Chapter 8

                         Jane’s POV.

What an animal in a human’s body. As if it was my fault she could not be more careful now I had to bear all the insults, just because I didn't want to cause sin.

I lamented on and on until I got to my office. I checked the time and it was just a few minutes away from the closing hour which was 5:00 pm.

I reached for my bag which was positioned on the table, and began to stalk all my belongings in it and of course, the document which I needed to make some corrections in wasn't an exception.

Soon the anticipated time arrived and I took my leave.

I made a stop at a store to get the kids a snack which they loved and my parents their favorite biscuit.

I felt Deja vu as I opened the house door and met cute Keana waiting for me

She kept on repeating the same habit.

“Keana,” I called out softly.

I had noticed a change in her behavior lately. She started becoming too quiet.

Keana was not as troublesome as her brothers but not this sluggish and quiet almost all the time.

I knew something was up with my baby. Maybe it was 

because of my new job. 

Well, I could only find out by asking her.

I picked her up, now carrying her in my arms, and I teased “Keana you've been eating all my food. You gained a lot of weight compared to the last time I had you in my arms.” 

I watched her facial expression closely. She didn't even make a slight chuckle or giggle.

She kept a pale and stern face.

“What’s wrong Keana?” I asked once more, this time with a softer tone. Maybe that would get her to speak to her mom.

“Mommy.” She called out cutely using her fingers to make traces on my face.

“Yes, my baby,” I responded, pretending to eat her fingers. At least she gave me an adorable giggle.

“I miss having you around.” She spoke.

Or is she miss disturbing me? 

I embraced her and explained to her.

She had to adjust just like her brothers were doing. I still promised to spend quality time with her and her siblings and still juggle with my professional work.

As promised, after I freshened up I took Kieth, Keene, and Keana for a stroll.

Even though I knew I had signed up for stress I just had to because I wanted to spend time with them.

Of course, Kieth, my first son, was up to his attitude of throwing stubborn ears at my commands.

Only God could help me with this child.

Well, I had a great time. At least I knew my children were happy and so that made me happy as well.

Soon we got home and my parents welcomed their grandchildren with open arms.

It was as if they had developed more love for the kids than their children.

No way! 

I had accepted it that way though because grandchildren are the best gifts parents could ask their child for.

At the dinner table, Kieth, my first boy, had already begun to doze off.

Well, that was not a shock to me.

He was hyperactive throughout the whole stroll earlier.

Soon the other kids joined along.

I was happy though at least I didn't have to put three five-year-olds to sleep.

Imagine, three times the stress.

Even if they caused three times the trouble and stress one kid could do they had been three times the blessings to me as well.

They helped me over the years get my mind off the man who impregnated me and didn't even read my letters.

Maybe he read it and didn't respond to it, what a cruel being!

Soon, I lay in bed. All curled up in my duvet. Thinking about how the office would be the next day, I drifted off to my wonderland.

*****

My alarm struck and pulled me back into reality, I jacked up from the bed.

It was already 6:00 a.m. and I had to begin all my morning duties to get the kids ready for kindergarten and also not be late for work.

Luckily, I wasn’t as tired and cranky as usual thanks to the kids for going to bed earlier the previous night. 

As I got into the room of my children I noticed the lights were already lit.

Entering, I saw my mother who was already getting the kids prepared.

She noticed my presence and asked me to leave today’s work to her.

I was at ease and immediately hurried off to get ready for work before she changed her mind.

Today, I was dressed in a red pleated skirt, a black Zara button shirt, and black heels. My thrift black bag that boxed all I needed for the office.

leaving my mother to drop them off at their school today, I perked my Kieth, Keene, and Keana goodbye.

My mother wasn’t an exception but my dad was because he was still in his room, maybe he was asleep or reading the papers.

****

“Good morning.” Everyone greeted me as soon as I stepped onto the office floor.

I was quite popular ever since Sarah had screamed in the name of congratulating me the other day.

Well, her actions Imbibed a lot of benefits to me.

Soon, the billowy fragrance in my office struck my nose as soon as I paved my way in.

I took a deep sigh and worked at my table shutting the door behind me.

A few minutes after I arrived, the landline rang.

I picked up and discovered it was my boss, Mr. Bryan.

He wanted me to get to his office as soon as possible for something urgent.

Immediately, I dropped everything I was working on and headed to his office.

Soon, I placed a slight knock on his office door and his assistant opened it for me to enter.

From a distance, I could see him conversing with a person who had a familiar figure to someone I had met.

I began to make flashbacks in my head wondering who this person who looked extremely familiar could be.

Who could this Mr. unknown be?