My Emotionless Goddess

Four years later.

” Daddy, do you think mommy will make it to my birthday party?” A three year old bubbly girl asked tugging her father’s shirt while the man was busy checking out his phone.

” Ofcourse Mommy wouldn’t Miss your Party for anything in this world.” Her father replied brushing her hair lightly.

He couldn’t tell if he was convincing his daughter or himself. Of Course he knew that she was busy but he still hoped she could make time for their daughter.

” Okay, I’ll go play with Robbie.” She announced and slid away to join her friends.

” Justin, do you think Miranda will be coming? Is it past the time scheduled for the party?” Ava approached throwing the question to Justin who was still holding his phone staring at it intently.

” She will come.” Justin said with certainty. He knew Miranda Loved their daughter alot and wouldn’t miss her important day without a concrete reason.

After waiting for thirty minutes More, Justin decided to start the party. The children were getting tired and hungry too

” Okay, let’s invite the birthday girl here so that she can blow the candles.” Justin announced plastering a stiff smile on his face. Just as lily was about to blow the candles, the doors finally burst open and a graceful figure appeared dressed in her royal blue attire.

” Are you planning to start without me?” Miranda asked, smiling apologetically to the guest.

” We have been waiting for you.” Justin’s eyes finally lit up.

” Mommy Mommy.. You finally Made it.” Lily said, rushing to her mother’s arms who hoisted her high while tickling her silly.

” Of Course I would make it to my precious daughter’s party. I wouldn’t miss it for anything, sorry for being late.” Miranda said gazing at her daughter affectionately. She was the fruit of the great love between Justin and her. She was turning three this year and Justin had organised a party for her as usual. Miranda had planned to be among the people welcoming the guest until her secretary called her With an emergency at the office. She had to leave abruptly and take care of the emergency causing her to be two hours late.

” It’s okay Mommy, as long as you come, it’s alright.” Lily replied with a smile. She was a sensible little girl and grew up knowing that her Mommy had responsibilities to the State and would be busy often.

Miranda felt a pang of pain hit her upon hearing her words. She was rarely there for her daughter and Justin was left to be the mother and father to their daughter Lily.

” I will take you and Daddy for a vacation soon.” Miranda said. She couldn’t keep ignoring her family. She promised to create time for her family.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

” Okay Mommy.” Lily was happy to hear that from her mommy. She longed for her mother’s Love and attention. She was still a little girl afterall.

” Come baby, make a wish.” Miranda encouraged her daughter.

” I want Robbie to make a wish with me..” lily said shyly. Robbie was Lucia and Kiel’s son. Yes, Lucia gave birth to a son and not a daughter as she wished. Their son was a good looking Young chap and lily had took a liking at him and befriended him.

” You want Robbie to join you?” Miranda asked. She had taken note of the fondness her daughter had for Lucia’s son and was not against anything.

Lily nodded shyly, making Miranda smile knowingly.

” Okay, let Robbie accompany you.” Miranda said and beckoned Robbie to come forward which he did immediately.

The two silently made a wish before blowing the candles together and a loud applause followed.

” Robbie, what did you wish for?” Lily asked, blinking her eyes.

” It’s a secret.” He replied, making lily pout.

The birthday party continued until late evening before the children dispersed to their homes. The kids were so exhausted that some even fell asleep.

At night, Miranda had Just taken her bath after putting Lily to sleep when she saw Justin seated in bed, seemingly waiting for her.

“Honey, can we chat a bit?” Justin requested. Miranda walked to their bed, a white bathrobe tied securely around her body.

She Sat at the edge of the bed, looking at him.

” Mmmh.” She announced that she was ready to listen.

” I don’t want to sound like I am complaining or nagging you but honey, do you think you can find time and spend it with our daughter?” He asked and continued without giving her the time to reply,” I know you are busy but don’t we also deserve your attention as your family?” Justin voiced his grievances. He tolerated her busy schedule because he understood that it was her duty and the country needed her but that didn’t mean she could abandon them.

” Am sorry Hubby, I know that I have neglected you and our daughter these months. I also want to spend time with you but recently, state matters have been piling up but don’t worry. As soon as I am done here, we will go on a vacation, just the three of us.” Miranda replied, her voice full of guilt.

She felt bad for not creating time for her family but she was also torn between her responsibilities to the country and as a family wife and mother.

” Okay.” Justin gave in. Pulling her in his arms, he asked,” don’t you think we should plan for another baby?” Justin asked, gently kissing her neck.

” Let’s plan for a baby next year.” Miranda replied, trying hard to control the moan that threatened to escape her lips as Justin gently bit her earlobe.