That Night

Chapter 2

I was terrified. I had Tyler & Ashton in my arms as I sat on the couch. I held them close to me and cried. For two years I couldn't sleep. For 9 months I had to deal with it in high school. Slut, w***e, easy. Words that students tormented me with. For 9 months I went through pregnancy. For 22 hours I was in labor. Almost three years I've been a mother and no one has been there to hold my hand, no one has been there to tell me everything was going to be ok. No family. No friends. No Lover. Not even a shoulder to cry on. Now all of a sudden he's back?! Just when I thought that I was improving he has come back to haunt my sleep. To haunt my restless nights.

After a few minutes of crying. Tyler finally spoke.

"Momma" he whispered

He softly hugged me. He looked at me and kissed my cheek. I smiled an kissed him. No one is going to hurt my babies, no one is going to do anything to them. If seeing my attacker once again to tell him to f**k off was going to help then I will do it. I will meet him and I will tell him to leave me alone.

I decided to call in sick today, I am way too terrified to leave the house. Thank God I don't have class today. I called The daycare and told them that an emergency came up and I wouldn't be taking the twins. I was now sitting on the couch with Tyler & Ashton watching Looney Tunes. They were addicted to cartoons. I smiled and walked to the kitchen. Better start on lunch.

I start making some mashed potatoes. After I cooked a skinless chicken breast with some veggies. Once the food was done I served a small portion of mashed potatoes with cut up chicken breast and some veggies on the side. I poured some apple juice in a baby cup and placed it on the high chair. I walked to the living room and helped Tyler & Ashton walk to the kitchen. I set them on high chairs and placed his food in front of them. Tyler took a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth. He started eating and I smiled. Ashton began to eat as well. I served myself some food and ate along with them. Tyler ate his chicken first. Then he ate some of his mashed potatoes. After that came the hard part. The veggies, he ate all of the carrots but he would not eat the broccoli. No matter how hard I try to get him to eat. Ashton, on the other hand, was different. Although they were twins they were polar opposites. Ashton stared off with his veggies. Eating only the broccoli and leaving the carrots. Then he ate all of his mashed potatoes and left most of the chicken.

After lunch, I decided they needed to be bathed. I stripped them and bathed them. Tyler splashed around while Ashton played with his toys. I smiled. My baby boys have grown so much, I remember breastfeeding them and teaching them how to walk. I remember the first day Tyler said ‘momma’. I was the happiest mother in the universe. Hearing his voice form words was just a blessing to me. My baby boy. Ashton was yet to speak. The most I could get him to do was baby babble Incoherent words. I always wondered why Tyler spoke and Ashton didn't but the doctor reassured me that it was normal for twins to do things differently. While Tyler could speak Ashton could do actions. By his 8 months, Ashton learned to stand. By his 10 months, Ashton was full on walking while Tyler had just recently learned how to stand.

After their shower, I changed them into a pair of shorts and a T-Shirt. I played around with them for a little bit and after that, I put them to sleep. I laid on my bed and curled up with a good book. I started reading when I heard the mailman outside. I quickly stood up and walked to the mailman.

"Good afternoon Joey" I greeted him

"Ahh, Miss Storm. How nice to see you, how have you been?"He cheerfully replied.

"I've been well, taking it one day at a time." I smiled at him.

"Well, that's good, oh before I forget. Here you go" he said handing me a letter.

"What's this?" I asked

"Oh, some fellow stopped me before I arrived at your house and told me to give you this letter. He said it was urgent." He replied while looking through his mail.

"Oh, well thank you very much, Joey, I appreciate it." I smiled and started to walk off.

"Have a good day Miss Storm" he shouted

"You too!" I shouted back.

I walked in going through my mail, bills, bills, and more bills. I came across the letter again. I'm too scared to open it but my curiosity is burning. I finally decide to read the contents.

' My Dearest Angel,

I really hope my letter didn't frighten you, I just wanted to let you know that I was sorry. I see that you still do not trust me and I completely understand. Then again my offer still stands. If you would like to know my reasons and to hear my apology in person, meet me at Tropical park tomorrow at 3:00 pm. If you don't show up then I will leave you alone forever. You will never have to hear from me again and I will leave you alone with our sons.

Sincerely Your Sons' Father Ezekiel.

P.S: They took after their mother, they are gorgeous baby boys. '

I couldn't stop reading the note. I read it over 10 times. I just couldn't stop. I set the paper down and rubbed the bridge between my eyes. I could just not show up. That's an option. Then again I want to know why he did it. What if its a trap? What if he wants to rape me again? I shudder at the thought. If I go, I should go with someone. Maybe a close friend? Maybe John can go with me! I grab my phone and look for his number. I quickly text him.

'Hey, I need a favor.'

'Sure, what's up?'

'What are you going tomorrow?'

'Well, I'm about to board the plane for New York remember?'

'Oh yeah, that's right your going on a trip. Well then never mind, I'll ask someone else'

'You sure? If it's important I guess I could miss my flight'

'Oh God No! No no no. It's not important at all. I think I can do it on my own. You go and have fun, you deserve it'

'Thanks Angel, well talk to you when I come back'

'Okay'

I quickly lock my phone and slump down on my couch. Damn it. Wait I could ask one of my coworkers. Then again I don't talk to anyone at work that much. Maybe I should just stay here, safe at home.