****ALEXANDRE ANDJAMBE****

Leanne: What are you doing here?! And how do you know where I live?

Me: I came to have a chat. I say with a sigh.

Leanne: We have nothing to say to each other...

Me: Can you let me in please?

Leanne: No, I don't want any problem with your wife Alexandre! She said wanting to close the door.

Me: That's my son Leanne?!!

Leane: ….

Me: I just want to know the truth.

She opened the door to let me in. I swept from my place where she was. It was really very small the living room like the kitchen but it was simply decorated, because there was not much. She motioned for me to take a seat on one of the small armchairs at the same time she joined the kitchen to come back with a tray with a soft drink and croquettes. She installed the tray in front of me then, she sits on the armchair in front of me… Casually, she I found her very beautiful in the natural way. She had tied her hair in a ponytail but she wore a mini orange dress that perfectly outlined the curves of her chest….

Leanne: I'm listening to you Alexandre, what do you want to know? She said cutting me off in my reverie.

Me: The truth is all I ask of you.

Leanne: The truth of what Alexander?!!! You are the one who returns to Gabon after years to come and send me messages we have to talk and everything! Talk to me about what? Because if my memories are good… You left me without explanation then a day later I learn that Monsieur and left on a trip.

Alexandre: Leanne…Look, I probably did things wrong. And I admit that I left like a thief without explanation... But I had to leave... I was 28 years old, they offered me an internship there that paid very well. I had goals for my career and for me staying here in Gabon was not beneficial.

Leanne: Anything Alexander! She said shouting at me…I was your friend Alexandre, I supported you in everything you did. When you had your problems and with your parents, I was there, don't come tell me shit by putting your career forward! Just say that I Akewa without a diploma was a hindrance for you!

Alexandre: I was never considered an obstacle for me, I said with a sigh… The real reasons, I had the pressure of my family behind me. My parents absolutely wanted me to marry a woman of the same social status as me. In that, they blackmailed me and I was so thirsty for success that I thought it was the best solution….

Leane: ….

Me: It was the worst decision I've made in my life, and I thought my feelings for you had diminished, but when I saw you again at La Roma...everything was messed up in my head and even worse when I saw you. saw me again at the airport.

Leanne: You told me that I was the woman of your life, and that nothing will come between us… She said in tears.

Me: I'm sorry Leanne sincerely... I want to fix things, that's why I wanted to see you. I never stopped thinking about you… Besides, I don't even blame you for seeing me hide the pregnancy, and that you have a relationship with Oliver Sama.

Leanne: Oh please don't start your jealousy that has no place to be!

Me: Are you together?

Leanne: Casually, it's none of your business, Alexandre!

Me: I'm not hiding from you, I don't really like what's going on between you Leanne. I say in a firm tone. I would like you to pay attention to him...

Leanne (laughing): He's not your friend?!

Me: Anyway, I want you to watch out for Lui Leanne!

Leanne: I don't know what right you give yourself to come and tell me who to hang out with! Take care of your life with your fiancée!

Me: I just want your good. I say looking at her.

Leanne (laughing): My brother, you haven't had this role for a very long time! Is that why you gave me a fit of jealousy the last time?

Me: I just want to protect you, and more so our son.

Leanne: Our son huh she said laughing. It's mine Alexandre not yours!

Me: I want to make Leanne part of her life… I say while drinking my glass of juice.

Leanne: I don't want to!

Me: And why is that? I say very surprised?!

Leanne: Please don't come and play the gas who always wanted to have a child here! She said with contempt.

Me (getting up): Anyway, I don't want to be rude with you...I said standing up. Finally, don't think that when I tell you I want to leave this little boy's life is you a request... But it's rather an affirmation Leanne. And there's nothing you can do about it!

Leanne: My son doesn't need you as a father! Get out of my house and find your fiancée! Going to open the door.

I knew she was upset because she was breathing hard…I approached her up to her height to look her in the eye. I thought she was going to back down but no she didn't move but I read in her eyes just confrontation towards me which doesn't surprise me at all from her…I'm not hiding from you that I wanted to kissing her there is a moment to know if it's lip still had the same taste as before.

Logan: Mom, how are you?

Leanne: Yes… Honey. She said walking away from me to join Logan.

Me: See you Monday said Leanne.

I closed the door and walked to my car. Honestly, I'm not hiding this discussion that we had with Leanne puts me in an even more difficult position than I am, because I find myself a father without wanting it…For the moment, I need time to know actually what I want. Leanne destabilizes me I'm not hiding from you...I've never cheated on Flora in 4 years of relationship and yet it's not the opportunities that I missed but what's with Leanne is something else. I don't know if I could control myself. It's after 15 minutes that I arrive home, and I find Flora in the kitchen, probably preparing dinner for us tonight.

Me: Hi you! I said as I kissed him on the cheek.

Flora: Where are you from?

Me: I was just going for a quick run.

Flora: Hmm okay then.

Me: I'll be back, I'm going to take a shower….

Flora: Okay then.

I went up to our room to take a shower. I got out of the shower and then sat down on the edge of the bed. I really don't know how I'm going to handle all of this…Flora knows that I was in a relationship for a long time with a girl but I never specified that this girl was Leanne. And there, I don't know how she will react when she finds out that the boy she saw with Leanne is my son. In short, for the moment I have to keep a low profile so as not to arouse any suspicion, because Flora did not see her calm the...

****FLORA NASSER****

Alexandre: So what are we eating tonight?

Me: Very light today, I filleted fish with vegetables.

Alexander: Hmm ok then. He said as he sat down at the table.

Me: Bon appetit my heart.

Alexandre: Thank you sweetie.

It was in a good mood that we started dinner. We were talking about his mother's gala which went very well and he also told me that he had met one of the sons of his father's friends Serge-Anthony Ogandaga who runs one of the most popular here in Gabon. At the same time, an idea came to my mind.

Me: Tell me sweetheart, would you mind if we invite them to the house so we can get to know each other better?

Alexandre: A very good idea… You should organize. He said looking at me.

Me: Well, like that, I would also invite Oliver! Surely he will come with Leanne…since they are together.

Alexandre: Why do you want to invite Oliver? He said almost swallowing wrong.

Me: Are you okay? !

Alexander: Yes, yes. I just swallowed the wrong way. We don't need to invite Oliver honey.

Me: But why not? I say looking at him. Me, I think it's a good idea in addition he will advertise his restaurant.

Alexandre: No need for him to come Flora! He said of a farm.

Me: I really don't understand your reaction.

Alexandre: In short, you cut my appetite. He said leaving the table suddenly.

Me: But what else have I done?

He didn't even answer me that he was already going up the stairs to go to our room I guess. Honestly, I haven't understood his reactions for some time. He is under the nerves nobody understands. Anyway, I got up to clean up and do the dishes and at the same time my phone that was in the living room rang, I rushed over who to call me and my mother-in-law's name came up.

Me: Good evening, mom Christina!

Mrs, Andjambé: Good evening my daughter, how are you?

Me: Alright mom, how about you?

Mrs. Andjambé: Very well thank you… I called you because I tried to reach Alex but he did not answer.

Me: He went up to his room, surely he must have fallen asleep.

Mrs. Andjambé: Hum…ok then.

Me: Don't worry, I'll tell him you called.

Mrs. Andjambé: Thank you my daughter. Alright, I'll leave you then.

Me: Mom before you hang up, I have a question….

Mrs. Andjambé: I'm listening.

Me: Did you know one of Alexandre's exes? The one with whom he lasted the longest.

Mrs Andjambé: Hmmm…I don't see who you're talking about my daughter. My son took us through a lot of women in this house and I don't remember that he was in a relationship for very long, no, I was going to remember.

Me: Really? I said surprised at his answer.

Mrs. Andjambé: Yes… But why this question my daughter?

Me: No…just not curiosity. Well, I'm not going to hold you back anymore Mom, good night.

Mrs. Andjambé: Good night my daughter.

Click!

As soon as I hung up with Alexandre's mother, I went to close everything and turn off the house before going up to find Mr. Andjambé who was probably asleep. This child always sleeps early. But I won't hide from you that Alexandre's change in behavior intrigues me a lot and my instinct tells me that it's necessarily linked to something... Or is he cheating on me? But first I have to know it is this ex that he has time to love.

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****LEANNE AKEWA****

Oliver: Have a good day Leanne. He said coming to park in front of the building.

Me: Thanks Oliver to you too.

Oliver: In fact, this afternoon we won't be able to eat together... I have an important meeting this afternoon. However, I would like us to eat tonight in a restaurant.

Me: Uh...I would love to but you know I don't have anyone to babysit Logan.

Oliver: He can come with us. He said smiling at me.

Me: Ok then… See you then.

Oliver: more.

I got out of the car to go back to the agency premises. It was 7:45 a.m. when I sat down at my desk. Alexandre hadn't arrived yet, which reassured me even more because I really didn't want to see his face. I turned on the computer to see the program for the day, especially the appointments he had to have. Apparently he had one at 9:30. I got up to open his office before he arrived and put the important files on his desk. Then I'm in the kitchen to see if I can make myself a coffee.

Flora: Oh Leanne, are you there already?! Hello. She said as she entered the small kitchen.

Me: Hello Mrs. Nasser… Um yes, I arrived around 7:45 am.

Flora: That's fine, and is your son fine? I even forgot to ask your name.

Me: Logan. I say looking at her.

Flora: Very beautiful first name… Did you choose it or the father? ...Sorry, I know you're very private about your life.

Me: No, it's fine. I chose it...

Flora: Hmmm okay. So…Leanne, I know this is going to sound strange to you, but I really like you and I would like us to get to know each other outside of work. What do you say? I'm not really hiding any friends here except my darling Alexandre.

I almost spilled my coffee cup on me……

Me: Alright, didn't you get dirty? She said coming closer to me.

Me: Yes, it's fine. I say walking towards the lever. Mrs. Nasser, I don't mean to offend you but when I work in a place I'm not one to familiarize myself with my colleagues and even less with my boss.

Flora: I understand, but you know, I didn't grow up in Gabon...and I would like to know my country of origin better. It's true Alexandre helps me but it's better if I had a girlfriend.

I looked at him without saying anything… At the same time, Justine came in and looked at us all the way. But of course, Justine did not fail to make me a little remark as usual but you know knew me, I retorted. Mrs. Nasser had to calm us down and send me back to my office before Alexandre came to pick us all up. At the same time, I joined my office all stirring about this Justine Obone. She is really lucky that we in a very important setting that Flora is my boss if not I would have picked her up.

Alexandre: Do you have the files from the Miriam Ontala agency?

Me: Hello Alexander. I say looking at him. I think they are on your desk.

Alexandre: I didn't see anything on my desk!

Me: Ok let me take a look. I said getting up to check in one of the cabinets behind me. Ah see it...I hadn't noticed that I hadn't put it with the others. Here it is. I say holding it out to him

Alexandre: Bring it to me in my office!

But what is the child here this morning? In short, when I arrived in his office, the gentleman was very focused on these files. I approached his office to drop him the painting then when I was about to leave his office he held me back.

Alexander: Logan, are you okay?

I do. It's ok can I go?

Alexandre: I want to talk a bit. He said getting up to come and sit at the front of his desk.

Me: Of what?

Alexandre: I want you to tell me which school Logan is in, and if I like it and if not, we will change schools for him at the end of the year.

Me: He is in the primary school in Damascus near the house and it is a very good school!

Alexandre: Hmmm, it's a Leanne public school. We will change schools for him by the end of the year.

Me: But who do you even think you are, Alexandre?! I say getting annoyed. It's my child and it's me who decides ok?!! Short….

I was about to leave when he didn't hold my arm, which pushed me towards him. I felt his breath very close to my lip when I felt his lips on mine. They were sweet as before…I don't know what took me but I started to respond to kissing each other slowly. I felt his hands on my cheeks to deepen the kisses but immediately took it back pushing him away and slapping him.

Me: Never touch me again Alexander!

Alexander: Leanne?!

I didn't listen to him, I rushed out of his office when I accidentally bumped into Justine. First she gave me a good look and then I went to my office to lock myself up. I sat down heavily on the chair and grabbed my head. Remembering what had just happened... I clearly let myself be kissed by Alexandre and the weird thing is that I liked to feel his lips on mine. Shit, but what's happening to me. I clearly must not mix everything up Alexandre is my boss and the father of my son…I don't want to mix everything up.

Throughout the day, I tried not to see Alexandre if I had to drive his appointments to his office or do the service or whatever. But every time I entered his office, I clearly avoided his gaze but I always felt his gaze weighing on me. When I took my break at 1 p.m., I took the opportunity to call Valérie to tell her.

Me: Hello! Val?

Valerie: Hmmm Leanne!

Me: Are you okay? I say laughing.

Valérie: I'm fine and you?

Me: I'm fine...I need to talk to you right now. You are busy ?

Valerie: No, no I'm here. How is it girlfriend?

Me: I kissed Alexandre Man!

Valerie: No!!!!! She said shouting. Mom where are you?!

Me: At work. I'm on a break here.

Valérie: Well, I'm coming to take you, we're going to eat quickly. This conversation deserves face-to-face. Wait for me, downstairs I'll be there in 10 minutes.

Click!

I put my things on my desk, then I got up taking my bag. I don't need to wave to Alexandre, because he knows what time I have to take my break. I locked my office, then I went downstairs to wait for Valérie. After a few minutes, Valerie's car came to park in front of me.

Valérie: My friend, you are magnificent, huh!

Me: Oh don't bother me.

Valérie: Where are we going to eat?

Me: I don't know, I want to eat a good braised fish.

Valérie: We're going to town then.

We arrived after 15 minutes. We sat down at a small table in the corner and then took our orders. Valérie was in a hurry that I tell her everything from the beginning. That's what I did to him since Alexander found out about Logan until today.

Valerie: Sweet Jesus! So he knows?!

Me: Yes gue…I say while drinking my coke.

Valérie: Ah, but now how do you plan to do it? how do you feel about him today?

Me: I don't know how I feel Val…I feel lost, because I really don't know what I want.

Valerie: Tell the truth man. You never stopped loving her…and these are the reasons why you kept your pregnancy.

Me : ….

Valérie: And about your Oliver, how do you feel about him?

Me: I appreciate him-well, he's starting to impose himself a little more in our lives for Logan and me.

Valerie: And you trust him?

I do. I said looking her straight in the eyes.

Valérie: Hmm ok then we'll see. In any case, I advise you that for Alexandre better you try to put your distances with him. Besides, he's engaged to your boss Leanne.

Me: Yes you are right. I say with a sigh. I forget, my boss wants us to be friends!

Valérie: Ah ka...Are you sure it's not a trap?!

Me: How?

Valérie: Well maybe she knows about your story with Alexandre huh.

Me: Me not impossible. I say laughing. I don't feel like she knows, because the day after Alexander found out about Logan, I think she would have told me.

Valérie: Hmmm not necessary. Entk girlfriend be very careful of yourself.

We continued to eat in a good mood with Valérie. Then when my pose time came, Valérie dropped me off at work and I promised to come to the salon this weekend. Walking down the hallway, Justine came out of nowhere and stood in front of me.

Justine: Did you eat well?

Me: Chiip, don't you have anything else to do in your life?

Justine: Not really...I have a question.

Me: What do you want?!

Justine: What's going on between you and Mr. Andjambé?!

Me: What kind of question is that?!

Justine: But it's a simple question, isn't it? She said smiling at me.

Me: Anyway, I have work to do.

I went straight to my office. What are these kind of questions I really hope with all my heart that this Justine did not listen to my conversation with Alexandre if not we are screwed with Alexandre. The rest of the afternoon, I continued to schedule Alexandre's appointments. When 5 p.m. struck, I got off Oliver was already parked in front of the building, then I got in and we went straight to pick up Logan at school. Then Oliver told me that he will pick us up at 8 p.m.

****FLORA NASSER****

With Alexandre we have just returned after this long day at work. I do not hide from you that I am tired, and I would like to take a vacation of at least a week if possible. Upon entering, I went to put my things in our room then I changed to go back down to the Kitchen to check what the cook had prepared for us. When I got to the kitchen, I came across

Ring, Ring, Ring!

Me: Hello! Justine, how are you?

Justine: Cousin leave the formalities first! I'm calling you, because to tell you your Leanne is very careful about her huh!