🌷☀️.... MEANS
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Authoress judith ....
CHAPTER 30
AUTHOR'S POV
It closing hours, Fernanda sat in her car while Diego went to fetch Marisol.
"Diego where's mummy? She said she would be picking me up from school today" Marisol said sadly and Diego whispered in her ears after carrying her school bag.
"She's in the car"
"Really?" Marisol asked excitedly and Diego nodded.
"But why are you so happy whenever your mummy pick you up from school?"
"Because she's my mummy and I love it whenever she's around" Marisol replied with a wide smile.
"How was school today Marisol? Did you make new friends?" Diego asked and she ignored him.
"I was hoping to tell mummy about it first so when I tell her, you just listen. Hurry up Diego" Marisol said as she started running and Diego ran after her.
Marisol fell down but she stood up immediately and continued running.
"Marisol be careful, I hope you didn't get a scratch. Wait for me" Diego said panting but Marisol got to Fernanda's car already so she got in and Jeromino watched her from afar with a smile on his lips.
She's a bit clumsy but cute. I had no idea my daughter would be this cute and lovely. Jeromino uttered in his head smiling.
"Daddy!" Amanda called out, getting back his attention.
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"Marisol I should have a look at your knees, you might have gotten some scratch" Fernanda said worriedly as Marisol got into the car.
"I'm fine mummy, I didn't get a scratch"
"I won't feel at ease if I don't see it myself" Fernanda said worriedly then raised Marisol's skirt and luckily there wasn't any scratches.
"From now onwards you have to be extra careful. I will feel terrible if I see any bruises on your beautiful body my dear. Diego why did you allow her to fall?" Fernanda scolded as Diego got into the car.
"She was so excited to see you and you know how stubborn Marisol can be when she's determined. I couldn't stop her from running, luckily she didn't sustain any bruises"
"I'm letting you off this time around. Baby girl how was school today?" Fernanda asked with a smile.
"Mummy it's so lovely schooling here. I made a lot of friends today, everyone was so happy to have me in the class. Some said they saw my photos on magazines" Marisol smiled and Fernanda drove off.
"I'm happy to hear that my love. You're a sweet girl so who wouldn't love to make you their friend? Hope you didn't have any issues with studies?"
"No mummy, the teachers attend to every student so it's difficult for one not to learn along"
"Of course they have to attend to every child. Their tuition cost a fortune" Diego murmured from behind.
"Diego shut it" Fernanda cut in and Marisol chuckled.
"Oh mummy, one of the students her name's Amanda Guzman. She's celebrating her birthday tomorrow at her place and everyone in our class is invited"
"Amanda Guzman?" Fernanda asked in jealousy.
He even gave her his surname, I can't believe this..
"Yes mummy, the daughter of Jeromino Guzman. He's my role model. I was so happy when his daughter wanted to be friends with me" Marisol said excitedly and Fernanda shaked her head then sighed.
"Why are you so happy to friends with his daughter? She's just his daughter no big deal" Fernanda hissed.
"Of course it's a big deal mummy. Jeromino Guzman is a supermodel and being friends with his daughter may get me a little closer to him"
"I see where you're going little girl but you should be careful okay. You have no idea if Amanda is a good girl you can be friends with so be careful when you're around her. You can't let your guard down around people you don't know so well" Fernanda advised and Marisol nodded.
"Yes mummy"
Do you love Jeromino that much? Why would you use someone else as a key way to see your Dad? Jeromino is your daddy and your daddy alone Marisol. I'm sorry I haven't told you yet, just give me some time to think things through. I don't plan on causing any complications in your simple life, you're still too young for such. Fernanda uttered in her mind as she caressed Marisol's hair with one of her hand.
DANTE'S HOUSE
Fernanda drove them back home. Marisol couldn't stop talking while they were driving back home.
"Abuela!" Marisol shouted as she ran to give Abuela a hug.
"My dear how was school today?" Abuela asked with a wide smile.
"It was lovely Abuela" Marisol said and threw her bag at the sofa but Fernanda glared at her.
"I'm sorry mummy, I will go take my shower now" Marisol said and picked up her bag then ran to her room.
"Fernanda why did you have to chase her away like that? She's only a child"
"Abuela, you have no idea how lazy Marisol can be. I just have make her get use to putting her things together" Fernanda said tiredly and her phone started ringing.
"Hello Diego, why are you calling me? You were here few minutes ago"
"Fernanda, Marisol's schedule for the shoot have been fixed and it's today" Diego said over the phone.
"What! But that's to fast, Marisol and I just got back yesterday. Marisol can't make it to the shoot today do let them reschedule it, she's tired as it seems and I can't add to it. Let's schedule the shoot for weekend, if they don't accept then they should look for someone else" Fernanda said seriously.
"Alright I'll get to it" Diego said and Fernanda hung up.
"Fernanda is everything okay?" Abuela asked concerned.
"Everything is okay Abuela. It's just about work but it's all sorted out now"
Later that day at night...
Fernanda was fast asleep when Jeromino's call came in.
"Hello who's this?" Fernanda asked in her sleepy tone and Jeromino smiled at the other end.
"Your sleepy voice sounds very beautiful" Jeromino said softly with the smile and Fernanda sat up swiftly.
"How did you get my number?" Fernanda asked curiously.
"I've got my ways. I just called to let you know that I couldn't stop thinking about you and that's why I haven't fallen asleep till now because my heart keeps racing at the thought of you"
"Jeromino are you drunk?"
"I'm definitely drunk, drunkenly in love with you"
"Do you have any idea what time it is right now? If you called just to say those cheesy lines to me then I'm hanging up"
"But before you do, I want you to know how happy I am right now and I can't wait to see you and Marisol tomorrow. I love you so much Fernanda" Jeromino said passionately and Fernanda's cheeks turned red but she hung up quickly.
Fernanda you're not falling for such words again. Let's go back to sleep. Fernanda uttered in her head holding her chest that was starting to race.
NEXT DAY AT JEROMINO'S HOUSE..
Jeromino's mansion was completely decorated with balloons and flowers.
Guests began to arrive for the birthday party.
"Valentina, you're one lucky charm. You've got our handsome Jeromino all to yourself. I'm so jealous" Lucille Valentina's friend teased as she helped Valentina dress her hair in front of the mirror.
"Oh please don't flatter me, I still have a very long way to go. Jeromino still hasn't developed any feelings for me" Valentina pouted.
"If that's your only problem then it's easy. You're the only woman currently in his life right now so that's an easy goal for you to achieve. Jeromino is the father of your daughter now so you have every right to fight for your love"
"I don't want to complicate things for my daughter, I would have used her to get Jeromino into loving me but Mino has done more than enough for us, asking for more seems like I'm ungrateful but there's a bigger problem" Valentina said slowly.
"What problem can be bigger than you not making Jeromino fall for you" Lucille said sarcastically and Valentina turned to her.
"There's another woman in the picture and she has a child for Jeromino and I mean biological child"
"What!" Lucille gasped in shock.
"Jeromino always talked about her but I didn't talk his words for it because she disappeared from his life but suddenly she's back and I think Jeromino is still madly in love with her"
"Tina this is a really great challenge to you. You can't just seat back and watch a lady who disappeared for so long to take your place right? Both you and Amanda holds a special place in Jeromino's heart so all you just have to do is make Jeromino realize he has feelings for you. Let's go down the party is about to begin"
"You will be shocked when you find out who she is"
"I don't really care, just fight for your rights girl" Lucille said and they head downstairs.
Fernanda and Marisol walked into the birthday hall and everyone's eyes was on them.
"Happy birthday Amanda!" Marisol said smiling as she placed her gift on the gift table.
"Birthday girl best wishes" Fernanda said with a smile as they walked to where Amanda and Valentina was.
"Oh my goodness, that's Miss Fernanda the supermodel. I so much love this damsel" Lucille gasped in shock.
"Thank you for coming Fernanda" Jeromino said smiling and gave her a hug.
"Good evening sir Jeromino" Marisol said softly and Jeromino bent down and gave her a tight hug.
Jeromino felt the warmth of his daughter for the first time in seven years and he couldn't help as tears roll down his cheeks.
I love you so much Marisol. Jeromino uttered in his head as the tears couldn't stop rolling down.
Marisol was so excited to get a hug from Jeromino but Amanda clenched her fingers angrily as she glared at Marisol.
No one can steal my daddy away from me. Amanda uttered in her mind angrily.
TBC....
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