Chapter 4

Angel was their four-year-old daughter who Wesley never wanted in the beginning. He did everything possible to make her abort the pregnancy but she wouldn’t listen to him.

The reason being that their marriage was complicated enough to bring in another person.

Yes….. he was right but she couldn’t bring herself to harm an innocent baby.

 She was glad that over the years, he had grown to love her and even if they were divorcing, she knew that he cared about their daughter.

Angel didn’t know what was going on in their lives and Caroline felt like breaking down for tearing the family that she had promised her apart. Being a mother meant that she was supposed to protect her kid but what did she do?  She was about to break her heart.

Caught off guard, Caroline smiled and hugged her gently on her chest. It looks like she had to explain things. There was no need of keeping her in the dark because the decision has been made already.

 “Honey, divorce means that two people are separating and they will no longer be living together. “she said as she brushed her hair softly.  Tears threatened to wet on her eyes but she couldn’t afford to be vulnerable in front of her daughter. she had to be strong for the both of them.

“So, does it mean that you and Daddy will no longer live together? But I love our house, Mommy.”  Her sweet innocent voice tore through her heart painfully and yet there was nothing that she could do about it.

She could see Wesley becoming unsettled as he talked to their daughter. He hurt her and she will never forgive him.

“Yes, honey. You do know that daddy loves you so much but sometimes, adults have to go their separate ways so that they can sort out some of their problems. Otherwise, I love your mommy because she gave birth to you, okay.”

Angel started crying. she was so emotional as tears rolled down on her little puffy cheeks” Daddy and mommy, please don’t leave me alone. I am afraid. who will read for me bedtime stories? Daddy, your voice always makes me sleep well and Mommy, I like your little cuddles “she climbed down from her mother’s embrace and went to her father who picked her up and kissed her forehead.

“Ssh…..Ssh….Ssh . No more crying, baby…. We love you so much and I wish I could stay with you but I know that your mommy will be very sad. So, we have decided that you will stay with your mother in your new house and then I will come and visit you from time to time. I will read you a book over the phone and we can still do all the fun things that we used to do when I come to visit, okay.”

“But why do you two have to separate? Can’t you just stay for my sake?” she pleaded with her eyes but Wesley avoided answering her.

Instead, Wesley lifted her chin and smiled at her.

“I love you so much, baby. I also love your mother in my own way and I know that she will miss you more than I will. would you do me a favor and take care of her?” Wesley asked as he planted a kiss on her cheeks.

Angel lifted her little hands and caressed her father’s face gently with affection. It was her signature way of saying goodbye whenever he was leaving for a long business trip.

“I promise, as long as you will continue to visit me frequently. I will miss you so so much, Daddy.  “Angel said as Wesley hugged her one more time before handing her back to Caroline who was speechless.

He then picked up the documents and stormed out of the house in a jiffy.

That was when the reality of what just happened hit her head, that she was now alone with her daughter. The worst thing was that she had invested so much in this marriage emotionally and physically.  

Seeing it end was not an easy thing. She was even uncertain on how she was going to recover from all this and start all over again.

Angel brushed her hair softly and hugged her tight “Don’t worry, Mommy. We will be fine. I promise that I will never leave your side. I won’t make you cry like daddy did. “

“Thank you, baby.” She said glad that she wasn’t alone. Her sweet little girl will help to wipe her tears.

She then took her phone and called a number. She had mustered it in her head but she wouldn’t dare call it during the last 5 years of her life.

The phone was picked up and she heard the familiar magnetic and deep voice” Hello Sweetheart! Finally, you remembered me.” The man said with a neutral voice but she knew that he still held his grudges for the decision that she made 5 years ago.

“Daddy, I want to come back home. Will you forgive me please?” she begged while crying.

The phone was silent for a while before the man spoke with a commanding voice.” It was about time, sweetheart. What took you so long. Come home immediately because I need you urgently. “Dismas Morgan said sternly   but she was just glad to hear his voice. She didn’t even know that she had missed him that much.

She had missed the way that he used to pamper her when she was little. She was the star of the house until a tragedy she never wanted to remember occurred that shuttered her life forever.

“Okay, Daddy, but first I have one more pending matter to do over here then I will come home immediately after.” She said sounding mysterious but Dismas knew better, Caroline was a very stubborn woman and she will end up doing what she wanted to even if he forbade her.

“Well….as long as it doesn’t have to do with that kid who spoiled your life. Please remember that I have to take my revenge on him. Honey, stay safe and bring me my granddaughter in one piece “the man said and Caroline’s face turned dark instantly.

“Daddy, you don’t need to. This is my own fight and I am going to fuck up that man so bad. He will never ever forget my face. Don’t you know how I can hold grudges. Sorry but he messed with the wrong person. Anyway, I don’t want to talk about him. Just send me a car at around 12.00 PM, I think that I will be done with what I want to do.”

“I understand. See you tomorrow “he said and hung up the call.