CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Kyle Redmond P.O.V

F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!

What have I done to my Paisley?

I knew that I am responsible for all her pain, but my fake and meaningless words would have affected her like this, so deeply, was just beyond my imagination.

I feel awful for kissing her time and again, without her consent. Today, when I saw her whimpering and sobbing, it made me feel horrible, no better than a monster people are afraid of.

I should have just understood that this is no way to deal with a woman, none the less, the mother of your children.

I believed all the cuddling, kissing and handing bouquets would help me and do the trick, but I was wrong. So, wrong that I made her feel helpless.

When she mentioned the time I had called her my legalisied wh*re ripped my heart was harshly ripped into two.

From this day forward, I will maintain the necessary distance between us. I don't want to do anything that makes her hate me more than she already does.

But things will be difficult as I am shifting close to her, I wanted to tell her about it, but ended up doing another mistake.

I entered my suite and cried for the way I have made my wife feel for the past year's.

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Paisley Redmond P.O.V

I woke up with my head pounding. My eyes were puffy and red from all the crying I did last night.

I feel weak for crying like that infornt of him. How could I be so naive to do something so ridiculous?

I harshly tug at my hair because I showed him my vulnerable side again, showed him how badly had his words affected me.

Now, he surely knows what all he can do to harm me further. I am so stupid!

I have to do something about him and very soon.

Without wasting a second I got dressed for work and woke up the boys to leave them at mom's place.

After leaving them I head over to work to give a final answer to Mr.Brown.

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"Come in." Came Mr.Brown's voice from the other side of the door.

I immediately went to his office after entering the building.

"Morning, Mr.Brown." I greeted him.

"Morning, Paisley." He said.

"Um.... I have given a thought to the offer, and I want to shift to London, asap!" I told him.

"Oh wow! That's Great news." Mr.Brown said with a smile.

I just smiled back at him.

"When can I sign the contract?" I asked out of my utter desperation.

"Now, that it is confirmed you will be going, I'll have it drawn latest by the end of this week." He told me taking off his glassses, setting them on the keypad of this laptop.

"Thank you, Mr.Brown." I said greatfully.

"Pleasure child! But what's with the hurry? Till yesterday you were so unsure!" Mr.Brown said, his face showing signs of concern.

"I know, Mr.Brown. Events that have taken place in the last couple of hours have played a major role in the decision I have taken." I answered honestly.

"Oh okay. Well, I'll see you soon for finalising the contract." Mr.Brown said.

I nodded and went out of his office.

All through the day I just couldn't concentrate on working, my mind kept on replaying the images of last night. The fear of Kyle knowing another one of my weakness was eating me up.

As soon as the clock struck 5, I left work and went to pick up Noah and Ryder.

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"Hi mom." I shouted entering the house. Today in the morning she had given me keys which I had lost.

"Hello honey." She said coming out of the kitchen.

"Where are those two?" I asked.

"Taking a nap. How was your day at work?" Mom asked.

"It was tiring. Why are they taking a nap at this hour?" I asked with a frown.

"Oh! They were making cookies with me today and kind of had a food fight. So, I gave them a shower and they slept immediately after that." Mom replied with a chuckle.

"Food fight!? Oh God! I am sorry mum, they must have made a big mess. How did you manage to clean up?" I said feeling sorry for the extra work load mother had to face today.

"That, honey was very easy. They both were upset about that they made the kitchen so dirty and decided to help me clean it. You have already raised them into fine boys." Mom said and my face split into a huge grin.

"Really? That's good. This must have worn out the three of you?" I said as we entered the kitchen and I pored a glass of water for myself.

"To be honest, yes. But I had a nap as well, I just woke up half an hour ago." Mom said.

"Cool! Um.... mom I have to tell you something." I said setting the glass in the sink.

"Yeah sure!" Sbe replied.

"Let's go sit, I'll tell you." We walked to the living room and made ourselves comfortable on the leather couch.

"I.. um... I have accepted, Mr.Brown's transfer offer to London." I told her chewing on my bottom lip.

"Oh my goodness! That's just so amazing. I am proud of you! Now you can finally get rid of that boy." Mom said with a look of relief on her face.

"That is my motive of going, I want to rid of that shameless man as soon as I can." I said through gritted teeth.

"I surely do understand. But what about Noah and Ryder? How are they both with him? In terms of relationship and comfort." Mom asked.

"They both have rather become very close to him in this short span of time. Said that they love him the moment they got to know he was their dad, they always want to be with him." I told mom, not liking the fact even an ounce. My kids who till now only looked upto me, suddenly had another option!

"Well that's good then. We don't want them to be awkward with each other later." Mom said.

"Exactly! Now I should leave it's late." I told mom, picking up my bag from the coffee table.

"No stay, let's have dinner together here." Mom said.

"Okay. But you have to make your special flafal and peta bread." I said with a childish smile. My mouth already watering at the thought of mum's heavenly cooking.

"Deal." Mom agreed with a laugh.

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"Mommy can we plewse go to daddy after this?" Noah asked while we were having dinner.

Me and mom looked at each other the moment he asked the question and I cleared my throat.

"It's late, sweetheart, daddy must be sleeping right now." I tried convincing him.

"Call him mommy, he will wake up and then me, Rywder, you and daddy will play games." Noah said excitedly.

"It's not possible Noah darling, daddy is also taking a nap like you because he's tired. We shall see about meeting daddy tomorrow." I said calmly.

"Okay." He replied and went back to eating.

Thank heavens Ryder was quiet during this conversation. If they both would have started, I'd definitely would have had to see that evil humans face.

After dinner mom and I were having green tea and the boys having their hot milk.

The twins were in the living room watching T.V while me and mom were in the kitchen.

"The twins really seem to have a strong liking for Kyle." Mom remarked taking a sip from her green tea mug.

"Of course they will, he let's them do all the things they want." I said with a scoff.

"Having a genuine liking, and having a liking because of giving things and letting the other party do whatever they want, are two different kinds of liking. I think in this case, it's genuine. The boys really and genuinely like him." Mom said and I could feel the anger rising within me.

"No! I think it's only because of the things he let's them do." I told her with a little agitation evident in my voice letting her know I didn't like talking about this one bit.

"I know you feel it's not possible because they have only met like a week ago, but you also have to take this fact in consideration, that he is their father. They will feel it towards him. It's natural." Mom said.

I simply chose to keep quiet, if I would reply I'd surely have a fight with mother and that's the last thing I want.

"Ah.. Paisley honey, um... um what do think about Kyle's admission of his love for you?" Mom asked and my anger fuled up a notch.

"There is nothing to think about it. Of course it's all fake! Another one of his sick games." I spat and clenched my jaw.

She just gave me a strange look as if observing me and my conflicting emotions.

I looked at my wrist watch and saw the time was 9:00

"I'll leave now mom. It's already 9." I said.

"Okay, dear." Mom agreed.

After our exchange of goodnight's I left mom's house with kids.

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I reached my place in 15 minutes. It's a good thing mom and my grandma live close by, makes it easier for us to visit each other.

"Let's get going, my lovelies." I said to the boys.

We went inside the house and my babies went straight to their room, I followed their trail and continued with our routine. Bathing the twins and putting them off to sleep.

The moment I was certain they had drifted off in a peaceful slumber, I took a quick shower and got changed in my nigh suite.

Stepping out of the bathroom, I picked up my phone and decided to talk to Mel, as it's been quiet a while.

"Hey my bitch!" Mel's excitded voice came from the other side of the phone.

"Hello babe!" I replied chuckling.

"Where have you been all these days? We are taking after what seems like ages." Whined my bestfriend and I rolled my eyes.

"I know right! I have just been busy with some very important stuff. That's kept me really busy." I said with a sigh.

"Oh I see. Well, what is it that has got you so busy, that you don't even that the time to talk to your bestfriend?" Mel asked and I began to grow nervous about what to answer her.

"That um... it's nothing to serious." I replied quickly.

"I didn't ask you whether it was serious or not. What is the matter? Tell me right now and don't you dare lie!" Mel said in a no nonsense voice.

"It's nothing really." I lied massaging my temples.

"I don't believe you! Tell me Paisely Smith." Ordered Mel.

"Okay there is something, but I am not ready to tell you all about it now. I will tell you soon." Mel said.

"I knew it! I f*cking knew it! Is it very serious?" Mel asked, her voice full of concern and curiosity.

"Yes." I replied with a heavy sigh.

"Okay. If you need time I will give you, but not much." Mel told me and I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hm. How's Luke and the firm?" I said, changing the topic.

"Luke's really stressed, it's unbelievable that our most important clients left us without any rime or reason. The firm they have left us for is still unknown. I just hope we get them back, they are very important to us." Mel said in a hopeful voice that would match mine.

"I think this has been done on purpose. What do you think?" I asked laying down of the bed.

"Ditto! Even I think this is done on purpose. There is alot of competition here in London between the law firms." Mel said.

"Ya, Luke told me about it. I wish everything will be fine soon. Now tell how are you and the baby?" I asked. Mel is pregnant again with her and Nick's second baby. She is already seven months along with a baby girl this time. Her pregnancy is one of the reasons I don't want to tell her about the Kyle situation.

"I am fine and so is the little miss. She is literally playing football in my stomach! She is just like her father, always driving me crazy." Mel said and I laughed.

"Hahaha. It will be worth it, and stop attacking poor Nick in everything. He is such a gentleman, never says no to anything you say or do." I said with a chuckle.

"Whatever! How did you manage? You had twins I mean, all the kicking and the rest would have been double." Mel said and I smiled remembering those beautiful nine months of my life, when I was carrying my boys.

"Oh! They were like having some kind of football championship amongst themselves. They really kicked pretty hard! I was scared at one point in my seventh month, I literally thought I had gone into an early labour." I recalled with a smile.

"Hahaha!! But it all pays off in the end." Mel said.

"Of course, it does. It's the most wonderful feeling! I cried a river after they were born." I told her.

"Me too when Brandon was born." Mel said.

"How does Brandon react to the baby?" I asked her.

Brandon is her and Nick's two year old son.

"Honestly, sometimes he is really excited and sometimes he's not at all bothered. Can't blame him though, he's too young." She said.

"Right!" I agreed.

"How are Ryder and Noah?" Mel asked.

"They are a handfull! Always upto something, but I enjoy seeing them like that." I told her.

"They are good boys, you have raised them with patience, love and care." Mel said and I smiled.

"That's what I am there for. Upbringing of a child is what shapes it's character and future." I told her.

"Absolutely! Paisley.. I know we have had this conversation alot of times but... um.. why don't you think about yourself? Settle down in life, you need a partner and the twins a father. I am sure there are many men out there who will love you, cherish you and take care of you. Let your walls down, let the right one enter your life." Mel said and I could feel myself getting angry.

"No Melissa! I don't want anybody! And as far Noah and Ryder having a father is concerned, it will happen if it's in their destiny. I had let my walls down once and you saw where it got me. I am just living for the boys Mel, everything else in me is finished. My wish is to see my boys grow up into fine men, stand on their feet. That will give me happiness not having some partner in life!" I told her in a firm voice.

"I know, but atleast try...." Mel said and I cut her off.

"No Mel! We will never have this idiotic and nonsensical concersation again. Am I clear?" I said.

"Yeah." She said with a sigh.

"Good! Now I gotta go prepare things for tomorrow. You take care and keep me updated about the little princess." I said.

"Sure. Bye, you too take care." Mel said.

"I will. Bye!" I said and cut the call.

Melissa always wants me to find the right guy and blah blah. I know she is concerned about me, but I just can't do it.

I got off the bed and prepared things for the next day. Taking out the twins and my clothes, I ironed them and set them aside. Next, I walked towards the living room and arranged the twins bag's.

Seeing all my work was done for the day, I walked back to my room and decided to work on the upcoming case for a while.

After an hour or so, My phone rang and it was Mrs.Johnson, my neighbour. She and her husband are a couple in their late fifties and the most loving couple I know. They are very close to me and help me alot with the twins.

"Hi Mrs.Johnson!" I said answering the phone.

"Hi dear!" She said.

"How are you and Mr.Old Man?" I aksed with a laugh.

"We are doing great. That old man has recently developed a liking for gardening." She said with a laugh.

"That's nice, he keeps himself occupied." I replied.

"How are the three of you?" She asked.

"Very well. The twins are growing each day, time is flying." I told her and she laughed.

"Haha. I can undersatnd. Paisley dear, do you have some milk? I need it urgently, I have some friends coming over tomorrow for breakfast. I just saw it wasn't enough and we are both too lazy to get it." Mrs.Johnson said.

"Of course, I have! I'll bring it to you right away." I told her.

"No-no it's fine. I'll come and get it. You just open the door." She said.

"Okay!" I said.

I went down to the kitchen and took milk from the fridge.

The bell rang and I knew it was Mrs.Johnson.

I opened the door and invited her inside.

"Well, have you heard that somebody is shifting here in the neighbourhood?" She asked.

"No, how do you know about it?" I replied in negative.

"I saw some people moving things five houses away from yours. I even saw the person, it's a young man. I must tell you he is an eye candy!" Mrs.Johnson said.

"Control old woman! Your husband won't like it." I said laughing.

"Ya-ya. But honestly he is drool worthy!" She said.

"Hmm. I hope he is decent enough to stay here. These days we have all types of people around us." I said with concern.

"I know. It's not easy to trust people. Anyways, I better be going. Goodnight honey! Thank you for the milk." She said.

"Oh that's not an issue. Goodnight!" I said.

She went and I straight away head to my room wanting to sleep.

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Hey Babies!

Melissa knows about Luke's feelings and so do all their friends. But they feel he should not persure if Paisley dosen't want it. So does Luke himself.

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