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I was standing at the bar drinking a beer and martini. There is no way I was going to go through this night sober. I needed something to numb the longing of returning home to my daughter or the longing to be anywhere else but here. It felt like everyone is staring at me. Everyone was probably staring at me. Ever since Kingsley pointed me out in that damn speech, it feels like every pair of eyes are on me. The pair of eyes that were most disturbing was Jacks. How did he end up in England anyway? I get that this ceremony and he was supposed to get an award which he lost to Kingsley and his partner Sam but couldn't he just have stayed home. I don't want to deal with him or his wife. Who has been glaring at me since she laid eyes on me.
"Well Schuler Van Allen or is Martin" I heard a husky from behind
"What do you want Jack" I groaned annoyed, this is the second time he tried to talk to me
"Just wanted to check on you" his eyes went straight to my slightly exposed chest "See you have found another man"
I just stared at him. Maybe drinking wasn't the best idea because I just might say the wrong thing person. Jack defiantly was that person.
"How about you go terrorize your wife" I sneered
"She's too busy flirting with your husband' he glared
I spun around to see that Mimi was indeed flirting with Kingsley. Her green eyes mischievous just like her brother. I wasn't upset our marriage was fake. But he did it so shamelessly that one couldn't help but if there was something going on between the two.
I turned back to Jack and narrowed my blue eyes slightly "Don't act like you didn't know she was a whore"
His face twisted in disgust at my words. I just smiled and downed my beer. I pulled the clip that was holding my hair up out and through it on the floor. I walked away from Jack. I thought he was so beautiful when I saw him in New York. He finally gotten around to getting hair cuts which brought out his sea green eyes, the same eyes that my daughter adopted. There was sometime of relief that make with what I just did. It was like a cliché. He angered her and now she angered him. I grabbed champagne from a passing waiter. I walked to the windows on the far side of the room and looked out to a vast park. It was his fault I was in this damn situation. Why I got pregnant, why I was protecting my child from silver bloods and in a fake marriage. He has some nerve thinking he can talk to me any type of way. I saw a shadow reflect a female figure beside me. It was either Emily or one of these males' wives who have nothing better to do than talk about Botox, one of them even asked me if I got implants which I denied. But I refuse to turn around to find out who it is.
"You look glum" Emily slide beside me
"I just want to go home to my daughter" I huffed sipping my champagne
"What happen to your hair" she asked worried
"It wasn't my style' I shrugged
"I like it better like this' she said pulling out a camera from her and snapping a picture of me "It makes you look like a Elizabeth Taylor'
I just shook my head no. Emily put her in a white lace dress by Nina Nguyen, who I knew nothing about. While she dressed in a simple shorts suit with some ridiculous heels I can't believe she can walk in.
I wonder if Brooklyn is still up, even though she isn't supposed to but probably coaxed the nanny into letting her stay up. The staff at the house was so smitten with her. She uses this to her advantage. She showed more traits of Jack more and more every day.
"You know you are causing quite a stir in that dress' a male voice broke my thoughts
"I guess" I finished the champagne with a one last gulp, knowing exactly who it was.
'You seem out of sorts" he said worried
"Well given the fact that I was force to come here, then I have to seat in a room with my ex and his slutty wife whom you are slobbering over every second" I snapped "Of course I am out of sorts dear husband"
I could feel his eyes burn into the side of face but I refuse to turn around. I just glared at the open space outside the window.
'The sooner I get out of this marriage the better' I spat. Then I pulled off the ring and handed it to him. Push past the crowd that formed. Once I was outside I ripped the necklace that he gave me to wear from around my neck and tossed it on the floor. I was grateful for his help with Brooklyn but this façade just makes the situation harder and harder to endure.
The next day
Kingsley
"Trouble in paradise the newlywed Martins are having a rocky start. Source say the two were seen arguing last night at the' Partner in Care for the World". It is said that Schuler told him she wanted out of the marriage. Sources say the cause of the argument came from Kingsley flirting with his old Lover Mimi whose husband was also in attendance. How could they already be having problems when just a few days ago they were seen leaving a restaurant happily after a dinner with Kingsley mother. If they do divorce what will happen to all that money as well as the daughter the world has yet to see. Our advice to you Sky, is you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make the horse drink the water"
"Mimi please turn that off" I groaned , raking my hands through my hair
"I still didn't know why you know why you got married to her anyway' she snickered turning off the television.
"You told me to get a cover and I did just that" I said pull the blankets up further on my torso
"Yeah you could have married a ragged human' she rolled her eyes
I don't even know why I let her back in the house. She is a part of the whole reason I had the fall out with Sky. But for some reason I just couldn't leave her on the door step. Some husbands would tell their ex's to fuck off but this marriage was fake. And after the way Schuler acted I really needed a way to relieve the stress which is where sex with Mimi came in. Besides how could I turn down those seductive green eyes? But through it all I kept think of the angry glint in her eyes and the ring she placed in hands just kept popping in my head.
I heard a loud knock on the door. The maids are not allowed up here. So there was only one person that could be. And there was no way it was Sky.
"Kingsley I know you are in here' I heard a high pitch voice
Damn I forgot I am supposed to take her to the zoo.
"Get rid of her" Mimi hissed pulling the cover above her exposed chest
"I can't" I hissed 'Hide now"
She groaned but got up and went to the bathroom. I pull on my pants from last night and a robe. I walked to the door and opened it to reveal a very unhappy Brooklyn. She had her raven hair brushed up in slick pony tail. A Chanel sweater I got custom made for her and a bright orange frilly skirt and green flats. She was no doubt dressed by Emily.
"You said be ready by eight' she glared up at me "its eight thirty'
"Just give me a minute" I told her. She just rolled her eyes.
"Make sure you shower' she skipped away.
I close the door and went to the bathroom. Mimi had a towel wrapped around her naked body and was sitting on the toilet. I undressed and got in the shower.
'That is defiantly Jacks child' I heard her say. I could see her get up and throw the towel aside through the shower glass door. I could see her approaching the door. She came in the shower. I could tell I wasn't going to get clean.
Schuler
'Mommy you have to go' Brooklyn whined. She was currently seated on top of my stomach. Fully clothed and ready for the day.
'But honey I don't want to go" I moaned
I felt awful for the things I said to Kingsley and the whole morning I have been staring at my ring finger. It felt wrong with the diamond.
"It's not fair you're willing to go out with everyone except your own child" she grumbled. Then she crossed her arm, pouted then glared at me. And just like that I had to go to the zoo.
"Fine I'll go' she jumped off me and onto the floor "But you have to choose my outfit, inform Emily that she will be coming us its mandatory and tell Emily to instruct Sam that he will be coming along too"
She skipped off into my walk in closet. I gather the sheets around my naked body and walked to the bathroom. When I got home last night I stripped myself of everything and throw them into the fire then climbed straight into bed. There is no doubt Emily will bite my head of once she finds out but she did witness our fight from last night so hopefully she can understand.
Kingsley
After our shower Mimi snuck out the house. I made my way downstairs where a little Brooklyn informed me that her mother was coming. I was pretty sure it was only supposed to be us two but yet again Schuler and Brooklyn are quite close and it toke a lot of work to get Sky away from her daughter last night to attend the ceremony with me.
"Where is she" the little girl was tapping her foot impatiently
"I would love to know the same thing too" Emily mumbled. Then toke a sip of her drink. She was bare face. Which revealed her sleepless hazel eyes then there was her hairy which was for the first time in many years ratty. Looks like Brooklyn is making this a family affair. Minutes later we heard a knock at the door. I opened it, revealing my best friend and collogue. He had bed hair and his brown eyes were weary. He pushed past me and grabbed the coffee from Emily taking a big gulp from it and giving it back to her. She glowered at him almost livid.
'Great you are all here lets go" Schuler came down the stairs dressed and ready to go. She grabbed Brooklyn's hand they walked outside to the awaiting car. We followed behind them and climbed into the car. Everyone sat very from each other as much space as the Cadillac allowed. Brooklyn nuzzled into her mother's lap and had her head propped on her shoulder. Sky placed a hand around her daughter. The scene was so heartwarming. It is really sad they are in this situation.
"Mommy, I read in a magazine that you and Kingsley are getting a divorce and that one of you are going to get custody of me' she began softly 'But I like living in the house with you both he is the only daddy I am ever going to get, so please don't divorce'
Everyone's eyes snapped to the little girl. She just shrugged and pressed herself further into her mother's neck. I wonder how Sky feels about this. Her blue eyes were staring out the window and way from me.
It is true Jack is never in a million years going to want her. He is only pressing for custody so he can turn her over to the committee. I wasn't going to let that happen. Jack toke everything from me. And in the few days I had Brooklyn around, she had grown on me. I surrounded to all her demands. So there was no way in hell I was just going to let Jack just take her away.
At Chester Zoo
Sky
Once we pulled up in front of the zoo. Brooklyn swung the door open and ran out. We all bustled after her. She was standing at the entrance. A few people heads turned in our directions. They know doubt recognize us since our face as been plastered everywhere.
"I want to see the Giraffes first please mommy" she begged grabbing my hand
'Of course" I complied
Kingsley paid for the tickets and we ushered to she giraffes. Brooklyn's excitement wasn't calm after seeing the species. She had us everywhere, from the zebras to the camels which she got a chance to ride. She even feed the lions. By the time we were walking by the pond three hours later my feet were soar. Loafer was definitely not the best choice since I was going to be out with my little hyper genic child. Shame on me for choosing fashion over instinct. Speaking of her she ran ahead of Kingsley and I with Emily and Sam with her.
This was the best time to apologies since we were alone.
"Kingsley I am sorry about the way I acted last night, it was uncalled for and I am ashamed of acting out like that especially since you are helping me with a this problem" I apologized
"No Sky it was wrong of me to allow you to exist in that atmosphere and then leave you alone to flirt with someone else wife' he said matter a factly "and about what Brooklyn said I would like you to stay Mrs. Martin'
He grabbed my hands. His were quite warm and soothing. We stopped walking and stared at each other, Blue meeting Black.
"I enjoy having you both around and I am pretty sure if I let you go now your problem won't get solved and my mother will skin me alive' he said jokingly
I laughed with him. After the dinner with his mother it was quite clear that she toke a sudden liking towards me. She even demanded two more grandchildren. Even though she knew the circumstances of our marriage she found me the best suitor for her son. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out the ring. He slipped it back on my finger and kissed me on the cheek.
'Let's go before she bribes someone into letting her swim with the sharks" I said
He put a hand around my shoulder and we walked in the direction Brooklyn went. I was suddenly aware of the fact that people were snapping pictures of us. It wasn't bothering me much but made the sensation to find my daughter heighten god knows if other people ambush her like the way they did when we went out for dinner. I don't know what I will do. So for comfort I placed my head on Kingsley shoulder and we walked in silence.
