Judas kiss

Lyle had been crying.

"He will be fine, don't worry about him." Marcela assured her daughter as she took small steps with her crutches on either side of her armpits. She had improved over the past month, she wasn't fully disabled. Her body had just forgotten how normal functions used to work and it just needed a little reminding of everyday routines.

"I feel horrible." Della said softly.

"You and Andre can't take care of him forever, he needs to eventually come home. I'm really glad Gerald and I settled things.." Marcela said taking a seat in their lavish living room.

"You did?" Della questioned, clearly surprised.

"Yes, he said Lyle could stay with Garreth and I then weekends would be his."

"Wow that's great, I thought he was an unreasonable person."

"Gerald is a great man, I just ruined him.. like everything else that I touch." Marcela said a little sad. Della didn't want to say anything because it was true and she wouldn't lie to her. It was great that they were on speaking terms.

"So are you ready to go to France?" She changed the subject.

Della smiled widely laying her right hand on her belly bump.

"Yes, a little nervous.."

"Why?"

"I don't know, Andre doesn't want us to stay in a hotel. He wants us to stay in their family home with his father and brother. I just feel nervous—"

"But you know them... what's the big deal?" Marcela shrugged.

"I guess, I'm just anxious."

"Everything will be okay, have fun. Don't worry about Lyle."

"I feel bad because Andre and I promised him that he would come with us. That was before we knew that he didn't have a passport and that may take a while. I will make it up to him.." She sighed. "Hopefully.."

"He is just being a brat, don't mind him."

"Marcela!" Della warned. "You need to start being considerate about his feelings. You need to stop putting everything aside just so you don't have to deal with it. If he is crying be there for him, don't just say.. he will be fine."

"Hilarious, my own daughter teaching me how to be a mother—" Marcela jokes but then looked to see that her daughter didn't seem amused.

"I was only joking... wow don't you have a sense of humor or your pregnancy is to blame.." Marcela uncomfortably laughed.

Della breathed in and out before replying.

"Just treat Lyle well, I already spoke to Garreth and I know he is great with kids especially Leo. Your job will be minimum."

"You think I can't take care of my own son?"

"Just don't feed him noodles on a daily.." Della retorted standing up to leave.

"Della, I'm trying for us to bond." Marcela sighed. "Come tell me about any pregnancy problems you have been having.."

"Nothing, I'm fine." Della replied quickly. "I actually needed that with Leo's pregnancy not now. I don't hate you or anything like that but you can't just expect everything to be peach perfect."

"Oh..." She paused. "Where is Leo?"

"With his grandmother—" Della replied.

"Adela! You really let the woman who sabotaged your marriage to be near your son? She is capable of poisoning him."

"She has changed unlike someone, I know.. Jeanine was invited to a kids pageant as a surprise judge. She wanted to take Leo with her and I don't think there anything wrong with that. They have became really close.."

Marcela nodded with disgust.

when will I also get to hang out with him? Or is it because I'm not rich like

take care of your own son, I can't trust you around mine. Besides don't act like you ever cared

fucksake why are you so

this conversation would end in a

and—" she paused, it wasn't worth it. "You

managed to stand up, Marcela was

I really sorry. I'm trying...

I will ever have any type of relationship but it's okay. My life wouldn't make

her my beyond flabbergasted. She was shocked, Della was now unapologetically mean to her. She didn't hold back from

-

got home, Albane had informed her that she had a guest. She immediately thought it was Mila or Amber. She really wasn't

think, I would disappear

Della seemed bewildered.

even

you don't know me!" The woman sneered at Della who was just a few meters away from

"I honestly don't."

child and now you're here again like a reserved baby making

this one of the women whom he had previously interacted with sexually during their divorce? She was pretty, she had beautiful caramel brown skin and a bouncy curly fro. Della really didn't want to have

just don't understand why he would want someone like

sure you know where

where Andre is, I'm here to talk to you. I'm just disgusted with your lack of self dignity. Why would you take him back? After everything he did. You have no self respect what so ever! I get it, you were probably tired of living in poverty with your son right? Well let me tell you something. Andre will get bored of you and when he does, he will call me to his office for a good fuck while you play house wife and take

she threw at her weren't hurtful then she would be lying but she somehow managed to compose herself even though her insecurities told her there was some truth

Albane immediately interrupted.

leave. Marta should not have let

kick me out? We aren't even done talking.. right Adela? The daughter

that she might regret later. Stress would be good for the babies. She wouldn't waste her time yelling back at a stranger who didn't add value in her

doesn't love you, he is just infatuated by the fact that he could never have you." She chuckled as Albane forcefully escorted her out. "He loves a good challenge, you know that too well. Especially in

with a glass of water and handed

of—" Della didn't want to finish the sentence but Albane already knew.

there have been a lot but you shouldn't let it bother you ma'am. Andre loves you and he

but she wouldn't show it. So she smiled... "It's Della, Albane. I'm still the girl whom you drove home after I got kicked out by

giving her a

you need

"Alright, thanks Albane."

—

It was late.

a book to try and forget about everything that had happened but it was of no use. She switched the channels trying

someone hugged her. She giggled as he kissed her everywhere from her cheeks to her

the bed

couldn't wait to come home." He said giving her one last kiss as he backed away. Della gave him an acknowledging smile before he realized

asked unbuttoning the top button

Della said quickly but Andre wasn't

to her and put her hand in his. "Talk

"It's nothing really.."

even eaten, yes Marta

"I'm just tired.."

still

will." She replied

called softly. He turned to look at her with concern. "Just how many

knew exactly

haven't been able to look at any

suppose that's supposed to make me feel

don't get why you're