Her New Mommy

Secrets

After the unexpected meeting with Jasmine's dad I was able to catch the bus before it passed the stop. I usually never need to take the bus because Andrea would normally pick and drop me off but not today only because I didn't want her to have to wait for me. And with my car in the shop this was my only choice. The ride was short and before I knew it I was unlocking the door to my apartment. It isn't the most extravagant place but it's home, and affordable which is a plus. It's got two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room etc. I made myself some chicken fettuccine Alfredo, other than teaching, cooking is another thing that I love to do. Once my mess was cleared I finished some work and went straight to bed.
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The sound of my alarm clock blaring in the morning was what awoke me from my peaceful slumber. Groaning I got up and went to take a quick shower. Once done I dried off and stood in front of my closet pondering over what to wear. I settled on some black jeans and purple blouse with black ankle boots, casual yet appropriate. I blow dried my hair and put some eye liner and Vaseline into my eyelashes. I know what your thinking Vaseline?! But it actually works like mascara and I just use a clean mascara brush to lift them up (a/n I actually do this and I absolutely love the way my lashes look after!). By the time I was done I received a text from Andrea telling me she was waiting for me in the parking lot. I grabbed my bag, made my way downstairs after locking the door.

"Who are you trying to look good for?" Andrea said as I sat down in the car.

"Myself" I answered short and simple.

"Yeah like I believe that. Anyway it's 7:30 now so we have about an hour before classes start want to stop by Starbucks and get some coffee?"

"Yeah if your paying" I said with a cheeky smile. She grumbled some profanities under breath before steeping on the accelerator.

By the time we got our coffee and drove to school it was 7:45 and we still had a ton of time. Andrea had went straight to the teachers lounge to get some things done before classes started. I, on the other hand, stopped by the morning daycare to see if any of my students were there, I like to take them back with me so they can color and such. I noticed Jasmine being the only one from my class sitting there with her father right next to her. I was slightly shocked to see him here.

"Hello Jasmine and Mr. Scott," I said with a smile as I walked toward them.

"Hi Mrs. Alice!" Exclaimed Jasmine.

"Hello, and I told you to call me Cole" Mr. Sc- I mean Cole said. I smiled sheepishly with a faint blush on my cheeks and turned toward Jasmine.

"Would you like to come to the classroom and color?" She nodded her head vigorously before stopping.

"Can my daddy come too?"

"Well of course he can" I said.

The walk to the classroom was short and filled with Jasmine's endless chatter, Cole was
trailing right behind us. I was a little flustered, my mind was usually so focused when speaking with the kids, but with this man behind me I find it quite hard to do.

"What song do you want Jas?" She thought about it for a while before a grin spread on her face.

"ELSA!" She shouted causing me to laugh. When I turned to go to my desk I noticed Cole already sitting down in my chair going straight to YouTube.

"Yeah just make yourself comfortable at my desk" I said with narrowed eyes.

"Just playing what my little girl wanted" he shrugged as Let It Go played from the speakers.

"Sing with me Mrs. Alice!"

Jasmine grabbed my hands and we started spinning while singing to the lyrics. She didn't know many of them but she sang the main ones. I turned my attention to Cole seeing him looking at the both of us with a smile of his face, eyes shinning. The song came to end and both Jasmine and I were smiling with content. I looked at the time and saw that's it's 8:10 and the kids should be outside waiting until the bell rings.

"Alright let's go Jas we have to get outside" she quickly goes out the door leaving me with Cole. I locked my door before heading out, I don't make it far before my wrist is taken and I'm pulled back.

"Yes?" I question.

"Thank you for being so good to her, I'm really glad she has someone that cares to look after her."

"It's not problem at all, I care for all my students" I said sincerely.

"But the way you treat her......I'm just thankful for it" he said looking into my eyes, his chocolate brown eyes showing some much raw emotion my heart clenched.

I cleared my throat before saying, "then I'm glad I can help."

"Can I take you out?" He asked abruptly making my eyes widened and my mouth open in shock.

"Um....I-I don't get involved wi-with my students parents" I stuttered pathetically.

"I'm not asking romantically, I'm asking more of like getting to know you and possibly being friends" he said with a smirk. I felt a blush cover my cheeks from embarrassment for jumping to conclusions to quickly.

"I suppose the would be okay" I said regaining my composure.

"Perfect. Here put your number in my phone" he said while hanging me his shiny iPhone 6, I quickly put my number in and sent a text to myself.

"Great I'll see you around Alice," he said walking past me his arm slightly brushing mine.

After a long day at work I was more than ready to go home and just relax. Before making my way into the apartment, I stopped to get my mail. I received a few letters and one big package. It was strange because I didn't order anything or was expecting a package from somewhere. I opened it as soon as I locked my front door, I stopped dead in my tracks fear striking me.

Dear gorgeous,
I'm back, didn't think you would hear from me again huh? Well apparently my time has been shorten due to good behavior so we will be seeing each other real soon. I miss you and to be frank, I didn't like what you did to me. Seems to me as though I need to punish you like I did in the past. So be ready, I'm coming back for you my love. Remember, you can never run away from me. And I hope you like what's in the box sweetheart.

I pulled the box out slowly, scared of what would be inside. I opened it and gasped, tears threatening to escape. Hundreds. Hundreds of pictures of me by myself, with Andrea, leaving the school. All of me. I can't believe he found me, I tried so, so hard. I desperately tried to rid myself of the past and it was going well, until he decided to ruin it. I can't just let him do as he pleases, I'll go to the police. Yeah, that'll work because then they can keep him for the time he was due.

I'll make sure this dreadful secret stays hidden.