up again. I will only allow him into my life when I am satisfied that he’s truly sorry for what he did to me.’
She shook her head, disapproval written all over her. ‘Just don’t get burned again. I don't want to see you cry, okay?’
I nodded, drawing her in for a hug. ‘Trust me on this, babe. You know, he’s not going to be here forever, so I will have the opportunity to think about my plans properly. So, don’t be scared for me, please.’
‘Yeah, right. What if he doesn’t leave on Saturday? What if he decides to stay, Tessa?’
I shrugged. ‘Then, that will be fine. Actually, I will like that, you know? It will help my plans, and maybe I could pull one or two tricks on Kyle?’
She laughed, ‘I can’t believe you, girl, but it’s alright. Whatever you decide to do, do it. I am your ride or die anyway. ‘
I smiled nervously, changing the conversation. I knew if we continued this conversation, I might end up changing my mind and doing exactly what she wanted. I didn’t even have feelings for Kyle, so there was no reason for me to want him back in my life.
But what about my kids? Weren’t there enough reasons for me to listen to Ava? No. Like I told Mom, I was their father and mother, and Kyle was just the donor. I was bent on keeping this theory up. Accepting this logic, I returned my focus to Vera as she told me about everything that happened with Murray and his family.
I was definitely hearing the wedding bells coming sooner than I expected. Vera was finally in love.
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Afternoons on Wednesdays are always my favourite part of the week, but it wasn’t because of the school run duties but because it was the only day out of my busy week I had time to take the kids out for ice cream and pizzas, or maybe to the children’s park. I cherished this moment because I could really enjoy being a mom and having them to myself without Estella giving me stern looks. No offence though, but Estella was the older version of my mom; they pampered the twins too much, and no matter how many times I complained, I always ended up being tutored about the right way to be a mother.
I enjoyed their advice, but maybe if they allowed me to train the kids my way, I would understand the ‘right ways of being a mom’. I know they meant no harm anyway, but like I always say, too much of everything wasn’t good.’
I stopped at their school, St. Catherine’s Primary School, and walked into the hall, but the confused stare from their homeroom teacher told me immediately that something was wrong.
‘Where are my kids?’ I asked, smiling a bit. I didn’t want her confused stare to disrupt my balance.
The homeroom teacher, Mrs. Nancy, replied, ‘I thought you sent your sister to pick them up. She said her name is Avaline and that you were swamped with work activities.’
Avaline picked my kids? Dear Lord!
I yelled, ‘Avaline isn’t my sister! Why didn’t you call me or the kids nanny before letting her go with the kids?’
Mrs. Nancy swallowed, ‘I am sorry, but I did, and your lines weren’t going. Also, your nanny wasn’t picking, and Avaline called you. You picked it and confirmed it.’
I looked at her like she had grown horns on her head. ‘She tricked you, Miss. Nancy! I am going to get you arrested if anything happens to my kids. That woman isn’t my sister, but an enemy! You just let her take my kids like that. Dear Lord! I hope they’re fine, please.’
She apologised and quickly called the principal. The principal called the cops, and even though they weren’t missing yet, my family’s name made them start searching immediately.
I called my parents and James while crying horribly. What if that woman killed my kids out of spite and jealousy?
I sent a text to Kyle too. He was the only one who could lead us to where Ava was.
Geneveive Tessa RobertI paced the room, ignoring the concerned looks on Vera’s face. My kids were still missing. The cops hadn’t been able to find Avaline, but only Dahila, who claimed she knew nothing. They were supposed to leave for the airport around the same time the kids closed, but Avaline didn’t show up. Kyle had been helpful, though. He had reached out to everyone who knew Avaline, and the only clue was that she had called her mom and cried all through the conversation. She had also apologized for something she had to do. Kyle suspected the ‘something’ was the kids.I knew I should have been extra careful after that day at the book club. She had openly threatened me, and I had taken it less seriously. My kids. I would literally do anything just to see them again. Anything. My parents had arrested Mrs. Nancy and the principal for their carelessness. They were also planning on suing the school for their negligence. I told them not to do that yet until we got a new update from
Kyle KingI watched Tessa rush to her children as the cops led them into the house. It was a beautiful scene, and I wanted to join them, but the disapproving glance from Tessa’s mother made me reconsider my action. The cops told us how they got the information about Avaline’s hideout. The motel manager suspected something was wrong with the kids because they refused to stop crying and were repeatedly yelling ‘mum’. He questioned Avaline, and she gave lousy excuses about being the kids' estranged aunt and taking care of them until her sister returned from Alaska. However, when he asked the kids if she was truly their aunt, they turned mute immediately.He called the cops the following day and reported Avaline as a disturbing adult with kids who seemed afraid of her. He wasn’t aware she had kidnapped them.After years of staying with Avaline, I still didn’t know her. She was dangerous and would obviously do anything just to have me, like Tessa had said. I had to settle the divorce once
Geneveive Tessa RobertYears ago, my birthdays were celebrated by Kyle, me, and a few friends. It was always a long day, and I tried to be happy about it, but deep down, I wished for my family to always be there. I did tell Kyle once, and he warned me never to talk about my parents. They had abandoned me when I needed them the most, so there was no reason why I should miss them. I didn’t accept his words because I knew he was the reason why they had abandoned me. I pushed his thoughts back into their cage and focused on getting the kids ready for school.They had surprised me earlier today with a beautiful cake and sweet songs, all coordinated by Vera and Estella. James had also surprised me with a key to my own art workshop. It was a condo that had everything I needed to draw and be the ‘crazy’ creative he defined me as.Vera gifted me a necklace with my name engraved on it and a wristwatch that had a tiny picture of us. She also made an album of all my photos with the kids, and to m
Genevieve Tessa Roberts I was fidgeting. I heaved a deep sigh and pulled the hem of my dress to cover my knees. Taking a glance at the wristwatch strapped to my wrist, I noted with great angst that it's been over twenty minutes since the Doctor walked out of the room on an excuse to get back to me soon. Sighing again, I rubbed my palms together before picking up my phone to check if I had any missed calls or anything of the sort but nothing stood out to me. I started to put my phone away when the door opened and I stopped and turned toward the woman that had walked in. Sitting up in my seat, my eyes followed Doctor Brown’s movement till she finally settled back in her seat which was right in front of me, separated by a huge desk that had a bunch of stuff I wasn't interested in on it. “Sorry for the long wait, Mrs. King. Here is the test result.” She smiled softly before handing me the results. I hesitated for a second, my heart leaping with what I didn't know as I eyed the unse
Genevieve Tessa Roberts My body stopped moving but my fingers didn't. I stood there, eyes wide with disbelief and apparent shock as I listened to my husband, Kyle go on and on about a lot of things I was too shocked to decipher. He was talking to Xavier, his childhood best friend who had always been in our lives. I had no idea what to say to that or what to think. My heart must have died on the spot because I suddenly found it hard to breathe. Grasping the fabric of my coat, I willed myself to take in deep sharp breaths but it was extremely hard. All I felt was pain. Excruciating pain that rendered me numb. “But, do you really think that you need to do that? Maybe you should take more tests or consider another option. IVF? Surrogacy?” Xavier was talking, asking the mother fucker I called my husband. “IVF, we have already done and concluded. Nothing's worked out. My mother would have my head at the thought of surrogacy. You know how uptight she is and how she wouldn't bend to the sc
Genevieve Tessa Roberts I laid in bed quietly with tears in my eyes, waiting. Five years that I'd been married to Kyle and I'd never received that level of disrespect. The disrespect was too much. I couldn't take it and the more I thought about it, the more the tears wouldn't stop flowing. I hated to think for even a second that it was because of me that this was happening. I knew exactly the time Dahlia and Katherine finished dinner and left. I also listened as he went straight to his study instead of coming to the room. My heart clenched. The Kyle I had married would have come into the room to check on me. Scratch that, he would have cautioned his mother the moment she opened her mouth and came around to check up on me to see if I was okay. The more I thought about it all, the more it hurt and it got increasingly harder for me to stop the tears. Kyle finally walked into the room at around two in the morning. The room was dark but I watched him move about, shuffling things and arra
GENEVIEVE Tessa ROBERTS I smiled weakly, settling into the chair and texting Vera the latest update. I shuddered a bit thinking about my new status, but I managed to keep myself stable. I couldn't afford to create a scene in the office, and there was also a life growing in me. I gently rubbed my stomach as I took a final glance at my wedding photo and threw it into the bin. `Are you okay, boss?` Gen asked, rushing towards me. I didn't realise I had been crying until Gen dabbed my face, and my eyes followed her gaze to my drenched blouse. I sniffed, standing up, `Yeah... I just received sad news, Gen. I will be returning to my hometown; my family needs me. It was really nice working with you, dear friend.` She hugged me tightly, releasing me when I shuddered. `I am going to miss you, Boss. I do hope all is well at home. I nodded, not wanting to release the news of my divorce. I decided to leave it for Christine, Kyle, or Dahila. I won't be the announcer of my defeat. `I will miss
GENEVIEVE Tessa Roberts I opened my mouth and closed it again. It can't be her. The figure is a young lady with flattened blond hair, a shapely figure, and glossy skin. She had full, perky cheeks and alert eyes. `You don`t remember me? It's Navalie Rhodes. The girl you stole Kyle from in college?` I gasped at the recognition. Ava Rhodes. They had been friends in college until Kyle started showing interest in her, and Ava got jealous. Their friendship fell apart, and they became sworn enemies. At last, Ava had gotten what she wanted—Kyle. The sweet twist of fate! `I remember you, Ava. It's good to see you after so many years. I heard you started a fashion label in France. Are you here to expand the business?` She laughed, taking a full glance at me. `That's none of your business, Mrs. King. Oh, sorry, you are just plain Miss Roberts. You know, it's funny how you fought hard to keep Kyle, and he divorced you in less than a day with nothing to compensate you. That's so pathetic, dear