My haunting past

Chapter 6-lunch

2 weeks has passed since the kissed stayed with Stefan for a couple of hours. Stefan dropped the case and is willing to cooperate with me. To me it seems like he's scared.

"Kids, I want to ask you something" I said

"Sure" Ella said as we were all sitting in the kitchen

"I want to get your opinion. Since your dad is back, I want to ask you guys if you want to see him. That doesn't mean you'll stay over but it means that he's allowed to have visitation or watch one of your games" I said

"So no joint custody?" Elijah asked

"No, just seeing if you guys want him in your lives. And listen whatever you say I won't hold that against you or be mad" I said

"Elijah, do you want to see your dad?" I asked

"Well I mean he is my dad, so I guess" he replied

"Ok, Ella?" I asked

"Yeah, I did miss him but that doesn't mean I like him" she said

"Ok, Madeline?" I asked

"Maybe" she replied

"Fine by me, and Anthony?" I asked

"Yes" he excitedly said. He still doesn't understand what's happening.

"Ok, how about this week he comes over for lunch. And just him" I said

"Ok" they replied

He doesn't deserve this but I don't need more issues with him. I grabbed my phone and called him

"Hello" he said

"Stefan, uhh hey. The kids and I want to invite you over to a lunch on Sunday" I said

"Oh, really?" He said with a hopeful tone.

"Yeah, just you." I replied

"Ok, should I bring anything?" He asked

"No, I'll see you Sunday" I said

"Ok, see you" he replied

I hung up the phone and realized I actually have to see him on Sunday.

"Hey, anyone home?" Matthew called out

"In the kitchen" I replied

"I have the report you needed" He said handing it to me

"Thanks" I replied putting it down.

"You look stressed, what happened?" He asked

"Stefan is coming over for lunch on Sunday and I am not excited" I said

"Do you want us to be there, lighten up the tension?" He asked

"No, it will create more chaos since everyone hates him. It's fine, I'll be fine" I said

"Ok, but don't overthink it" he replied

"I hope I don't" I said. We chatted for a bit then he headed back home to his daughter.

Sunday

Today is the day Stefan is coming over for lunch. I was not excited and the energy in the house was off but there wasn't anything I could do.

"Kids, Stefan will be here in 30 minutes, make sure you're ready" I shouted. I went upstairs to help Anthony get ready.

"I don't need help mommy, I'm a big boy" he said

"Are you sure?" I questioned

"Yeah" he replied running to his closet. I let him pick out the clothes and went downstairs. The cook has been preparing food, wanting to respect Stefan seeing he is alive again.