Can you re-love a cheater?

11

Irene sighed throwing papers down as she lashed out at workers, screaming for things to be done. This wasn't her. Everyone knew. She cursed loudly as she flopped into her seat after dismissing her team. She ripped open file after file, her head in her hands as she read over necessary information that seemed baseless. She wanted to be with her son. She wanted to go home. And instead she was stuck in her office wishing death upon herself and those who were making her life hard. She looked at her phone blaring with messages, as she chucked her pen down, watching as it rolled of the table, her eyes narrowing as she stuck her middle finger up at the pen that dropped to the floor. Opening the messages she received, a smile spreading on her tension filled face, as she pressed play on the video that Jackson had sent to her. She watched as her screen was graced with the father and son duo, making cute faces that made her heart weak. "Hey Mummy. I love you, don't work to hard. And come home quickly to me and Dad." Jay said cutely, wrapping his arm around Jackson. "Daddddd say something." Jay said, signalling Jackson who looked at him smiling. "Hey Babygirl....look after yourself, make sure you eat because knowing you, you've probably skipped lunch. Come home soon. Stay safe." He said smiling. She watched as they both waved to her, making kissing faces in sync. Her heart melted. A smile spreading over her features, as she felt her heart relax. The motivation that she had so desperately needed returning in a matter of seconds. Her hands itching to reply.

From Irene
Cute.

Jackson's face lit up as she responded. His heart pounding slightly as he took the opportunity to message her again.

From Jackson
Have you eaten?

From Irene
No. I'll eat later. Quit with the fake concern.

From Jackson
It isn't fake concern. Please eat.

From Irene
It doesn't concern you.

From Jackson
Irene....please.

Her heart begged her to give in, her mind edging her further.

From Irene
I'm busy. I don't have the time to eat.

From Jackson
Your gonna make yourself sick. Is everything okay?

From Irene
Doesn't matter. And no.

From Jackson
Can I help with anything?

From Irene
I can handle it. I've handled a lot without you. I don't need you or your fake concern.
Anyway I got to go, I have a meeting. Be careful with my son Wang.

His heart dropped, reading her messages. Just when he thought they were making progress, she would stand another wall in front of them. He sighed, his head falling back. He didn't bother to message her back, deciding to let her have the win. His head fell back, his eyes closing as he dropped his phone to the side. He pulled his hoodie up closing the strings like a child. He felt Jay climb him, sitting on his lap, as he knocked softly on Jackson's face. "Yes?" Jay laughed at the funny noise, undoing the strings as he poked his face into Jackson's who wrapped his arms around Jay. He took of the hood of the hoodie before relaxing into Jackson's arms. He smiled as Jay lay his head on his chest, fisting his hoodie as they both closed their eyes. Wendy smiled, snapping a photo, sending it to Irene, who opened it seconds later.

From Wendy
They are so cute together irene....give him a chance. Jay deserves to have his father in his life, and you deserve to be happy.

From Irene
And I don't need Jackson for that happiness, he failed to make me happy the first time, he'll fail at it again.

She left it abrupt, downloading and saving the photo to her album before turning back to her meeting.