Coveted by Mychea Page A

never knew my mom felt that way. She really kept her opinion bottled up all these years, and in all fairness to her, I had never asked. Guess I should have.
    “ You know what mom? You are absolutely right, I was headstrong and I want to apologize for never asking you for your opinion, not even once, to see how you felt about my whole situation.”
    “ It’s okay baby. I am your mother I would never judge you. Now do you want to tell me what happened? Maybe I can offer some advice.”
    The tears threaten once more.
    “ Oh mommy it’s so bad,” I begin babbling to her. “Kaven is Haven and Kaden’s love child from college and they have been secretly having an affair all these years. How could I have been so stupid? I see the way she looks at him. I should have known better Mommy. I should have known.” I am sobbing loudly now.
    “ Haven, huh? I always knew that girl was sneaky. She was always jealous of you, I could tell.” I sob even louder. “Now, now sweet pea. Don’t you worry your pretty little head none. Everything will be fine. You and the children are more than welcome to stay with your dad and me until this whole mess gets straightened out. Now hush that fuss. Never cry for a man that has done you wrong. You cry for men who risk their lives to save and protect you and your family, who spend every waking minute trying his best to make you happy. And here is a little secret, the man that does all that for you will not make you cry. Remember that. Any other man is not worth the tears honey. So silence that noise and let’s start trying to get your life back in order.”
    I silence my crying to little sniffles. My mother is right. Why am I crying over Kaden? Just one week ago, he was fucking Haven’s brains out her head. Bet he was not crying over me then - neither one of their dirty asses.
    That is exactly why I slapped the shit out that nasty ho. Friend my ass. She looked so surprised. Guess she did not think I had it in me. That is why she walked out of here with her lip bleeding. How I wish I could have captured that moment on camera.
    “ Mom, you have been a huge help, and the kids and I will be coming over tonight and probably staying for awhile. I have to go now. I will talk to you when I see you tonight. Love you.”
    “ Love you too pumpkin. See you tonight. Everything will be okay. Peace always reigns and joy will come in the morning, you wait and see,” she says and hangs up.
    I pack up my things. I am leaving early today. I have to get out of here. As I am walking out, I pass Camille.
    “ Hey Miss. I am leaving for the day. Did you get that number for me?”
    “ Yes ma’am,” she says as she hands me a folded piece of paper with the number for the lawyer.
    “ Thanks Camille. I will see you tomorrow. Have a nice evening. Oh, and before I forget, be sure and make a follow-up call with Mr. Collins about his event. Thanks.”
    “ Sure thing Ms. Vaughn. Enjoy your evening.”
    “ I sure will, honey. I sure will.”
    I head home to pack up some clothes for my two babies and myself.
    I pull into my driveway and I see Kaden’s car. Lord have mercy! That man is always here. You know what? He is no longer my problem, I could care less. Since Haven wants him so badly, let her deal with his bullshit.
    As soon as I step through the door, Kaden comes up behind me, wraps me in a bear hug and places a kiss on my neck.
    “ I’m so glad you decided to come home early. I missed you all day today.”
    “ I’m sure,” I say as I step out of his embrace. “Well while you were missing me, were you aware that I had a visit from Haven today?” His face instantly falls, and he is looking dumbfounded.
    “ Really?” he says hesitantly. “What did she come to visit with you about today, of all days? Doesn’t she have a job?” He tries to give a half laugh but I can tell his heart is not in it. This means he fears the worse, which only confirms what Haven had already told me.
    “ You know, actually, she