Mates 99
Chapter 99
FREDA WHITLOCK
Soon, it was time to pick Cisco from school. I nced at everyone still watching the movie as I
stood up to get ready.
“I have to pick Cisco up from school” I stated as I stood up. “Oh okay”, Elle and Gina replied without
looking away from the TV and I shook my head.
Theedy we were watching was really funny but if I didn’t leave now, I’d bete and Cisco
wouldn’t like that.
“Do you want me to tag along?” Cole asked as he nced at me with a light smile. I heard Lyra give
a small snort and I red at her. “Did she really have a grudge against Cole?”
I sighed as I shook my head. I would revisit the matterter. Cole was still looking at me, expecting
a reply. “There’s no need Cole, it’s not that far anyway”. I said quickly as I gave him a smile. The
guy was just too kind.
“Oh okay then” he stated a little dejectedly as he leaned back on the couch to watch theedy
and I sighed as I headed to my room to get dressed.
I grabbed my car keys from the table and was about to head out when Lyra stopped me. “Stay safe”
she muttered softly and I nodded and gave her a smile and left the house.
I headed straight to Cisco’s school and was just in time to see the kids filing out. I scanned the
swarm of heads for Cisco and
spotted him in aer as another kid tried to engage him in a conversation and he nodded shyly
I chuckled at his adorableness as I hurried over. “Cisco sweetheart’ I called out as I crouched down
and opened my arms wide for him to hug me.
“Mummy” he yelled as he ran as fast as his little legs could carry him: His shy face transformed into
a bright smiling face as he rushed into my arms, the impact of it almost sending me to the ground.
Woah, my boy had gained some weight.
“Mummy, I’ve been waiting for you” he stated as he drew back and I smiled. “Oh honey I came as
soon as I got the chance” I rubbed his hair affectionately and kissed him on the cheek and he
smiled cutely.
I nced around. Strange! Harper was usually hovering around Cisco, they were inseparable.
“Cisco honey, did Harper note to school today?” I asked curiously and he shook his head.
“No mummy, Harper was absent today” he muttered sadly and 1 was a bit worried. I just hoped she
was okay. There was no way I could call to check on her as I wasn’t on speaking terms with her
parents.
“Okay let’s get going” I stated as I took his school bag from him and held his hand. “We can’t go yet
mummy” he disclosed and I stopped in my tracks. “Why?” I asked curiously.
“Because my teacher said she wants to see you” he disclosed and I was puzzled. ‘Why did Cisco’s
teacher want to see me?” “Cisco honey you didn’t do anything right?” I asked and he shook his
head. “I didn’t do anything bad mummy I promise”.
Okay I believe you”. I held his hand and walked back to his
ssroom where I met his ss teacher Miss Campbell, sorting some notes
“Good day Miss Campbell I greeted cheerfully and she looked up from what she was doing as she
acknowledged me “Good day to you too Mrs Whitlock” and smiled.
“Cisco here informed me that you wanted to see me?” I asked and she nodded. “That’s true ma’am,
I wanted to remind you again of the uing award ceremony that Cisco was chosen for
“I remember I told you that the attendance of both parents is important as well as mandatory or
Cisco would be disqualified. I hope Cisco’s father has been informed and would be present on the
said day?” She asked and I sighed.
“Yes, I’m aware. He’ll be there, I stated even though I knew I was threading on thin ice. “Okay then,
that’s all I wanted to ask you mm, because Cisco is a really bright kid, I’d hate for him to be
disqualified”. She stated softly and I nodded.
We said our goodbyes and left the school premises. In the car, Cisco wouldn’t stop talking excitedly.
“Mummy is my daddy really going toe?” He asked for like the umpteenth time.
“Yes honey, your father would be there”. I said through gritted teeth as I offered him a strained
smile.
I just made a promise I wasn’t sure I would be able to fulfill. I had no idea how I was going to tell
Kaiden about it.
We arrived home and I helped Cisco out of the car as walked to the front porch and opened the
door. Cole and the others except
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Lyra were still were I left them as they stated fixatedly on the screen. I almostughed at their
expression.
“Hello everyone” he greeted and they all drew their eyes away. from the screen as the nced at
him.
“Sweetheart you’re back from school” Elle stated as she gave him a small smile. “How was school
today?” “It was fine,”, Cisco replied with a big smile. He was still ecstatic about the
uing event.
“Cisco honey go change your clothes” I stated as I gave him gentle push in the direction of his
room.
I walked to the kitchen to make dinner.I made spaghetti and meatballs and served it on the dining
table.
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“Dinner’s ready” I called out and it seemed that was the magic. word they needed to hear because
everyone came out of wherever they glued their bottoms to, as they came in a single file and I
laughed.
“Wash your hands first” I ordered and they willingly obliged and soon we were all seated. “Oh my
days” Gina moaned in delight. as she chewed on a meatball.
“Freda has sessfully surprised us again with her cooking skills” she stated as she closed her
eyes and dramatically chewed on the food and Iughed.
“Don’t be so dramatic” Elle stated as she rolled her eyes. “Though the food’s amazing” she admitted
and I smiled.
“This is really great Freda, just like always” Cole stated as he devoured another meatball. Lyra
smiled sheepishly at me she
she reached for another meatball and Iughed out loud.
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“Mummy’s the best cook ever” Cisco muttered with the meatball in his mouth and everyone nodded
in agreement. “True” Gina stated as she continued eating.
I watched everyone eating with a smile on my face as I had barely touched mine. It was times like
this I cherished the most.
Warm moments spent with family. It made me happy,but I still couldn’t ignore Miss Campbell’s
words as it yed over and over in my head. ‘The attendance of both parents is mandatory’.
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