Forgetting Yesterday - Episode 7

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Sandra.

I come down stairs with a spring to my step, am so happy this morning I could burst.

"Good morning family"

I say cheerily and they turn to me.

"Can you tune down the smile a little, it's blinding my eye"

Kele says grumpily, she's not a morning person.

I just laugh.

"Your adorable"

I say as I kiss her head and take my seat.

They are looking at me like I just stripped naked and danced on the table.

"What?"

"Your Happy,"

Sage says .

I nod.

"I am"

He shares a look with justice that I don't bother to interpret, my eyes stray to the stairs .

Julliet must have noticed because she says.

"It's the weekend, he isn't at home"

I instantly deflate.

"I don't know what you mean"

She rolls her eyes.

"Bullshit"

She says under her breath, I just ignore.

I remember that Justin always vanishes on the weekend, he's never available during this time.

No one knows where he goes.

He didn't tell m.......

I stop my self on that train of thought, he's nothing to me so he shouldn't tell me anything.

I just butter my toast and take a bite.

Am not feeling so hyper any more.

I miss the look Sage sends justice and justice nodding his head.

Am too caught up in my wallow.

"It's cloudy with a Chance of Rain"

Kele says in an off hand comment and I nod , yeah that's how I feel.

I didn't know she was referring to me.

******

Justin.

Am whistling, am happy and I know why.

She's the cause.

She's like a drug, am currently high on.

I drive to my getaway in happy thoughts.

My phone rings and I connect to Bluetooth.

"Speak."

I say.

"Boss, I got the file on what you wanted"

My mood instantly dulls, I don't feel so hyper any more.

"Email it to me"

"Yes boss"

I go to disconnect but I stop.

"Simon..?"

"Boss"

"How bad is it?"

I ask.

"With all due respect sir, I would appreciate it if you let me at the a-hole"

What?

"Thank you Simon"

"Anytime boss"

I disconnect and continue driving.

I get to my destination and I drive through the gate of the little beach house.

I swipe my phone and I see a new email, I don't hesitate and I open it.

I go through articles upon articles.

I feel bile rise to my chest, I clench my fist as I read.

He did this to her.

He hurt her, he made her this way.

I feel my self slipping into the calm rage, I try to stop it but I can't.

"Daddy!"

The voice calls from outside the car.

I turn.

I open the door and I step out.

A ball of clothe hit me in a hug and I hug back,that seemed to help.

"How you doing baby girl?"

I bend to her level and she kisses my cheek.

"Am fine daddy"

I raise my head and I see my son standing on the porch with his hands across his little chest.

I close my car door and I walk to him while holding the hand of my daughter.

"You still angry at me Styxx?"

I ask.

"Styxx is a cry baby"

My daughter says and my son turns furious eyes to me.

"Apologize to your brother Raine"

I tell my daughter and she mumbles.

"Am sorry..."

"You are a trouble maker"

Jew my last child says.

"Jew...."

"Sorry Daddy"

I shake my head.

"Are you guys going to hug me or should I go without?"

They give me a group hug and I Pat their heads, I raise my head to see Leila standing there.

"Hello honey"

She says and I smile, I walk to her and kiss her cheek.

"Hey, lay lay"

She smiles and we go inside.

********

I watch them play, I turn to Leila.

"How are they?"

I ask.

"They are fine, well almost fine"

She says dully, I ignore her tune, Leila is my children's Aunt, she's over protective of them, she doesn't like my parenting.

Well that makes two of us, I don't like my parenting.

"How's Jew?"

"She's okay?"

I turn to her fully.

"Does she still cry at night?"

I ask.

"Not every night, just sometimes when the pain is too much".

She says and I feel my chest constrict.

My little girl has a condition her mother had too.

An ear diseases that prevents her from hearing without hearing aids, it can be treated by surgery.

We just waiting for the right time.

"What did the doctor say?"

"He says she should undergo the surgery in a month time"

I nod slowly.

"He also says that she should be surrounded by family at that time"

I nod again.

"He meant not just us Justin, he meant all the family she has"

"Leila...."

"Justin, it's high time your children met your family, you can't keep hiding them"

"Am not hiding them, they will meet them, just not now"

She shakes her head in anger.

"What's your excuse this time? Uh?they are not ready?you are not ready? When are you going to admit that you are just scared that no one will accept your children"

"Shut your mouth Leila"

She shakes her head.

"You didn't kill her J...."

"Shut it Leila, I swear..."

"Oh whatever"

I throw her a look before walking to my children and taking a seat.

"Daddy, Jew won't let me play with her Barbie doll"

"Raine, you have yours, don't you think it's bad to try to hoard someone else's?"

I ask her and she scrunches her nose in an adorable way.

"What's hoard?"

She asks as she strokes my hair, more like pull at it, I don't complain I just go through the maths book Styxx gave me.

"Hoarding is bad, it's when you have more than enough but still want more"

"Is wanting more bad?"

She ask as she tries to sit on my head this time.

"No baby, wanting more isn't bad but hurting people while doing it is bad"

"Did I hurt Jew?"

"Why don't you ask her baby girl"

I turn to Styxx to correct some of the errors on his math homework.

I see her go to Jew from the corner of my eyes and I hide my smile.

My daughter is a little OCD, she has a short attention span and is brilliant like hell.

She's a little diva though.

Styxx on the other hand is the macho silent type, he's the Rock and acts older than his 5 years.

Jew is my little baby, although she is sick she is strong, I just hope the surgery goes well and make her better.

"Daddy are you ok?"

I raise my head to see Jew looking at me while laying her head on a pillow.

My little girl must be tired.

I move to her before placing her on my lap.

"Why do you ask baby?"

She rests her head on my chest.

"You look tired"

I smile.

"I just had a long day at work today, that's all"

"Are you going to take us with you this week?"

Raine asks.

I glance at Leila who is still leaning by the door.

"Shut up squid"

Styxx says quietly.

"Don't call me squid"!

Raine shouts and I throw a look at Styxx.

He's looking at me.

Ha, my little man is supporting his father, but...

"Don't disrespect your sister Styxx"

He nods and I turn to Raine.

"You will be coming with me soon"

"That's what you say Everytime"

She shouts as she settles on the ground beside me, i pull her into my arm and she rests against my chest.

"I really want to come with you daddy, I miss you when you are gone"

Jew says softly, sleepily and I glance at Leila.

She just shrugs.

I almost groan.

It's a conspiracy.

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  • Oluwadare Mojisola picture
    Oluwadare Mojisola
    I can't believe Justin has been hiding his children from his family
  • Marveyc Chuks picture
    Marveyc Chuks
    Yaay !!! First to comment.. Lol... Aww, no wonder Justin was cold towards Sandra... He had his reasons.... I feel for him... Bebe u rock.
  • Marveyc Chuks picture
    Marveyc Chuks
    Yaay !!! First to comment.. Lol... Aww, no wonder Justin was cold towards Sandra... He had his reasons.... I feel for him... Bebe u rock.
  • Mavis Siaw picture
    Mavis Siaw
    Waoow Justin has a family seriously
  • Irene Avworo picture
    Irene Avworo
    Did I just read about Justin having a family........... Please next episode oh
  • Godiya Wisdom picture
    Godiya Wisdom
    Justin has not just a kid but 3? And a deceased wife? Bebe, I never saw this coming.. Great job dear
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    oluwadare, welcome back and me too, am shocked
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    marveyc, thanks sweetheart
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    Mavis, I missed you and yes he has a family o, the horror
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    Irene, I promise you, you read correctly
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    thanks godiya
  • Olaleye Adedamola picture
    Olaleye Adedamola
    I can't believe this so Justin have a family not only one kids but 3kids how come he don't tell his family why hide them... Pls bebe next episode
  • Princess gaius picture
    Princess gaius
    Are you serious? Justin have children.... Wow! Without his siblings being aware?
  • Imoh Sunday picture
    Imoh Sunday
    Justin Justin Justin
  • Solomon Vivian picture
    Solomon Vivian
    Wow,this Is getting more interesting. Justin with babies!! Didn't see it coming..Ride on gal
  • Solomon Vivian picture
    Solomon Vivian
    Wow,this Is getting more interesting. Justin with babies!! Didn't see it coming..Ride on gal
  • Solomon Vivian picture
    Solomon Vivian
    Wow,this Is getting more interesting. Justin with babies!! Didn't see it coming..Ride on gal
  • Ojonoka Hannah picture
    Ojonoka Hannah
    This is unbelievable. It's getting more interesting though can't wait for the next episode
  • Olasumbo Ayodeji picture
    Olasumbo Ayodeji
    Justin has children? From where, with whom,when, how,almost unbelievable & no one knows abt it? Why is he keeping den from his family?....... questions questions questions.,....more episode pleeeeeeaaaaaseee
  • Cynthia Obi picture
    Cynthia Obi
    So justin have a child what a world
  • Amma picture
    Amma
    Holy mother of God!!!!
  • Mandy-princess picture
    Mandy-princess
    Justin? 3 kids? Wonders shall never end. Wow!
  • Mavis Siaw picture
    Mavis Siaw
    @Bebe miss you more
  • Benedicta Osei Arhin picture
    Benedicta Osei Arhin
    wow wow wow! Justin? 3kids? interesting, am just confused. Was he shy of the lady, the kids or afraid his family won't accept his choice? wow! discoveries paa nie. abeg next episode
  • Adeoti Akindele picture
    Adeoti Akindele
    Like seriously Justin is a father of 3 & all this while no one knows! @Bebe u are too much joor high five
  • carmen picture
    carmen
    Am hurt, Justin why now?
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Hehehehehe...Hmmmmm.. (sings so loud) Justin roll roll roll your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily Merrily Merrily Merrily this is so heartbreaking to be true ( sobs)
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Justin has three children. Mentor no vex make I ask just one question. When did Justice marry let alone having three children. Hmmmm this guy too fast ooo. Mentor I dey salute you ooo
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Justin has three children. Mentor no vex make I ask just one question. When did Justice marry let alone having three children. Hmmmm this guy too fast ooo. Mentor I dey salute you ooo
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    olaleye, its on the way, I promise
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    princess Gaius, am tired o
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    Thanks vivian
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    Thanks vivian
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    Thanks vivian
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    thanks ojonaka
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    olasumbo, please wait small na
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    sweet baby Jesus Amma, am shaking my head
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    thanks adeoti, high five
  • Bebe Ernest picture
    Bebe Ernest
    zinny next episode wa o
  • Idris Taiwo picture
    Idris Taiwo
    Wow, Justin with three kids. This is getting interesting. Bebe please post one episode tonight, abeg, bikonu
  • Favour Abhatue picture
    Favour Abhatue
    Justin has kids outside & kept it away from his family? Hmmmm, that's really bad of him. Nice one Bebe
  • zinny picture
    zinny
    Okay sha. I trust you as my mentor wee you be.
  • Uwem Udoh picture
    Uwem Udoh
    No wonder,this is why Justin n Sandra hasnt worked,he has a family.Y keep dem away from the others?nice story Bebe...
  • Ucheoma Rufus picture
    Ucheoma Rufus
    Does it mean his family don't know about his marriage or what, this one weak me oo. Ride on dear
  • Sussan Okpeze picture
    Sussan Okpeze
    I didn't see it coming jeez! No wonder
  • Mercy Osariemen picture
    Mercy Osariemen
    Wooooh... Justin has a family? Dats serious oooo.
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