Investor

I got home that evening looking so stressed out. I had to prepare varieties of food for David's kids to last them dinner and perhaps breakfast and lunch.

I did it to reduce David's stress.. besides I couldn't wait for him to return. I know he promised to repay me my money which he made me loose but, I just couldn't wait.

My mom is sick and she needs me by her side. I already checked on her in the room when I came back and she's still sleeping.

I don't really know what's wrong with her. She's constantly sick and we do not have enough money to take her to the hospital for test.

With the little money I can afford, I buy her medicines from chemist to relieve her pains and treat her to get better for some time.

It hurts so much that I have little or no money to ty care of her. I'm her only child and all responsibilities rests ony shoulders.

Now the only thing I managed to do to get little savings just got thwarted. Dean fired me this morning and insisted on a second chance if only I sleep with him.

He wants me on his bed and also made a promise that if I do it, he would take care of my mom's hospital bills till she gets Well.

I bluntly refused countless if times and that's why he never considered anything when he fired me.

I had told my mom once about his proposal but she sternly warned against it. She warned me not to by any circumstance sell myself to that 'pig' ... A name she had called him.

I had to tell my mom about it cause I was feeling selfish for not doing something about her condition.

I felt guilty and I had to tell her. But she went against such decision and even adviced me to quit the job.

I didn't listen. I mean, there was no possible way to earn a living if I quit the job.

But now, it's lost. And I wonder what will become of me.

Still whirling myself in my thoughts, my phone suddenly Buzzed. I picked it up and checked the ID

"Vickie" I smiled as I picked it.

"Babe what's up? " She spoke out.

"Not so good you know, " I sighed out tiredly.

"You sound so tired. Hope you' aren't still thinking of what Dean did?" She sounded so concerned.

"I'm just confused Vickie. Dean's Restaurant was the only place I got meager savings. Especially from the customers. I don't really know what to do now. I think it's time I look for another job. Even If not as a cook, as a cleaner or anything... I'm good to go"

I reduced my voice. I don't really want my mom to hear me. She might be awake now.

"Cleaner? Are you sure you okay with such a job?" She asked.

I could sense the doubt in her voice.

"I'm okay with anything. So far it fetches me something. Anything at all to take care of Mama. "

I stated. Almost in tears.

"Okay.. if it's what you want. I think I can help you with that."

"Oh really! I love you so much Vickie.." I quickly wiped off my teary face..

"Eewww! Save that for your boyfriend!" She sounded disgusted and I laughed out.

"Not like I have any. Stupid!" I scoffed teasingly.

"It's high time you get yourself one.. you know" she sounded serious.

"I know, when the time comes" I rolledy eyes

"You're twenty four. Rosiana.. when is the he Time gonna come?" She drawled my name.

"You're an assh0le!" I poked my lips and she roared out in laughter.

"Night. Night" she whispered and ended the call.

A smile stretched on my lips as I placed the phone back on the chair.

Vickie is definitely one in a million.

"When were you planning to tell me you lost your job"

I heard Mama's voice from the room-door and it startled me.

I swiftly turned to face her and saw her standing frailly. The sickness reallyade her look older than her age.

"It's nothing mom" I stood up and walked over to her

"Dean fired me and yes, I'll start a hunt for a new job okay"

I placed a kiss on her hair and led her back into the room.

I don't want her to worry about anything.

Gerald

"Just one more spoon"... Janietta instructed as the three of them watched me dish out some food that night for myself.

I stared at them in puzzlement and they stared Back with all seriousness.

I'm so hungry and they don't want me to take enough food to my fill.

They are here monitoring me as my dish out.

"C'mon guys why are you doing this to me? .. I'm so hungry" I stared at them looking so frustrated.

"That's the thing Dad! You're so hungry and we don't want you to eat up everything." Janietta replied.

"We need to save for tomorrow. And maybe next" she added.

"Janietta's right. Good food are hard to come by. Especially in this house. That's why we tryna preserve." Noel spoke out and my mouth dropped in shock.

"But I could cook for you guys tomorrow.. I've been the one cooking"

I stared at the trio who stared Back at me with their arms akimbo.

"But your food isn't as good as Rosiana's own daddy" Kayla replied me as I felt like a clown.

"Kayla! Seriously?? Even you??" I gasped.

"That's the truth. Rosiana is really a nice cook. She made enough food and it's so so delicious and we don't want you to eat as much........... Or wait..🤨"

Noel paused. Smiling at his sisters.

No! No! No!...

I know that devilish smile Noel.... An evil idea just struck him and I do not want any of it.

"Whatever you're thinking Noel , you better not say it..."

I spoke out in a threatening tone.

But as you have it, My kids never listens to me

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TBC

I wonder what Noel wants to say now... .

I really feel for Rosiana .. I hope she finds a new job .

DAVID

I stared at him with so much suspense until he finally spoke out.

"Daddy..." He walked towards me.

"Why not cook for yourself tonight. And keep this portion for us. So you can eat to your fill. It'll be okay that way."

He stated clearly.

What? I paused.

Thinking about what he just said. It won't be a bad idea either. I get to eat enough.. and not this little food with how hungry I'm feeling.

I stared Back at the three suspiciously.

"No one gets to taste my food when I'm done".

"We won't." They chorused.

"You guys don't actually like my food do you?" I asked as they shooked their head simultaneously.

"No one liked it. But why did you guys keep up with it.? You could have just told me"

They can't possibly be serious!

"Not like we have a choice." Noel answered .... And my face dropped.

"Fine! No problem at all. From now on, you guys get to cook for yourselves. .. since my efforts aren't appreciated."

"Okay fine. We are sorry. We were only trying to catch some fun. Your food is the best ever"

A small smile stretched on my lips.

"Okay.. since my food is the best and the Three of you are okay with it. What do you say then? I dish out enough for myself to eat and cook for us tomorrow"

"What? Dad!" Janietta shrieked.

"No! No! No!" They chorused.

"But you just said my food is the best.."

"Yes it's actually the best. But we don't like your kind of 'Best' Food."

Noel spoke out sharply. Stressing the 'Best'

I stared at them with a *Don't worry look*

And then dipped a spoonful into my mouth.

Oh! I chewed on the food and tasted the flavors. This is so good.. I moaned out a little to the yummy taste and took another spoon.

I can't really seem to get enough of it.

In a quest to take another spoonful, my eyes suddenly met with their piercing gaze and i muttered a 'sorry' to them and dropped the plate.

Wishing myself more of the food.

I drank a cup of water and wiped off my mouth as I withdrew some eggs and a loaf of bread from the storage-shelf.

Let me prepare myself enough to eat tonight.

️ Next Morning ️

"Wake up Dad! We gonna be late for school !" Noel shouted into my ears as I laid numb on the bed.

My ears re-echoed his words and waved of headache eloped me.

"Dad junior is crying.. he needs a change of diaper" Janietta ran into my room with a crying junior and placed him close to me on the bed and Junior's deafening cries almost had my head pulling off.

"Seriously???!" I cried out.

"Can't I for once in my life have a good morning rest"

The words came out from my mouth like a teary-tone.

"Daddy! I want to pee" Kayla ran to my bedside.. raising up her nightie with just her pants on.

I stared angrily at her.. she wants to pee? Don't she know the way to the toilet?

Seriously???

"Pee on yourself" I hissed out.

"Okay. " She Nodded. And like an obedient child, she released those hot liquids and it freely flowed to the ground.

"Kayla!!" I shouted and she jerked back I'm fear.

"But you told me'" she pouted. Almost in tears.

I ran my hand through my hair sitting upright on the bed.

I stared at crying junior and then to her who later joined in the crying competition.

"Who's gonna clean that up huh?"

"Definitely not me" janietta shrugged. Walking out of the room.

"Me neither" Noel added and walked out too.

"Seriously guys!" I shouted as they left..

"I'm definitely gonna get you guys a nanny one of these days" I said aloud and I guess they didn't hear me. If not, another heated argument would have ensued.

I stared breathlessly at Kayla and then to junior. I just don't know what to do with them.🏼‍♂️

️ Lunch at Workplace ️

My eyes were still heavy and almost poking out it's socket as I sat there alone eating my lunch.

I'm so tired and all I want now is a little break for a nap. But that can't be possible on a busy day, can it?

"Hello handsome"

I stared up and I saw Alicia standing before me with her tray of food. She placed it on my table.

"How you doing Alicia" I asked. Digging my fork into my food.

"I'm good. What's up? You look stressed"

"Is it that obvious?" I dropped my spoon and focused on her.

How did she know I'm stressed out? It must really be obvious.

"Yeah.. I'm so tired right now. My morning was so hectic. The kids and all" I waved off the words from my mouth. Sounding seriously tired.

"Oh. I see" she paused and then smiled a little.

"David, how are your kids like?"

She asked and I stopped chewing on my food.. quickly taken aback by such question.

My kids? Huh! They are a thick pain I'm the As$. Kill'joys. Annoying! Call them parasites... Or anything worth trouble.

"They are so lovely'" I replied instead with a fake smile.

Picking my glass-filled cup of water and began gulping down it's content.

"That's interesting. I want to meet them"..

Wait. What?

She suddenly spoke out... Causing the water to choke me as I unintentionally spat out everything to her face.

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TBC

.... David and his children ehnn.. cat and rat

So Alicia wants to meet them abi ..

Issokay 🏻‍♀️🏻‍♀️🏻‍♀️

"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry please."

I soon realized what I had done. Spitting out the contents from my mouth to her face was never my intention.

I stared at her ruined dress and felt more bad.

"It's okay" she brought out a kerchief and began to wipe her face.

"I'm really sorry about the mess. It's just that I never really expected you to say that. I mean, we've been friends for long and you've never mentioned anything about them. Or even ask about them either. So I got sort of ermm.."

I paused, coughing a little.

"It's no big deal David. I just want to get to know them"

Fvck! It's definitely a big great deal!!! A big deal I must admit. It's so not easy for me to make out time and be with kids.. but I got to do this.

At least for the Feelings I have for him.

If I get to be very close with his kids, like Nora had adviced, I think I might easily get a chance to be with him..

I so much yearn for a chance with David and I'd do anything to go to that extent.

"You sure you wanna meet them?"

He asked again... Looking so unsure.

"Yeah,m. I mean it" I nodded.

Why does he keeps asking that? I'm dead serious about it and I mean every word.

Even if I don't like kids, I just wanna pretend I like them. In order to win their hearts so I can have my way with their Dad.

From what I've noticed, he has so much affection towards his kids and it's literally taking his time that he doesn't even bother to get a new wife.

The hell?.

He's still too young and full of life.

That little man standing between his legs surely needs attention. And David don't have to neglect it.

"It's okay. I'd really appreciate you meet them.. they will definitely be Happy to see you"

He flashed me sexy a smile.. revealing his White teeth.

I smiled back and continued with my food.

DAVID

"They will definitely not be Happy to see her!!!" I half-yelled to my best friend Mark. Who sat with me in my office.

"Seriously Man. I don't get the reason why you're freaking out. She just wanna see them and know them.. that's worth something don't you think?"

Yeah. It's worth something..

I sighed out.." she's actually the first lady friend to make such request. So it's definitely worth something" I breathe hard.

"Then Relax..."

"I can't mark. My kids... They're not gonna be so happy with it." I pointed out.

"How sure are you about that? They haven't met her yet so you can't possibly jump into conclusions''

"My kids don't wanna see me around women or anything on skirts.." I spoke out with so much worry.

"Seriously David.. you need to start thinking about yourself for once! Stop worrying about your kids.. you and I know that as a man with four children, it's not easy... You need assistance..

You can't possibly handle them all by yourself.. don't you think it's time to start thinking of getting yourself a girlfriend? You surely need one bro"

The aspect of me needing an assistant, Mark's definitely right.. he's making sense..

I've been too busy with kids and alongside I forget about myself.. I can't do this alone. It's so frustrating!

I have seen hell these past nine months without Mariah and it hasn't been easy.

"You're kinda right in all of these Buddy. But I can't help to think how my kids will feel about this decision.. you know them so well so I guess you know what I mean"

Mark took a deep breath and adjusted himself a little on his seat.

" They won't like the idea, but in time they'll adjust. Trust me" he assured.

And I gave in with a smile.

"Yeah, they will.."

"David don't act or feel bad about this . Give it a try and you'll see what I mean.

Alicia has shown interest in your kids, that's a first step in knowing a good woman who can take care of the kids with you.

Alicia likes you alot and you know it. Why not try things out with her. The kids will come around"

He reassured me and I felt a little relieved.

Mark my best friend has a way of making me feel better.

Just so you know, Mark is also a father of a sweet baby girl. Same age with Noel I think.. or I guess she's seven.

"So how's Karen?" I asked.

Mark's a single dad too. He's been having issues with Karen's mom... His girlfriend.. Ella.

To me, I think Ella's done with Mark but as you have it.. my friend still loves her Alot and he isn't ready to move on. He's been single ever since while taking care if the child she bore him.. still waiting for the day Ella would come back to him and her daughter. Karen.

Ella most times comes to pay a visit to Karen. She doesn't talk much with Mark and my best friend still acts like everything is okay... But deep down, I know he's hurting and he seriously wants her back.

"She's okay.. she has been looking for an opportunity to come spend time with your kids during weekends. But I seriously don't want to add to your stress cause I know janietta and your stubborn Noel are already good in playing that part"

He chuckled slightly..

He does know my kids too well.

"They are a handful... I'll definitely think over what we just discussed.. and I'll see what to do about it. Who knows, you might be right about Alicia. She may be the right person for this".

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TBC 🏻‍♀️...

David's Decision