◐Dust Of A Rose◑

◐Chapter 5◑

The next couple week's have been nothing but a rollercoaster. ride for me and the kid's.  people try to help they give sympathy and empathy. But no matter what nothing seems to work.  because everyday the pain gets stronger and every day I come to more of a realization of the thing's we take for granted.  We only need a light when it's burning low, we only miss the sun when it starts to snow, you only know you Love someone when you let them go. life is funny that way. And I vow to teach my children that. I don't want them stuck staring at a Bolton of their pasting wishing that one day they can make a dream last only to find out dreams come slow and the go so fast .

I sigh looking at My desk. I didn't think I could return back to work because when I'm home all I could do is stare at the ceiling and reconcile with it that my heart is as empty as it. But I know Julie would want me to be strong. For me, for her, and for the kid's. I pick up a stack of papers and walk out my office.  I walk down the hall and next thing I know my paper's Are slowly descending down from above me and a woman is drastically looking around trying to catch every one of them. She catches most of them And stands as I was catching The rest. 'I'm awfully sorry Mr.Jackson I'm such a cluts " She said handing me my paper's. it's ok thank-you...., I said trailing off. "Jessica " She said finishing my sentence. well again thank-you Jessica, She nods. "I'm sorry but I have to rush off I'm really late nice meeting you Mr.Jackson "you to Jessica, I said watching her rush. I shake my heard and Continued walking To Karen's office.

When I got home from work after picking the kids up from school I did what Julie usually did, I went straight to the kitchen to start on dinner.  I click on the voicemail machine and listened to it. There was one message that stuck out to me so I replayed it.  "Hello Mr.Jackson this is Mrs.Griffin calling about your son Prince. well I wanted to inform you on Prince's behavior today in homeroom, during group project's Prince refused to collaborate with the other sixth grade students, and after trying To convince him which included him making loud disturbances in the hot seat I had no choice but to send him to the principals office and warned him of a phone call home from which he replied 'call my dad he isn't going to do anything But hit me again ' And this Mr.Jackson comes the concern, I'm concerned by his comment and feel that a parent teacher conference is in order, I hope to see you tomorrow along with Prince afterschool, have a good evening "

I look at the voicemail machine replaying the message. did he really lie like that? I didn't know whether to be mad or disappointed. I quickly finished dinner. which was a mix of baked chicken and spaghetti. font judge I'm a single widowed father. Come it guys!!, I yelled. soon after Charlotte comes running down excitedly. Prince walks in slowly. I watch him still deciding what I should do. They both sit and look at their plates weirdly. Let's say grace, I said grabbing their hand's. Charlotte does The prayer. "Amen " we said together. "daddy what's this " Charlotte said picking at her plate. uhh spaghetti remix!,She looks at me not at all amused.  She starts to eat. "This is good daddy!! "She said in a mouthful. score one for daddy! I laugh.  thank-you princess but next time chew before you speak, She happily nods. I began to eat. So Prince your teacher Mrs.Griffin called, He looks at me choking on his noodles. "She.. di.. did?", I nod. Yeah she wants a parent teacher conference tomorrow because I apparently might hit you, I said standing up. Come on CJ let's get you ready for a bath, She stands up and? walks beside me. I pick her up.  And you can do the dishes please and thank-you, I said turning to go upstairs...

To Be Continued...