Memories Of Sorrow

Putting the food on plates, I walk to the table. As I put them down, Jackson is looking at me, waiting for me to talk. There is nothing to talk about, nothing at all.

After finishing eating, I get the girls out of their chairs and go sit with them in their playroom. The morning is spent in there with them, not wanting to face the reality of what is happening and that I don’t have a say in it at all. 

The door opens, and Marcus walks in.

“Jackson said to let you know dinner is ready.”

Looking up at him, I nod. “Thank you.”

Dinner time already? The day passed quickly. Walking in, I get the girls in their chairs. Sitting, they eat. Pushing my plate away, I can’t eat. I should but I can’t, something Jackson would usually tell me off for. Instead, he just sits quietly looking at me. 

When everyone has nearly finished, the door opens, and Liam and Georgina walk in.

“Came to take the girls to see Helen for a few hours like w