The Beauty & The Brains

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"Mommy!" I hear from downstairs.

"It's 7 am why is Harper up so early?" I whisper

"Good Morning" I hear from a voice I don't immediately recognize. I grab the gun my parents gave me with trembling hands. I turn slowly to see Eli and James.

"I almost shot you!" I stuff the gun back in.

"Sorry. No one else is up."

"I just heard Harper"

"No you didn't."

"Oh? Sorry, I miss my baby so I am losing it."

"Do you want me to start breakfast?"

"No, can you come cuddle with me?" I grab my phone opening social media.

'Imagine winning Prom King & Queen with your Boyfriend but end up abandoning your child at the event!'

Then it's a video of us leaving without Harper.

'That's some shitty parenting'

I comment under the post

'Hi! She is completely fine and safe! Majority of the federal security that attended the event are my family members! That is her Uncle Spencer, who she loves so much. She wanted to go with him because he has children. Sometimes it's okay to mind your own business Lovey! My Daughter is safe and well, Eli and I love her so very much and would never forget her at a party. Thank you for your concern though!'

"Eli, Becca just called me a bad Mom!" I nearly sob.

"What?!" He gets up coming to me. I show him my phone. I grab his phone calling my Mom.

"Mommy" I sob as soon as the phone connects

"Yes, My Love?"

"Can I sue someone for defamation of character?"

"Yes, who and what did they say baby?"

"That stupid bitch, Becca! She said that I was a Bad Mom."

"I have sent her a Cease and Desist letter before. I got it baby Love. Your Dad and I will be over before he leaves later."

"Okay"

"You aren't a Bad Mom, I love you."

"I love you too Mommy" I hang up.

"I deleted your comment. Don't engage in her bullshit My Love. James can you give us a moment please?"

"Yea, of course" He gets up leaving the room.

"You're not a bad Mom."

"Everyone thinks I am!"

"Anastasia Avery Florea-Kelley, you are anything but a Bad Mom. Fuck that bitch Becca. She is immature and delusional. You are My wife. You are Harper's Momma, No one else's. That baby loves you. You protect her, you comfort her and you show her that you love and care for her each and every single day you live and breathe!"

"I want her here. Do you think she is awake? Can we go get her?"

"She isn't awake. But she is in her bed. She cried after she left the party last night so Spencer brought her here. I would've put her in here but you were upset with me. So she is in her bed." I kiss his lips softly before getting up.

"I am sorry about last night, I love you!" I run to her room. She sits on her bed with Kenzie.

"Mommy!"

"Hi My Love!" I scoop her up, kissing her cheeks.

"Hi!"

"Good Morning Princess! How did you sleep?"