My heels clicked against the pavement, as I walked the streets of downtown Houston. The hustle and bustle of workmen's happy hour filled the streets making it seem like I was in new york city. The skyscrapers were massive making me feel like the buildings would tower down on my 5'8 frame. Everytime I looked up it made me sick to my stomach. With my og Chanel tote in hand, I made my way through Kaden's office building. My shoulders instantly relaxed once I was inside.

Bypassing the information desk, I went to the elevators and went up to the 75th floor of the 100 floor building. The floor receptionist gave me a smile, already familiar with me. Instead of checking in with her, I went to Kadens assistant's desk. 

I don't really like this woman. She was always short with me whenever I came up here. I'm not sure what I did to her but all I know is if she has a problem with me, I can solve it.

Or at least my sisters will solve it.

I'm not really a fighter. 

However don't underestimate me.

The bitch pretended like I wasn't standing there, typing away on her computer so I cleared my throat.

She looked up at me as if she was waiting for me to speak. 

"Well hello to you too bitch" I thought to myself.

"Hello, I hope your day is going well"

That's right Mell. Kill her with kindness.

 Once I realized she was not going to offer politeness back, I got to the point "Is Kaden back from his meeting? I have his lunch."

"He's really busy right now. I suggest you call first..." 

" Is that my beautiful, wife?" Kaden interrupted poking his large head around the corner. He smiled instantly seeing my face. " hell yeah that's my fine thing. I'll talk to you before the next meeting." he said to one of my colleges.

Once Kaden reached me, he pecked my lips. He grabbed my hand and spun me around to get a better look of my outfit. Just because I'm a housewife currently, didn't mean I couldn't present myself like a star studded business model. I was wearing a one of his business suit jackets as a dress with a belt to hold everything together. My hair was in its natural state tied back into a high pony. With my face exposed and beat to the gods, I sealed the look with large hoop earrings and heeled boots. 

(pretend she's wearing heeled boots haha)

" What gives me the honor for seeing you on this fine afternoon?"

" I brought you lunch" With no shame digged into my chanel tote and pulled two tupperwares of food that was still burning hot as if it just came off the stove. Courtesy to my supreme wrapping and plating skills. 

Kaden accepted the food with a smile. I could hear his stomach grumbling as he took a peak of the food that I made. 

" If you have a few minutes, there's something I'd like to show you" I spoke coyly. " In private."

Kaden cleared his throat then looked over to his assistant. " Page, hold all calls for the next half hour..."

I budged his shoulder and gave him a look.

" I mean the next hour. I'm having lunch with the wife." 

Kaden might be the freak but I was definitely the undercover instigator. 

As soon as I stepped behind closed doors, I pulled at the belt exposing what I really came for. Sporting one of his favorite pieces of lingerie. 

" I think you need to finish what you started this morning." With a seductive grin on my lips, I sat on his desk waiting for him to come to me.

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After leaving Kaden's office, I was cleaning up the house. The house was already spotless, but I had nothing else to do. Kaden, being the old fashioned type , wanted to be the primary breadwinner. Which is why I don't work. I didn't mind being a housewife; however, It can be boring at times.

Kaden works over 8 hours a time with him being a Junior Executive at a sales company. It can be lonely at times. Despite the fact that I am not working, I am still going to school full time. I refused not to have a education under my belt.

While I was vacuuming the living room, my Bluetooth headphones buzzed signaling my phone was ringing. I cut off the vacuum and answered.

" hello?" I answered.

" It's me Bitch. sounding all proper and shit." my best friend , China said making me laugh. China and I have been friends since diapers. She might as well be my second sister.

" What do you want China? I was cleaning." I said with a fake attitude. I walked out of the living room into the kitchen to find me something to snack on.

" Cleaning what? Mel if you keep on cleaning your going to clean the paint off." she Joked.

" Chips or Pop Tart?" I asked myself as I ignored her.

" Hey Mia and I are going out later you want to come?" she asked.

" Pop Tart it is."

" Melanie stop ignoring me" She snapped.

" I don't know China. I have a lot to do around the house. I have to make sure dinner is finished by time Kaden gets home. On top of that I have homework to finish. .." I trailed off as I took a bite out of my Pop Tart.

" Mel, you sound as if you have a house full of kids. Kaden is grown man, he can take care of himself. As far as homework goes, the way your grades work you can afford an F." She said matter fact.

After she said that I started thinking. When's the last time I went out without Kaden? After a while I started to reconsider on going. Maybe I should go out and have some fun outside of my husband for once.

" Okay, I'll go. Just text me the place later." As soon as I said that there was a knock on the door. " Imma call you back later."

" Okay love you. Mwah" before I could say it back, she hung up. 

The person at the door started to beat on the door as if I didn't hear them the first time. 

" I'm coming" I hollered then took my sweet time making my way to the door. You not about to rush me.

When I finally got to the door, I opened it slightly to see who it was first. There was a young woman and a small child standing next to her, holding her hand. The woman was shaking uncontrollably.

' How can I help you?" I asked as I opened the door wider so I could get a good look at her. I wasn't sure if I knew who she was.

" Please... take him" I looked the woman confused. " Excuse me?"

"Please take him. I can't do this anymore." She said as she busts out in a mass of tears. I looked down at the boy and when I did my eyes immediately became glassy. 

Wtf

" Oh my God." He looked up at me scared once we locked eyes, he looked back down to his feet.

"I can't raise him like this." the young woman handed me some papers. I glanced at them not wanting to see the truth. 

" That's his birth certificate, medical history, and anything you may need. "

Before I could say a word, she left leaving me with her son. Not knowing what to do I stared at him for a while. His sniffles snapped me out of my trance. I grabbed the backpack and the trash bag that belonged to him and put them to the side by the door.

"Come in " I said softly trying not to cry my own self.

 He walked closer to the door but didn't come in. Instead he looked back and a sob came from his lips as he looked around. I knew he was looking for his mother. I got on one knee to get to his level. 

" hey, Its okay. Don't cry" I comforted.

He looked back at me with those cute eyes. He looks so much like him. All of a sudden he wraps his small arms around my shoulders and barriers his face in my neck. Out of instinct I put my hand under his bottom and picked him up.

" Shh it's okay." I patted his back as I swayed back and forth. 

After he calmed down I walked to the kitchen with him still in my arms. I placed him on the counter. I stayed in front of him so he wouldn't fall. 

Despite of what his mother looked like, He looked well fed and clean, dressed in all black with timberland boots. His features looked uncanny. 

What am I supposed to do now? 

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