CHAPTER 123

Geneveive Tessa Robert

Sunlight shone through the window as I rose up from bed. It was Saturday. A day when I didn’t have to be at work but was at home with the kids and enjoyed quality time. I jumped out of bed, strolled into the shower, and spent one hour enjoying the coolness of the water. 

Kyle King had finally become a regular visitor in the house, but I had yet to introduce him to the kids as their dad. I still needed time to process what he really wanted, and he seemed ready to wait, and I was appreciative of that fact. I slid into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. My red hair needed a nice hair treatment, and I had been putting it on hold for awhile. Maybe I could do a short wave and change to a blond look or blue curls. It will fit my symmetrical face. 

I smiled to myself, picking up my phone. There were missed calls from Vera. Was she back from China? Murphy had chosen the Asian country because Vera had never seen the Great Wall of China or other interesting wonders. She had been thrilled about his care for her needs and wants. 

I dialled her number, taking the elevator to the ground floor. I was spoiling myself, and I liked the idea. Kyle had been shocked and envious when he visited the house for the first time. He had asked a lot of questions and was impressed when I told him everything was gotten through my hard work. He really thought I wouldn’t survive without him, and I did. 

‘Hello, babe. Are you just waking up? I called you several times earlier today?’ Vera answered, laughing heartily. I could hear  some kids' voices. Voices I knew by heart.

‘Don’t tell me you’re in my house?’ I squealed, jumping out of the elevator immediately after it opened.

She giggled, ‘Take a wide guess, dear.’

I rushed to the kitchen, but they weren’t there. I yelled several times until my throat ached. I sighed as realization hit me. Vera had taken them out while I was asleep.

I sighed. ‘Where are you and the kids?’

‘At the famous Roberts family home, We’re having a nice lunch with your parents. I am sorry I didn’t wake you up, but Estella said you had a long, draining week and have been sleeping late due to work pressures.’

I bit my bottom lip, glancing at the wall clock. I didn’t realize it was noon until she mentioned it. I slept all morning. I must definitely be exhausted. 

‘It’s alright. I was already thinking of how I would get them out of the house while Estella and I did laundry. I guess I can do that peacefully now.’

She moaned, ‘You won’t be joining us? Your mom prepared those amazing omelets we used to love while growing up. She still has the magical touch.’

I stopped myself from remembering how relishing mom’s omelets were. They were tempting and would make me appear in their home. A thirty-minute drive. I wasn’t ready for that.

‘You can bring some for me when you drop by later, right? Or are you staying over with Estella and the kids?’ 

‘Hmm… No, I am not. I have missed you, girl, and I owe you all the honeymoon gist.’

I laughed. ‘You still haven’t told me when you returned from China. I thought you guys would be arriving next week. Did something happen?’

‘No, nothing happened. We just had enough of what China had to offer, and Murphy had work deadlines to meet. We have already spent an extra two weeks, longer than his work permit.’

‘Oh,’ I whispered, taking a glass from the cupboard and a wine bottle from the fridge. ‘I thought they gave him one month and a half for the honeymoon?’

She sighed, 'Exactly, but you know he just switched careers and is currently handling one of your father’s companies. There seems to be some work project they are starting, and they need all hands on deck.’

‘Oh, yeah. I totally forgot about that fact, babe. I’m so sorry. If I remembered, I would have spoken to James to allow you guys to enjoy more than that duration. It’s your one and only honeymoon!’

‘It’s alright. Your dad has promised us a long Christmas holiday with a lot of perks. It’s pretty nice marrying from your family, babe.’ She laughed. I could feel her winking too.

Vera wasn’t a gold digger, but she enjoyed spending other people’s money. Her company CEO had spoiled her with a blank check and paid for a year-long spa experience at the famous Tai Chai Spa in the country. There were also extra perks in the box, like getting two months off from work, which explains why she was with my kids at this moment.

‘I am just happy you’re finally married. Get here soon so that we can chat properly. I hate long phone calls.’ I complained and stared at my phone. The battery was critically low. I had forgotten to charge it last night. I cut the call immediately and sent her a text explaining my situation.

I plugged my phone in, drank the remaining wine, and strolled to the washing machine. Estella had done most of the clothes, so I continued with the remaining ones while thinking about a certain person.

An hour later, I was done with laundry, housekeeping, dishwashing, and arranging the kids room. I was suddenly feeling lonely, so I glanced through my phone, and my fingers lingered on the contact of the one person I shouldn’t be falling for.

Kyle King

How could I be falling for my ex-husband again? It wasn’t like he had done a grand gesture, but the little things like the flowers and helping with kids when Estella wasn’t around. He even sent lunch to my office whenever I was occupied.

This was taboo. inappropriate behaviour, but suddenly, I knew what I wanted from him.