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Authoress judith....
CHAPTER 29 °°°
FERNANDA
Marisol and I went into the principal's office.
"Good morning principal" I greeted.
"Good morning ma'am" Marisol greeted.
"Please have your seat Miss Fernanda. It's so good to see you in person ma'am" The principal flattered and I smiled as we sat down.
"I applied for the enrollment of my daughter online and her transfer was approved. I am sorry we had come in at the middle of the term" I said politely and she smiled.
"It's no problem. It's an honor to have your daughter school in our school"
"It's my pleasure, I've submitted the required documents. What else am I submitting?"
"You're all covered but I have to ask some questions to qualify Marisol into getting into our school"
"Alright so what are your questions. I will gladly answer them" I said.
"What's your marital status? It's important that we know the family status of the child we're admitting into our school" She said professionally and I stared at Marisol, her eyes were on me.
"I'm a single mum, Marisol doesn't have a father. And we live with my family" I said slowly and Marisol placed her hands on mine.
"I'm sorry Miss Fernanda but I think we'll be having an issue with admitting Fernanda into our school because of your marital status"
"What's that supposed to mean? Marisol is more than qualified to be in this school. I paid her tuition already, doesn't approve of her stay here" I said seriously.
"I'm sorry but this isn't a decision made by me. The board of this academy, made that rules. We can't admit Marisol because we feel she would be distracted by her family's status, money isn't the issue here. We're talking about the child's mental status"
"This is so unbelievable. Marisol grew up without having a dad so how's that supposed to affect her studies?"
"We have so many daddy's activities and it wouldn't look good if Marisol is left out. Children gets sentimental on issues like that and that's why we find it hard admitting kids of single parents. I'm sorry"
"You've known me before, you know so well that I'm not married yet and my application should have been denied when I applied online. Why are you embarrassing me in front of my daughter"
"I'm so sorry ma'am, it wasn't my intentions but I should plead on the board on your behalf" She said then picked up her phone just then Jeromino walked into the office.
"Good morning ma" Jeromino greeted politely and my heartbeat raced at the sight of him.
Why's your heart racing so much? Fernanda what are you thinking right now?
"Mummy it's Jeromino!" Marisol whispered to me excitedly.
"Oh my goodness, who do we have here? Two honorable guests in my office. Today is such a great day" The principal said excitedly.
"Ma, are you admitting my daughter or not? I have other plans for today so I should get going" I cut in and stared at me with a smile.
"I'm sorry ma'am but I haven't put a call across"
"Mrs principal, classes are about to start. You shouldn't leave the little girl out here when classes are on" Jeromino chipped in.
"You're right about that Mr Guzman but Miss Dante one more request"
"Go ahead, I'm listening" I uttered.
"Is Marisol on good terms with her father? So when they're daddy's activities he wouldn't fail to attend?" She asked and Jeromino eyes were on me.
"The bell just rang. Marisol should be in class" I chipped in.
"Oh sorry about that. Mrs Mary can you please come pick the new student to her class" The principal said over the telecom and the lady came into the office.
"Excuse me, Marisol come with me" The teacher said softly and Marisol stood up from her seat.
"Sweetie come give mummy a hug before you head to class" I said spreading my arms open and she gave me a tight hug.
"I love you so much Marisol and good luck with your first day in class"
"I love you too mummy. I will go to class now mummy" Marisol said softly waving at me.
"Bye baby girl" I said waving at her then she left with her class teacher.
"Mrs principal what were you saying again?" I asked pretending to have forgotten.
"Don't worry ma, I will always be here for my daughter Marisol. Hope that's enough to get Marisol admitted here" Jeromino cut in.
"Jeromino!" I called out seriously.
"What's that supposed to mean Mr Guzman? I thought your daughter was Amanda now Marisol"
"I'm sorry to break this out but if this is what it takes to get my daughter into the best school then I will do it. Amanda is my adopted daughter although she doesn't know of that and I will appreciate it if this doesn't get out while Marisol is my biological daughter. Fernanda and I got into a fight and that's why things got complicated. We plan on not getting the little girl involved so we would love it if you appreciate our privacy. We will take our leave now" Jeromino said and held my hand then we went out of the office.
"Let go of me. What the hell do you think you're doing?" I said seriously.
"Fernanda you're been so unfair to me. You took our daughter away without discussing it with me. I had to spend seven years away from my child. You even restricted me from getting in contact with you. Do you hate me that much? Am I that big of a monster" Jeromino said seriously then I looked away.
"I traveled because I wanted a good life for my daughter and I, the good and peaceful life you never would have given us. You were having a good and happy life here in Mexico with your family, were you expecting me to obstruct that. You had a family already, you should have at least given me a hint but you left me in the dark with the thought that you would always be there for my daughter" I said seriously.
"What family are you talking about Fernanda? Are you talking about Amanda?"
"I arrived at your hotel and you had a guest. I overheard your conversation so I noticed you didn't need me or my daughter"
"What's that supposed to mean Fernanda? Why would you think of such a thing? You totally misunderstood me. Valentina happened to visit me in Mexico that day and she brought her daughter with her ex boyfriend. Valentina is my childhood friend and like a sister to me so I felt sorry for her when she was going through such tough times and that's why I agreed to father her child"
Why did she agree to keep the child in the first place if she wasn't ready? I uttered in my head with a frown.
"I never asked for your explanation, I will take my leave now" I said coldly about to walk to my car but Jeromino hugged me from behind.
"I missed you so much Fernanda, the past seven years without you was like a million years. I couldn't stop hoping to see you one day. I'm glad you're back safe and healthy and thank you for taking good care of our daughter, she looks very beautiful" Jeromino said softly and my heart melted with those words but suddenly someone interrupted the moment.
"Jeromino what's going on here?" She asked rudely and I pushed him away.
"Get your act together Jeromino, what if my daughter sees us like this" I scolded but Jeromino didn't listen he held my hand gently.
"I'm never letting this hand go regardless of the harsh tone you use on me. Valentina meet Fernanda" Jeromino introduced gently.
"The Fernanda you told me about" She asked with a pretentious smile.
"Yeah, she's the woman who stole my heart and refused to give it back" Jeromino said passionately and held myself together so I don't fall for it.
"Jeromino you have to let go. I have other plans for today" I cut in feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Relax Fernanda. I haven't introduced you to Valentina. Fernanda meet Valentina, my childhood friend"
"I have no idea if it's nice meeting you but I will accept the introduction. Fernanda here" I said offering her an handshake and she stared at my hand like I was carrying a pile of trash on my fingers.
"Oh my goodness, Jeromino have you forgotten. We're to go shopping for Amanda's birthday party tomorrow" She said out of the blue as she placed her hands on Jeromino's shoulder.
"Oh yeah, Fernanda you're invited as well as Marisol. You have to bring my daughter along with you, I really want to spend some time with my daughter" Jeromino said excitedly and I jerked his hand off.
"Marisol's schedule is piled up. She's a busy little girl so I don't think she has the time to attend birthday parties" I said and adjusted my dress.
"She's just a little girl but why are you trying to make fortune out of her" Valentina sneered and I clenched my fingers.
"I will think about your invite but I have to take my leave now" I said coldly then walked to my car but Valentina ran to me.
"What are you trying to prove by coming back? You should have just stayed hidden in whatever hell you were buried. Crawling out here won't do you any good" She whispered in my ears with a malicious smile on her lips.
"Do you have any idea what hell looks like? Get yourself prepared because I will be sending you there very soon" I said with a smile then got into my car and drove off.
Jeromino and I might not be in a perfect relationship but no one is allowed to take my daughter's place not even a maid is allowed to do that!