Mr. Jeffery Don Kurtis, would you please sign here? he pointed at the column, Jeffery fixed his eyes on his entrenched wife must we do this? Yes, we must; declared Devina Johnson.
Mr. Odion Keran the lawyer in charge of the divorce case sighs and shook his head sadly there's little anybody can do here at this point he muttered.
Jeffery gave him a sore look and signed hey fella don't you have anything else to do in Africa before you migrated to become a lawyer who broke people's homes.
I am just doing my job, sir, he replied in a thick African accent, well your job kinda sucks, doesn't it? No sir my job does not suck and am so sorry
Sorry about what? You came down here on the fancy suit to break a happy home.
I said am sorry barked Mr. Odion Keran
Oh don't patronize me, he looked genuinely hurt and his strangled wife wiped away her tears and signed.
Wow you wanted this, the way you signed so fast
Don't provoke me Jeffery Kurtis you caused this
Jenny had begun to cry as the lawyer cleared his throat and began to read the terms and conditions on sharing of property and giving each other space,
Keysha rolled her eyes and went upstairs to cry she knows better by showing strength and no weakness
Mr. Odiom can I have a moment with my daughter before you proceed with the reading she is hurt and unwell, Devina glared at Jeffery don't give me that look she told me yesterday night she was unwell you mean you don't know?
So much for being the world's best mom
Shut up Jeff
Can we have a moment please sir
Well kindly sort yourselves out we don't have all-day
With that, both parents stormed off to Keysha's room
Without knocking they both barged in
Sheesh don't you guys knock anymore, this is my privacy please two of you can get out, since you both signed the divorce papers why are you checking on me am not suicidal if that is what you both are thinking, I even think it's a good fucking idea to get separated.
Stop cursing keysha you sound dirty her mom cautioned her
Jeffery put his hands in his pockets and stared at his daughter
Well, you two can leave hello? She threw the blanket over her head and covered herself
Lok would you stop that nonsense and stop giving me attitude, what is your problem? Devina queried
I don't know mom maybe you both can give me some time she pleaded with tears in her eyes
Jeffery came close to Devina and wanted to touch her arms but she wriggled out of his touch coldly and left the room.
Jeffery stood silently and slowed his daughter's cry
What's up pea face he finally broke his silent
Was that supposed to be funny? Keysha asked as she peeped from the covers
She normally laughs at being called pea face by her dad when they have issues.
I'm yes I think it's funny, he muttered
She grinned and threw the covers and ran and hugged her dad, I will miss you
Me too sweets I really would
But why? Keysha asked
You mean why am I leaving mother?
Yes, why papa
Well that is what two consenting adults must do when the love is dead and gone and they both no longer feel affection for each other
Keysha's eyes laminated sorry I couldn't do much to save you both.
It's alright honey it's not your fault.
Devin stood in the kitchen to ponder if she had decided to be lonely she was reminiscing on the good romantic times she shared with Jeffery, how did they meet oh yes she suddenly remembered at the movies they were both big fans of romantic thriller blockbusters movies especially the movies with Julia Roberts. They are both big fans of the movie titled pretty lady and both enjoyed Keanu Reeves's, sweet November.
When it comes to movies they both shared the same taste and that's how they connected after a few times of visiting each other they took it to the next level after the birth of Keysha things changed, things became harder as Jeffery joined the streets, to sell both drugs and car rental services everybody needed a raise when baby arrives.
The challenges intensified when Jenny was born, Jeffery was running more shifts and his crew got busted lucky for him his police contacts let him loose on that one with money to erase his file and jail terms, the cops are still visiting him for more money as thank for saving my ass fee.
It wasn't looking good there, as gang rivalry intensifies in the neighborhood, Jeffery had no choice but to distance himself from his family. He occasionally sends his friend Damian to visit the family and give them little money to manage for feeding this is what Devina had failed to understand, frankly, she suggested they all move to another place if Jeffery was so secretive about letting people know where he stays but the money was the problem, so Devina raised money for her children, what further led to more problem was when Jeffery mistress Belinda picked his call one night he was away hiding at her place, and he comes home smelling of booze and cigarettes.
Devina was convinced that whatever Jeffery was involved in no longer suits the family so she pressed for divorce after he came home and beat up her little brother Feggo Johnson in front of her and her family.
Perhaps that scene would have been avoided if Devina had reasoned well not to bring her family into her private matters, but too late it had happened.
The sudden ring of the doorbell brought her out from her trance she quickly rushed down to open the door she remembered the lawyer had been waiting for the both of them to come down.
She opened the door to find three anxious teenagers on the door they call themselves fairy gang princesses which were amusing, normally miss Devina Would have given a lot of excuses for them to leave since she grounded her daughter but today protocols must be broken she won't want them downstairs listening to proceeding read from a divorce case, so she waved them off and permitted them to go upstairs and stay with her daughter, perhaps seeing her friends would brighten her mood.
Hey !!! The three girls announced their arrival thereby breaking up the father and daughter bonding moment, Jeffery salutes the ladies excused himself, and walked downstairs to continue with his divorce paper reading.
The three barbie girls with Keysha making them a four-member gang, they were supposed to be five but Lilian the leader had relocated to New York City, therefore, leaving the leadership position to lay on the shoulders of Keysha but due to family problems she is willing to step down and the oath of allegiance and shifting of power pledge must be done today in her room as decided through their Facebook group chat.
The three girls are Brittany, Keke, and Gina, Brittany Becker is an American she is naturally busty, blonde hair, the slender body she and had blue eyes she fits in the barbie queen description and had been at loggerhead with Keysha over her leadership skills her family issues were weighing her down.
Keke is the dark African American girl, athletic, fiercely loyal but dependent on others' decisions she is a follower and big fan of Keysha she loves Spanish descent, and Spanish sides share affiliations with African Americans, also because Keysha is a natural when it comes to dancing something she wants to become but hadn't discussed it, with her parents how could she ?, When their divorce case is at its peak.
While Gina Anderson is from Sweden and quite conceited, her father is rich, the wealth got into her character and gave her a brand new attitude, she is average when it comes to looks but when it comes to spending, she is a prima Donna, she graces her steps and sways around like a true slay queen when taking the girls for shopping she is the money bag of the team, however, her lapses were she adores Brittany and would side her in any case, Keysha had once joked an called her Brittany's bodyguard.
Brittany found her tongue, I guess this is it, the moment your parent's pathways, how do you feel about it Keysha?
I feel nausea, am sick to the stomach, and can't believe they both getting a divorce.
Maybe you should fight for them, Keke suggested
Brittany snapped at her, and haven't she tried that already? Are you suggesting Keysha is dumb or something?
Keke felt a surge of anger flow through her I didn't say so she snapped, all am saying is she needs to put more pressure!
Britanny rolled her eyes at her. Gina spoke maybe we all should go down there and tell them they are making a very big mistake.
That would be stupid of us if we do that Britanny snapped, I think we should throw a Barbie dollhouse party next weekend to brighten Keysha's mood she has had a rough week so far.
I wouldn't have put it any better, Gina responded way to go, barbie queen keeps it up, I would supply the house with drinks and wines, but the question remains who do we invite?
Keysha rolled her eyes, duh! The school boys' focus isn't so hard, is it?
Speaking of schoolboys, Britanny spoke up, Trent should be invited to cheer up Keysha
Totally! Responded Keke I like that trend of thought and our theme color of designs and outfits should be purple and pink
Brittany smiled, wonderful keke you are quite useful today ain't ya?
She's already handy, Keysha interrupted her.
Gina sensed tension building between the two girls she broke it with her words, so let's do the hand over now
Brittany cheered hurray!
Nobody is doing any damn handover today
What? Britanny queried but why? You can't keep ruling us at your mishaps
Keysha stood up, oh yes I will and can rule whenever I wanted.
Britanny's face flushed and became bright red, this isn't how things are done I mean we all agreed to do this today
Today? When my parents are divorcing? Really? How f-ing convenient is that Keysha lamented
Britanny stood up face to face with Keysha, you won't step down and you won't rule fair who the hell are you Adolf Hitler or something
Maybe you should get the fuck out of my house, if I wanted to hand it over I will do it at the Barbie dollhouse party.
Gina began to shiver, em please ladies no need to create this scene I think the party hand-over thingy ain't that bad.
Brittany eyes her with anger then you must be stupid for saying that
She's not stupid Keke chimed in, you are always this insultive and you expect to lead us if anybody is Hitler it's you Britanny.
Isn't this racism? You girls are both colored picking on me Britanny's voice was shivering, and breaking, she stammers when she's mad, fine very well keep the crown till the party I am out of here, she stormed out, leaving Keke and Gina bewildered.
It wasn't long Jeffery Kurtis peeped inside the room is everything alright up in here?
Yes sir both girls responded using giggles to cover up.
Are you ladies sure? He queried
Ye,s Papi, Keysha responded
But I can't help to notice, Britanny just left and I was planning to buy you girls ice cream
The girls cheered and moved out of the room following Jeffery downstairs, the divorce is already down he's taking his girls out for the last treat