Chapter 5- For the kids
"Mom I want to go to the park" Ginger said jumping up and down
"I don't want to go to the park today" Manny said
Manny was mad at herself. No matter how much she hated Craig she still wanted to see him. But she knew that if she just saw his face she would flip on him. She hated to love him. Even though she didn't love him she jsu
"Mommy I want to go to the park" Ginger wined
Manny was sitting on the couch watching TV. She had been sitting there forever. She was turning into her old self depressed and lonely even though she had Jesse. He was always busy now.
"Mom I want to go to the park" Ginger wined once more
"Fine" Manny said getting off the couch
They went to the park and there she saw Missy swinging Craig was no where in site so Manny thought she was probably alone. Missy jumped off the swings and started running towards them.
"Finally you're here" Missy said
"I'm sorry she wouldn't get off of her fat butt" Ginger explained
"Jesus Ginger you planned this?" Manny asked
"Yeah, I really want you to be Craig's friend"
"And from what you two have told us you must love each other" Missy said
"Love? I don't love Craig. I have a an urge to kill him" Manny said
"Who has an urge to kill me?" Craig asked
Manny turned around and saw Craig. He looked different from the other day. Maybe it's because it was lighter outside and Manny was kind of expecting him.
"Ginger let's go" Manny said grabbing Ginger's arm
"Manny let's talk" Craig said
"Craig I don't' want to talk to you" Manny said
"Manny you walking away from me won't make me disapeer our daughters are best friends. We have to put the past behind us." Craig said
Manny knew Craig was right. There kids were best friends and it was the right thing to do. She didn't want to agree with Craig but she had to.
"Ok. I'm doing it for the kids and only the kids" Manny said "Ginger go play you have an hour"
Ginger and Missy both gave each other a smile and ran to the swing set.
"What do you think they're talking about?" Ginger asked
"I don't know" Missy replied
They were watching Manny and Craig talking. Craig was smiling but Manny wasn't.
"I hope they aren't fighting" Missy said
"I know I really want us to be sisters" Ginger replied
"Your mom looks like she's going to cry" Missy said
Meanwhile…
"So how has your life been"
"It's been ok" Manny replied "I've been having fun taking care of Ginger. I love her so much"
They sat quiet for a wile.
"Manny look, I'm sorry about what happened before. I was dumb and stupid."
Manny looked at him trying to hold back tears. Just remembering those nights she cried and that moment he dumped her made her want to cry even more tears.
"You said we're going to put that behind us so don't talk about it" Manny said
"ok" Craig said
"I hope they aren't fighting" Ginger said
"So where's your wife? Did you dump her too?"
"She's dead Manny" Craig said "She died of cancer when Missy was 3"
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that"
"Where's Ginger's dad? Did he dump you?"
Manny gave Craig a cold look. Craig gave Manny a smile.
"I was kidding"
"Actually he did, he left with no goodbye."
"Oh, that must have been hard"
"Yeah it was but I try to deal. I can't hate him because he gave me Ginger."
"Well yah, she seems like a sweet girl"
"She is"
Manny looked at her watch.
"Shit!" Manny exclaimed "Don't tell me today is Thursday!"
"Today is Thursday" Craig said "What's going on?"
Manny took her purse and started searching for something.
"Em, hi. I'm going to be late dropping Ginger off k? Ok bye" Manny said d
"I have to go to work. I'm going to be late!"
Manny accidentally dropped her purse she and Craig bent down to grab it and they bumped heads.
"Ow! sorry" Manny said
"It's ok"
"Yeah I have to go to work so I'll talk to you later" Manny said getting up "Ging we have to go"
"Bye Manny"
"Bye friend" Manny said with a wink