CH.79
I was so nervous, we were appearing on jolie Bennett show again to confirm the claims. Travis said it was what was best to do. I don't have a problem with confirming it, he could have posted it on social media or better still leave it all to die down until much bigger news comes up but he said we had to do it for Irene.
Irene being inquisitive has been asking us about some of the things she heard from his mom. She has been asking if we loved each other when we got married and if our marriage was fake. I'm sure she knows it is since she remembered how we were when she first came so we had to explain our relationship and marriage to her, it was hard for her to understand at first but the point is she understands that we love each other now although it wasn't so apparent in the beginning
"I'm so nervous." I inhaled and exhaled.
"There's no need for you to be baby, if it helps I'd do most of the talking," Travis reassured kissing my cheeks and I smiled.
"You're so beautiful my love." The way he looks and says some things make my head want to explode sometimes.
When it was time for us to go up on stage Travis took my hands.
"And for the guest appearance we have, Mr and Mrs Sinclair, that's if they really are." She joked and the audience laughed. Guess what, it wasn't funny.
We walked up to our seat and sat down, I'm pretty sure my nervousness was very transparent.
" So here you are again on the Jolie Bennett's show. What has it been again, a year?" She asked and Travis nodded.
"Who would have thought that when you were seated here a year ago you weren't in love." She started pausing to watch our reaction.
"It wasn't as if we weren't in love, our feelings were just jumbled up " Travis answered.
"I see. So what brought about the marriage contract?"
I wasn't relaxed at all, the audience was staring, I felt judged. Some were already labelling me a gold digger, whore etc. I kept thinking about what could be going on in their heads. Travis placed his hands on mine, squeezing it a little before he answered.
"Well, my father stated in his will that I had to get married before I acquired the company and I used it as a medium to tie her down because she wasn't interested in marrying me."
"So you both have a daughter, did you know about this before the wedding Mr Sinclair?" She asked looking at me from the corner of her eyes.
"No I didn't," Travis answered.
"Ayanna why is this?" As if I knew she was coming to me, I suddenly became angry that she asked me a question. Why do I have to explain to her or anyone? What was I supposed to say?
"Mrs Sinclair" She urged. Right, I was supposed to be talking.
"We had a terrible breakup, separated( and I was definitely not going to tell her Ethan had a surgery done to his face and I wasn't able to recognize him), I was pregnant at that time and raised her alone, I didn't want to tell him then because things between us weren't quite solid."
"I see. So how does it feel Travis, having a daughter you weren't aware of, knowing you missed out on her life?" She questioned
"Honestly it's quite sad but it doesn't matter since we're all together now."
"So you were a victim of teenage pregnancy, how do you feel about that?" Look how she said victim as if it was a disease or I was raped.
"I wasn't cool with it at first but I got used to it. It isn't easy raising a child much less alone but I enjoyed every moment being with my daughter." I answered smiling remembering little cute moments.
"So what do you have to say to all the single moms out there?"
"Well done. It isn't easy raising a child alone especially if you don't have the support of friends and family and you're not stable financially. It might not be easy but it'll be worth it in the end. And to those who think they can't get married that's not true. Someone out there will love you and your child, most importantly you shouldn't try to break up your child's relationship with their father except he happens to be very dangerous."
"Nice advice." She said and I smiled. Talking about that made me remember those days being a single mom, the struggle and all and an idea struck me.
"I'd be holding a charity event to support single moms especially teenage girls."
"That's lovely," Travis said smiling at me, taking my hands in his and I smiled.
"Very lovely indeed," Jolie added.
She asked us a couple of other questions which we answered. I later got comfortable with them especially when talking of Irene and finally, the interview ended.
As soon as we got to the car I heaved a sigh of relief. "It wasn't so bad now was it?" Travis said giving my hand a little squeeze.
"It wasn't, I feel better now that we've told the truth and have cleared the air on our situation," I answered smiling, I felt free.
"That's lovely, and your idea of the charity to help single mom is amazing. I'm so proud of you babe."
I smiled as he kissed me on the cheek, I was proud of myself too.
When we got home that evening I received a text from am an unknown number, reading it I knew exactly who it was.
You guys must have thought you've made a smart move, your daughter isn't so smart now, is she?
The look of horror on my face must have made Travis rush to me. I hate the fact that he's threatening us with her.
"What's wrong babe?" Travis asked looking at me with worry and I showed him the text.
He got really angry when he saw the text, cursing here and there before sighing.
"He's not going to hurt her okay, I won't let him hurt you both." He assured hugging me.
"Do you think he'd do anything to hurt her?" I asked scared, could he just be bluffing?
"I don't know Aya. We'd just have to be careful, I'd tighten up security, we won't let her out of our sight." He said and I nodded. I'd die if anything happens to her, for all our sakes, I wish he was bluffing.
"It's going to be alright love." He said kissing my forehead.
Irene walked in with a smile on her face munching popcorn and I instantly smiled, my worry slightly put aside. She's just so cute and smart. I couldn't lose her.
"Come here, sweetie." I beckoned and she joined the hug.
"I love you, sweetie." Travis and I said in unison.
"I love you too mommy and daddy." I don't know why I was being so emotional and started crying. I couldn't lose her. Coupled with the fact that I can't have another, I'd go crazy if something happens to her.
"Why are you crying mummy?"
I instantly wiped my face. "Nothing baby, I'm just emotional, everything is fine," I answered wiping my tears away.
She acted like she didn't believe it for a while and later the excitement of her birthday got to her.
"My birthday is almost here." She screamed excitedly.
"Yay. You're going to be six." Travis smiled tickling her and she started laughing.
"Yes, and I'd be seven, eight, nine, ten and grow to be a mummy." She beamed with excitement and we both laughed.
"So have you decided on which costume to wear?" I asked.
"Noo." She screamed frustrated. " I want to dress like a fairy, a princess and a mermaid."
"Irene sweetie, you can't be all three," Travis informed and she frowned slightly pausing to think.
"Who says? I can be a princess that can turn into a fairy and mermaid with my magic wand or amulet." She countered, daring Travis to say something else.
"Okay, princess. You can be whatever you want to be." Travis smiled saying and she let out an excited yes.
Over the weeks we've hired an event planner, caterer, designer and all. Irene got to select everything she wanted, from the theme to the cake and gown. I could tell how excited she was about her birthday, I didn't blame her, after all, it was her first party.
I just finished putting Irene to bed and went to the study to be with Travis. Work has been hectic for him, our little scandal brought a little glitch in the business but it's nothing that couldn't be resolved. I opened the door and he didn't notice my presence. He was still wearing his suit with his tie off and a few buttons undone, wearing nerd glasses and going over some papers. He looked so sexy and ravishing I smiled, I was lucky to have him back again in my life. He looked so engrossed with his work, I had second thoughts of bothering him.
"When are you going to come in?" He asked not looking up from his work.
"How did you even know I was here?" I asked surprised, I didn't think he noticed my presence or was I just staring too much?
"How won't I know? Your scent is enough to announce your presence, plus I have eyes." He said taking off his glasses as I took a seat in front of him.
"Why did you take it off? You look rather sexy in it." I smiled saying and he chuckled.
"Do you want to talk to me about something?" He asked keeping the papers aside.
"Not really. I just wanted to see your face." The smile on his face brought an instant smile to mine.
"Awww. Is my wife being cheesy?" He teased and I laughed.
"Okay. We just have a lot of projects to complete." He replied.
"I don't want you stressing yourself so much. You should rest at home, not work." I said walking to stand beside him, placing my hands on his shoulders, slightly massaging it.
"Ok, ma'am. How do you suggest I rest then?" He asked looking up at me with a smirk.
"I have a couple of things on my mind," I said seductively.
After our make-out session, I sat on his desk in front of him playing with his hair. I loved every moment of being with him, this time I had finally let go of every inner guilt and I've forgiven myself and him. It was time to start afresh. I shouldn't hold it against him.
"I love you." I blurted out.
"I love you too Aya." He said holding my hand.
"No, you don't get it," I said and his eyes were wide open with fear or confusion.
"I love you, I don't think I ever stopped, I loved you so much it turned to hatred and I couldn't deal with it. I blamed you and myself for all that happened. I couldn't forgive myself for the turn out of events and there has been this hole in my heart. I've been trying to let go of my guilt and pent up anger and I'm finally done with them. It's time for me to move on, for us to move on. Like you said it's our past, I'm not going to let it dictate our present and rule my future. I'm not going to let anything or anyone including myself ruin what we have.
I'm so happy that you're in my life again Travis, you complete me. I like how you care and love Irene and me. I like that you still put up with me despite my craziness and exaggerated overreaction to things.
It's true when they say you never get over your first love, even when I was so mad at you, I'd still dream up different scenarios of us meeting and falling in love. I feel like I can never get over my feelings for you cause it's overwhelming, it's like the flames are rekindled every time I see you. I want to explore my feelings with you and take this relationship to the best level. I love you Ethan, Travis Sinclair whatever name you go by now." I ended with a smile and there was a wide grin on his face.
"I love you too Ayanna. I'm so proud of you for finally letting go of everything and voicing out your feelings. Now we can move forward. I look forward to spending eternity and raising a family with you. You're the only woman I truly love and will always love. I love you so much Ayanna Davies, thank you for giving me a second chance."
I smiled as our lips met in an enchanted