Avery's POVMy hands couldn’t stop shaking as I paced around the room, my boy had been gone for three hours to God knows where. My heart was beating so loud I bet someone miles away could hear it. My face was red and blotchy from all the crying earlier. I clasped my hands together and muttered a prayer, at that point, it felt like a mantra.I had left my boys for just two hours and this happened. I couldn’t stop blaming myself, if only I had left them with a grown-up. I had felt the boys wouldn’t leave the room but how wrong I was. I felt like a terrible mother.I looked around the living room to where my grandfather and other workers were Seated, everyone was wearing a gloomy look on their faces. I checked for Tobias, but he hadn’t returned, he had gone out with the staff to look around the compound for Daniel. At that moment I was really grateful to him, I wouldn’t know what to do if I were alone, I was so overpowered by emotions that I didn’t know where to start.He was making
Avery POVI couldn’t believe my ears, what was Daniel saying, I thought to myself, as I tried to comprehend his words.“You saw your who?" I asked as I looked at Tobias Panicked, he looked tensed as well “I was with this nice uncle, I wished he was my daddy" he replied with a cheerful smile Everyone breathes a sigh of relief as the tension dissipates from the room. How would he have known who his father was? I made sure I kept that away from them.Relieved, I said, “Come on baby, let’s get you showered," I looked at everyone with an appreciative smile as I walked to my room with him.“Dani!!” David screams as he hugs his brother, it was so nice seeing my babies together again.I ran their bath and bathed David before DanielWhile bathing Daniel, I checked again for injuries or any sign of abuse, when I didn’t see any, I relaxed and continued bathing him.“Tell me more about this nice uncle baby," I asked him as I toweled his body“He's really tall, Mummy, and he looks like Batman, h
Jeffery's POVI looked at myself in the mirror, to make sure my hair was perfect, I adjusted my tie and checked my wristwatch, I had a few minutes left before I left for the office. I decided to have breakfast, I walked to the dining table to the meal Monica already prepared. As I sat down at the table, my mind wandered back to the little boy who had been here earlier, I couldn’t stop thinking about him. It felt as though I was missing my flesh and blood like he was my son.I couldn’t help but wonder how he was doing. I wished I knew who his parents were but it was probably for the best that I didn’t know. My phone rang and I sighed as soon as I saw the caller ID, it was Danielle. I picked up the call to her usual sweet voice.“Hey baby, how are you doing?” She asked“I’m good about leaving for the office,” I replied as I got up from the dining chair and walked straight to my car, I just lost my appetite. The Chauffeur opens the back door and I glide in.“Baby I was wondering if we
Avery's POV It had been a really stressful weekend, with what happened at my grandfather’s house and settling back into the house. I was as exhausted as I could get. I couldn’t stop thinking about Daniel's mystery uncle, that has been all he talked about. I wish I could meet him to see why Daniel was so entranced with him.On getting home, I had instructed their nannies to be with them at all times, since Daniel could leave on his own. I didn’t want a repeat of what happened during the weekend.I stepped out of the car and had to put my sunglasses on, to hide the dark circles under my eye. I got to my office floor and my Secretary Anna informed me about someone waiting for me in the office.“Who?” I asked her.“He said he’s an old friend, ma,” she said.“And you let this old friend into my office without knowing his identity, Anna," I asked her.“I’m sorry ma," she apologized, “it won’t happen again."I was skeptical about having a stranger in my office, especially someone who claim
Avery's POV My head was banging as I closed my laptop and packed it into my bag, it had been one hell of a day. I had been a nervous wreck throughout the entire day. Jeffery’s visit to my office had really destabilized me. I had lost focus more than once during a presentation and lost my temper with one of my staff. I would have to apologize to the poor girl, she had been so close to tears, I really had to leave before something worse happened. I called Anna on my way out. “I'll be leaving earlier than usual, I have a headache," I said to her as I entered the elevator. “Okay ma,” she replied, “bye."I got home to see Tobias with the kids and my heart was instantly full of euphoria. I smiled to myself and felt the tension leave my body a little. David was the first to see me and I wished I had a camera with me, I would have captured the moment his face lit up. It was really beautiful. “Mummy is back," he shouted as he left their little group and ran toward me. Daniel swung his hea
Jeffery’s POVI clutched my fist to suppress the jealousy burning down my spine.I stared at the sight before me as a waiter led them to their table which was directly opposite ours.I continued to stare as the man pushed a chair out for Avery to sit, she gave him a sweet smile before she sat down.Who was this guy and what was Avery doing with him, I thought to myself. I had to keep reminding myself that Avery wasn’t mine any longer.Danielle clears her throat and I turn my head in her direction, I had completely forgotten that we were together.“Is everything alright?” She asked “Yes,” I replied quickly, “how is the new fashion line coming along?" I asked, trying to get my mind off Avery and the man.“Oh, everything is falling into place, if all things work out we should be launching in the next two weeks," she said as her eyes shone with excitement.Danielle owned a fashion brand that was really thriving, she had released many successful fashion lines and was about to launch the n
Avery's POV I fumed as I walked back to my seat next to Tobias, he noticed the change in my demeanor and reached out to hold my hands.“Is everything okay?” He asked, a concerned look on his face.I thought about telling him that Jeffrey was in the restaurant with us, but decided against it. I didn’t want any drama and I knew telling Tobias about him would cause a lot of it.“Can we just go home, I’m really exhausted,” I finally replied, I was indeed tired, it had really been an eventful day. I couldn’t believe I had run into Jeffrey twice on the same day when I had barely seen him in the last four years.“Okay, I’ll grab the bill," Tobias replied, not arguing “But, do you want me to pack up anything for you? You barely touched your food,” He said as he got up to go sort the bill.“Yes, please,” I replied.He came over to where I was seated and kissed my cheek before walking away. I sighed before getting up to leave the restaurant.I was almost in the parking lot when I heard someone
Avery's POVIt had really been an eventful week I thought to myself, I was grateful the rest of the week had passed uneventfully. I was sure I had my fair share of dramas. The universe must be playing a dirty joke on me, I thought to myself. I couldn’t stop thinking about my clash with Danielle. She claimed I ruined her life when in truth, she ruined mine. I couldn't bring myself to blame her completely, cause I knew the majority of the blame belonged to Jeffrey. Her anger should be directed at him, not me. I wanted absolutely nothing to do with him.I had to go shopping, I had to stop at the store to get some toys for the twins. I brought out a pair of jeans and a polo shirt to put on. I loved days like this when I had to put on simple and comfortable clothing just like before. I was just about to head out of the house when Daniel ran toward me crying at the top of his lungs.“Oh honey, what’s the matter," I asked, stooping low to his level to look at his face, all red and blotchy