I did a lot of things wrong with the divorce three years ago.
Like assuming all the debt and giving her all my assets just to stop the fighting, but in the end I was the winner.
I still couldn’t believe Cassie didn’t fight for Danny, and based on every lawyer I talked to, she couldn’t change her mind now since she signed away her rights.
Danny clicked on one of his games, the sound bouncing around the small office.
“Turn your volume down, please.”
I repeated myself three times before he heard me and turned down the sound.
I shook my head. Seriously…a date?
What was I supposed to do with that?
If I asked Jessica, she might think it meant more than it does. That I’m ready to date, and namely that I wanted to date her. I pinched the bridge of my nose.
But if I went to the dance alone, I’d spend the whole time making excuses and dodging handsy women.
I had Danny and the team, plus taking care of my place and Mom’s. My life was full and busy. I didn’t need or want any drama with a woman. At least the dance wasn’t until January. I would worry about it later.
I signed on to my desktop and went into my email. I scrolled and noticed one from Ms. Faith about upcoming school events and her asking for volunteers, and was reminded I still needed to apologize to Danny’s teacher.
Chapter Five
FAITH
It was Monday morning, and my students were currently hyped up on too much sugar and not enough sleep. I was excited about being back in routine, but not for all the emotions.
The Thanksgiving break had raced by, peppered with a few passive aggressive voicemails from Mom.
I had four failed macarons attempts where I couldn’t get the foot part right, and I made it to the library and checked out a bunch of Christmas romance novels.
“Ms. Faith,” Lucy shrieked. Her green doe eyes were wide, her tiny lips quivered. “Danny said chicken nuggets are made from baby chickens!”
Oh boy, not sure I was awake enough for this.I needed caffeine and quick.
My mental state wasn’t much better than my students’. I really shouldn’t have stayed up so late, even if the enemies just became lovers in my novel.
Today, I think my current reading addiction and I were enemies.
I stood up from my chair, promising my head I’d find caffeine before lunch, and made my way over to tablethree.
“What did you think chicken nuggets were?” Danny’s eyebrows scrunched down as he stared at the table. “It says chicken in the name.”
“Danny, let’s stay on topic for now. You should practice your spelling words, please.” I pointed to the nearly blank paper in front of him.
“I hate spelling,” he grumbled. “I’m trash at it.” He gripped his pencil so hard his knuckles turned white.
I leaned down beside him. “I know spelling is difficult for you, but we still need to practice.” I shrugged. “Everyone has things that are difficult for them, even if you can’t see it. That’s just how the world works.” I patted him on his back as he refocused on his paper.
I went over to Lucy. She had big alligator tears in her eyes. “Are you doing okay, Lucy?” I squatted down at eye level with her.
“Is it true about baby chickens?” She whimpered.
I exhaled slowly as I thought of how to handle the situation. “I haven’t seen chicken nuggets being made, but yes, they are made of chicken, though not the babies.”
She blinked rapidly, and I could tell her little mind was imagining horrors. This was not going well. “There are laws in place to help the chickens live healthy and happy. If you have any more questions about it, maybe ask your parents tonight, okay?”
