Debbie’s secret episode 11 – 12

🤫DEBBIE’S SECRET🤫
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CHAPTER 11

“Hi.. ” I say trying to recall his name
“Nathan” he reminds me with a smile
“Hi Nathan”
“Hi Debbie” he says extending the length of his smile.
“What brings you here?” I ask cause I’m not so sure about what he’s doing here and how he got my address.
“Well I came to return this” he smiles bringing out my purse from his wallet.
I gasp “oh my. so you were the one calling me yesterday?”
“yeah that was me but I got distracted by my friend and when I came looking for you, you were already gone” he explains
“Sorry I didn’t realize”
“won’t you check if something’s missing?”
“well if something was missing, then you wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of bringing it here so I’m sure it’s safe” I tell him.
“Debbie, you can’t run away from this decoration young la… ” mom said but stopped her tracks when she noticed Nathan standing outside.
“Hi Ma’am”
“Hey” she reply giving me the look.
“mom this is Nathan and Nathan this is my Mom” I introduced them to each other.
“he looks handsome” mom whispers to me but I’m sure Nathan heard it cause his cheeks turned red.
“So how about we finish those decorations?” I say and mom walks in.
“Sorry about my Mom” I apologize
“it’s nothing. I guess I would be going now” he tells me
“you can’t leave without having a cake?” mom ch¡ps in and I gave her the look
“cake? is it Debbie’s birthday?’ he asks
” No it’s her… ”
“Nephew” I cut mom short “it’s my nephew’s birthday”
“ok that’s great”
“come on in” I invited him and he came in,side.
mom wasn’t happy with what I said but I don’t regret it.
“Mom where do I put this?” I ask after Nathan was perfectly rested on the couch.
“how can you say that Casey is your nephew? what are you thinking?”
“mom please scold me later, there’s a guest in the house” I tell her and walk away.

About an hour later, we were through with the preparation and mom placed the cake on the table.
“I hope Casey will love it” she says, hands clasped together.
“I’m sure he will everything looks nice” Nathan assured her
“Grandma?”
we heard Casey’s voice coming from the room.
“take your places everyone” mom tells us
“Come on out Casey. grandma has something to show you” he tells him and he opened the door of his bedroom leading him to the living room.
“SURPRISE!!! ” we yell at the exact same time to the surprised Casey who squealed in joy.
“you baked me a cake grandma” he asks smiling.
“Sure. chocolate. your favorite”
“you’re the best grandma” he says Hugging her.
“Awwn” she coos
“I love you” he tells her k-ssing her cheeks.
“come on blow out your candles” mom says.
“Can I make a wish” he requests
“Yeah sure. go on little man. you can’t blow out your candles without a wish” Nathan bent down telling him
“OK. I wish for my mom and dad to be very safe, wherever they are and that they come back for me so we can be one happy family again” he says and I noticed mom getting emotional
“that’s a nice wish little man. now blow your candles” Nathan tells him and he blows all of it while we clapped.

He cut the cake and gave some to mom, me and Nathan.
“I want my presents pretty please” he says clapping his hands together.
“Alright. wanna see mine?” mom asks and he nods
she went in,side and brought out a big pack of action figure.
“yay” he says taking it from her”this is the best birthday ever “.
mom k-ssed his cheeks.
” What did you get me aunt Debbie?” he asks staring at me with his green sparkling eyes.
“I don’t know what to get you so here,” I say giving him a, dollar
“thank you, I’ll put it in my piggy bank”
“spend wisely” I tell him and he nods
“sorry little man but I didn’t know today was your birthday” Nathan tells him and he smiles
“it’s okay”
“Let me tell you something” Nathan says whispering something into his ears and Casey couldn’t help smiling
“So do we have a deal?” he asks Casey
“sure.”
“don’t tell your aunt or grandma okay. it’s our little secret”
“Alright” he says and runs up to his room.
“what did you tell him?” I ask Nathan
“nothing. didn’t you hear? it’s our secret” he says and I shrug

mom served dinner and Casey said he wouldn’t eat if Nathan doesn’t eat with him so he agreed. mom dished out for all of us as conversations drifted through the air.
I couldn’t help but notice Nathan’s little bond with Casey. it was either they were whispering to each other or Nathan was k-ssing him on the hair.
I just shook my head and continued eating.

After dinner, we all had a little fun before Nathan’s phone rang.
“Sorry Debbie I have to go. I have an important meeting tomorrow and I have to be ready?” he tells me
“ok. thanks for coming. I’ll walk you out the door”
“sure. bye little man” he says k-ssing Casey on the cheek
“bye big man” Casey says and we all laugh.
“be right back mom ” I tell her, opening the door and walking outside.
“Thanks for bringing my purse and for staying for dinner. it was sweet of you” I tell him once we were on the porch outside.
“it’s nothing. I just like the kid. he’s such an angel and thanks for the diapers you chose for me, my sister loved it”
“I’m glad that I could help”
“This is one of the best evening I’ve spent in Berkeley. And Casey is a sweet kid. what ever happened to his parents?” he asked me
“well his mom which was my sister had an accident and she died so since we were the only family, we had to take Casey in.” I lied
“You look a lot like him though”
“that’s cause he’s my nephew and besides we share the same blood” I tell him
“it’s great seeing how much you guys love him. I’m impressed. anyways I’ll be going now but can I have your contact” he asks me
“why?”
“well since you’re great at making choices, I’m gonna text you a pic of my suit I chose for the meeting and you’ll tell me which one is better”
“ok I’ll gladly do that” I say and he gave me his phone and I typed my number in,side.
“thanks again for dinner”
“you’re welcome”
“bye Debbie”
“bye Nathan” I call as I watched him enter his car and drive off. I was about to step in when I heard voices coming from mom and Casey.
“How did you enjoy your birthday?”
“it was great grandma”
I could almost see his smiling face.
“grandma can I ask you a question” he asks.
“yes sure Honey”
“are my parents alive?”
“why would you ask that Casey”
“I’m just curious” I heard him sigh.
“I wish I could see my mom” he says
“so you don’t love grandma anymore?” mom asks him
“I do but I wish my mom was here”
“your mom is here Casey” mom tells him and I almost smack my head with my Palm. I know she’s gonna tell him but I can’t believe she’d really do it.
“She is? where is she” he asks a bit curious.
I quickly rush in,side to stop her.
“Mom stop that” I shout out to her but she won’t listen. why is it that you have to give in to kids and their demand.
“see Casey. that’s your mom” she says and he turns to look at me
“Aunt Debbie is my Mom?” he asked staring at mom and back at me.
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DEBBIE’S SECRET BY KIARI HORSFALL

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🤫DEBBIE’S SECRET🤫

CHAPTER 12

“Aunt Debbie is my mom?” he asked staring at mom and back at me. I opened my mouth to say something but words weren’t coming out.
“That’s a lie” he yelled getting all mushy and sad
“Casey sweetheart. why would you say that? will grandma ever lie to you” she asks and he shook his head.
“You see I’m your grandma right?”
“yes”
“and Debbie is my daughter isn’t she?”
“yes she is. she always calls you mom” he says wiping his tears.
“So if she’s my daughter then that makes you… ”
“Her son” he reply smiling. he walks up to me and holds my hand
“Is it okay if I call you Mom now?” he asks, his face brightening up but I yanked my hand away from his grip.
“I’m going to my room” I say shutting the door as I sat down on my bed running both hands through my hair.
How could mom do this to me? what would happen if people find out that he’s truly my child and that I gave birth to him? I just can’t risk it.
I can’t accept this child at all. never.
I was still lost in my thoughts when I heard my phone ring out. it was the company I applied for telling me I’ve been accepted and to resume work a day after tomorrow.
I couldn’t help but scre-m my lungs.
mom rushed in holding Casey.
“what happened?”
“well I got the job” I say smiling and she hugs me
“so proud of you sweetie” mom said
“Congratulations Mom” Casey said and it made me so mad.
“I am not your mother. stop calling me mom. your birth was a mistake and I will never learn to love you in my life. do you get it?” I say and he ends up crying hugging mom pretty hærd.
“what’s the matter with you” mom yelled at me but I said
“What’s wrong with me? you were the one who told him I am his mother when I clearly asked you not to. you think by telling him, I will gladly accept him? the son of a rapist”
“Was he the one who raped you?’ mom asks
” he wasn’t but he was the product of that rape. his goddamned father planted his seed in me and it resulted to this ” I said pointing Casey who was seriously crying “and that’s why he can never be my child” I yelled and stomped out the bedroom.

I ran outside. I don’t know what I was doing but I needed to clear my head from all this.
I got a text from Nathan showing me the pic he chose for the meeting.
A grey suit and a black one.
I quickly replied the message telling him to go for black. it’ll totally make him stand out and he sent a smiling face emoji.

“let’s meet up tomorrow after my meeting and grab some coffee. I’ll text you the address later” he texts back and I reply “okay”

I stayed out for more than thirty minutes and when I came back, Casey was already asleep. I sighed and try to enter my room but mom pulled me back.
“We need to talk”
I roll my eyes and follow her to the kitchen area opening the fridge to grab some milk
“whatever about” I ask taking a sip of the milk
“about what you told Nathan, that Casey is your nephew?”
“mom I did what I had to okay and no one’s hurt” I tell her
“stop taking this too far. you’re putting yourself in quite a bind don’t you see? why can’t you just accept him than putting it on the poor boy”
“Never Mom and you force me to do this cause I will never love him. please mom I need time to sort myself out OK” I say and enter my room.
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FAST FORWARD
I dress up at noon and wait for Nathan’s call which came in a few minutes later.
He said to pick me up after his meeting which was to end later, so I patiently wait for him.
later, mom walked in with Casey.
“Mom?” he said referring to me. I wanted to stop him but mom signalled me not to.
“what is it?”
“we have career day in school tomorrow for parents. would you like to go with me” he asks showing off his dimpled cheeks.
“I’m busy. I have work tomorrow” I tell him and I notice his face go sad
“Really? I was hoping you’d come. all kids in school are coming with their mom or dad” he pouts sadly
“so what? I should leave my work because of you? you think you really deserve my time for that. if you want to then go to jail and ask for your dad and tell him to go to school with you tomorrow so you can stop disturbing my life” I shout at him he whimpers
“you disgust me Debbie” mom says to me “I can’t believe you could do this to an innocent child. I can’t believe I gave birth to a monster cause this is so not the Debbie I gave birth to” she added taking Casey into his room.
I stood still looking at them not knowing what to say.

. NATHAN’S POV
“How do I look sis?” I ask showing off my clothes to her.
“you look okay”
“just okay?”
she laughs “you look incredibly handsome brother”
“thank you. I really appreciate it” I tell her
“so who’s the lucky girl that has my brother acting like this” Tasha asks while I roll my eyes blushing.
“Can’t your brother just decide to go out on his own”
“Nope. you’re clearly going out with a girl cause I’ve never seen you like this before” she mocks me.
“alright you got me. her name’s Debbie” I say and she smile
“Debbie. I love the name. is she pretty? ”

“I promise to answer all your questions when I get back ok” I say k-ssing her cheeks
“okay bro” she reply and I walk out.
I open my car and got in then I started the engines and drove off to Debbie’s house. Ever since I met Debbie in that mall, I’ve been drawn to her somehow. she looks responsible and well behaved and to top it, she was very pretty as well. I can’t wait to see her again.

DEBBIE’S POV
Nathan came in some minutes later and we both went out to a Chinese restaurant.
“Are you okay” Casey asks when he saw my food untouched
“I’m alright”
“So how is my little man?”
“he’s okay” I reply
“that’s great.” he says and continues eating
“so how is work?” he asks again
“I’ll be resuming tomorrow actually. I applied and was told to start tomorrow” I tell him
“okay”
“and how was the meeting?” I ask back
“oh it went well but I have another tomorrow too”
“seems like you’re a busy man”
“yes. it seems so”
he says and we start talking about ourselves. I got to know a lot about Nathan and I was quite impressed. he was very handsome with a great sense of humour.

After eating, he drove me home and came in,side to see mom and Casey
“Hi ma’am” he greeted her once he saw her seated on the couch
“oh hi Nathan” she said giving him a hug
“how have you been?” he asks
“very good and you?”
“I’ve been better” she reply
“Uncle Nathan” Casey called running to him and he carried him in his arms
“how’ve you been little man?”
“Great and you big man”
“Better” Nathan says and they both laugh.
“hope your aunt and grandma hasn’t found out about our secret yet?”
“positive. I can’t wait. uncle Nathan, can you please come with me to school tomorrow as my dad for career day?” Casey asks and my eyes flew open. what if Casey says something.
“Why? Aunt Debbie doesn’t want to go with you?” he asks and he nods yes
“I’ll be very busy little man but I promise to rush things so I can go with you okay” he says and Casey smiles
“thanks a lot Nat. I would love to go but clearly grandmas aren’t invited”
“Why don’t we go together Debbie. it would be fun” he says turning to me.
if I say no, it would sound so suspicious
“Okay”
“yay” Casey scre-ms happily
“Won’t you stay for dinner?” mom asks Nathan
“I would love to but my sister would kill me cause she’s preparing dinner for tonight” he tells mom
“but promise to eat tomorrow” Casey says demanding for a promise
“I promise”
he says and Casey hugs him.
I’m beginning to get extremely scared of Casey’s bond with Nathan. what if Casey says something to Nathan or tells him that I’m his mom.
Oh my Goodness
I just hope I’m not gonna be ruined by this child.
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And the secret continues…

To all the ladies in the house, if you were in Debbie’s shoes, would you be able to open up to Nathan that Casey was your son or would you hide it?

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