The Return Of His Ex Wife
Chapter 21: Keeping Secrets

Chapter 21: Keeping Secrets

Derek POV

"Okay then, that’s fine. She will settle in just fine, believe me." I told the lady before me. She was going to be my daughter’s teacher and she’s only trying to protect Nina.

"I am still wondering why you would want to change her school so fast. Did something happen or --"

"You’re asking too much questions. I want the best education for my daughter. What’s your problem?" I was starting to get offended by all that many questions from her. "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to overreact. It’s just that, I’ve heard a lot about this school. And the legacy that one of the Hernandez owns the school, it just helps settles my mind more. I know how much he cared about children."

I didn’t know shit. But still, I needed to come up with some excuse!

The lady frowned. "Is this about the law case that’s going on with you and Mrs Hernandez? This is some kind of political game, isn’t it?"

I did not expect her to come up with that conclusion, but I didn’t care. "You’re right. I want things to look good on my end because there have been some misconceptions about me, you see."

I was glancing through, watching every kid that came by. I needed to see that young kid, and be friends with him. Learn about his family, stuff Tara was hiding from me again.

"Well then, I won’t get involved with any drama. I just want what is best for my students. Which is why I would advise you to come back here when the principal comes back from his short trip." She said, "do you want to see Nina before you leave?"

"Oh that would be nice. Can I go to her class? I want to see the environment." I was eager to see the little kid one on one.

"Sure. This way please," she led me down the hall and in to the first room by the right. It was a decent area with little kids laughing and playing. Nina was already making friends so quick? That’s my girl. I smiled at her as she waved back excitedly.

"She’s fitting in already." The teacher said to me and I nodded proudly. Then fixed my gaze to the class again, studying all the students. No one resembled the little kid I had seen the other day! Was I so stupid! I didn’t even do proper research as to what class he was in? I had just thought he would have been the same age as Nina, so they would be in the same class!

I was about to ask when someone came running behind me. "Derek! How could you!" I turned to see Melissa sweating and crying.

What a dramatic woman. Really. "What is it, dear? You look troubled." I walked up close to her to pull her away but she rushed into the classroom, hugging Nina and causing a scene. I gestured she came right with me, so she did.

We were alone now and I did well not to raise my voice. "What was that? Why did you scare Nina like that? Did you see she was fitting in already?"

"How dare you! You selfish prick! I told you not to take her away from the school and you still did! God damn it, you know how worried I was when I realized that my daughter had been taken away from her class, when I had just dropped her off! I was so worried."

"Even after they probably told you she was taken by her father? What is wrong with you, Melissa?"

"Derek, you should have told me! Everyone was looking at me like I was some side chick! What kind of wife wouldn’t know when her kid was being withdrawn from her school? I was so worried." She ranted on about how I had worried her, repeating the same shit all over again. "We have to withdraw her from her. That’s my final decision!"

This actually made me chuckle. Damn it, I couldn’t stop laughing. "What is this, you think you have control over this? Your decision? Who cares about that?"

Melissa’s face held a strong rage in it that I imagined her face would burst from all the heat in it. "What did I ever do to deserve a husband like you! How can you treat me like this! Maybe Tara was lucky to have escaped from a beast like you!"

I tried to act like I wasn’t bothered by that, but damn, is that what she thought of me? Is that why Tara still hated my guts?

"Well then, divorce me. Leave me alone if I’m such a monster, why are you still with me, Melissa?" I loved toiling with her emotions like that. Ever since I found out her secret, I kept that as some kind of leverage in her. Reminding her who was still in charge. Besides, Melissa couldn’t divorce me if she wanted to.

First off, I would claim custody of Nina, secondly, there would be nothing like child support because Nina would be with me. Lastly, Melissa will become poor as hell. I feed her, cloth her and her entire fifty something family and extended families. I was her god, and she knew she had to worship me always.

"You promised not to use that to threaten me, Derek." She was fidgeting now. I didn’t care, in fact, I was glad she was afraid. Next time she would care to respect me. "What is so important that you want Nina to be here? What’s your own secret?"

"I’ll be picking Nina off from now on. Just mind your business, and attend to your secret. Take your time, heal, cheat on me again, whatever I don’t care."

She blinked, shaking from fear. "Derek, I--"

"Get out of here, Melissa." I turned and walked away from her. Now, I need to figure out who that little kid was, what class he was in. I guess I could try to ask nicely about Tara Aniston’s son. But I had to be careful because I wouldn’t want them to tell Tara again so she won’t take her son away from the school.

A tall figure bumped into me, "Hey, sorry." His thick Australian accent was so noticeable to me.

"Whatever--" I didn’t even bother to look back until I heard him say to a woman.

"Hello miss Jenna, I’m here on behalf of Tara Aniston,"

My ears extended to hear further.

"Oh Mr. Hernandez! Please come with me, she has called me already. It turns out Richard is down with a fever. I understand..."

Their voices trailed off but I was not ready to just miss out on that conversation!. I hurried forward to stop the man. "Mr. Hernandez? Are you...you’re the youngest child, aren’t you? Also, what are you doing talking about Tara?"

His tall stance was dominating, just so easily that I looked ridiculously small beside him! I hated that.

"And who are you supposed to be?" His question came out as rude to me. How dare this man?