Kate
In the Living room Aria was sitting on the lap of Alex’s mom while holding her doll… and Helen’s two kids were standing….
Helen said to her son ‘ max can you tell everyone what you told to me in kitchen … don’t be scared ‘
Max was 8-year-old boy and he said’ Emma and Aria was fighting over a doll… they were saying whose doll is more pretty … I told them to we should just play… then we start taking slide but accidentally Emma foot hit Aria doll and Aria become angry … I told them that we should not fight … it was Emma turn to take slide first then it was Aria’s… I was standing at the back of Aria … Emma was taking time to take a slide, but Aria pushed Emma angrily and she lost her balance and Emma falls on the ground’
When he takes Aria name… it felt like someone kicked me at guts, Alex was also shocked and then he said ‘ Are you sure’
Helen came and said’ if you do not believe Max then asked Nancy ‘
Nancy also uncomfortably says the same…. I lost my breath and sat on a nearby sofa…
No… my Aria will never do this… by any means …
I saw Alex stand in front of Aria in his scary voice’ WHY DID YOU PUSHED EMMA’
Aria starts to shake with fear and clung to Alex’s mom like she is going to hide her from her angry daddy
Alex’s mom said ‘ Alex lower your voice… you are scaring her… she is just a kid’
Alex replied ‘ no mom she is a spoil … jealous little brat of a kid… look because of her Emma. is in this condition’
Aria tears are falling one by one and said ‘ I did not… I did not do it ‘
I believed her because she never lies … I stand and pick Aria ‘ OK baby just tell what happened’
Helen angrily replied ‘ what? You do not trust what my son and his nanny said…. your daughter clearly tries to hurt Emma and now you want her version of story?’
I tried to reply when my mom says ‘ of course she will try to manipulate the whole situation …. like mother like daughter… Alex, I am telling you from the very start this little girl always felt jealous of my Emma… now my poor Emma. is seriously hurt …. she is an ungrateful bitch…’
I said ‘ mom don’t you say anything to my daughter… she did not do anything if she said so… my girls fight like sisters do but she is never violent to her sister… and I believe her’
Alex turned then said coldly ‘ and I believe those who saw this accident… you’re worried about this daughter of yours, but what about that one that has been hurt a few minutes ago… everyone is right it’s because of Aria jealousy and this stupid doll of hers that put Emma in this position’
He took the doll from Aria hands and threw it at the wall… it broke into tiny pieces… Aria screamed and hugged me then said ‘ mama please save me… save me mama… I did not do it… do not want daddy … do not want daddy… please mama save me’
I picked Aria and try to calm her down… Alex’s father said’ Alex did you lose your mind too… what is wrong with you… looked at her how scared Aria has become of you… at least try to listen to her what she is trying to say’
My father also said ‘Alex calm down… there are other kids too… and yes listen to her’
Alex said ‘ I don’t want to know anything just that my daughter is not awake, and her health is more important ‘
I looked at Aria scared face in tears … this whole situation where her father was not listening her … I decided what I must do … but first Emma must be better … my Emma. is important now.
Alex
Emma was awake after few hours … than God for that… Kate started crying and I hold myself back … Kate fed Emma some dinner and not once did she look at me… I have no idea where Aria was… it’s good I do not want to see her face… its harsh to say that and what I did with her doll was very cruel but I lost it… maybe I can listen what Aria has to say but she has two vote against one of her mother … so I go with rationality not emotions… especially where Emma. is concerned… when Emma. said she is fine n feel no pain but only tired … we decided to go home….
I was putting Emma gently in car when I saw other door was open across Emma’s … it was Kate holding sleeping Aria … my jaw clicked angrily, and I shake my head… I must make some decisions soon about this… and make Kate agree on that…
When I reached home … Kate was asleep, and the girls were too… I woke Kate slowly she opened her eyes … I said we are home then I unbuckled Emma. seat … I saw Aria eyes opened but when she saw me, she quickly closed her eyes and said ‘ mama please ‘
Kate quickly takes Aria out of her seat and opened the door…
After putting Emma in bed … I saw Kate came and give Emma. her medicine ‘ hey baby here these are… OK just tell me you are fine … no pain or any dizziness?’
Emma said she is fine, but she needs to sleep… we kissed her and say goodnight…
I was going to our room when I heard Kate’s voice in guest room ‘ Aria I swear to god … daddy is gone to take a shower now… come on its late … it’s your bedtime’
Aria said ‘ promise mama… daddy no come… I am so scared of him.’
I heard Kate sniff like she is crying ‘ oh baby… I promise, now come here’
My hearts hurt so badly … Aria fears me… fuck I know what I needs to tell her, but I might overdo it… but she leaves me no option … what if she grew up and really harm Emma. for good… no I have decided what I must do… but I cannot tell Kate now but maybe in the morning.
After shower I went up to bed and saw Kate was lying far from the bed … I sigh … now she is angry with me… what has my life become?
I put my hands on her waist and dragged her in middle’ Kate you will fall out of the bed, … I know we both have a difficult day but please I need your support in this …’
she replied ‘ all what I want Alex is my girls to be protective and happy’
Then she started sobbing … I hold her and let her cry … ‘ Kate do not cry … Emma. is fine… and if I say anything to upset you I am sorry… just sleep so that we can talk in morning’ and we fall asleep.
Kate
‘Thank god she is OK … when you told us Kate, became so worried for a moment ‘ Rachel said
I replied ‘ YOU have no idea what it is like it for me looking your child in that condition … thank God Emma. is fine … I just want to forget that moment’
Rachel gives me sympathetic smile and said ‘ I can understand… oh look it is time for me to be going… today my dad called me in his office … I must go… bye’
I kissed her cheeks and said ‘ bye and thank you for coming’
After seeing off Rachel, I went to Emma room … to give her lunch … I was saw Aria was still in the guest room… she has been terribly upset and scared of yesterday event… I went there and called her’ Aria what are you doing here all alone come with me… I am going to Emm’s room.’
She slowly replies ‘ no mama… daddy is there I don’t go’
I give her sad smile ‘ no baby he is not he is in office… now come’
She hesitantly stands and went to Emma’s room… Emma was much better and fresh … she is sitting in her chair, playing with her doll house …. I said ‘ Emma how’s baby’
‘ I am good mom… I feel no pain.’
I give her a big smile ‘ well that great … but after this yummy lunch and then this medicine you’re going to be more well, OK like before’
Emma was eating and Aria was looking at her story book…
Then Alex came he said ‘ Hello Emma. how’s my princess’
Aria become tense and tried to hide behind me… Alex saw her, he become angry and tense too … Emma was oblivion to the situation she said ‘ I’m fine daddy and I can even go to school … it’s this bandage that’s annoying me’
Alex sat with her then said’ the doctor will come in the evening, and he is going to remove it and put a cute little band aid… OK Emma I want to ask something and tell me honestly OK… I want to know how you fell from the slide … tell me exactly what happened’
Emma nodded then said ‘ Daddy I lost my balance… and I felt some one pushed my back … may that’s why I fall’
Alex jaw clinched then said ‘ OK… do you remember who was in your back?’
Emma thinks a little ‘ hmm it was Aria …’
I was waiting for the moment when he is going to lashed… but I just want a moment to show Alex Aria is not guilty here…
Alex said ‘ that’s all I want to know … Emma. you rest now… Kate I am going outside for some work…. and then we are going to talk’
I do not like the thought of this talk thing, but I just nodded…
Alex
I get all the information that I wanted … after dinner I am going to talk with Kate … and try to agreement with her on this… I decided to listen Emma version too what happened and when she says Aria’s name … its prove that Aria is responsible for this…
After doctor has remove the bandage and gives a thumbs up for Emma to go to school and do her normal stuff … I decided to talk to Kate in office…. Kate came and brought my coffee like always she did… I saw she has black shadows under her eyes… she looks very tired … I do not want to do this right now when Kate is looking so tired … but it is now or never thing
I said ‘ Thanks… have a seat’
She sits ‘ what is it you really want to talk about’
I clear my throat’ today, Emma. has also said Aria’s name… so the picture is quite clear … I do not want to take any more risk in future … Aria becoming jealous of Emma has crossed a limit… and she needs to be handled so I have decided something’
Kate posture was Alert ‘ and what is it exactly that you decided’
I said ‘ I decided to send Aria to boarding school… I have selected one of the best boarding schools… you can look at these prospectors and decide’
Kate eyes were wide open… she opens her mouth to say something but then she closed it and then she said’ you … you want … me…. me to send my child to a boarding school… for something she never did?’
I replied ‘Kate … why can’t you believe it… everyone says it was Aria… then why are you in denial’
She said ‘ Alex you never listen to Aria… I asked her today… she said it was Max who pushed Emma not her … she swears to God… and I know she never lies… Max clearly lied to protect himself ‘
I sarcastically laughed then said ‘ wow … I mean seriously this three-year-old girl is clever … look at her how she blames Max now… OK max is liar … what about her nanny she also says Aria’s name… so she is liar too?’
Kate looked shocked and shakes her head.