5

Andile

I still can't believe it. Someone died in my house, in my office, on my couch. It's too hard to believe.

I gave their mother a decent burial, right next to her husband. It was only me, Paris, Praises, Pam, and Ferro. Yeah I know Praises is still a child but I wanted her to be present there.

I promised myself I will look after these children. They are now my children, my babies, I will love them as my own.

I've hired a nanny for my dollar girl. She is going to start working tomorrow morning. I wonder if Paris will accept me as his new dad. Let just hope

"Mr. Colton", I wish he said dad, but I won't force him, maybe he needs time

"Yes", son

"Thank you for adopting us. I promise you won't regret it", he said in a very soft voice, I give him my best smile

"Paris, do you go to school??"

He stiffens and just stared at the space. Is something wrong at school? Is he being bullied? Is he a bully? What the fuck is wrong at school?

"Will you tell me what is wrong at school? Are you bullied there? Tell me something!"

"Yes. No. No, everything is fine at school"

Don't lie to me son

"I hate it when people lie to me"

"I will tell you, but not now"

"Are you being bullied? Yes or no? I want to help"

I have to protect you, I made a promise to your mother

"Just some small beating"

So those children dare to beat my son? I won't sit quietly

"Have you informed the teachers??"

He shook his head

"Why?"

"It's pointless, their parents are very important people at school and they will just let the matter go"

"Which school do you go to?"

"East Frey High School"

East Frey High School?

Public school. No wonder

"Do you want to change school??"

"Yes please", he said that a little bit fast. The school is not bad, but it doesn't have a good reputation either, so shifting him to another school is a good idea

"Okay I'll find you a school and sorry to say, buddy, you need to change your looks, these fake glasses no more and this needy look not anymore. I don't want you to be a bad boy, I just want you to change your look and always be polite. When someone fights you, stand up for yourself"

"Well that means a new wardrobe", he excitedly said

"I'll make time tomorrow. We can even go now, and I need to buy some baby products"

"I'll take Praises"

"I'll tell Ferro to look for a new school for you"

"Thanks, Mr. Colton"

"Anything for my son"

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"So what do you want me to do??"

"To pay back the favor I did for you"

"Tell me"

"Well find a new school for my son. A reputable school"

"Are you a billionaire now??"

"No but I'm a millionaire and my children deserve the best. Find the school and apply him in"

"Okay. Is it a good idea for me and Mella to come this weekend? For our sleepover?"

Sleepover? It will be a good idea.

"Yeah, you can come. They will love it"

"You are speaking as if your princess is old enough to see or play with us"

"Stop being childish. I'm not playing this time"

"We shall see. Now hung up I'm going to kiss my new boyfriend"

New boyfriend?

"So you are getting over Pam? I thought you love him."

There was silence then after a while he said

"Andile, I didn't love him, I liked him. I only love my new boyfriend"

"Can you tell me the truth? Did you apply for this job or did you get it by sleeping with your boss or through that model??"

"I applied for it and my boss, we've been together for three months. So I didn't get this job the wrong way"

I hope so

"Well if you say so. Good luck, and find the school before next week Monday"

"Okay and say hi to your new family. Mella is so excited to meet them"

"Tell my princess I said hi and uncle loves her"

"Okay bye now"

"Bye asshole"

"Bye"

"Mxm"

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"Take anything you want"

"What?"

What? Is it the first time someone said that to him?

"I said to take anything you want and hurry because we need to buy my dollar girl some clothes"

"You don't have to do this Mr. Colton"

"I want to. Come on go"

"Thanks", he then disappeared into thin air

At least you are happy

"What do we have here?"

Shit! That husky voice! What is he doing here?

"You are here again? Why do you keep following me?"

"Because you are mine. Who are you holding??"

"My baby girl Praises." Saying that brought a smile to my face, I'm happy I have a daughter, she is also an exception, my exception

"Hmm. How old is she? She looks like a new baby"

"She is three months old"

"If I may ask where is her mum?"

"She died"

"Oh, I'm sorry for your loss. I hope I can heal you with my love"

"Listen Alexandria, I and her mum were not in a relationship. I hate women!"

"That's good then because I would have killed her"

What?

"Don't say that like you're some serial killer or in the mafia or something"

"Well, baby I am someone very dangerous. I'm happy you adopted them, you are very kind"

How did he know?

It's obvious! I'm brown and she is white. But she takes after her mother's look

"You are a kind man. I'd love to make you mine"

How do I respond to that?

"I don't want any relationship. I'm sorry"

"Why?"

"I think my son needs me"

"Son??"

"Yes, my son Paris. Bye Alexandria", I was stopped by a pair of hands on my waist pulling me back closer to him

My heart is pounding on a fast lane

"You are mine Augusta and you will have to accept that. You don't want me to force that into your thick skull"

Bastard!

He is dangerous

He is a player

Don't catch feelings

Breathe in and out. Calm your nerves

"You are so sexy. I wish I could taste those plump lips"

"Hey stranger, leave my dad alone!"

I quickly pull away from him and look between him and Paris

He called me dad. He addressed me as his dad for the first time

He called me dad

"So cute. I'll see you soon Augusta", I sighed in relief and looked over Paris, checking if that bastard has left

"Mr. Col- D-dad who is that guy? Is he trouble? We should tell the cops"

Cops??

No!

I don't want anything to happen to Alexandria

"No, it's okay. Did you get what you need? Come let's look for more clothes"

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