The Contract

I sat at the bar drinking my life away , she's gone ,she's gone , that's all I could think of, my only friend, sister and mother was gone no matter how anyone tried to console me I still couldn't get a grip of myself, I'm nothing without her , nothing , I was slowly drowning in my thoughts when I saw Simi bringing in sleeping Graham he was looking so peaceful in her arms , she probably didn't notice me, I suppose she went to drop him in his room.

It's a good thing that she looked after Graham , I didn't want him to see me in this state , I don't want him thinking his dad is weakling.

She gently came down the stairs tiptoing in order not to make a sound .

"Simi" her name escaped my lips .

She jumped a little with her hands clasped on her chest .

"Sorry didn't mean to scare , care for a drink"

"No thanks" she said with a faint smile

Was it me or we're her eyes glowing in this poorly lighted room .

"Simi I need you " I said staring into those dark chocolate eyes which were in shock .

"Sorry?" she said quite taken aback.

"I need you_ to take care of Graham for me "

"It's no problem , besides he's a great kid and fun to be with so it's no problem "

I simply nodded

"But for how long will he be staying with me?" she questioned .

"Dammit !! Simi i don't need you to babysit my son , I need you to be his mother , my mo_ , my mom trusted you, so tell me I'm ready to pay any amount "