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Chapter 6

"But they are doing great. What type of guy is better then dad out there. Mom needs new glasses, really big ones. It's hard to believe they are divorced" I said and we both laughed

"Yeah but, they act quite well" She laughed.

"Mom may be acting but I don't think dad was ever acting. Who did not notice the longing look for mom in his eyes" I said.

"That's what you used to know something was up?"

"Yes... You?"

"They didn't sleep in the same room anymore. Mom sleeps in the room beside my room" She said

"I had never noticed it"

"You sleep like a dead wood sister"

"No fair" I stuck my tongue out at her and frowned. All she did was laugh.

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"Hey. Who are you?" I ran out of my car immediately after I parked it, to the guy who was about to press the door bell.

"Kayla... Hi. I am Frank. Frank Mills. Finally got to meet you in person. Well I didn't think of meeting you in a door porch." He said in a really creepy friendly tone.

I sized him up. Nope, don't accept him. He looks like a creep.

"I don't know you. We've never met. Don't call me Kayla. We ain't familiar " I snapped at him in my most firm tone.

"Your Mom has not introduced me to you yet. You look and behave just like her. Fierce." He said smiling

"You want to see my fierce side?" I asked

"Kayla...Franky. What's all this noise about" My mom said as she arrived at the door.

"Mom who's this weirdo?" I asked arrogantly pointing at the man, because I did not care. I prayed she would say she had no idea so Joe can kick him out.

"Kayla courtesy" She scolded. Why's she  scolding me.

"Mother, Good evening" Maddie greeted as she arrived at the door.

"Madison, welcome home" Mom said, they gave each other s French kiss.

"Mom" I yelled

"Kayla, please show some manners. Please. I brought you up better than this" she scolded me again.

Ugh...

I got a bit angry and frustrated and forced my way into the house, storming my way to my room. Of course not forgetting to slam my door behind me. I collapsed on my bed and screamed into my pillow.

This is so not  fair to dad. I should have flunked dinner, it's too late to back down now.

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DINNER TIME

"Dad, Good evening" I greeted him as I got to the dining hall. I walked up to him and we hugged . We took our seats and waited for my Mom and Maddie as always but this time someone just had to joined us to be my eyesore. As expected since I've been thinking who that man is. Frank Mills my Mom's Fiance. Really gross.

Usually, I seat beside Maddie, but this time Frank took his seat at my left. I felt like punching him really hard. Truthfully, I am blaming him for my the dilemma in my family.

"Kayla, Maddie told us you found out about me and your Father. The truth that we are already divorced and that am also getting married soon" My Mom said staring straight into my eyes. I didn't avoid it and stared at her back. She didn't even show any expression on her face while speaking. Is she that sure. What am I even thinking, they've been divorced for months.

"Franky here is your Fiance right. Three weeks from now your new husband. And I am suppose to call him step dad. Does he have a child. I am supposed to accept him just like that. Mom wake up, no man's like dad, you act like an illiterate sometimes." I said angrily to her face. I sigh."Am sorry that last part came out wrong. I just don't want a second family."  I was really expecting my mom to reject all my accusations and accept dad back. I can't have a second family. I love our family of four. It's more than perfect well, till Franky came along. I glared at Frank.

"I know it doesn't make sense to you. Honey, I love you remember that always. But I want to be with Frank, it doesn't stop me from looking after the three of you." My mom said looking passionately at Frank and taking his closest hand to her. I have never seen her stare at dad that way. Does she really love Frank.

I turned to look at my dad. He was staring at his food with a sad look on his face. I could not take it anymore and walked out of the hall, then out of the house. It felt suffocating in there.

"When did you find out baby", I heard my dad voice. It was a bit rough and shaky." I should have told you" He went on and took his seat on the bench beside me. And tapped it gently gesturing for me to take a seat beside him.

"Dad..." My eyes where watery. He nodded and I didn't hold back anymore. I cried on his shoulders.

After a long while, I wiped my eyes and nose on his shoulder. He leaned forward and kissed my forehead.

"You have to go back to London tomorrow, you should get some rest. Things will be okay." He whispered to me gently.

I nodded and went to bed.