chapter 4
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“Cassandra, hurry up, we are waiting,” Nicole called out from the living room.
“I'm coming, I'm almost done, give me a few more minutes,” she said from inside
Nicole visited Cassandra's place and this time, she planned to take her children out. This was something she did frequently then but had to stop when there was no money to do that.
She had it in mind since she started receiving her payment from Derek, and that day was the day she chose.
Cassandra came out, dressed up and ready.
“Okay, people, let's go partying,” Nicole said immediately after she saw Cassandra coming out of the room.
They all left the living room and approached Cassandra's car and off they went to their favorite restaurant.
“Daniel, Daniella, what do you want to eat?” Nicole asked after they chose a table at one corner of the restaurant and settled down.
“We want pizza and ice cream” they echoed together.
Nicole was not surprised; they loved the same thing, and most times, they think alike. It's not surprising, they are twins anyway.
She drew the attention of a waiter nearby by raising her hand. She told him what they wanted to order. She and her friend ordered chicken pie and freshly squeezed juice.
A few minutes later, the waiter returned with their orders and placed them on their table.
“Enjoy your meal, ma'am, I will come with your bill shortly.” he left immediately.
“Alright, thank you,” they said almost together.
“Girl, you are looking so fresh and chubby; marriage looks great on you.” Cassandra took a bite of her chicken pie.
“Well, if you say so,” she said.
“Is he treating you badly?” Cassandra asked with concern.
“No, he is not. It's just that he is neither cold nor nice. He barely wears any emotion, and he does not want people to know I'm his wife, which I love. I can walk freely without any drama or people all over me wanting to take pictures.” she explained.
“You are not there to track his emotions or be seen as his wife, you are there for the money. As long as he is not treating you harshly, you have absolutely nothing to worry about.”
“Focus on why you are there, get the money, and start your life afresh after the divorce,” she said.
“Of course, that's exactly what I am going to do,” she replied confidently.
“Thank you for taking care of the twins, thank you for everything,” she said with a smile on her face and gratitude in her voice.
“You don't have to thank me, what are friends for? We know true friends when there is trouble or lack. I know if I am the one in your shoes, you would help and encourage me even more.” She said and shook her hands.
“I love you bestie,” Nicole said.
“I love you too darling,” Cassandra replied.
They looked over to the children's seats and saw them arguing.
“What is the problem?” Nicole was the first to ask.
“Mom, we agreed to taste each other's ice cream flavors. I took one scoop from hers, and she tried to take two scoops from mine. Is that fair?” Daniel explained.
“Daniella, is that true?” She asked, facing her.
“Yes, Mom, I'm sorry,” Daniella said, appearing remorseful.
“Tell that to your brother.” She said in a slightly commanding tone.
“I'm sorry, D,” she said, facing her brother.
“No problem, I forgive you,” he said and hugged his sister.
She looked at her children and felt so proud that she raised them well.
“I hope these children don't stress you too much,” she said to Cassandra, who was still admiring the twins.
“No, they don't; you did a great job raising them; they are well trained; even their teachers attest to that,” she said, now facing Nicole.
Nicole blushed.
“We did a great job. I would be a wicked person if I failed to acknowledge your impact on them,” she said.
Cassandra smiled and they continued their snacks. A few minutes later, Nicole heard her name.
“Nicole,” someone called out.
That voice rang a bell in her head, she knew that voice, that is a familiar voice.
She turned and saw her ex-boyfriend, the same man who dumped her for another woman for no justifiable reason. She opened her mouth in shock. Cassandra, too, was shocked.
What does he want?
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