39 Maker Of Bad Decisions Athena looked at the strand of light brown hair in her hand with a cursory contemplation .
The hair strand was similar to Lucas , yet she had to confirm .
She picked her phone from her dresser and called a colleague , whom she trusted enough to be discreet and fair about the matter .
Hello Chelsea , I need a favor … When she was done with the call , she placed the strand of hair into a small transparent polythene bag , and put it into a compartment of her drawer ; where she was sure her children wouldnt bother trespassing she didnt need any form of contamination .
After that , she walked out of the room and headed to the kitchen to bake a chocolate cake for the children .
Cakes were Friday rituals .
Because the day preceded the weekend , Athena had slotted it in for diverse cooking and baking experiences , as it helped her to spend more time with her children in the kitchen .
Today was different though , her children had a visitor .
Thirty minutes later , while she waited for the oven to do its job , the twins entered the kitchen .
Where is Kendra ? We got her busy with Legos .
Nathaniel answered .
But shes slower than we are … Athena glared at him , but he didnt cower , instead he laughed with his sister , Kathleen .
Dont worry , mom .
Weve decided to give her private lessons , for she seems to be struggling in algebra too .
Is that okay ? ) Athena furrowed her eyebrows .
Was that a good idea ? Private lessons meant Kendra spending more time at her house .
However , when Kathleen gave her the puppy look , she nodded , powerless against the attack .
And when the twins laughed at her lack of willpower , she shook her head exasperatedly and turned away .
She hoped she wasnt making a mistake .
Earlier in the day , when she had arrived at their school to pick them up , after treating Ewan , she had seen them waiting with Kendra already .
Immediately after the exchange of kisses and hugs , Kathleen had pleaded with her to let Kendra follow them home since the little ones aunt was yet to come and pick her up .
Athena had refused , never mind that she had wanted a strand of Kendras hair .
They had waited together until the aged aunt had arrived to pick Kendra up .
Yet Kathleen hadnt been deterred .
C 39 Maker Of Bad Decisions She had hurried to the woman and pleaded her case earnestly , The tired looking woman had readily agreed , without a simple fuss .
It was in that moment of watching her daughter plead with the woman that Athena had noticed .
that the woman had the circulating disease .
Her passion as a doctor had instantly taken over .
She had immediately offered to treat the woman , while requesting to take care of Kendra , until the woman was okay .
But the woman had vehemently refused to be treated , citing lack of money as the reason .
Athena , surprised , had offered a free treatment for the woman , in exchange for a favor .
The woman had been wary , since Athena hadnt mentioned the favor she wanted , but she had finally conceded after the twins announced their mother was the best .
Right now , the woman was occupying another section of her wards .
Athena had made sure of that , after they had gone to the formers house , to take Kendras clothes .
She had told Aiden to drop the woman off , and hailed a cab to take her and the children home .
The dilapidated house though , which Kendra and her aunt lived in , had troubled her mind .
How was the girl studying in the prestigious school then ? Who was footing the bills ? Couldnt the same person move them to a better home ? Athena decided to wait until the woman was well enough to answer her questions .
Yet , noting the childs pleasant countenance intermittently , caused her to ponder on Fionas likely presence in the latters life .
Seeing as Kendra would be staying with them for a while , she wondered if Fiona would cause trouble .
Did she keep tabs on the child ? Just then , she felt a soft tap on her thigh .
She looked down .
It was Kathleen .
Behind her was Nathaniel .
You both are still here ? Go and play with your friend … But her children stayed .
Athena knew then that they wanted to talk to her .
Whats the problem ? She walked to a stool and sat on it , so that she could be closer to their height .
Kathleen and Nathaniel exchanged glances , making Athena wonder what the problem was , Did they notice something about Kendra already ? She wouldnt put it past them ! C 39 Maker Of Bad Decisions Its about our father .
How is he feeling now ? Athena was shocked ! She didnt know what to reply at first , until the implication of their knowing dawned on her .
You both were spying again ! She screamed , however , whispering the spy part , for the sake of Kendra .
The twins shook their heads , looking fraught at the accusations .
No , we didnt do that , mom .
But Athena didnt believe them .
Nathaniel , how did you do that when I confiscated your phone and laptop ? You used Kathleens phone right ? Go and bring it now ! Kathleen paled .
If her mother seized her phone , how would she and her brother have a hold on things ? No , she couldnt let that happen .
So , she shouted above her mothers anger.
Mom ! We didnt do it ! Uncle Zane had been with us when the call had come at first , the call from the nurse .
A pause .
At first , we thought that something had happened to you , so we kept tabs with Uncle Zane , checking in every thirty minutes .
He let us know some hours later , when you took time in returning , that you were treating a patient , a Mr Ewan .
You didnt tell him that we know hes our father ? Athena shook her head .
She hadnt deemed it necessary .
Still didnt … So , how is he ? Is he getting better ? She nodded .
He is .
Looking at her kids , she was proud that they hadnt let their dislike for their father ruin their humanity .
Nathaniel noticed this .
Yes , we dont like him , but hes still our father .
He is just a maker of bad decisions .
Athena nodded with a smile .
Her son had explained it perfectly .
Ewan was the maker of bad decisions .
Would he right himself before it was too late ? The oven dinged then , alerting Athena to her cake .
Quickly , she got up from the stool and hurried to the oven .
Making sure to wear gloves , she carried the cake out of the oven and kept it on the top of a cabinet .
The children shouted for joy , attracting Kendra to the kitchen .
39 Maker Of Bad Decisions The shy girl stood by the doorpost , watching the trio fuss about the cake and its color , wishing she had something like this ; a resemblance to family .
At that moment , Athena looked up .
Catching sight of the longing on Kendras face , she beckoned on the little girl gently .
Kendra , join us .
Come have a taste .

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