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The Deal Breaker Nine
Luke put his jacket back on and got out of the van. The driver waited for James, Portia and Luna to get out so he could drive the van to the garage.James was carrying Portia, who was asleep, and Luna was carrying her coat. It wasn't very late, it was almost six o'clock and the little girl was taking a short nap.As they entered, James laid his daughter down on the large living room couch and took off his coat.Luna looked at him seriously.-Do you want me to take her to her room? -She asked, looking at him intently. James snorted.-It's pretty much the same thing, she'll be fine.-No. It's not. Upstairs she has a comfortable bed, here.... It's fine.-This couch is extremely comfortable.- And your bed? - she asked.-Of course it is. It's one of the best. Portia needs a place to sleep peacefully. Because of her health condition, she's had to rest and be comfortable on more than one occasion.-Then she won't want to go to her room? -Luna said.James slowly turned around.-I'm sensing a
The Deal Breaker Ten
Luna laughed with Portia as she just guffawed. She was a cute little girl.James wasn't out of work yet, even though it was twenty minutes away and the little girl wasn't ready yet.-Okay, princess, how about we go get you ready so when your daddy comes we can go to the doctor?Portia nodded.-Okay. - She said and stood up with a big smile on her face- But I don't want to go to the doctor.-Why not?-It's boring. I want to go to the circus. -she said smiling. Luna smiled. She remembered what James told her.-Baby, I can't tell you anything. When your father arrives, you'll ask him. Well?-Why?-Well, he's your dad and he wants to take care of you. We can't not listen to him. Besides, you'll get me in trouble. -she said and smiled.-Okay. I'll wait for Dad. - She ducked her head.Sometimes she thought about how much she'd like to start her own family, to have a nice house, not too big, not too small.Luna dressed Portia in a T-shirt of her favorite character, a black jogging suit, snea
The Deal Breaker Eleven
Portia had been vomiting and bleeding from her nose all night. Her father had done nothing but worry, and that made her nerves more nervous, so she was more irritable.Rose had quickly gone with Luke to buy everything she needed for the girl, and Luke and Luna had been left in charge of her. The night seemed to go on forever.-Okay, stay here. It's okay. I'll go downstairs and come back, okay? -James asked. Portia nodded.He gave Luna a quick, serious look that showed he was overly concerned. He quickly left the room and Portia stared at the ceiling.- Will it be like last time? - she asked.- I don't know. What was it like last time? -She asked, looking at the clock. Five o'clock in the morning.-There were a lot of doctors, and my arm hurt. My body hurt too, and I couldn't walk. -she sighed. Luna felt sorry.-Really? Well, I don't think so this time. -She said trying to calm the little girl down. She smiled.-Will you stay with me?-Of course, I'll be here as long as you need.- I d
The Deal Breaker Twelve
James was walking quickly into the office. And that familiar woman was standing in front of the door.He turned around and a smile came across his face.-You're a little late. Did the babysitter make you late? -she said mockingly. James gave her a poison look.-I don't think it's in your best interest.-Come on, Drew, it's not. Do you really think you'll ever get over her?- I beg your pardon?-Well, let's stop talking about her. We need to talk and you know it.James walked into his office and made sure the door was locked. He couldn't handle the situation.-You're making my life miserable. You can't come near my house, don't send letters, don't come near me.- That's what happens when things get out of hand. It's a painful lesson.-I've been getting nervous all these days. What do you expect me to do? I can't hide this.She laughed,-But you don't have a choice. You know that.- It's in the past! - he shouted. The woman became elated. - What the fuck do I have to do to make you let
The Deal Breaker Thirteen
His hand moved rapidly as he tried to formulate as many words as possible.James listened without really hearing anything and watched his hands with scattered thoughts.-Well, fuck, won't you answer me a fucking question?-No - he answered.Peter snorted angrily. He grabbed his coat and started to put it on. He stopped short.- Sometimes you have to ask for help, James. You shouldn't hide everything.- Nothing's wrong, don't worry. Besides, do you think I'd be calm if my life or Portia's were in danger?- Of course you would, I know you. You can fool Rose, Luna, Portia, but not me. Besides, do you think I'm going to buy the story that that woman made peace again? I guess you don't remember that I was there during all that shit too.- Then you know I can take care of myself and I wouldn't let anything happen to Portia for the world. Don't be incredulous.James ducked his head, placed both hands on his face and for a moment as he closed his eyes, he felt tired. He ignored the feeling an
The Deal Breaker Fourteen
-Good morning - James said as he strided into his office.Several responded respectfully to his greeting. He was tired of doing the same thing day in and day out in the office. Sometimes he missed his old life.He sat back in his chair and pulled his phone out of his pocket. Several flashes were coming out of it.He snorted. Portia had been playing with a glitter applicator last night, that applicator had been a gift from Luna, causing Portia to spend the last two weeks putting glitter on everything she saw.Now his phone had too much glitter all over the back, pink and purple. A color combination he wasn't too fond of.He looked up at the large window of his office. The big blue sky caused a little pressure on his eyes. It was a sunny day.His cell phone rang. It was an unknown number.-James bexell, who is this? -he answered as he took small steps.- Luna's boyfriend? - he heard through the line.He stopped quickly.- Yes? Can I help you?-Yes, Samuel Atkings. May I ask what kind of
The Deal Breaker Fifteen
He walked to the door, and felt that delicious aroma. As he entered, he noticed how quiet the house was.The smell of cookies made James's mouth turn to water quickly.He left the car keys in a small carved wooden box on the table and took off his coat. He needed to be comfortable.He climbed the stairs as he took off his tie. There were no noises or signs of anyone in the house. So, maybe they were shopping or had gone out.He had lost his distrust weeks ago. He knew he could trust Luna, she would take good care of Portia and had proven that to him perfectly. Therefore, the rules had been watered down a bit.He went into his room and left his shirt on the bed. He went straight to the bathroom and turned on the shower. He wanted to take a bath, relax, get downstairs, be with Portia and eat whatever that aroma was wafting.He stepped into the shower after he had undressed completely. He started to think about it. It was time to do it.What was going on? He could make excuses, but he co
The Deal Breaker Sixteen
- I'm not sure which...-THIS!- Portia shouted.James walked up to her and looked where she was pointing.-Again? You've seen it over a hundred times. -he exaggerated.-But I want that one.-But you've already seen it.....-I thought Portia would choose, didn't you said she would choose? - said Luna.-She's already seen it - James repeated. Portia looked at him angrily.- You always watch scary shows, and I never tell you anything- Portia challenged.-Scary? - Luna asked.- Criminal cases. -James answered seriously as he watched the movies.-Oh, good.-Well, do you choose that one? - he asked looking at his daughter. She nodded.Rose appeared through a doorway carrying a large pot of popcorn, set it on the small table in the living room, and then hurried out. Within seconds, she returned.-You like lemon soda, don't you? - James asked, looking at Luna.-Oh yes, of course. - she smiled. James didn't smile back. He just looked back to where he was before.-Okay, honey, I'm going to go
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