Before I went to work I gave Jasmine her own bank card as we joined our accounts. She deeply insisted on it as a show of trust. I told her to head to where we got Adam’s car, and get her a SUV. She looked at me wide eyed, but smiled giving me a deep passionate love as Diamond and Hannah giggled. Faye left for a wedding in Arkansas for the next two weeks so it left Hannah alone at night in a empty room. I felt for her as I gave her a big hug as well a kiss on the cheek. I think it shocked her at first before she returned the hug and kiss on my neck. I gave my boys a big hug telling them to be good getting nods.
After getting in my office and doing the books. It was about 11 a.m. when my boss Mr. Lewis Calhoun came in my office. He was 52, 6‘0, 187 lbs, short black with gray streaks and brown eyes. He took a seat telling me not to get up. He had a serious look in his eyes as he spoke.
“ Heath something has come up to the point that myself and the board of directors need you to attend a conference on our behalf.” He tells me getting my attention
“ Oh and what kind of conference are you talking about?” I ask as he stands up going to the window to look out at the ocean view that was in the distance
“ Well that’s the thing it’s a merger meeting as in we are being bought out.” He tells me as I stand up quickly
“ WHAT?! Who bought us out?” I ask as he turns to see me with a deep concern
“ A Man named Carl Karlington. He took over a company on the west coast.” He tells me as his eyes stare at mine intently
“ I haven’t heard of him before.” I say as Lewis nods
“ He is a rich old man who lived in the south. He took over…..” He states to me pausing before letting out a sigh continuing “ Thompson and Jarvison LLC.”
I look at him with wide eyes to this new information. I return to my chair feeling a deep sadness sweep over me. He stays where he to only continue looking out the widow before he continues talking to me.
“ We want you to go to this ‘ meeting’, and accept their offer. I know this is something you don’t want to do, but your one of the best around here, plus you know this company inside and out.” He tells me as I sigh as he is right
“ So when am I suppose to me there?” I ask regretting my words
“ Wednesday, but your flight is tomorrow afternoon and you will return Wednesday night as Karlington wants it to be a one day thing.” He tells me as I nod not really liking this turn of events
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Gina’s POV: Around 1 p.m.
I am in my living room enjoying a cup of ice tea when I hear some barking coming from the front yard. I make my way out to see what in tarnation is going on. Once out I see Dakota and Lil Greg standing in the yard as their dog is digging a hole in the yard. I make my way over to see what he is digging for.
“ I see we meet again boys.” I say as they turn to see me with wide scared eyes
“ Batty being bad.” Lil Greg says as Dakota nods
“ Well I think you both need to get home before your mommies and daddy get mad.” I say as they get a very scared expression
“ DAKOTA!” I her a female voice yell
“ GREG!” I her another female voice say
“ Ops I think I spoke to soon.” I say as I turn to see Jasmine and Diamond walking looking around as Jack follows them as I continue “ OVER HERE!”
I wave my arms as they all three run as I hear growling. I turn to see Batman digging for something.
“ There you two are why did you leave the front yard? We get home and Jack tells us you weren’t where he had you two stay.” Jasmine asks as her and Diamond go to their sons
“ Batty ran over here.” Dakota says as both mothers shake their heads
“ That is no reason to walk away baby. What if something bad happened to you? Mommy Jazzy and I would of cried our hearts out as your daddy would have been very sad also.” Diamond says as the boys look at each other then at Batman
“ But Batty mommy.” Dakota says turning to his mother
“ Honey he would of came home.” Diamond says as they both pick the boys up
Jack goes over to get Batman before we hear a yelp. He runs away almost tackling Jack. We watch him run home before seeing a turtle slowly come out of the hole.
“ Damn he was digging for food.” Jack says getting a few looks
“ Jack that is just wrong now take the boys home and change their diapers.” Diamond says as I giggle seeing his expression
“ Why me sis I am sorry I took my eyes off them for just a second.” He says protesting as he is handed the boys
“ That’s why you should of took them in the house before using the bathroom.” Jasmine says as I see a defeated Jack
“ Come on boys lets go home so I can change you.” He says walking off carrying both boys who are giggling
The girls and I talk for a few minutes as Jasmine tells me of her new SUV, and also about what all happened last night, but not in great detail. I smile as they took my advice in accepting what maybe the greatest love they all three could ever share.
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I pull into the drive way around 6 p.m. before turning my Corolla off. I sit there thinking of what to tell my family. I don’t want to make this trip to the West coast as the memories return of all them years ago. As I let out a sigh I grab my brief case opening the driver door. I step out only to shut the door. Making my way to the front door I feel a little bit of depression sweep over me as I turn the doorknob to open the door to the family home. Once inside I shut the door placing my case on the floor next to the door.
I place my keys on the hook on the wall. I step into the living room to only hear excited voices yell ‘ Daddy Daddy’. I watch two happy little boys run the best they can to me. Both grab a leg as I look down to see them looking up at me with smiles. I give them a small smile as two women come up to us wrapping their arms around me.
I place my arms around each of them holding them close. After the hugs are broken the boys go back to the couch while my two loves take me to our bedroom to get dressed in more comfortable clothes. After I am dressed in shorts and a muscle shirt they take me back down where we hear dinner is done. They grab the boys as I follow still having the days events plague my mind. After getting into the kitchen and every one gets seated my family tells me of their day. Jasmine tells me her new SUV rides like a dream, Diamond tells me of what the boys did as Jack lowers his head. I guess me not responding back catches Hannah’s eyes.
“ Heath hun what is wrong you seem out of it?” She asks as I look at each of them
“ I have to go out west tomorrow. Seems the company was bought out by a company out west that is doing a merger.” I explain responding as their eyes show surprise
“ What does that mean baby?” Jasmine asks as I look at her
“ It…It means I am out of a job as is Kaye. I don’t want to go, but Lewis and the board are making me go. I leave tomorrow afternoon and return sometime Wednesday night.” I exclaim as they all just nod
I look over to see my boys both in tears.
“ What’s wrong with you two?” I ask them concerned
“ Daddy leaving.” Lil Greg says as Dakota lowers his head
“ I’ll be back guys don’t worry. Your daddy is not leaving for good just a few days.” I say as they just nod with tears
As dinner keeps going the talk is little as everyone takes in my words. Once dinner is done and over I am taken into the living room to spend time with my family. The boys sit in my lap as Jasmine and Diamond sit on either side of me. They cuddle up to me showing me their love. My brothers sit in the chairs while Hannah sits on Jasmine’s left side.
We talk about doing fun things once I get back in a few days. It’s around 9 p.m. that Jasmine and Diamond take the boys and I up to bed. Tonight the boys sleep in our bed with their mothers and I. I am in the middle of the bed as I have Dakota on my right and Lil Greg on my left. Diamond is behind Dakota as Jasmine is behind Lil Greg. My arms are long enough to stretch to hold them all. As I watch them sleep I feel my heart warm with love as these four that are in bed are my world as is the others that sleep in their beds.
It’s Wednesday as I sit in the conference room of the old office my father brought me too a few times. My godfather is looking over at me with what looks like concern as the person that I take is in charge starts to speak.
“ I would like to thank you Mr. Thompson for coming today. My name is Carl Karlington I know the circumstances seem to be of a business nature I assure you I mean the best for your business. So with that said I want to hear if your boss has accepted my nice offer to buy your company and merge with my own here in San Francisco.” He exclaims to me as I look at him sitting in the chair my father use too
He stands about 6‘1, 200 lbs, short gray hair with what I can see is blue eyes from where I sit. As Mike and Carl look at me I just let out a sigh. I see Mike looking again at me very concerned as I begin to speak.
“ My boss accepts your offer as to merge with your company. He is just concerned of any changes as I am also.” I say as Mr. Karlington gives me a nod
“ Mr. Thompson I assure you I don’t plan to change anything. Why change something that works. Your company is above average, and has a great start of prospering in the future” he tells me as I nod feeling a sadness inside before he continues “ But I would like to offer you a job though.”
I look at him as Mike hands me the papers to sign and take back for my boss to sign. I sign where I am suppose to before I stand up to leave.
“ Sorry but I must decline as I am going to go home and watch my sons grow and spend time with my family.” I say a I shake his hand before I walk out
Mike follows me out of the office only to stop me with a surprised hug. I return the hug as I haven’t seen him in years. Once he breaks the hug he looks deep in my eyes with some sadness.
“ Heath won’t you come over for dinner son?” My god father asks as I shake my head
“ Sorry Uncle Mike I have some shopping to do before I return home to my boys and family. Tell momma Ellie I love her oh here is my address for you all to come visit. You both and the other god parents should come out to see the family.” I say giving him a small smile and my address before making my way to the elevator
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