Two Weeks Later

Jaelyn

It's been two weeks since Fergal and I signed our divorce papers. We still haven't gotten a letter in the mail that our divorce is final.

While we were waiting for it to be finalized, I officially sold my house in Clearwater, Florida and bought a new house in Orlando, Florida which is a few blocks away from Bryson's house.

Bridgette's got a bigger room. The twins are sharing a room until they both get older and want to have their own rooms.

I have a bigger bedroom for myself with a big master closet in my bedroom and master bathroom. The kids and I love our new home. We got everything moved in and we're settling in.

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ridgette's in her new room. Her birthday is tomorrow. I still can't believe she's gonna be 11 years old.

And my birthday is two days after hers and I will be 28 years old. It's weird that I am almost 28 years old, raising an 11 year old.

That's what happens when I get pregnant in high school. I went to check on Bridgette in her room.

I knocked on her door. "Hi, Momma," Bridgette said. "Hi, sweetie. How do you like your new room, Bridgette?" I asked.

"I love it, Momma. You made the right choice to move out of the old house and into a new one for a fresh start," she said.

"Me too. Plus, your daddy lives down the street and you can come back and forth. Only with me or your daddy will you walk over," I said.

"Awesome, Momma. I can't wait for my birthday tomorrow," she said. "Me too, your party's tomorrow and Saturday Night, I'm going out with my friends for my birthday since my birthday's on a Sunday," I said.

"Did you tell Daddy Fergal about my birthday?" she asked. "I did. He told me he'll come to your birthday for you," I said.

Bridgette nodded. "Can you invite your friend Marcel to my birthday?" she asked. "If Fergal and Marcel end up under the same roof, there might be a fight between them and I don't want that to ruin your birthday," I said.

Bridgette nodded. "I could always invite him next year," I said. Bridgette nodded. "Yeah, I don't want Daddy Fergal and Marcel to fight on my birthday," she said.

"I agree. It should be about you and no one else," I said. Bridgette nodded. "Just like for you and Aunt Cass in two days," she said.

I nodded. "Well, I'm gonna check on the twins in their new room," I said. "Okay, Momma. I'm gonna finish my homework," she said.

I nodded, heading to the twins room. I knocked on the door. "Hi, twins," I said. "Hi, Mommy," the twins said.

"Like your new room?" I asked. "Yes, Mommy," the twins said. "That's good. Tomorrow is big sissy's birthday. Are you excited for her party," I said.

"Cake and ice cream?" she said. "Yes, however, mommy and big sissy can't eat ice cream. It makes us sick," I said.

The twins nodded. "Daddy's gonna come to Bridgette's birthday," I said. "Yay!" the twins said. I smiled.

"Can we go to daddy's house after Bridgette's birthday?" Irelynd asked. "Well, Daddy said that he'll take you tomorrow after her birthday because I'm going out for mine with friends Saturday," I said.

Irelynd nodded. "I can't wait to give big sissy her birthday card," FJ said. "At least you guys are making a card for big sissy," I said.

FJ nodded. "Well I just wanted to check on you guys. I'll let you guys go back to making birthday cards for Bridgette," I said.

"Okay Mommy," the twins said. I got up, leaving their room. I headed to my room, sitting on my bed.

I grabbed my phone, making sure my daughter has the best 11th birthday ever. It's just gonna be a small party for Bridgette's 11th birthday with family and a few of her friends from school.

Next Day

Today is Bridgette's 11th birthday. My oldest baby girl's getting older and she's no longer a baby. Even though she'll always be my baby.

I picked Bridgette from school. She's getting ready and dressed for her birthday. I am getting her birthday set up.

Her birthday theme is Disney Channel's Zombies. Its her current favorite Disney Channel Original Movie so much. Her party's gonna be in our new house.

The twins are finishing up their cards for Bridgette. Her gluten-free cake, regular cake and cupcakes just arrived, it's on the table.

We got her a gluten free cake for Bridgette since she can't have flour. I have a couple of surprises for Bridgette's birthday.

The whole Bella family couldn't make it because of traveling, the pandemic, etc. They actually made a home video for Bridgette.

I can't wait to show Bridgette. I heard the mail going through the mail slot. I went to get the mail, seeing birthday cards for me and Bridgette and other mail.

I sorted the mail. I've been getting birthday cards from fans as well. I see an envelope with my name addressed to me.

Hmmm. I see it's from my attorney's office. "Oh, I wonder what this is?" I asked, myself. I opened it, reading.

I gasped softly, smiling. "It's official. I am officially a divorced woman," I whispered, smiling. I heard a knock on the door.

I went to check the door. I see Bryson and his girlfriend Gracie. I opened the door. "Hi, Jaelyn," Bryson said.

"Hey Bryson. Hi, Gracie," I said, letting them in. They have presents for Bridgette. "Hey," Gracie said.

"Where's Bridgette?" Bryson asked. "She's getting ready," I said. "Well, I want Bridgette to finally meet Gracie today," he said.

Oh, that's good," I said. "Is Fergal coming?" he asked. "Fergal's coming to Bridgette's birthday as well," I said.

"I heard that he has a new girlfriend. I saw it on NXT," he said. "Yeah, I told Fergal that she's not invited and he got mad," I said.

"Does Bridgette want Fergal's new girlfriend on her birthday?" he asked. "I haven't told Bridgette that Fergal has a new girlfriend. Speaking of Fergal, I got this in the mail," I said, showing Bryson.

Bryson and Gracie look at it. "You're divorced?!" Gracie asked. "Yes, I am officially divorced from Fergal," I said, smiling.

"Congratulations, Jaelyn," he said. "Congratulations," Gracie said. "Thanks guys, I really appreciate it," I said, smiling.

"Momma, can you help me?" Bridgette calls. "Just a minute. Bridgette needs me," I said. "Well be down here," he said.

I headed upstairs, checking on Bridgette. "You okay, Bridgette?" I asked. "Yeah, can you do pigtail braids?" she asked.

"Like Auntie Coco use to do?" I asked. "Yes, Mom," she said. I nodded, brushing her hair. "Who's here so far?" Bridgette asked.

"Your daddy and his girlfriend Gracie are here. I think your daddy's ready for you and Gracie to meet," I said. Bridgette nodded. "I've been wanting to meet Gracie for a while now. Is Daddy Fergal here yet?" she asked.

"Not yet," I said. "I hope he doesn't bring his new friend. I want her her for my birthday," she said. "I told him not to bring anyone with him. I hope he listens," I said, splitting her hair in half.

"I have a lot of hair, Momma," Bridgette said. "I know. You've been growing your hair since you were two years old. Do you want to cut your hair?" I asked.

"Yes, but I want to donate my hair like Uncle Bryan did with his hair," she said. "Okay. I'll make an appointment for you," I said.

"Thanks, Momma. Mom, how do I have red hair when you have natural brown hair and daddy has blond hair?" she asked.

"Grandma Dale; your Daddy's mom has red hair. However, you have my natural curls," I said. "Oh my daddy's mom's hair and your curls," she said. 

"Yes," I said, start braiding the right side of her hair. I grabbed a small rubber bands, tying her braid. I start braiding the left side of her hair. 

I grabbed another rubber band, tying it. "There we go," I said. "Thanks, Momma. I like my hair in MMA braids like Aunt Coco," she said. 

"You're welcome, sweetie," I said. "I'm gonna get dressed now. I'll be down in a minute," she said. "Okay, sweetie. I'll get the twins," I said.

Bridgette nodded, heading downstairs. I went to get the twins. "Hey, are you guys done making cards for Bridgette?" I asked.

"Yes," Irelynd and FJ said, holding them. "Big sissy's gonna love these. Let's go," I said, getting them both.

"Gosh, you two are getting heavy for me," I said. Irelynd and FJ held onto me. "I can't wait until you two turn three where you two can walk on your own," I said.

Later

Everyone arrived for Bridgette's birthday party. Fergal's made it to Bridgette's birthday without Sierra. We aren't talking because he knows that we are officially divorced.

He's putting a brave face for Bridgette. Bridgette's best friends from school are here. Bridgette and Gracie finally got to meet.

Bridgette likes her. Bridgette just opened her presents and cards from family. "Bridgette, there's one more gift for you. I want you to look at the screen," I said, turning the tv.

I played the video that the Bella family sent. "Happy Birthday, Bridgette!" my mom and Johnny said. "Nana and Papa," Bridgette said.

"We're sorry we couldn't make it to your birthday. We love andss you, I hope you have a good birthday," my mom said.

Everyone on my side of the family wished Bridgette a happy birthday since they couldn't make it, including Fergal's parents.

"At least I got cards from the family," she said. "At least you got to hear from them. Ready to blow out your candles?" I asked, smiling.

"Yes, I am," she said. We walked over to her cake. Bryson grabs two number 1 candles, adding it on her cake.

Gracie took pictures of Bridgette with her cake. Everyone starts singing happy birthday to Bridgette.

"Happy birthday to Bridgette. Happy birthday to you," everyone finished singing. Bridgette blew out her candles.

"Yay!!" all of us cheer. "Family picture of us and Bridgette like we used to?" I asked Bryson. "Yes," Bryson said.

"Thank god I brought my camera. I'll make copies," Gracie said. "Thank you, Gracie," I said.

I see Fergal going to the front door, leaving. Bridgette looks over. "Mom, where's Daddy Fergal go?" she asked.

"He just walked out. I'll go get him," I said. I headed outside. "Fergal, wait. Where are you going? Why did you walk out on Bridgette's birthday?" I asked.

"So Bryson's girlfriend is allowed to come to Bridgette's birthday and my new girlfriend isn't invited? Why did you do that?" Fergal asked.

"Fergal, I swear I had no idea Bryson was gonna bring his new girlfriend to Bridgette's birthday. Remember this is about Bridgette. It's her birthday and doesn't want to meet your new girlfriend. Not about you or me," I said.

"I noticed that your friend Marcel didn't show up," he said. "Well, he's busy," I said. "Or maybe he doesn't want to be with someone who has kids," he said.

I stayed silent. "That's what I thought, Jaelyn. He's pretending to like you. He's also been talking to another girl that's way hotter than you," he said.

"You're lying. You're just jealous," I said. "Oh yeah, ask him when you see him. I'll get the twins later tonight instead of tomorrow," he said, leaving.

I sighed softly, heading back inside. I sighed softly. "Is Daddy Fergal coming back?" Bridgette asked.

I shook my head. "No, he's not," I said. Bridgette sighed. "We're not gonna let him ruin your birthday. It's your day," I said.

"Yeah, it's my birthday. Daddy Fergal is not going to ruin my birthday. It's my day. Thank you for giving me the best birthday every year," she said, hugging me.

I hugged Bridgette back. "You're welcome. Let's go have cake and ice cream, mostly cake for me and you because we can't have ice cream," I said.

Bridgette nodded. Bridgette and I walk over back to the table and continue to celebrate her birthday.

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