Geneveive Tessa Robert
I walked into my room, thinking about the conversation with my family. It turned out well, which I wasn't expecting. I had imagined my dad yelling and instructing James to call his attorney to start preparing a lawsuit, and I would also be roasted for keeping crucial information.Dad had insisted on speaking to the family attorney so that I could get a settlement, but I disapproved. I didn't want Kyle to think I needed his money or properties to survive. If a lawsuit showed up on his desk, it would confirm his opinion that I couldn't live without him. I had done well by not sending threats after he took the shares and the condo. I was also planning on returning the Porsche to him. I didn't want anything that belonged to him anymore.I picked up my diary and started scribbling down everything I wanted new in my life and my kid's life. I was going to apply to an art workshop and resume my painting. Then, invest time in taking Santiago`s free cooking class, and maybe take Vera`s offer to do a makeover. My hair was a mess, even though I visited the hair salon last week. I might decide to change my hair colour to red. I had always liked red but was always afraid to do it because of people's opinions.After scribbling everything, I sent a text to Vera informing her about the latest update and my hair choice decision.Vera: You should stick to red because you`re a wild Arizona vixen. I will come to your place tomorrow so that we can talk about Robert`s project.Me: Alright, thank you. For the hair choice, maybe we can go to the hair salon after I complete my short meeting with Dad. It's work-related. Vera: Okay, babe. I am in. Have a great night's rest and take care of my godchild.I laughed, sending a thank you and emojis. Vera had a sweet soul. I hoped someone great would grab her heart one day. It wasn`t as if she was single, though, and Vera wasn't in a full-time relationship. She liked the concept of an open relationship, which I found weird, but she was comfortable with it, so I couldn`t complain.I once advised her to ditch the idea of an open relationship for a serious one, and Vera, being Vera, opted for a part-time boyfriend. I didn't even know why she did that, but it made her happy for the time being, so, as always, I supported her.I switched on the bedside lamp and picked up a novel I started yesterday. It was a sad tale of a young lady who lost her parents on the same day and had to be sent to stay with her uncle, who turned out to be a manipulative abuser. I imagined myself in her shoes and wondered about the millions of ways I would have fought back and saved my sanity.
My phone buzzed. I quickly picked it up. A scholarship alert for young artists. I logged into the website, feeling excited. The universe was definitely listening to my needs. The application was quite long, but I had all the criteria needed except for the location. The workshop was seven miles from home and started almost at the same time as my antenatal sessions. I felt my heart fall and break into big pieces. I thought the universe was supposed to make everything work my way, not the other way.Okay, I comforted myself by reading through the terms and conditions. There was an option for an online workshop, but I skipped it. I wanted to be around new faces, not my laptop and sketch pad, and no one to share Santiago`s crusty sandwiches with. No, I couldn't settle for that.Finally! My eyes danced around a section where they provide a flexible timetable for nursing mothers, full-housewives, and pregnant wives. The organisers must have done backbreaking research to include all types of women in their programme. I scrolled up to see who was sponsoring and was shocked. Arizona's governor? That's something. I enrolled immediately and scanned the necessary documents for them. I also sent a copy of my pregnancy result papers and attached the gynaecologist's phone number, who also served as my obstetrician.Feeling fulfilled, I said a quick prayer, closed the novel, and soon I fell asleep. It was the first night I slept without thinking about Kyle and his downfall. ****`Are you sure you want to do this?` Vera asked, helping me pick the perfect shade of red for my hair transformation.I nodded, mumbling through a stuffed mouth filled with cookies. Immediately, I was done with the short meeting, which turned long due to the plans of Robert`s project and travelling expenses. I had texted Vera to come over.However, our plans to chit-chat until it was time to go to the hair salon were stolen by mom. She rushed us to the kitchen to help Santiago and the housekeepers package the creamy cookies she wanted to distribute to kids at an orphanage home she was visiting with her friends. It was a hectic activity, but Santiago made it fun by making us sing nursery rhymes. After we were done, mom gave us boxes of cookies, and Vera, being the sweet tooth among us, begged for extra help. She received none, and mom gave her one of her healthy lectures on how to stay away from junk food. It was hilarious.`Why're you smiling weirdly to yourself?` Vera asked again, staring at me.I chuckled, `I am just thinking of how my mom made you sit through thirty minutes of her boring health lecture and your facial expression was dead. I could feel your misery, babe.`She scoffed. `Right, Tessa. You know you caused it, right? I was on my own when you called your house, and I ended up doing kitchen duties!``Come on, it wasn`t so bad until you decided to ask for more! I grinned, mimicking her.`Tessa!` she protested.`You know I have an issue with junk meals. I can't control myself, even if I want to.``That's why mom had to give you that lecture. Honestly, you should take it easy on yourself, okay?`She sighed. `Okay, no problem. So, what colour are you choosing?`I bit my lips, staring at the tab for a second. `I feel this dark shade of red would fit me better. It's something that would make me look bold and confident.`She agreed. `I was thinking the same too. I will inform the hair stylist then.`I smiled, staring at the mirror. Goodbye to my brunette hair.The hair stylist was quick but patient with the transformation. After three hours of washing, hair drying, and jokes on our worst days, the hair stylist was done. I shook my hair and took several pictures with Vera, then an alone picture, which I sent to my parents. They sent a lot of emojis and more photo requests. They were thrilled about my transformation. `Your parents are so cute. Check their I*******m page; they`re sharing you with the world. I can't even recognise you. Wow. This is beautiful.` Vera said it excitedly.I collected her phone, checking their stories. The comment section was so cute. Everyone had lovely words to say about my transformation. Although a part of me dreaded what Kyle would say when he found out, I quickly clung to the dread. His opinion doesn't matter. Besides, I was certain that when he saw my new look, he would believe it was Photoshop. His business.`The love is so much. People are actually happy for me, Vee. I can`t believe I can be loved like this.` I sniffed, letting the tears drip.
These days, I can't stop myself from crying. Any little act made me cry. Yesterday, Santiago baked me a little cake to celebrate my job with Dad, and I started crying. He was shocked, then laughed it off. He called it Tessa's little crying time.`Vera cuddled me and said, `Stop crying, dear. You`re ruining your makeup!`I chuckled, sniffing a bit. `I can't help it. Any little cat tears me up. The last movie night I had with James, I ruined it with my tears. It was a dumb one, but seeing the actress go through so much pain tore me.``It's alright. You're pregnant, and yes, I don`t know much about pregnancies, but I do know one thing: you`re going to be more emotional than this as the baby grows.``Interesting fact, Vee,` I laughed. `Can we get out of here? I'm starving!`She helped me up. `Seriously? You ate twelve pieces of cookies a few hours ago! How can you still be hungry?I rubbed my stomach. `Don`t judge me, Vee. I am eating for three.``What?`Kyle KingThe congratulatory mail came in on Monday. We celebrated in the office, and Ava insisted we throw a party. On Tuesday, the chief secretary of the Roberts family called and informed me about the details of the project and confirmed my availability for the contract signing.On Wednesday, I had a meeting with my mom, who brought up Ava's birthday celebration, which was scheduled for Saturday. Mum insisted I purchase the convertible if I can't afford something bigger.On Thursday, the team and I were busy with the arrangements for the project. I had to ensure that everything we were doing aligned with the requirements set by the Roberts family. Xavier helped out by creating innovative ideas to build the blueprint for the project.The Roberts family had decided that the transportation project was going to be purchasing ten coaster buses and creating a Roberts card that would allow commuters to enter with a ten percent discount.
Kyle KingThree weeks have passed since we started the transportation project, and the profits have been slow. I didn't know how to improve the sales, and Xavier didn't have any helpful advice to give, so I turned to Ava. She advised me to focus on the downtown citizens and then move to the rich folks environment. I knew most of them, but I wasn't sure they would like to jump in on the project. I scheduled a meeting with one of the street lords downtown, but it didn't work out.`I am tired, Xavier. I haven't made any visible profit since we started, and the money is almost gone. What am I going to tell James next month?`We were in my study room, going through the expenses and trying to balance the account. Somehow, I had spent part of the money on frivolities and forgot to settle some of the suppliers. They were on my neck now and had promised to report me to the Roberts family if I didn't settle them before the end of the month. The only way I could sett
Genevieve Tessa RobertThe admissions application letter came in like an unexpected morning rain in February. I had just finished listening to Vera after I had rattled about the delay in the admission letter. The DAP Films and Arts School had never delayed the release of their admissions list. According to the last announcement page on their website, the admission list will be released two weeks after the deadline has passed. This was the beginning of the fourth month, and they had yet to release it, which means something was wrong or they lied.Vera had waved my accusation and advised me to take it easy. They would release it when I least expected it, and I should stop worrying about them. After we said our goodbyes, I scrolled to their website to see if they had released
Geneveive Tessa RobertDad looked up from his phone. Aren't you happy about the news? The doctor said you will bebe carrying a beautiful boy and a beautiful girl. Twins! You should be happy because I am.`I rubbed my palms on my gown. `I am happy, Dad. I am just thinking about how I had a feeling I was carrying twins, and the doctor just proved us right. It's surreal, I believe.`Dad took my sweaty palms, staring into my eyes affectionately. `It`s a miracle; stop thinking or getting worked up, okay? Have you called your mom?`I said casually, 'Yes, but she's not picking, so I sent a text message. I am sure she will call once she reads it.``Alright. I am thinking you should travel to your aunt's
Geneveive Tessa Robert`That`s a great idea, Tessa, but I will need a proper analysis of your plan before I can drop my feedback. So, think about it and prepare an analysis of the business. You can create a business plan, and I will read through it.`I sighed. I hated creating business plans, but that's what he wanted, and I had to do it. I would have to do more research to be certain this business was going to work, then show my findings in the business plan. It felt like a lot of work, but it was possible to do. I just had to focus and ask James to help out.`Alright, Dad. I will create the business plan and revert.` I replied, getting up. `Thank you for today; I will be going to bed now.`He smiled. `It's my duty as your father to ensure that you and my grandchildren are well taken care of. I have told you that you don't need to stress yourself or worry about feeding, clothing, or shelter. We`re the Roberts family, and we always take care of our own, okay?`Thank you, Dad,` I repli
Geneveive Tessa RobertI studied him before replying, `Alright, since you`re being sincere, I missed you too. How was Nashville?``The visit was great, but the reports were not favourable, especially from Kyle`s end. Can you believe he's in France at the moment? He left his team leader, Xavier, to supervise the activities of the project.``That's bad. I thought the trip to France was supposed to be after they had made at least ten percent profit. Why did your team approve their requests?`He dropped his fork, focusing on me. `They claimed he sent a report concerning the progress of the project, and the administrative team approved it. I checked the report on our way home, and there are a lot of errors there. Some figures are exaggerated or missing. I don't know why they didn't check it properly. Also, Kyle claimed that the business has been slow, but according to his team, the advertising campaign Xavier created had increased the inflow, so they were surprised yesterday when I mention
Kyle KingI returned home after a week in Paris. Ava made every moment worth it. I visited a lot of places and checked in at the best hotels and resorts. I did some shopping there and ensured I bought items for my mom. The trip was worth every dime I spent, and I promised the manager of the last hotel we used that we would be returning soon. He was grateful because I gave his staff a generous trip, and the casino bloomed twice as much as expected when news got around that the famous kin`s family from the United States were in the hotel.To avoid unnecessary phone calls from Xavier, I changed my line to a private number, which I could use to text Christine and relay orders. She had sent several text messages about Jmaes visiting the company to know the progress of the project. I was a bit scared about his visit. He wasn't supposed to come until today for the general meeting. I had created a new report that covered my personal expenses and the profits I had gained so far. Thanks to my l
Kyle King I arrived at the courthouse with Ava, my mom, and Xavier, who had finally decided to stand by me, but he made it clear that anything that happened, I should accept it. The media houses had heard about the case and were all over the place. Immediately, they saw me, and they rushed over, trying to get a statement. Ava gave one, blaming everything on Tessa. She claimed Tessa was jealous that I chose her and plotted with her family to bring me down. This instigated excitement among the media team, and they asked more questions, but the warning glare from me made Ava keep quiet. We had already had an argument about the case, and she blamed me for being careless. If I hadn't let my guard down and put Xavier in charge, the Roberts wouldn't have found out about the money. I wanted badly to agree with her, but it wasn't Xavier`s fault but mine alone. I made a mistake, and I was going to pay badly for it. Ava didn't agree and promised to fight the Roberts family if they tried takin