ONE
"I can't wait mommy!" My six year old Aspen gushed, excited about going back to school. Spring break was finally over. I finished placing her two pink bows in her hair. "thank you mommy" She turned around giving me a kiss. "Youre welcome my love."
"I cant wait to tell miss.Landon about my break."
I smile. "Youre so smart my baby" I praised pulling her into my lap showering her with kisses. "Come ooooonnnnn letttts gooooo"
she wiggled away from me grabbing her backpack. I pout getting up from the couch and grab my purse and keys on the coffee table. We went outside I helped penny into her car seat. I dropped her off at school and made my way to work. I'm a waitress at a local diner. Owned by a family friend.
"Good morning jahzelle" I was greeted by Remir another waitress. "Morning."
I quickly got ready. And started waiting tables. The first couple of tables were a breeze. Until this one family wanted to be difficult. One man, one woman, and a little boy. You could basically smell how stuck up and entitled they were. Jesus.
"Im sorry but we don't have-"
"WHERE IS YOUR MANAGER???!" the woman yelled so loud causing a scene. oh sweet honey cornnuts. "calm down. I just said we don't have coke.." "Ah!" her son started crying pounding the table. "Ill take it from here jahzelle" I hear the owners voice tell me from behind. "Adam." I had a sigh of relief. "Thank you" I mouth scurring away. I went to wait other tables apologizing for the loud family.
My day when by fast. I Just wanted to hear Aspen tell me about her day. "bye guys" I waved into the kitchen before walking out to my car. I park at pennys school parking lot a little early before the bell rings. "Oh! Jahzelle!" I hear someone call out, another mother. "Oh hello..um"
"Mary. we both chaperoned the December trip to the zoo."
"Oh! right" I mumbled still completely clueless. I saw she was wearing a very revealing out fit. wow.
Soon little kindergarteners came out of the building. I see my penny walking out with a man with a sad face. I walk over confused. I kneeled in front of her not really paying attention to the man. "Whats wrong baby?" I asked. she just shrugged. "Hello." the man spoke. his voice sent shills down my spine.. I looked up. oh sweet baby jesus. This man was gorgeous. I stood up. he gave me a smile. "Im Nickolas Hogan. Your daughters new teacher."
" new teacher?? What happened to Miss.London?" I felt penny push her face into my leg. That's why shes upset. She really adored Miss.london. "she had quit over the break. Ever since apen heard the news she's been upset all day." He sighed moving a hand through his hair. damn. Stop it Jahz.
"Ah. you see. Shes very fond of Miss.London" I mumbled. "Ah I see."
He kneeled down to Aspen. "Hopefully we can have a better day tomorrow my dear?" he spoke sweetly. Aspen looked at him before giving a small nod. "cutie" He smiled. he got up towering me. "Im sorry I didn't get your name."
"Jahzelle"
"Lovely" He smiled. his accent came through strongly. "Ill be seeing you both tomorrow. I have some meetings I need to attend.."
"It was a pleasure meet both of you" He grinned. He turned towards the building. "perky ass" Marys voice came from the side of me. Really? they're children.
I just gave a brief nod before carrying my sad baby to the car. "Im sorry you cant see miss.london anymore." I kissed her forehead. She just let out a tiny sigh. "How was Mr.hogan?"
"Nice."
"Do you like him?"
"Yes."
"That's good." I started the car. "I still like miss.london more"
"Awe I know penny. Give mr.Hogan a changes. Hm?"
She nodded. "He's really nice." I give her a smile. We got home. She went into the living room to her toys. I join her after a bath.
"Hello mr.daddy" he made her small doll say to her older male doll. I move a small dark curl out of her face. "What should we make for dinner?"
She perked up. "Macaroni! Please."
"Sure."
"Momma" she asked while going back to playing with her dolls. "Hm baby?" I asked turning on the TV. "My friend ask me why I don't have a daddy like her."
My heart became sore. "Your daddy wasn't a very good man."
"Why?"
"Well. Mommy had you very young. And when your daddy found out he left."
"Why?"
"He was scared."
"Of me?"
I chuckled shaking my head. "No my love. Of the responsibility."
"What's re-pond-a-bill-a-tea"
So cute my hearrrrt.
"You weren't scared of da re-pond-a-bill-a-tea mommy?"
I pulled her small body into my lap. "I was at first. Then you became the best thing that happened to me!"
"Oh penny. You don't need a daddy. You got mommy and mommy got you." I gave her a kiss. "Okay mommy."
My phon rang disturbing our moment. "Hello?" I answered. "Hey honey." My mother's voice came across. "Oh momma hey."
"Mind if I come over for a bit.? I wanna see my babies."
"I don't mind momma. "
"I'll be there in a few hours!"
"Alrighty."
"I'm bringing your brothers. "
She hung up. I groaned. "Baby."
"Yes mommy."
"Mama is coming over with your uncle's."
She stood up and stretched. " Can I help cook?"
"Sure my love."
We made baked macaroni and a some beef stew because I know my brother's won't get full on just Mac.
"Momma."
"Hm?"
"What are we having for dessert?"
"Maybe some ice cream."
I picked her up letting the food cool off . We went into the living room. "Do you have any homework baby?"
"Noooo" she looked away. "Oh yeah?"
I chuckled seeing her nod slowly. "mr.hogan said since I felt sad no homework!"
I sighed softly. "Mr.hogan is pretty"
"Hes pretty?" She nodded as a laughed. "He has pretty eyes. I want pretty eyes"
"Oh baby you have pretty eyes."
"No! The girl in my class had green eyes and she said I have ugly eyes"
"Want me to beat her ass?"
Penny giggled "you can't do that mommy!"
"Yes I can. Don't listen to her penny. Your eyes are so gorgeous my baby."
She smiled happily. I kissed her forehead. A knock at the door made pen wiggle. "Gama! Gama is here mommy"
I went to the door . Greeted by my mom and older brothers.v"Hi princess!" Jahseh my eldest brother scooped penny from me. "Hai uncle."
"I'm here too!" My second eldest brother Jahon pouted. I let them in my mom gave me a hug. My brothers were playing in the Livingroom.
"Guys the food is done if you're hungry. "Macaroni!!!!" Pen screamed running to the kitchen pointing at the macaroni.
"Jahjah!" She called Jahon. "Yes princess?"
Dinner went well. My family went home after a while of hanging out. I put penny to bed.