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?♀️WHO’S THE FATHER OF MY CHILD?♀️
?CHAPTER 6?
*5 YEARS LATER**AFTER SCHOOL*
GIGI’S POV
I was sitting at the stairs drawing pictures, waiting for my mommy to pick me up from school.
I know she’s very busy with work and chores just to make me happy so I’m not annoyed at all. I just miss her.
“Gigi sweetie, what are you still doing here?” My class teacher, Mrs Randall said as she sat beside me.
“Where is your mommy?” She asked.
“My mommy will be here soon. She’s just busy.” I shrugged.
Mrs Randall sighed “Your mommy is always busy with work that she can’t even take care of her own daughter. Are you sure she’s not going to parties?”
I frowned “Hey, don’t talk about my mommy like that. She works so hard to make me happy and she always have time for me.”
“Yeah right. Anyway, if you need food and help, just inform me. Okay? I don’t trust that girl.” Mrs Randall blurted.
I stood up angrily “I said don’t talk about my mommy like that! She’s the best and you should apologize to her and I don’t need any help!!!” I yelled rudely.
“Ginger!!!” I heard my mom’s angry voice.
“Mommy?”
She approached me “What did I tell you about talking to strangers like that?”
I pouted “I’m sorry mommy. She’s being mean…”
“Enough, you should apologize.” She scolded.
I fold my arms angrily “No, I won’t tolerate anyone who insult my mom.”
“Apologize or no cartoon tonight.” she thr_@tened.
I frowned with a pout “I’m sorry Mrs Randall.”
MONICA’S POV
I smiled “Good girl.” I patted her head “Get in the car and wait for me.”
“Alone?” Mrs Randall asked.
I nodded “Yes, my friend China is in the car with her.”
“Yay! Aunt China!” Gigi cheered as she ran to my black 2007 Honda car.
“You’re leaving your daughter with a stranger?” Mrs Randall asked.
I rolled my eyes “China is my roommate and she helped me a lot and she’s Gigi’s best friend.”
“Why are you so late to pick up your daughter or did you forget about her just to go to parties?” Mrs Randall asked.
I frowned “Excuse me. I’ve been busy with work, my boss added more time to my shift, I had to come late. I don’t have time for parties. Parties make me sick.” I explained.
“What’s your job? A stripper?” she asked.
“Excuse me? I’m a waitress, as you can see, I’m wearing a waitress uniform.” I said holding my blue and yellow Big Burger’s shirt.
“You know you should be ashamed of yourself. Aren’t you too young to be a mother?” Mrs Randall asked.
“Aren’t you too old to mind your business?” I retorted.
“Hey watch your mouth, girl?” Mrs Randall warned.
“Just leave me and my daughter alone.” I said as I walked away from her angrily.
I entered my black Honda angrily.
“Nika, what’s wrong?” China asked.
I sighed angrily “It’s just…” I wanted to explain everything and say curse words but I noticed Gigi’s here.
“I’ll tell you at home.” I said.
China smiled “It’s okay Monica.”
“Mommy, can I get ice cream?” Gigi asked.
“Baby, I haven’t receive my salary yet, I’m broke right now, but I promise, I’ll get your favourite ice cream and cheeseburgers.” I said.
“Okay mommy. I hope you receive your salary soon.” Gigi said.
“Don’t worry Gigi, I’ll get you one scoop of ice cream.” China said.
“Don’t worry, I’ll wait for mommy.” Gigi said.
“Come on Gigi, let aunt China buy you some ice cream.” I said.
“Yay!”
I inserted the key, alighted the car and drove off to an stand and China bought some ice cream for three of us.
“What are you supposed to say Gigi?” I asked.
“Thank you Aunt China.” Gigi appreciated.
China smiled “You’re welcome, you little sweet.”
We went back to the car and I drove off again.
You’re probably wondering how my life life has gotten into this.
5 years ago, I couldn’t bear the pain, shame, taunts, poverty and everything. I even noticed my sister took over everything I owned. I just couldn’t bear the embarrassment so I decided to make some passports, tickets and other documents then I flew to another city, Florida.
People like Mrs Randall were still taunting me for being a teenage pregnant girl but I didn’t let that get into me again.
I still didn’t have a place to live or money to rent. The money I had, I used it for my flight. I was living in the streets till China found me and took me to her house which is three bedroom and parlour apartment.
She’s like God’s angel sent to me who helped me a lot, with food, shelter, baby stuffs and work.
She made me work with her as a waitress at a small restaurant called Big Burger.
Still I was not that happy, I was totally depressed because of what I went through in Maine State.
Few months later, I never thought I would be happy again until I gave birth to Ginger (Gigi)
The moment I set my eyes on her, I felt touched happy again. Gigi is the reason for my happiness. I don’t joke about her, she’s my everything.
I still don’t know her father and I haven’t told her about the rape situation. She’s not ready for it.
*FEW MINUTES LATER*
I parked my car in the public garage, China, Gigi and I came out of the car and we went inside.
China fell on the couch feeling tired, while Gigi and I went inside my bedroom, I changed into my blue floral light jumpsuit.
I helped Gigi wore pink fluffy pyjamas. She knows how to dress up but sometimes I feel like wearing her something.
“Mommy.”
“What is it, baby?” I asked as I held her hand and walked out of the bedroom to the living room.
I guess Lazy China is inside her bedroom.
Gigi and I sat on the couch and turned on the small plasma TV. Watching The Croods cartoon.
“Did Mrs Randall say anything mean to you when I was in the car?” She asked.
I rolled my eyes with a smile “No she didn’t, okay? Don’t mind her, just finish school and become successful and ignore those people like Mrs Randall, Okay?”
Gigi nodded “Okay, mommy.”
“And don’t be alone no matter what. Always have a true friend by your side and be careful of those who pretend.” I said, feeling bitter inside.
“Yes, mommy.”
“Good girl.” I hugged Gigi tightly and kissed her forehead. “I love you.”
“I love you too mommy.” she said.
I stood up and went to the kitchen and was making small meal. Vegetable salad and bacon.
I served them in two blue plastic plates and went back to the living room and gave Gigi a plate.
“Thank you mommy.”
We were eating dinner and watching cartoon together.
I heard the door knocked.
I frowned feeling weird because I’ve never expect any visitor since the past 5 years except food deliveries.
“Gigi, wait here okay?” I said as I stood up and went to the door.
I wait for them to knock again and they did.
“Who is it?” I asked.
“Child service.” She answered.
I frowned “Child service?” I opened the door and saw a blonde woman in black suit. “Hi?”
“Hi, I’m Mary, I’m a CPS worker, a middle aged red hair woman called us that there’s been a child abuse.” She explained.
“What?” I exclaimed.
“Yeah, she said a young mother has been living her daughter alone and going to parties.” She added.
I clenched my fist angrily “Mrs Randall.”
“Yeah, so can I check your house for a week to know what’s going on?” Mary asked.
I scoffed “Look, woman, I don’t know who you are and what gives you the right to enter my house?”
“I have every right and don’t worry. You’re safe as long as you don’t leave your daughter like you used to.” she said rudely.
“That’s a lie Mary, that woman just think that I can’t take care of my child because I’m young.” I protested.
“How old are you?”
“21.” I replied.
Mary sighed “Then I have to check this place out for a week. If it turns out what the woman is saying wrong then fine. I’ll leave you. But if she’s right, I’ll have to take your child for foster care.”
I rolled my eyes “Fine, do wh@ťěver you want but stay away from me and my daughter.” I said rudely as I went inside with Mary.
“Nika, what’s going on?” China yawned as she came out ‘‘Who’s that?” she asked.
“My name is Mary Brook, I’m here to inspect the house.” she asked.
“Why?”
“Mrs Randall.” I replied.
“Again? Someone needs to teach that teacher a lesson.” China said feeling annoyed.
I shrugged “Don’t worry, as long as my house is clean. The woman can leave.”
I went back to the couch and was watching movie with my daughter and the woman was sitting at the dining room inspecting us. China went back to her room and sleep.
Gigi and I were enjoying the movie till she fell asleep. I turned off the TV, carried her to her bedroom.
I lay her on her small pink mattress and covered her with blanket. I turned as I saw Mary starring at us.
I didn’t trust that woman so I lie on the floor beside my daughter’s bed.
This is exactly what I go through because I’m a young mother.
Fine, I’m a teenage mom but does that make me a terrible person?
TBC…