He holds out his hand to me that I take with a smile on my face before following him onto the lane where we rush into his car. My son Emmanuel lives with his father from whom I separated for some reason. Overnight, he made it clear to me that he didn't want me anymore as we were about to dowry. I didn't understand a thing and despite my insistence, he didn't want to tell me or at least he didn't really have an excuse. As I'm not the type to run after a man, I left him alone, telling myself that he was going to pass him but I was shocked to learn that he was going to marry no one other than my little one. Sister Axelle, Honorine's second daughter, who comes right after me. So I got it all. It was another shot from my dear mother-in-law. I swallowed my grief to take control of my life. Not having a stable situation, I therefore accepted with great difficulty that my son went to live with his father. I hope to get it back one day's.

When we arrive, I send a message to Stéphane to go out with our son. I don't want to come in to avoid seeing the bad look Axelle makes every time she sees me. Stéphane goes out with Emmanuel, who runs to see me immediately. I greet Stéphane from a distance and get back in Brice's car, who was waiting for us there. I do the introductions and off we go.

We had a blast. Brice was a true gentleman. He immediately hooked up with Emmanuel who was really happy for his afternoon. He has made all kinds of games and he lapped them galore of ice cream. Whenever he wanted it and I refused, he and Brice would give me soft eyes to make me give in. I liked their bond. We ended the evening by going to eat at the restaurant and it is now 8 pm when we return. Brice picks up Emmanuel who has fallen asleep in his arms and brings him up to my room. When the girls see him with my son in his arms, they look at me with big eyes. I walk him outside again despite his refusal. We stop near his car and face each other.

Me: Thank you again for this wonderful day, Brice.

Brice: Not enough my beauty. It was a pleasure for me, plus your son is really adorable.

Me (smiling): Yeah.

Brice: I hope this day made you forget your pain.

Me: Yes and it's still thanks to you.

Brice: You should go upstairs now. I will come by tomorrow to see the little one and if possible take you out again.

Me: Don't feel obligated, Brice.

Brice: Under no circumstances. Okay, I'm going now.

Me: Come home well and you let me know when you come back to be sure that you are okay.

Brice: I don't have your number.

Me (laughing): Oh yes, I'm stupid.

We exchange our numbers after which we kiss each other and he leaves. It is with a light heart that I take home. The girls greet me with looks full of questions.

Me (sitting down): What?

Cynthia: We're just waiting for you to explain what we just saw earlier there.

Me: We met by chance and he invited Emmanuel and me to spend the afternoon with him. That's all girls.

Maya: Hmmm.

Me: No that's not what you think is it.

Maya: Oh we haven't said no no yet. Hmmm.

I hit her with a pillow and we burst out laughing.

Cynthia: How's daddy?

Same for me. His wife asks me to take care of me because her “money” is already programmed to take care of her daughters hookers.

Cynthia: Really this woman and her children will never cease to amaze us. But don't worry baby we'll help you. He's our daddy for all of us.

Maya: Yes we will also contribute because on your own you cannot.

Me: Thank you very much girls I adore you.

They: You're welcome princess.

*** Brice ***

Rather than come home, I go to Ryan's, which I haven't really seen this week because of work. During the trip, I only think about my day with Olivia and her son. Casually I loved it. This is the first time that I really interacted with her and saw her as a very beautiful person. Maybe I should try with her, yes especially since we both hung well. I have to think carefully so as not to find myself between her and Maya again.

Ryan (letting me in): How are you, bro?

Me: Alright buddy. I was coming to give you a quick hello before going home.

He disappears for a moment and comes back with a small bottle of beer which he hands me before sitting down across from me.

Ryan: And where have you been?

Me: Oh I spent the afternoon with Olivia and her son.

Ryan: Olivia has a son?

Me: Yes, but he lives with his father. This little one is adorable.

Ryan: Hmm, why do I feel like it's not just the little one you found adorable?

Me: Olivia is too.

Ryan: So you're gonna go for it.

Me: I don’t know yet. I’m thinking about it. Maya has told me before that she's not ready for a relationship and I don't want to harass her.

Ryan: Anyway Olivia is a good girl too.

Me: Otherwise with Cynthia?

Ryan: It's happiness. I'm more and more crazy about this girl.

Me: Are you planning to take the plunge with her?

Ryan: Well that wouldn't be a bad idea but right now we're not there.

It’s at 10 pm that I get home. I remember promising Olivia to give her a sign on the way home. I had completely forgotten about it. I pick up my cell phone even though I think she's already asleep and text her. She does not take long to answer me. I call him and after a few minutes of conversation, I switch off and run into the shower to get myself clean. I still think about my day with Olivia and her son before sinking. Oh love, when it takes us...