“Did you have fun with Grandma and Grandpa?” I bend down to her level.
“Yes! We tolored and pwayed. Me and pop pwayed dress up! He was a pwincess and he was dorgeous.” She jumps up and down while moving her arms enthusiastically.
Looking up at David who is staring down at Arabella like she has betrayed him, Kane lifts her off the ground and bites at her belly. That causes her to break out in a fit of giggles. Grinning at them, I walk into the house to see Mom cleaning up the kitchen.
“How was your morning?” She smirks at me.
“It went well.” I cough, trying to hide my embarrassment.
“Why are you back so early?” She gives me a curious look.
The reason why runs into the kitchen. Oh no, I hope she doesn’t ask why—
“Why is the cat here?”
“Umm, Carter took him to school with him today,” I barely whisper, hoping she won’t hear.
She gasps and stares at me like I’m crazy. “What? Why did he do that?”
“Because he thought Kane was going to eat it.”
“What? No!” Her head tilts to the side and stares at me confused.
“Yes, Mom,” I groan and cover my face.
“There is more to the story than that.” She gives me that motherly look that always has me spilling my guts.
“He heard Kane says he was going to eat my… Umm. Yeah.” I point down to the location. Her eyes widen and then she bursts out laughing. She holds her belly. Not able to hold it in, I start laughing too.
“That’s hilarious!” She wipes at her eyes.
Kane walks in with a smirk because he knows why we’re laughing. Dave comes in behind him and he looks back and forth between me and my mom. She is holding her stomach.
“What is it?” he asks and walks over to wrap his arms around my mother.
“Carter took the cat to school today. He thought Kane was going to eat the cat. I’m assuming Kane said pussy?”
Dave stares up at Kane and then at me with wide eyes. Oh God. I groan as a huge smile overcomes his face. He walks back over to Kane and smacks him on the shoulder. Rolling my eyes at them, I go in the living room to put Arabella’s shoes on.
Looking at my phone I see that it’s 2:30 and we need to go pick up Carter. “Kane, we need to go get Carter!” I yell at him while slipping on my shoes and walking out to the truck.
Kane walks outside a minute later and buckles Arabella in and then helps me up. It sucks being short. For one, sex is awkward sometimes. If he fucks you over the table your feet will be hanging off the ground. Kissing while standing on the ground is a pain in the ass.
My phone goes off and I lift my butt up so I can get it out of my back pocket. I see that I have a text from Jessica.
Jessica: Where are you?
Me: Picking up Carter. What’s up?
Jessica: Just checking in.
Me: Spill.
Jessica: I got me some D.
Me: OMG! Who? What? Where?
Jessica: Chase! We had a date and hit it off.
Me: Get it girl.
Jessica: Oh I did and much more. ;)
Me: We are pulling up at the school. Talk to you later.
Putting my phone down, we park along the sidewalk where the teachers lead the kids out. Carter is in second grade he is first. He is talking to another little boy. Kane jumps out of the truck and comes over to help me out.
Stepping up to the sidewalk, Carter’s face lights up when he sees us. He points at us then tells the little boy something. Carter takes off running and then tackles me in a hug. Startled, I look up at Kane and then I hug him back.
“How was school today sweetheart?” I rub his cheek.
“I had fun. Missed you.” He hugs me tighter and my throat feels thick. This sweet boy is coming out of his shell. Carter pulls back and hugs Kane’s legs.
“Missed you too,” he whispers.
“Missed you too, son,” Kane leans down and hugs him tightly.
“What ‘bout me?” Arabella asks him while stomping her foot.
“Missed you to Bell.” He ruffles her hair before turning back to look at Kane again. “Do I get to go train now?”
“I just got the phone call this morning. You get to start next week.” Kane ruffles his hair.
Carter looks down at the ground. “Okay.”
“But tomorrow we get to get your gear.”
“Yes!” He fist pumps the air and runs to the truck. Waiting by the door he is practically jumping up and down.
“Come on, Momma. Let’s get you guys home.” He leads me over to the truck and helps me in. Pressing a kiss on my lips, he shuts the door and helps Carter in.
Chapter Eighteen
Today is the first day I have been out on my own. Completely alone. I wanted to take my time, buy some clothes for me and the kids. A baby bump popped up out of nowhere.