DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter My CEO 300
300 Dinner Chaos (Winona)
Anne cooked dinner, thank God, but she's off for the night and headed out. Leaving me to juggle dishing dinner, bath time, and all the homework chaos that comes with three kids.
I assured her I would be okay and sent her on her way. But I'm not okay. These kids are really testing met
tonight.
"Bobby, stop teasing Sarah! Just eat your noodles please," I say, trying to keep my cool.
Bobby rolls his eyes, barely touching his plate. "I'm not hungry."
"Funny, you were hungry when you asked for seconds five minutes ago," I say, glancing at Sarah, who's scowling at her brother.
"I don't like them," Bobby complains.
"Anne makes them the same every week, you always eat them," I argue.
"They taste different."
I'm thinking my sauce substitute might have caused that. "it doesn't matter. They are still good and there's starving kids around the world who would love those noodles." "Send it over to them then."
'Bobby. Stop being rude. If you don't eat those, you'll have to go hungry."
Fine.
"I'm done," Sarah declares, pushing her still full plate away and crossing her arms. "They taste weird."
Abby follows suit now. "yeah they taste weird."
"You have eaten half of your Abby, they can't taste weird all of a sudden."
"Well they do, Mommy."
"They are just saying this because you did, Bobby. You need to think before you say things in front of the girls."
He shrugs. "Sorry."
But he doesn't sound or look sorry.
"Fine, you can all be done. Homework Bobby. Bathroom Sarah and Abby, and then bed.. no funny. business girls. Go grab your pjs and I'll fill the bath."
I glance at the clock for what feels like the hundredth time. Jayden said he'd be an hour late. But it's been an hour already and he isn't here yet.
I get it, he's got a lot on his plate with Nexus Global and everything, but damn it, he's supposed to be here.
Dinner time is family time. Tonight I need the support.
"Alright, off we go," I say. "No more complaining."
300 Dinner Chaco
+26 BONUS
As they disappear, I grab my phone and call the neonatal ward. The nurse picks up after a few rings. "Hi, it's Winona Nolan. Just checking in on Henry Brennan.
"He's doing great," the nurse says. "He fed well. He's all settled in his bed."
Relief washes over me. "That's great news. Thank you. Is Jayden there?" I'm hoping he's extra late because he stopped in there.
"No. Mr. Brennan hasn't been in this evening.
"All good. I'll see you in the morning."
I hang up, feeling a little better knowing Henry's doing well. I just wish Jayden would've stopped by there. He hasn't been there since this morning, and I had chocked in on Henry before heading home for dinner.
I go turn the taps on in the bathroom and warm water begins to flow. "Girls, the bath is running. Pop in some bubble bath, just a little and I'll be back shortly."
"Okay Mommy," Abby calls back.
"Sure!" says Sarah.
look in on Bobby in the study and he's looking at his books.
At last, things are going right.
I start clearing the dinner table. I check my phone. At least he could have messaged me. I think about sending one, but I don't want to seem anxious. Even though I am
"Mommy! Help! Help! Heeelllp!" Abby screams from the bathroom.
I run down the hallway, wondering what is making her yell like a banshee.
In the bathroom I see the taps going flat out and so many sudsy bubbles overflowing the bath and onto the floor. "Sarah! Turn the taps down!"
"I was trying to help you. Make it faster."
Abby is holding the empty bubble bath bottle. I turn off the taps. "Did you dump that whole bottle in there?"
"It came out too fast."
1 expected that Sarah would handle that, not you Abby."
I turn and Sarah is crying. "I'm sorry."
"Oh Sarah, it's okay sweetie. Really. We'll let out some water, okay?"
"Okay." She sniffles.
'I shouldn't have left you two alone. But at least you get lots of bubbles in your tub."
Abby claps her hands. "Yay! Lots of bubbles."
1 help them undress and get in. they are giggling and making castles and beards out of the suds. I smile. They are having fun. I pick up their sodden pajamas. 300 Dinner Chaos.
+25 BONUS
goT*
"I'll just go and get some more. Don't turn on the taps, okay?"
"Okay." Sarah grins. "Look, I have big hair."
I smile at the big pile of suds on top of her head. "We need to get you to the hairdresser, Miss."
I finally get Abby and Sarah into their rooms to look at some books for quiet time. Bobby is done with his homework and has showered.
As I pass Bobby's room, I look in. "You okay?"
"Is Jayden gonna be home soon?" he asks, his voice hopeful. "We always talk before bed. You know, about school and stuff."
My heart tugs a little. "I'm not sure, buddy. He's running late tonight. Anything I can help with?"
Bobby looks away, a little shy. "Nah, it's okay." His face colors up.
A small smile creeps onto my face. "Is it about a girl?"
"How about I let you stay awake another half an hour? Maybe he'll be back by then."
Bobby's face brightens a bit, and he nods. "Thanks, Winona."
"It's alright." I ruffle his hair.
It's not alright that Jyden isn't here for him though.
Is this what my future looks like?
Today's Bonus Offer
GET IT NOW
301 Kids One, Winona Zero