Chapter 12

Camilla's POV

I got to my son's school that evening to pick him from school. I decided to see the head teacher because I was not comfortable with his new teacher. She had no reason to be extra nice. I got to the office and greeted the head teacher.

"Good evening Mrs Smith"

She looked up and smiled. "Evening Miss Xanders. How are you?"

"Very well, thank you ma".

" And how may I help you? "

I took a deep breath and continued. "Well, Mrs Smith, I will like to see my son's teacher"

"Your son's teacher", she repeated and opened the file in front of her. " Unfortunately Miss Xanders, she turned in her resignation today. Is there any problem?"she asked.

"Not at all madam. I had wanted to meet her in person. But it's alright. I will be on my way ma". I said and hurried out. I wondered why she resigned so soon. I could only think of one person, Mr Kelvin Frost. I remembered his reaction yesterday when I told him about it. And he was one person who could pull strings like this. I took out my phone and called him. He gave me his personal phone number some months ago but I have not called him since then. The call connected after a few rings.

" Good evening Mr Kelvin ", I greeted politely.

" Evening ", he replied. It was the coldest yet nicest voice I have ever heard. I quickly introduced myself.

" It's Camilla "

"Camilla", he repeated. "What is it?"

"Emm… Kelvin's teacher, the one I told you about yesterday has resigned. Is it… Are you…", I stammered trying to get the right words to avoid offending him. He came to my rescue and responded.

" Yes, I am responsible. And it is my doing. Any problem? "

"Why did you do that?", I couldn't help but ask.

" I did it for my son. I don't want suspicious persons around him. It's my duty to keep him safe since you don't want to bring him back to me". The last statement made me mute.

"Any other thing? I have to get back to work", he said again. I looked at my wrist watch. It was past office hours.

" Work? Aren't you supposed to be home now? " I asked in concern.

"I have a lot to do, so I stayed back"

"You can continue tomorrow. Aren't you the CEO? It isn't good to overwork your self"

I could hear his laughter from the other end.

"What's funny?",I asked in confusion.

" You are concerned about my welfare. That's nice" I flushed red in embarrassment. I replied quickly.

"I am not"

"It seems my efforts last night paid off, I am getting the rewards", he said admist laughter. I couldn't contain it any more. " Mr Frost ", I shouted but the line was dead.

I boarded a taxi to take us home. I remembered last night clearly. I smiled to my self. I remembered his touch on my skin and felt my nipples harden. He was very good in bed and by far the best guy I have made out with. 'What am I saying?' It was he who took my virginity. I chided my self for thinking in that direction. I pursed my lips and focused on the road.

We got out of the taxi and I saw a familiar car parked outside. It was Michael's car. My dearest friend, Michael.

" Uncle Mike is here", I said to my son who flashed me a smile. He was always happy to have Michael around and has grown to love him. We walked faster and saw him waiting for us at the door. Kelvin ran into his arms. I smiled. I wished he were the father. If wishes were horses, beggars will ride, they say. After Mike was done holding my son and playing with him, he looked in my direction. I realized I was transfixed with amazement and admiration all along. I smiled and walked up to them. I hugged Mike and opened the door and we entered.It was then he uttered his first word.

"Camilla, how are you?"

I didn't reply, I went closer and buried my self in his arms. He hugged me closer too. We had missed each other. After I had shouted at him some months ago, we never commmunicated. He had called me once after that but i was still too angry to pick his call. We held each other for some time saying nothing. I was sure we were thinking the same thing. After what seemed like eternity, he freed himself from my embrace and kissed my fore head.

"How are you again?", he asked a second time.

" I am fine, Mike. And you?"

"Fine too."

"Let me get you something to eat", I offered and went to the kitchen. I returned with a plate of spaghetti. Little Kelvin opted for tea and I gave him that. I ate from the same plate with Michael.

" How is work?", he asked while we were eating.

"Emm..work, well..", I began. We talked about work and a lot of other random things. After some time, he said,

"Camilla, just be careful around. Because I am sure Mr Frost will not have that teacher resign for nothing. Why don't we look into this again? Some things may be connected and it's best we unravel them on time", he paused and looked at me. I said nothing. He Patted my shoulder and continued," whenever you are ready, just tell me".

"I will give it a thought", I replied. He spent more time with us before he left. We were sorry to have him leave. He promised to visit next time. I slept soundly that night. Little did I know that will be my last carefree sleep in a long time.

I woke up the following day feeling refreshed and happy. I took Kelvin to school and went to work. I settled down for the days work. At exactly 9:30am, I was summoned to the manager's office. He gave me a letter and said," you have been sacked". My jaw dropped open.