IT ALL STARTED IN HIGH SCHOOL

2 Years Later. A Bit Too Grown

"Mommy mommy.." Onyx shouts as I make his bottle. "Aunty wants to talk mommy." He says handing me the phone. I take it from him and talk with Becca for a few minutes. After ending the call I walk towards the sitting area where Onyx is laying on his stomach watching 'Cocomelon' singing the wheel on the bus. "Look mommy. The wheel on the bus goes round and round." He says following the kids in the video making a rolling movement with his hands. "Ok. Ok. Here is your bottle. Do you want me to feed you sweetie?" I ask him before he takes the bottle. "No mommy. I am a big boy." He replies taking his bottle. I must say for a two years old he is quite brilliant. I love him so much. He looks so much like Caleb. From head to toe. The only difference is that his hair is a bit curly.  He walks and acts like his dad.

I start getting ready for work. I have been working as an assistant for one of the most well known transportation company called Platinum Transport. My boss is a really nice person even though at times I end up with work overload plus having to meet deadlines. I love my job. It covers everything pertaining to Onyx and I. From our housing, car payment, food and electricity. We even have money to spend on our leisure time.

The phone call early is Becca confirming the dates she will be having Onyx for. I normally drop him off atleast two days earlier so I won't have to hassle with getting him ready to go to her. I am going out of town for three days to attend a company meeting back in DC and I need her to watch him. She has never turned me down before. I hate leaving him to go anywhere. I mean I am so attached to my baby boy it hurts whenever the boss says we have to go out of town.

This time we are going to DC to sign off on a contract to provide transportation for a new warehouse that decided to make us their suppliers. I am happy about this. I worked hard on putting this project together along with the boss. I must admit we are always successful when it comes to organizing and getting contracts. I say we are the best.
The sound of my phone ringing brings me back to reality. "Good morning boss? Yes sir. I have prepared all the relevant documents to take with us. Everything is fully ready." I speak to my boss over the phone.
After we end the call I showered Onyx and put some clothes on. I don't need to pack anything. Our room back at Becca's place still has some of our stuff and Becca still shops for him. Her nephew.

I have been up from 5am. It's time to leave for DC. I head to the bathroom and shower then head to the kitchen for breakfast. After eating I brush my teeth and apply some light make up. I start putting on my jewelry. Caleb's ring. I look at it for a while. I start thinking about not wearing it. I mean its been three years and I wear it so much it's starting to mark my finger. I smile to myself remembering when he gave it to me. I slide it on my finger biting my lips as memories floods back.. I pack the rest of jewelleries because I know that I have to look appropriate for the three days.

Once in DC we checked in to Perry's Hotel and Spa confirming our reservations. There are five of us on the trip and we all get separate room keys. I make my way to my room. As I open the door I am surprised at the sight I am seeing. I walk further into the room looking around. I love it. Its beautiful. I can't believe the size either. Just wow.
The boss tells us to walk around and get familiar with the place and be back to do a prep meeting in the lounge room before the actual meeting is to take place the next day.

I don't hesitate. I want to see the spa. I really want to get a massage. I walk down the hallway following the directions given to me by one of the hotel's staff. I think she made a mistake because right now I have no idea where I am. "The one day I get to have a massage I am lost. Shit." I curse. "Hi. Do you need any help?" I turn around startled to know that someone actually heard me. Caleb. But how. I look around before looking back at him to make sure I am not seeing a ghost. "What are you doing here? How did you find me?" I didn't stop with the questions. I feel defensive. My mind races with questions like does he know about Onyx. That's the main question. "I saw you checking in earlier. I was also in the lobby when I see you head in this direction. I wasn't sure at first if it was truly you so I followed you to know if it really was you and here I am." He closes the distance between us. My heart races. I feel as if am about to pass out. "Nessa. Nessa." He touches me. Just by feeling his touch I can tell this isn't a dream. He is really here.