snapchat // j.g 2

forty-five

brenda's pov

day two of jack staying at johnson's house

"i know, sweetheart. i'll get your cereal in a minute," i told josh.

i kissed his forehead and walked over to the kitchen counter, preparing amelia's dinner and getting out josh's snack.

suddenly, i felt a tug on my leg. i looked down and smiled at amelia, gesturing for her to let go.

"yeah, am?"

"mommy, where did daddy go? i haven't seen him in a bagillion years!" she exaggerated.

i mentally shot myself but sent a false smile to her.

"daddy's on a business trip, babe. i don't know when he'll be back, but don't worry, i'm sure he misses you and josh a lot!"

i felt the tears prickle in my eyes at the thought of having to lie to my kids, but i tried to shrug it away. i shooed amelia away for some space, but not before handing her the plate of pasta.

i rubbed my eyes and took a deep breath, and walked upstairs. i needed to relax for a while, to get my mind off of jack and figure out our situation.