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The next morning, I got up early and fixed breakfast! Normally my mom does it but everyone is out trying to locate Olivia's ass plus I don't mind because the kids love my waffles so that means I'm doing something right! They aren't going to school today because of some kind of professional development but I still decided to get up and make sure they eat! Isábella normally wakes up first and then Isaias! I know they won't come down immediately because they're still on the routine Fatima had them on! Bathe, brush their teeth, and make up their beds! They never miss a step so that normally buys me a little time! They're really smart kids and to be honest having the parents they have they must be! I walked back upstairs and took a shower before fixing Fatima's bed! I find myself emotional sometimes because it still has her smell, and I could honestly stay in here all day! The kids have a play date today and let's just say I'm not ecstatic about it, especially since the women have been asking about Fatima! I have to continue telling them she's still missing but it sparks unwanted emotions for the children who believe their mom is on a business trip!

They came downstairs, like clockwork and we ate breakfast together! Once we finished, I cleaned the kitchen and packed their bags before loading up the truck so we could leave! When we arrived at the park, I seen All Fatima's friends and I got a little queasy! It's just the thought of not having an answer that's bothering me!

The kids took their seat belts off and hopped out! They ran up to everyone and embraced them! Stepping into Fatima's role required me to be active a lot more when it comes to the kids and her business honestly! I put Maurice and Dani in charge but still I count the money and make sure everything is copasetic! Being around her friends is not as bad as I thought! I mean all of them are cool in my book and they love Izzy and Bella like they're their own so I can't complain!

Tone, "Wassup Ace!"

"Wassup man!

J, "Nun much, just chillin!"

"I hear that man!"

Rich, "How well are the kids adjusting to not having their mom around?"

"It's an uphill battle man! Some days they're good and then other days; it's all touch and go! I know for a fact, they miss their mama and if I could rewind back in time, I would have never agreed to that bullshit, but she liked to bend the rules and do unethical shit! Now we are having to deal with the consequences!"

Nate, "Man T loved those kids! She wouldn't have left them like that! Especially without a fight and I know that for a fact!"

"I was thinking the same thing, but I got tired of hearing all the bad news! It was like the cops had nothing good to tell us and that shit got frustrating!

Rob, "I know it did man, but you seem to be waking up Everday to fight for those kids and yourself! It's all going to work out in the end! You just have to keep the faith!"

"I hear you man! Faith is all I can muster up to get through this! Words cannot explain my frustration when it comes to how T's life ended! I promised myself I would make Olivia burn in hell and I plan on doing just that!"

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