Chapter 100: Breakfast Table

MIA

I looked back and I saw Caleb approaching.

Oh, thank God.

"Caleb, hey,"

"I thought you might be asleep by now." He said, standing in front of me.

"I can't sleep. I am worried about Big Kai."

He starts me.

"Um.....can I see him?"

He raised his brows.

"I really want to see him and know what is wrong with him. Please."

He scoffed. "Come on, Mia. You don't have to beg to see your man."

I lowered my gaze as the thought of Big Kai being mine made my heart flutter.

"Or isn't that who he is to you?"

I looked at him.

"Your man?"

I stared at him.

He raised a brow.

I nodded slightly.

He chuckled. "I bet you he is fine. But I am going to see him right now. Let's go together."

My heart lit up instantly.

"Really?"

"Yeah, come on." He said leading the way.

"Thank you," I said I followed him.

"No need for that. You of all people should be by his side right now." He said without looking at me.

I smiled slightly but Imani came to my mind instantly.

"Um....what about Imani?"

"What about her?" he asked.

"She um....you heard what she said earlier."

He sucked his teeth. "Ignore her. This is the boss's house. Not hers."

"But what if she....." I trailed off the minute we took the left and I saw Imani standing outside Big Kai's door and talking to the guards.

Oh geez.

This is not going to work.

For some reason, I didn't stop but continued walking with Caleb.

"What the fuck is she doing here?" Imani asked, throwing me a glare as we got closer and the guards walked past us.

"What do you mean what is she doing here? She wants to see the boss." Caleb said.

"That is not going to happen." She snapped, glaring at me.

What is with her?

"What is your problem, Imani? Just get out of the way. She wants to see him." Caleb insisted.

I fiddled with my fingers as I stared between them.

"I ain't no water in my fucking mouth when I said that is not going to happen."

"I don't know what your freaking problem is but my boss needs his girlfriend right now," Caleb said.

Imani chuckled, folding her eyes as she looked at me.

I stared at her.

"Girlfriend," she said, staring at me from head to toe and then back to my face.

"Sorry, bitch but Kai's girlfriend is already in there taking good care of him," she said, making me furrow my brows slightly.

I looked at Caleb.

He looked at me as well.

I looked at her.

She raised her brows and smirked.

She leaned closer. "What? You think you are his girlfriend?"

I kept staring at her.

"I fucking told you earlier, Barbie, that you are nothing but a fucking plaything."

My heart tightened.

"He will play with you for a while and toss you in the fucking trash," she said, smirking.

"Don't listen to her, Mia," Caleb said.

"Yeah don't listen to me, bitch. Don't listen to me and live like a fucking fool in this fucking house. You already have the word, fool, written in capital letters on your fucking forehead" she said, tilting her body away as she smirked.

I stared at her as tears approached my eyes.

Next, Big Kai's door opened, revealing Brenda.

I felt a sharp pain crossing my heart.

"Imani," she called, staring at Caleb and me.

"Yes, Bre?" Imani said without looking away from me.

"The doctor is asking for you," Brenda said.

Imani smirked at me.

"Oh really?"

"Yeah,"

"I will be right there," Imani said, still without looking away from me.

Brenda attempted to go in but....

"Oh, Bre," Imani called as she held my gaze.

"Yeah?"

"How is your man, Bre?" Imani asked while smirking at me. .

"He is getting better," Brenda answered.

My heart tightened again.

"He just has a fever. Nothing much. The doctor is doing a great job."

I felt relieved to hear that.

Imani smirked at me. "That's good to hear."

Brenda moved back in and closed the door.

"You heard that, bitch. Now get the fuck out of here. Your presence brings misfortune. Get the fuck outta here. Both of you!" Imani ordered, turning towards the door.

"Imani," Caleb called.

She didn't respond but grabbed the doorknob, opened the door, and entered.

"Imani, you....."

She closed the door before he could finish his statement.

I lowered my gaze as Caleb heaved a sigh.

"I am sorry about that, Mia."

I shook my head, looking at him.

"It's okay. At least he is getting better."

He stared at me.

"I will go back now." I walked back before he could say anything.

Tears rolled down my face as I walked. I wiped them off but more rolled. I ran towards my room.

I entered, closed the door behind me, and rested my back against the door.

"Yeah don't listen to me, bitch. Don't listen to me and live like a fucking fool in this fucking house. You already have the word, fool, written in capital letters on your fucking forehead"

"How is your man, Bre?"

"He is fine."

I let out a sob, covering my mouth instantly and closing my eyes as tears rolled out.

My heart clenched over and over again as I slid down on the floor.

I placed my hands on my knees and rested my head on my arms as I sobbed.

I let out a sigh, trying to control my tears.

But it is of no use.

I can't control it.

I really can't.

NEXT DAY.......

"Mia, Jay Jay is with my hair band," Vicky said, pointing at Jay Jay who is seated on the bed.

Sighing, I walked towards him.

"Jay Jay, give it to me," I said, reaching to take the band from him.

He moved it away.

I sucked my teeth slightly.

"Come on, Jay Jay. That's Vicky's hair band." I said, reaching to take it but he is relentless.

"Jay Jay, please."

He kept moving his hand away from me.

I stood up straight, placing my hand on my hips as I stared at him

He stared at me while making his meaningless talk.

"I need to tie Vicky's hair, okay?"

He kept talking.

"But it is not yours"

He kept talking.

I let out a sigh, rubbing my temples.

Vicky chuckled.

"Sorry, Vicky. I am not in the mood to fight with him today." I said, walking back to Vicky.

"It's okay. I mustn't tie my hair today," she said as I stood behind her and began brushing her hair.

The day is bright as ever. The rays of the sun are hitting my room through the windows and we are all dressed and ready for the day.

I couldn't sleep after my incident with Imani. I was up for hours before these two woke up and I got busy with them.

It helped me a bit but I had Big Kai in mind.

Along with many other things.

Things like, how right is Imani? Is Big Kai really serious about me? Am I really his plaything?

Did I give in as his plaything the moment I let him touch me?

Am I an actual fool?

All these questions kept repeating in my head.

Then there is Brenda.

Is she his girlfriend?

God, I am mentally and emotionally exhausted.

Vicky and Jay Jay are the ones helping without even knowing they are.

I am really exhausted.

Above all, I still hope Big Kai recovers.

I hope he wakes up today and gives me a good explanation.

"Thank you, Mia," Vicky said, turning to me with a bright smile that melted my heart.

I smiled as well. "You are welcome, little sis."

She walked towards the couch and sat on it.

I walked to the bed.

"Your turn, buddy," I said, reaching for him and picking him up.

The hair band fell off his tiny hands and landed on the bed.

He cried, tilting his body crankily in my arms and trying to reach for it.

"Wait a second, Jay Jay. What is with you?" I asked, picked the hair band, and gave it to him.

He stopped crying as he fiddled with the hair bands.

I sat on the bed and placed him on my lap.

"What? You want to eat it?"

He stared at me.

I raised my brows.

He returned his gaze to the hair band he was fiddling with.

"Fine. None of my business."

Ish.

I began brushing his hair.

A knock came on my door and it opened, revealing Coco.

"Heyyy," she sang happily as she walked in.

"Good morning, Aunt Coco." Vicky greeted from where she sat.

"Aw, good morning, my little princesses," Coco said, blowing Vicky a kiss.

Jay Jay made a meaningless talk while staring at Coco.

Coco chuckled. "And you too, my tiny angel," she said, shaking his hand slightly.

Her eyes moved to me.

"You look happy this morning," I said.

She shrugged. "Mornings make me happy. Haven't you noticed?"

"I guess I haven't," I said, brushing Jay Jay's hair.

"I came to call you guys for breakfast." she sang. "Let's go."

I placed the brush aside, picked up Jay Jay, and got on my feet.

"Come on, princess," Coco said, extending her hand to Vicky.

Vicky walked towards her and held her hand.

We headed out of the room.

"Slept well?" Coco asked as we walked along the hallway.

"I couldn't."

"I noticed. You have bags under your eyes," she said, making me look at her.

"I do?"

"Yeah. Did you cry?"

I didn't respond but faced the way.

"I told you the boss will be fine." She said.

"That's not.... " I paused, letting out a sigh.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I will tell you later." I said as we got to the stairs.

We descended them as I stared at the empty table.

Big Kai is always seated whenever we come down for dinner. Seeing the table empty right now makes my heart ache.

He is fine, Mia.

Stop worrying.

We got to the table. Coco took out the seat for Vicky while I moved to place Jay Jay in his seat but....

"The fuck is going on here?" Imani's commanding voice made us freeze as the sound of her clicking heels filled the place.

We looked in her direction. She is descending the stairs, dressed in a pencil blue dress.

She gives this strict CEO vibes. The one that gives you the ultimate creeps of getting fired if you make as much as a half mistake.

"Um... ma'am, they are about the have breakfast." Coco stuttered as Imani approached.

"Have my brother and his girlfriend been sent their breakfast yet?" Imani asked, standing in front of Coco.

My heart clenched slightly.

That happens whenever she calls Brenda his girlfriend.

"I don't.....I am not in charge of that." Coco stuttered.

"Excuse me?" Imani asked daringly, making me hold Jay Jay tightly.

"The boss made me in charge of their welfare." Coco gestured at us.

"Come again." Imani urged.

Coco, no.

"The boss made me in....."

Imani gave her a stinging slap, making me Coco whimper and me, flinch.

"Fucking bitch!" Imani yelled, making Jay Jay flinch as Coco held her cheek.

"Are you nuts?!" Imani yelled again.

Jay Jay began crying.

I cooed him as my heart pounded.

Vicky moved to me quickly and I held her hand.

"Go and make sure my brother's and his girlfriend's breakfast is fucking delivered to them!" she yelled.

"Yes, ma'am," Coco said, running past her and towards the kitchen.

Imani looked my way as Jay Jay continued crying.

"Jay Jay," I muttered.

"Shut that thing up!" she yelled, making his cries worsen.

I released Vicky's hand and caressed Jay Jay's back.

Imani walked towards us.

Please not in front of the kids.

"The three of you are not welcome here. Just leave already!"

Jay Jay increased his pitch.

She really has to stop yelling.

"You wanna have breakfast on this fucking table?"

I shook my head slightly.

"Seriously?"

I stared at her as I consoled Jay Jay.

"You are a fucking joke. You and your brats from hell will no longer sit at this table. Do you even know how much it costs?"

I kept staring at her.

"More than your fucking life. You shouldn't even be near it. Take your brats with you and go to the fucking kitchen!"

I flinched. So did Vicky as Jay Jay cried louder.

"Now!"

I took Vicky and hurried towards the kitchen.

Walking into the kitchen, Jay Jay stopped crying and some maids walked past us with meals in their hands.

Coco was standing at the end of the kitchen, facing the wall and stirring something.

I heard tiny sobs and sniffles from her as she moved her hand.

My shoulders fell.

"Mia, is Coco crying?" Vicky asked.

I looked at her.

She looks unhappy.

"She will be fine, okay?"

She nodded.

I placed Jay Jay on the island and helped Vicky sit in the barstool. I moved Jay Jay close to her.

"Hold him for me for a minute, please," I said.

She nodded and placed her hand around his waist.

I walked towards Coco.

She sobbed and sniffled.

"Coco,"

She looked over her shoulder slightly and faced whatever she was stirring.

Smells like a mixture of ingredients for pancakes.

"I am sorry," I said.

"It's not your fault. Imani is just a fucking witch," she said, sniffling.

"Sorry for my language," she added.

"I understand."

She let go of the spoon, sniffled, and turned to me.

Her eyes are red from tears.

"Have a seat, okay? I will get you guys your meal." She said, walking towards the cooler.

I moved to the kids and sat on a barstool next to them.

Time went by and we are almost done with our meal.

Jay has finished his but he is eating mine too.

And by himself.

His tiny hand is picking up some portions of my scrambled eggs and putting them in his mouth.

His body is messed up and all parts of his mouth are stained with oil, milk, and crumbs of the eggs.

Geez, buddy.

I picked up my glass of juice and was about to sip but.....

Jay Jay raised his hands towards me.

I took a sip regardless, making him cry.

"Okay okay, take my juice too." I moved the glass to his mouth.

"You finished yours, remember?"

He kept drinking.

"Now you want mine, really?"

Coco chuckled, wiping her hands with a hand towel as she approached the island.

"Can you imagine this little guy?" I asked.

"What are besties for?"

I scoffed.

He is still drinking.

"Enough. You will finish it." I said, taking the glass from his lips.

He cried again.

"No, Jay Jay."

His cries increased.

Sighing, I gave in. I fed him more juice.

"I will get you another. Don't worry." Coco said, walking towards the fridge.

"He would probably drink it too," I said.

Coco chuckled.

Next, someone walked into the kitchen, claiming my attention.

"Hmm, well well well," Brenda said as we locked eyes.