Chapter 29
" Tony you're not serious right? and were are you going to?"
" I'm not joking Sophie.. I no longer love you and as for where I'm going to, it's the visitors room.. that's where I will be sleeping in for now!" I said as I walked out of the bedroom and closed the door.
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The next morning, I woke up and while dressing for work in the visitors room, Angie walked in all dressed for school.
" Good morning daddy! thanks for the spag.. it was nice just the same mummy Tessy prepares it" Angie said and I was wowed!
" I'm glad my baby enjoyed it.. I had to call Tessy to ask for her cooking recipe since you said yesterday that you love the way she makes her than mine" I said making a puppy face and Angie kept laughing at my childish behavior
" You're acting like a baby daddy... Don't tell me you are now jealous of mummy Tessy?" Angie said and I was so happy knowing that my daughter is better than she was yesterday
" Of course not Angie... I'm rather happy, you are feeling better compared to yesterday!"
" I told you already that I'll be fine daddy.. so tell me daddy why did you sleep in the visitors room? Is you and mummy Sophie fighting?"
" I see you've now crafted out a name for your two moms? Mummy Tessy and mummy Sophie.. it's nice Angie" I commented smiling, I am trying to avoid the question she asked earlier because I don't want to trouble her young mind more than I've already done so far.
" Daddy I know you are intentionally trying to avoid my question.. it's okay I will let you be since I believe it is the usual adults matters" Angie replied and I nodded with a smiling face that indicates appreciation.
" Yes Angie.. you are right, it is adults matters and we will sort it okay!" I assured Angie who nodded in understanding
" Okay daddy... I have to go to school now, it's almost 7:30, I believe my school bus should be here anytime soon.. bye daddy, see you at noon!" Angie said as she walked out of the door waving at me
" Goodbye Angie.. take care of you and please stay out of trouble.. love you!" I said waving back and chuckled when I saw her popping her head through the bedroom door to say
" I love you too daddy... have a nice day at work and don't miss me too much.. bye"
After she left, I heaved as I thought of everything that has happened in my life so far.
I wondered how Angie will cope with the news of my separation with Sophie because I knew that a real mother will always remain dear to a child no matter what happens.
I sighed as I picked up my briefcase to walk out when a phone call came on my phone.
The phone screen showed that it's Tessy calling.
I smiled as I picked up the call as I was also planning to call her when I get to the office but unfortunately for me, her call came in first before I could call.
" Good morning Tess.. I see you are missing me already!" I teased sitting on the bed
" Good morning Ton.. yes I missed you and also needed someone to talk to right now, that's why I called" Tessy said and I noticed that her voice was a bit unsound
" Are you okay Tess? you don't sound too good?" I asked and when she kept quiet, I knew that definitely something was wrong with her
" I'm not fine Ton.. it's Ben, he is back for Chiom!"
" Which Ben? do you mean Chiom's father?
" Yes Chiom's father who abandoned us for five years now.. he is back from the states for Chiom and I!" Tessy said and I was silent unable to utter a word.