CHAPTER 13

"Jasmine, I'm so sorry. I'm really and truly sorry. Your sister already cursed me out and I deserve it, I do. Words can't express how sorry I am for walking away. Please, give me another chance." "Another chance to do what? Zenia and I are no longer kids! You can't waltz back after twenty plus years like if nothing had happened and expect us to welcome you with an open arms. We don't want you here! I don't want you here! We made it without you and we're continuing to do just that! So get your ass out of my fiance's penthouse before I have securities all over you!" He looked over at mom. "Susan." "Oh I dare you to say something mom!" I shouted and looked over at her too. She was just sitting there quietly and had a look of pity in her eyes. She was definitely confused and didn't want to pick a side. "Fine. I tried," he said underneath his breath and walked towards the door. "I know I messed up but at least I've tried to apologize and make it right. What about forgiveness?" He went out the door and I stayed behind with mom. "Why was that asshole here?" "Jasmine, he's still your father. No matter how much you and Zenia have already disowned him, by the end of the day he's still your father. And quite frankly, I think the response you and Zenia gave him were very rude and harsh." "Rude and harsh? Are you kidding me right now? Are you siding with this clown who walked out on us and left us with absolutely nothing?" "But what about forgiveness Jasmine? How would you feel if you messed up and Evan wouldn't forgive you?" "Don't you dare! Don't you sit there and try that scenario bullshit with my fiance and I. Nothing we did in the past could amount to the heartless act that man did to his own family. I hate him and I don't want him back here! Do I make myself clear?" Without even waiting to hear a response from her, I walked out the door and headed back to Fisher. The nerves of that man! Showing up after twenty plus years! The angry mood never flattened until I walked through the door and saw my son made ten steps towards me. He fell over on his bum and threw me a smile. "Oh my goodness, you walked for mommy?" I said in a baby voice and picked him up, "Lets go see daddy." I really needed to tell Evan about my father suddenly showing up. Already having access to the building, I walked to Evan's office, pushing Jevan in his stroller only to get stopped by the secretary he had hired while I worked there. "Good morning Miss. Blackman and this must be little Evan Hollen," she greeted and peered down at my son. "Good morning. This is Jevan," I responded with a smile. Jevan smiled at her too. "Is he in?" I asked. I hadn't called him and told him I was coming by. I only sent a text but he didn't respond. "Yes he's in but he's currently with.. someone right now." She wasn't looking at me again and by her changed of tone, I felt uncomfortable. Without another question, I headed for his office, walking pass a male assistant in the desk I had occupied. "Ma'am, Ma'am! You can't go in there. Mr. Hollen is currently with someone," he said as he placed a firm hand on my shoulder and held onto the stroller. "Get your hand off me! I'm his fiancee and this is his son and we can go into his office whenever we like!" I flashed my engagement ring to his face and pointed to Jevan. I slapped his hand away from the hold on Jevan's stroller. He stepped back, releasing us. " No need to be such a bitch," I heard him said underneath his breath. I pushed open the door and saw Evan behind his desk, in his chair and a blonde hair woman sitting opposite from him. I blood came another boil but when she turned towards me and Jevan, I calmed myself. I thought your ass was Jessica Hills! "Sweetie," Evan greeted me and stood up. He walked over to Jevan, removed him from the stroller and kissed his forehead. "Hey little man." "Dada ," Jevan responded back and buried his face in Evan's neck. The blonde woman smiled at us. "I'm Harriette Wells. Partner in the industry. You must be Mrs. Hollen," she introduced herself and extended her hand. I shook it. "Nice to meet you." "Likewise. Mr. Hollen, I'll excuse myself now. We can pick up tomorrow," she said. "Sure." "Hi baby," she said and smiled at Jevan. He remained silent. She walked towards the door and Jevan began waving her bye -bye. "Bye-bye," she said back and waved too. ___________ "Baby, what's up?" he asked me. "Sorry I didn't call but I left you a message." "You know you're welcome here anytime, right? I don't care if I'm in a meeting or anything." He pulled me into his chest.