CHAPTER TEN

ANTHONY'S POV:

Jessica always seems to find a way to piss me off.

I thought I've gotten rid of her yesterday but not knowing that i haven't seen the best of her yet.

Using Beverly as an excuse to come to the house fully knowing that i and her cannot and will never be back together.

I walked to my room and wanted to lay on the bed when I saw the clothes Miss Natasha sprayed on the couch.

i decided to pack them and take it to the laundry basket but the clothes felt a bit wet.

But how did it get wet?...I wonder.

I stood still with the clothes in my hands trying hard to fully recap what had happened yesterday.

"I remember meeting Miss Natasha in the living room and helping me go upstairs.

she was almost begging me to go into my room.

Fuck fuck fuck Anthony, you fucked up,..

You've disgraced yourself Anthony..

She only wanted to help but i have misunderstood her completely and also shut her down.

Anthony you are such an ass,,,...I scold myself.

Fuck, I just have to clear my head and sleeping is the best solution to my problems right now.

I laid down but remembered that Jessica is around and will stop at nothing to come into my room, so i went immediately and lock my door.

As i laid quiet, memories of Jessica in bed with someone else flashes in my head.

I never want to be a wicked Dad that will separate a mother from her daughter.

Even after gaining Beverly's custody, i still think it is only right she connects with her mum and don't want her to grow up one day and see me like a wicked Dad and blame me for creating a boundary between she and her Mum.

NATASHA'S POV:

"Hello Mum, how are you and Adrian doing?"....I talk to my mum over the phone.

"how is Adrian?...How did it go with the consultation today?....I asked my mum.

" The Cardiologist said for now, he should continue with his medications then after two months, it will be decided if a catherization or surgery will be carried out"....I sigh as I heard about the feedback.

"Hopefully, by then we will be able to get the money for the procedure".....I said.

"I pray so"...she affirmed.

Adrain was diagnosed with congenital heart disease. The doctors said there is a hole in his heart and the condition allows oxygen- rich blood and oxygen - poor blood to mix together.

And since then, he has been managed with medications.

"Hope there is no any other problems?"...I asked with concern.

"No problem Natasha don't worry too much about us. okay?"....with all honesty, i care so much about them because they are all I have.

Talk to you tomorrow.

After ending the call, I was about to go upstairs to look for Beverly when i bumped into her mother.

"So, because i am around, you expect me to do your job for you right?".... i don't know what she meant by that statement.

"Are you not suppose to bath Beverly by now?"....she asked, sounding as if I am not doing my work well.

"Yes, that is what I am about to do"...I replied back with so much confidence.

I won't allow her to bully me whenever she feels like it.

"Are you talking to me rudely?"...she asked moving towards me.

"No ma'am, i am not. please can i go bath Beverly?".....I asked as i move away from her.

I left her in the kitchen while i went upstairs to look for Beverly.

"Little Beverly?"...I called her as i walked into her room.

She is watching on her iPad as usual...

she turned her face immediately she saw me..

"Miss Natasha, will you bath me pleash?....she asked looking almost as if she will burst into tears at any moment.

"Of course my baby, why won't i bath you?"....I said as i cuddle her.

"I don't want Mummy to bath me"...I looked her confused.

"but why Little Beverly?"....I asked.

"Mummy is not nice to me"'....she raised her head from my bosom and looked at me with so much sadness.

It broke my heart that i can read a deep wave of emotions from this little girls eye.

I carried her to the bathroom to bath her after which she drank custard with cookies.

I read her bed time stories as she slept few minutes into the story...

We take atleast three days before finishing a story. Always a sleeping beauty...

Going downstairs, I couldn't see anyone in the kitchen.

Mr Anthony hasn't come down since Beverly's mum came.

I took that also as my queue to go to bed and sleep.