Chapter 35
It had been two weeks since the social worker came to drop off Fifa. She was adorable. I didn't realize it but I missed having a baby. She was so adorable. George was a bit awkward with her but after a while he really came around. She was such a wild and bubbly child. The boys took a liking to her real fast. Always playing and unfortunately they had roped her into their club of mischief. My mom always laughed at their antics. She took a real liking to me. It was fun to have another girl in the house.
Now I was back at work. Tina had managed to get the restraining order to get all of the paparazzi's away from the block. had to work hard for my money. Though I worked a little less hours so I could have enough time to pick Fifa up from day care. But it was so worth it. Today everything was going well. I had had no more calls or visits from Collins or Eric which was a relief. I was reading and editing Catya's new song when my intercom beeped.
"Diane you have a client here"
"Who is it Delores" I asked
"Her name is Sara Timmons
"What is she doing here?"
l'm having flashbacks to the time Collins showed up at my office unannounced.
"Just a minute Delores" I pushed a couple of buttons. "Okay Delores, send her in"
"Hello Diane" she greeted. She was beautiful and as beautiful as ever. Not a hair out of place.
"Hello Ms. Timmons"
"Long time"
"Yes"
"Uhm, are you here for a reason? Don't tell me that Collins has sent you here to do his dirty work"
"No. I am not"
"Oh" for lack of a better sentence.
This was strange for Sara even being here. Sara and I never got along. She was a year older than me but we were in the same grade back in high school. I skipped a grade.
"Yes what happens between Collins and you is your business.
Which is why I'm not here any of that."
"I have no idea what you're talking about, But Okay. I am all ears" I replied folding my arms.
The silver screen and the music entertainment has been talking about you quite a bit.
"Yes. It is always Diane this, Diane that. You are very successful and any fool can see that. So I have come to you team up and work together. I want you to write a movie for me"
"Together, huh"
"Yes. I am sure you are aware of my acting career. Well need a movie that will out me on top and I have a feeling that you are the best person to do that"
"Isee"
"Yes. We working together would put our names out there" she said excitedly.
"Sara, when I say that our past has no effect on my decision you have to believe me. The truth is that I do, have a lot on my plate. And the last thing I want is to make a movie"
"Diane please don't tell me that you can't handle business. Let me tell you something about business you must leave your personal problems out of the door and focus on greatness"
"As you are probably aware I have a lot going on and I do not have the time or energy to make a movie with you" I said with professionalism and respect.
She looked taken aback. Did she think that I will just drop everything and make a movie for her?
"I see that you are still the same scared girl in high school who always cowered in the janitors' closet" she mocked.
Taking a deep breath "Me proving to you that I am not scared, is me declining your offer. Thank you, but no thank you."
"Who do you think you are?" she demanded.
"The person who just said no to you" I replied.
"You know I can destroy you. I can make up lies so good, that your sparkling career would be over just like that" snapping her fingers.
I raised an eye and a brow at her "Is that supposed to impress me?"
"Is that all you can do?" | continued.
"Yes. I could make up stories about you and some encounter's you have had with some very prominent people. I wonder if that will wake George up from the lunacy of him possibly marrying you" she sneered.
And that is the real Sara Timmons ladies and gentlemen.
"Please go ahead" waving my hands off.
She looked taken aback "I think I might. That might help Collins in his journey to reclaim his children" she laughed.
"I see you are still the toothless dog you have always been since middle school" shaking my head.
"Obviously Collins was not this toothless when he sent those IRS agents. Or when he had your boy's teacher make up those stories of them being abused" she laughed.
"You really are an idiot" I laughed shaking my head
"I beg your pardon"
"You have it. But before you get out of office, I have something to say to you. Go ahead and make up your stories. You could make up stories about me being a tramp but it would come back and slap you in the face. No one will ever believe, at least not the smart ones. I am never alone whenever I am working. I have to thank my mother because she is the one who insisted that I do that. She must have had a revelation that women like you, would stoop to any level to destroy me. There is and will always be at least two people or their wife or significant other during our time together" speaking slowly.
"Besides I have just recorded this entire conversation and as of this moment it is in the hands of my lawyer. And if I know my lawyer, she is sending it off to a judge" I smiled smugly.
She looked shock.
"You know. you are not helping Collins out by revealing everything that he has done. So if you don't want Collins to find out and kill you, I suggest you stay far-far away from me"
Her eyes were bugging out in shock and fear.
"Now please get out" She grabbed her bags and hurried out of the door.
Today truly was a good day.
"Bye mom"
"Bye abuela"
"Bye Gwanma"
"See ya, Esther" we all yelled from the car.
George and the kids were heading out for a camping trip but first they were dropping me off at Robert and Angela's house for a pool party. Angela had managed to rope me into going.
All throughout the car ride we played games and sang songs.
We were all pretty good except for Fifa but we gave her a pass she is only three.
Driving to the Tays mansion, the boys wanted to come in and say hi and perhaps get a picture with Alex. Unbuckling Fifa we headed in. The door was already open so we just let ourselves in and headed to the kitchen.
"Hey, hey"
"Hello heloo"
"Hi Robert"
"Hey man"
"Long time"
"My goodness you boys have grown" Angela cooed
"Where is Alex?" Mario asked.
"I am sorry honey but he could not be here. He said that something came up"
"Oh" their voices in disappointment.
"Who is this cute little thing?" Angela asked.
"This is Fifa. My daughter" George answered
"Aww isn't she cute" Angela cooed picking her up.
We talked for a while and had some snacks.
"Okay, time to leave" George declared.
"Where are you guys going?" Robert asked.
"Camping" the boys yelled.
"Thanks again George"
"No problem sweets"
"Stop calling me that" I yelled.
"Not a chance" slapping my butt.
Angela and Robert started raising her eyes suggestively.
He was taking the kids to his house in the woods. I still did not get the concept. But each to their own. His house was massive. More than massive. I am sure that there was plenty for them to do.
"Oooo. Why are you not going Diane?" she winked at me
"I love you so much that I decided to come here and be with you" I answered sweetly rolling my hand.
"Okay. Everybody say bye mom"
"Bye mom"
"Bye mama"
"Bye sweetie. Mommy will miss you" giving them kisses and hugs. I was going to cry.
They were soon gone.
"Soooo when is the wedding?" she asked
"I haven't even started planning"
"How did he propose?" she asked laughing.
"He more like demanded that I marry him" speaking the half-truth.
"That is George for you" she laughed.
The next two hours we chatted and laughed and I helped her set out the drinks. People had already arrived. I was busy in the kitchen making food and drinks. Finally, Angela kicked me out and grabbing a drink I went to the party. I said hi to some of the people. I was grabbing a finger sandwich when I turned and who do I see but the Dwights and the Timmons.
Well I guess this was bound to happen sometime. Thank God my kids were only here for a few minutes. Most likely they are on their way now. I had finally agreed to let them spend the weekend camping with George. Thank you George.