Creed I lay on the cold floor of the basement, my father sent me in here. My older brother Reign broke the family frame and pinned it on me. My father's words scarred me. "Who knocked this down?" My father asked my older brother who was sitting in his office. I was peeping from the study where I was reading some books before my dad came in. My brother made eye contact with me and pointed at me. My father looked in my direction. "He broke the frame?" My older brother nodded in agreement. My father pulled my ears, dragging me out of his huge study into his office. "Why did you knock this over? Your stepmom said you have been acting strange so this is what you have been up to." I stared at him as I didn't understand what he meant, was my stepmom saying mean things to my Dad? "I can see you want to kill everyone here like you killed your birth mother." "No father." I stuttered. A slap landed on my face, I didn't even know where it came from. "Are you saying my son is lying aga
Athena “My parents are coming to see you tomorrow.” Creed broke the awkward silence between, I knew he had been watching me as I was breastfeeding Ava. I am so confused at the moment but I know it won’t take long before I have everything figured out. “Okay, is your mom coming too?” I toyed with the tips of my baby’s clothes, knowing he is an illegitimate son of his family makes it a little harsh to call that woman his mom. She wasn’t ashamed of treating him like a piece of dirt. “Yes, I need a favor from you about that.” He came close to me and he saw that Ava was sleeping. He took her from my arms and put her in her cot without waking her up. “Go on, make it short, I need to rest early incase Ava wakes up anytime from now.” I acted like I wasn’t really interested in what he was saying. I can’t be caught lacking. Never! “If they ask you to move into the family home with us, please refuse. I will find a way to buy a house. It might not be up to your standards but I will find a comf
CreedI thought about what she said for a minute, what was on her mind?“You heard what I said, didn’t you?” She brought me out of my thoughts.“Yes, I did. What do you mean by a stay at home dad? You want me to raise Ava alone?” I pointed at the baby cot that was open and I saw some movement in it.“Not alone. I will always be there for my daughter. She is my dearest and only family member I treasure. I don’t just like the idea of a nanny raising her.” She took a sip from the cup of tea that was beside her bed.“Why is going to be raised by a nanny? Are you going somewhere far?” I went to the cot, Ava was awake, and she was turning from one side of the cot to another. “She is awake already.” Athena dropped her cup of tea and jumped down from the bed to carry Ava out of the cot before I could even touch her.“My dear baby.” She cooed Ava. “Mama didn’t know you were awake already. I am sure you want some food.” She lifted her hospital gown, and I faced the other side quickly. I had n
Athena“Why can’t you work from home?” Creed asked me as he packed my shoes. I looked at the mess I made and I joined him in picking my things up. I took my underwear from the top of the chair before he saw it."I am a mom now. I need to be responsible now and stop throwing my stuff around. How can I teach my daughter well if I act like this?” I scolded myself mentally.“Were you talking to me?” Creed rose his head up. “What did you say?”“Did you hear me right? Or you now hallucinate?” I pretended like I said nothing and I packed my clothes upstairs. He followed me with my remaining stuff, and he was carrying Ava on his chest. He will make a good father. I observed the way he used one hand to pin her to his chest while he was picking stuff up earlier.I have to protect my daughter from letting what happened to me repeat itself on her. “Does your father have any plans to pick you into his business?” I asked him curiously, as I didn't have his name on the list of members of our partn
AthenaI jogged down the street. I went into my private studio that was at the dead end of the street. I had set this place up two years ago after I finished college because my dad didn’t want me to work in his company.He wanted a merger with the Kings, so my husband would take charge of his company. I left home to prove myself to him, so I started giving financial advice to businessmen and conglomerates. My fame soon rose amongst businessmen because I was saving many of them from taking steps that could jeopardize their companies.I trailed my hand on the large screen that was hanging above my desktop. I was planning my trip to Hawaii the last time I came here. I was making cool cash from my little work.My best friend and funds manager, Aubrey, helped me with payment of my bills so the electricity didn’t get cut off. I turned on the computer system and the Internet.I opened my email, and I had a lot of emails as I expected. I had a favorite client. I quickly typed his email addre
Creed Our families were coming in today. I have not had time to focus on business like before. Luke was helping me set up the desk work of the paper company we set. I had no time to do any follow up. I didn’t want Athena to find out about my plan. I know she detests my father and my brother but I can’t afford to have any loose ends. I was so annoyed at myself because I made a fool out of myself two days ago. I didn’t know how to figure out the sides of the diapers and how to unwrap it from Ava’s waist. I felt more stupid when I saw Athena do it with ease. I didn’t have formal wear for the dinner we were hosting and we were too sure if our family members would stay back. “What are you putting on tonight?” Athena opened the wardrobe. My side of the wardrobe had just a few clothes. “I don’t know yet.” I didn't stop playing with Ava. “I will ask my assistant to get me something.” “There is no need for that. My stylist will send in some custom-made suits, they will arrive soon. We
AthenaWicked mother-in-laws were only true in movies, that's what I used to believe till I met mine. She is at the dinner we organized for the birth of her grand stepdaughter. My parents came in at the right time.My mom gave me a hug before she came, my dad came in and he was looking around before he joined everyone on the dining table he sat in between my mom and Mr King. They shook each other. “Good evening, Creed. You look handsome and sharp as ever.” My mom commended him.“Thank you ma’am. Your beautiful daughter helped me to pick out this nice suit.” Creed gave me my credits. Here he goes sweet talking to my mom again.“Ah I see, can you give Ava to me? I miss the little troublemaker, I hope all your night has not been sleepless for you.” She collected Ava from Creed and she went back to her seat.The whole table was quiet while they watched the little moment between my mom and creed.“What do you plan on doing now that you are back in the city?” My dad inquired from Creed a
CreedMy stepmom slammed the door while she was leaving, and my step-siblings rushed after her. The chef and the other staff that came to serve us at the dinner were still around. My dad just patted my back before he left some minutes after my stepmom barged out.I ran upstairs immediately, the chef told me she knew her around the house since it wasn’t her first time here and I didn’t need to wait to shut the door when they were done. I opened the door to the bedroom I was sharing with Athena and Ava.She was sitting on the bed, her bare back facing the direction of the door. The inked phoenix on her back meant something. I closed the door quietly.“Thank goodness your senses told you to shut that fucking door silently. If she had woken up, lord knows I would have jumped at you.” The anger in her tone was clear.I took off my jacket, and I dropped it on the sofa. I went to her front. Ava was already asleep. I picked her up from Athena’s hands, then I laid her carefully inside her cot