Köhler (Book 9 of the Köhler Series)

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"Five months of marriage. How does that feel, big cousin?" Elias asked as the two sat on Xavier's back porch in the cold, watching his dogs do whatever as they got high. "And you changed your career. I thought you were going to BioMed or AI. Why the sudden change?"

"I decided to continue my studies in AI, but until then, I needed a job. My first thoughts were to follow in Oma's footsteps. I love kids, so why not work with them." Xavier shrugged, thinking about how he decided to become a pediatrician for the time being. Adele was finally retiring, which would have left them without a doctor for the younger one. So, Xavier stepped and took the job.

"Cool... but I don't think I could do it. I love them but working with their little snotty noses and shit... fuck no."

"You're deflecting Elias. Have you found Rochelle yet?" Xavier asked as the boy sighed, shaking his head. Xavier knew his cousin was upset, knowing he had a daughter out there, but the baby's mother wanted him to have nothing to do with her. It was crazy because he told Rochelle about their life before that night, and she was cool about it. Even if she didn't know she was pregnant when she found out it was wrong, she refused to let Elias know. Xavier didn't care how she felt about their lifestyle.

"Nein, I found some of her family in the Stadt (city). They all claim they have no idea where she went. I'm trying my best to keep my cool, bro, but I want to kill her. I want to wrap my fucking hands around the bitches throat and watch the life left from her damn eyes. How could she hide something like that, expect me to be cool and collected about it, and sign my rights over? That fucking bitch has to be crazy. Enough about me. Have you found your mom?"

"No, another person that doesn't want to be found. I understood her anger, but she didn't let dad explain the full story. I may be wrong for thinking the way I do, but Ma drove dad right into that woman's arms. Yeah, he decided to sleep with her, but mom's crazy actions drove him to the point. When and if she comes back, it may be no hope for the two of them to get back together."

"He still fucking her?"

Xavier shook his head. Amoy left after they returned from Greece, and he believed that was his father's doing because Barkley was always there, but she never came. He also noticed that his dad was hellbent on finding their mother. He had their people in the states looking for her, even a private detective but still nothing. Riley didn't want to be found and knew it was killing his father.

"Not that I know of. My question is could you blame him? If you have a fine-ass woman like Amoy in her face and a wife who doesn't care about you or her family... not to mention tell him that she was done. Dad hadn't heard shit about mom's whereabouts, but he got some damn divorce papers and a note saying this was for the best. Tell my kids I love them, but I can't stay there. How doesn't that sound... and he found out Xeon isn't his."

"FUCK NO! She cheated and then jumped down Unk's throat about it. That's some fucked up shit... you think she did this to be with her new lover?"

"Don't care. She made her decision. I'm not mad at her for it. I just wish my dad would open his eyes and move on. All he doesn't is look for her and Ying Lee bitch ass day in and out. He's barely sleeping or eating... it's not fucking good." Xavier spoke as he heard a loud knock on his front door. Shanice wasn't feeling well, so she was sleeping, which caused him to hurry to the door opening it.

"Xylia, what the fuck? Shy is sleep and Xeon... what's wrong with him?"

"I don't know. His ass won't stop fucking crying! I tried feeding him, playing, and taking him for a walk. In the fucking cold, may I add. I took his temper; it's fine. What the fuck is wrong with him!"

"He wants his dad." Elias laughed, making Xavier turn to his cousin with a smirk. He was trying his best not to laugh in his twin's face, but obviously, she hadn't noticed the boy was repeatedly saying 'dada,' and the shit was funny.