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Autumn’s POV I WOKE UP AT SIX AM SHARP and started to get ready. I soaked myself in a warm bath for about thirty minutes to release the tightness of my muscles before I rinsed myself off and got dressed. Being a mom required me to work early because Sev would be wide awake at seven. I wore a cream-colored blouse and a black pantsuit. I stopped by the bed and planted a kiss on Sev’s forehead before I headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. I was halfway preparing Sev’s breakfast, a bowl of Pongal with a chutney that I’d learned how to make from Ashwini when the doorbell rang. My gaze automatically checked out the clock on the wall, it was six-fifty. It couldn’t be Frazier, right? It was too early for him to come. I went off work at eight. I moved across the living room. My eyes widened when I saw Frazier's face on the monitor next to the door. I swung the door open and was greeted with a small smile and a "good morning". “Morning. You’re early.” I held the door and took a step ba
“If you need anything, holler,” I informed Frazier one last time as I watched Sev showing off his Thor’s hammer and his other toys to his dad. He was very cute being all proud of his collection. “Don’t worry, I will.” I kneeled down and planted one kiss on top of Sev’s head. “Mommy’s going to work now. You gotta introduce Daddy to everyone, okay? Including Mr. Teddy and Thomas, okay?” Sev nodded as he pulled Thomas out of the box and brought it to Frazier. I stood and walked towards the front door. I gave one last look before I left for work. It seemed that I was doomed to be busy all day that day. I didn’t mind being busy but what I did mind was people being difficult. “I want to have a magical fairytale wedding. There should be a castle, some moat, maybe horses. We can have a carriage too, right? I want to be carried by a carriage to the alter. Won’t that be splendid, darling?” The future groom, completely smitten by the future bride, nodded with a grin. I looked down at t
FRAY THE BREAKFAST WENT WELL AND I loved the fact that Sev enjoyed scones more than pancakes like I did. He was a quiet kid and the whole meal, all he’d said was “Mommy, this is my new favorite food” to which Autumn replied with a small laugh and eye roll. It showed as if they had their own private joke. Autumn must’ve noticed something on my face as she explained that Sev had said that at least two dozen times now, claiming food as his favorite which troubled her when I’d asked her earlier about his favorite food. Sev and Autumn had a whole ritual, a whole life that I knew nothing about, and that had nothing to do with me. Seeing it made me a little uncomfortable, and I really couldn’t say why. When Autumn said goodbye to Severus, he didn’t get teary at the fact that he was going to spend the day with me, someone he had just met today, and I took it as a good sign. It didn't look so good after the front door closed behind Autumn. Sev put down his toy and stood in front of me. I was
I was humming along with the fading classic song in the background while chopping the strawberries. Occasionally I paused to glance at Severus who sat on top of the counter with Thor munching his favorite snacks. A smile widely spread across my face. This felt good, this felt normal. It surprised me how something so simple, so mundane such as cooking while having my son sitting on the counter in front of me could bring joy. I put the chopped strawberries into a bowl and placed the knife on the kitchen isle behind me, far away from Sev’s reach. Even though I knew he wouldn't touch the knife, I wasn’t dumb enough to put sharp objects anywhere near three years old. “Dad?” I swallowed. When would I stop doing that, getting nervous all of a sudden just because he called me ‘Dad’. “Yeah?” “What are you doing with the strawberries?” He placed Thor on the counter, steadying the small action figure so it stood with its two feet, then he leaned in to take a peek at the bowl of strawberries.
This 2nd update of the day is dedicated to Merlinda Pancho Pi who has voted for this book. Grazie mille!*********AUTUMNTHIS WAS WEIRD. Definitely weird. How else would you describe sleeping next to your ex? Okay, I stood corrected. He was not my ex. We had never been boyfriend and girlfriend. No. We had slept together once —not exactly once, but you know what I mean—and it was a one-time thing. Albeit it resulted in me carrying his child, it did not necessarily make him my ex unless there was a term called ex-one-night-stand which I doubt its existence and logic.My head turned slightly, very slowly to the right and my eyes caught his dark blonde head bowed, his forehead nearly touching Sev’s. They looked so much alike. So much that it made me envious because I did not see any part of me in Sev even though I’d carried him in my womb for eight months and twelve days.I still remembered how small Sev was when he was born. I cried when I first saw him. Not only because it was a touchi
Grazie mille! Thanks to your vote, POTI finally is promoted on GN App under the Billionaire tab - POPULAR! Here is a chapter to celebrate!*********AUTUMN“AUTUMN,” CHARLOTTE, MY ASSISTANT CALLED ME from behind her desk as I walked past it. “I’ve called Anna’s Wondrous Treats and they said they could lower the price for Derek and Michelle’s wedding as long as we book them for Yeni and Layla’s wedding.” “That’s great!” With Derek and Michelle’s many requests — in which one of them included a magician— it would help a lot if we could save some money from the catering. I flipped my wrist over and looked down at my watch. Seven PM. With the New York traffic, I was sure I’d be late for dinner. I knew it since two hours ago when the meeting with Yeni Parker and Layla Hall became longer than planned. Frazier had called twice today. He had mentioned that Sev was showing him around and introducing him to his friends and teacher. From what I’d heard so far, it seemed that they were having a g
This chapter is dedicated to Beth Webb-Hepler, Marlotte, Sonya Jones, & Cindy Simmons Mann who have voted for this book. Grazie!*********Autumn’s POVI PUT MY PHONE on the phone holder and Face-timed Steven while waiting for the red light to turn green. He picked up at the second tone, faster than usual. “Hey, sis, what’s up?” I glanced at the view of him sitting on his sofa, his gaze was moving back-to-back on me and what I expected was the TV. “Do you think I am a man-repellent?” I blurted out straight from the jar.“What?” He finally fixed his gaze on me. “What’s that?” “Just now Charlotte and I had a talk and she mentioned that I had this repellent thing on. Something to shoo men away. Be honest with me, Steven, do I have it on me?” Steven looked a tad uncomfortable. “You’re a single mother and a businesswoman, sis. You have a lot going on and a lot going on for you.” “True.” I took the left turn and then sighed. “Still, I’d like to think guys find me attractive. Like I’m a
I WAS ABOUT TO UNLOCK the door when my phone rang. I pulled my phone out of my bag and looked down at the caller ID. Aubrey Vincent. It was Tyler’s mom. Should I answer it? My finger moved on its own and before I knew it, I had my phone pressed on my ear. “Hi, Aubrey.” “How are you, Autumn?” “I-I’m good.” I cleared my throat in the hope that it would shake off this nervous feeling I suddenly had in the pit of my stomach. Previously I had never felt nervous talking to Audrey yet now, I could hardly keep my fingers from fiddling. “How are you? How’s everyone back in D.C.?” I started pacing in the hallway, glancing at the door every now and then. “We’re all good.” There were a few seconds of silence before she heavily sighed. “Look, I know you have a lot going on right now and I’m probably the last person you’d like to talk to but I really have to talk to you.” Now I felt bad for making her feel this way. I couldn’t help it. Talking to my ex’s mom whom I used to be very close was