Being back in Jacksonville permanently felt good, felt like home.
But looking for a new home a new job, was a different story.
No one wanted to hire someone who up and left the last job without notice.
I might have savings built up, but now one wanted to rent me a home much less take out a mortgage with out a job.
All I wanted was a cute little house, a big yard, in a good school district.
Why did that have to be so hard?Stress on top of stress doesn't bode well for me.
Not knowing where things stood with David and I also stressed me out.
That night in California, it seemed like everything was coming together. But since we've been home we haven't spoken much about us.
He only calls and comes by for Killian, although I can't be upset with him for that. Killian loves talking to him every night before bed.
All my anger for the way he's treated me has dissipated, he still owned my entire heart. And when he
David's POV Asking Charlie and Killian to move in with me was a pivotal moment in our relationship. I was finally done harbouring the hatred and anger towards her. Finally ready to let go of everything that happened in the past, to move forward. Together. As a family. Pulling up to Charlie's house, a new sense of calm washed over me. Im so ready for this new chapter between us, so ready to start our lives together with our son. "Daddy!!!" Killian yelled as he came running at me full speed to jump up into my arms. "Hey buddy, how are you?" "Good, mommy said you guys wanted to talk to me about something?" "Yes, come on. Let's go and sit on the porch." Meeting Charlie's eyes over Killian's head I could see the wariness all over her face. If this conversation didn't go like we expected, if Killian said no to all of us living together.. I'm not sure what this would mean for us. "Killian, daddy wan
David's POV Living with Charlie and Killian these past two weeks have been nothing short of the best two weeks of my life, like a dream come true. We're finally together, finally a family. And I couldn't be happier. Coming home to them every single day is the best feeling in the world. Walking in the front door Charlie and killian are seated at the kitchen table, homework scattered over the surface, heads bent in concentration, working hard to solve whatever problem they are working on. When Charlie looks up and meets my eyes I swear my heart skips a beat, She's the most beautiful women I've ever laid eyes on. God, this women. I would walk to the ends of the earth for her. "Daddy! You're home, finally. Can we pleeeeease take a break from homework now mommy?" Killian asked. "Sure baby." It took all of 3 seconds for Killian to climb down from his chair and start running towards me. Bending down to scoo
Charlie's POV Seeing my parents for the first time since I was 13 wasn't suppose to go like this. I saw every word that would form. Saw how they would be born, first in my mind and then in my mouth. Each one standing strong, brave as it slipped from my lips and landed on their ears. I had a plan for this, I knew what I'd say, knew what I'd do if I ever saw them again. But the stress of everything took over, racking up my anxiety. Shaking my body to its core. Suddenly, everything I thought I had on a leash was now running wild, and no matter how hard I tried to talk myself down, I couldn't. A growl ripped from my throat as I ran my hands back through my long blonde locks, tucking them behind my ears. I close my eyes, grasping the nape of my neck. Trying to form words, trying to do anything but stand here starting at Laura and joe. But the only thing that formed was an ache in my chest. They have to want something, no way t
Charlie's POVThree months laterI change into my dress for Killian's birthday party, the only thing I have left to put on is my shoes. I'm waiting on the couch looking up when Jill walks through the door."Did you get it?" I ask nervously, as she holds the plastic shopping bag."I'm pretty sure like five different people in town saw me, so you owe me. Especially if this gets back to Jeremy," she shoves the bag my way.I stare at it."You're going to have to take the bag from me Lottie."I don't."Charlotte, how are you going to pee on the stick if you won't even touch the bag?""Okay, fuck. Just give me a second," I take a deep breath. I really thought my committing and tiredness was a continuation of the same bug I had a few weeks ago. That maybe it hadn't fully left my system, but this week comes to an end and my period is now a full nine days MIA, and I'm no longer sure."Lottie?" Jill nudges me, snapping me o
Charlie's POVThree days after Killian's party and I still haven't talked myself into telling David that I'm pregnant.I just, I don't know how to tell him.I don't know how this happened, I mean I know how it happened but I'm still on the shot and we almost always use condoms.After dropping Killian off at my parents for the weekend I've resolved myself into telling David, he has to know about this.As soon as I open the front door, the entire living room is illuminated with candles. Not a single surface left untouched.What is going on?I can just make out the dim features of David's face under all the flickering lights."I- David, what is all of this?""Itll always be you, Char." He smiles."Our love has survived the darkest of times, and my obsession with you has never wavered you and our little boy mean the world to me, I want you to know that no matter what I'll forever be here for you two. Always."
Charlie's POV When I calm down and the tears stop, I can finally see without the bluebirds. Searching the floor for my keys to go back to my parents. I sniff, wiping my nose with the sleeve of my sweater. Body shaking with each deep breath I take, I've got to get out of here. I'm startled when the front door opens. "Go away David," my lips tremble. "Char, I'm so sorry." He falls to the floor on his knees next to me, trying to hold onto me while I give him a dirty look. Pause "I'm such an asshole. I- I'm-." He sighs. "Clearly at a loss for words, I don't know what came over me Charlie. I was shocked.." he exhaled. "I can see why you didn't want to tell me sooner." My whole body is shaking uncontrollably now as I stand up to step away from him, he gets up too. My upset and sadness turns to anger as I lift ny hand and slap him right across the face. "I would never, never hide this from you. I've done that once and
Charlie's POVThe last seven months have passsd in a blur, trying to keep up with all of the doctors appointments, morning sickness, and chasing Killian around has completely wiped me out everyday.But this, this moment is what we've all been waiting for."Push! You're doing great, just give us another good push." The perky blonde nurse encourages."Jesus fuck, I fucking hate you!" I shout, and then bare down."FUUCCKKKKKKK!""Oh, you're a feisty one," perky nurse enthuses. Her actual name is Haley or Hallie or some shit."Your baby is going to need all of that wonderful energy as soon as he come out into the world."Oh. My. God.I will kill her, this women is unshakeable. No matter how many vulgar words I shout at her she's still sooooo fucking perky. Turns out the first words our baby is going to hear will be the four letter kind. Pain brings out the potty mouth in me, apparently.Which bring a
David's POVI'm handed our little baby boy, and he's perfect. So perfect.Where Killian is the spitting image of me, our newest little boy has Charlie's chin, her cheeks, with big round eyes, and my eyes color. He really is the most amazing blend of both of us.I sigh, enthralled by how perfect he is. I have the two most perfect boys in my life, I feel tears streaming down my cheeks, even though I can't stop smiling.The nurse Charlie was shouting at tries to reach for him, but I don't want to let go."I just need to clean him up a bit more," she reassures me. "I'll give him back," she says and I reluctantly hand him over.I look back at Charlie, laying in bed.My wife.My Charlotte."Are you okay?" She hesitates, and I don't care what she says, my stupid comment from the night she told me has been embedded into her brain. No matter what I've done these past seven or so months, I can't seem to convince her enough t
Charlie's POVepilogueThe last twenty three years we've defied all expections, staying together and being happy with each other.No one thought we could make it work, seeing as I used to be married to David's cousin.They couldn't fathom how David and Alex were still best friends, or how Jill still spoke to me.But here we are, at our youngest boys college graduation, Noah.All of our boys have completely blown our minds with how smart they are.Killian was thrilled each time we added a new baby into the mix.Killian went to college for engineering.Henry went to the Air Force to be a pilot.Jacob went for architecture.And our littlest baby, Gus went to be a veterinarian.My heart couldn't be fuller, all the trials and tribulations we went through to get to this point in our lives have been more than worth it.I look around at our family gathered in the stands.Laura and chandle
EpilogueDavid's POVCharlie doesn't know it, but today nine years ago was the first time we crossed each others paths.Two failed marriages.One drunken night.A hidden child.And a funeral, lead to this.Lead to me being with the one women who I'm sharing the rest of my life with.I never intended to start up anything with Charlie.Yes, I fantasized about her constantly, moved in next door just to be closer to her. But this? I never could of dreamed up anything even close to this.The strong pull I felt towards her when we first met terrified me, but I didn't have any idea what terrifying actually felt like until I realized that I was the one who wanted everything with her.But I wasn't sure she wanted everything with me.I glance down at her, sleeping peacefully curled into my side. She's stirring with the morning sun filtering in through the windows, sun showing the natural red highlights t
David's POV "I- please fuck me." She whispers, trying to reach for my cock. "You know I can't. Not yet, not until the doctor gives the okay Charlie." I'm just as disappointed as she is, but my one track mind is already making my way back to how her breast feels in my mouth. My tongue can't stop swirling around and playing with her nipple. My hand is like a magnet as it strokes up and down my shaft. "My pussy is throbbing, please." She whimpers again. Its killing me not being able to satisfy her right now, but I can't hurt her. She moans once more, stuffing her breast in my face as her hand seeks out her clit. I stand up, pushing her breast together, sticking my shaft between them. Pressing my thumb around her nipples while her milk sprays all over me. She reaches up playing with my balls and trying to lick the tips that peaks through her cleavage when I thrust up. "Fuck yes Charlie." Her hand reutrns to her
David's POV Just as I finish reading the cute little note Charlie put inside my lunch there's a light knock on the door. I hate being here while she's at home with the boys, and my three weeks off since Henry was born weren't entirely enough. The door handle turns before I have the chance to tell whomever it is to come in. In walks Charlie, shutting the door and locking it behind her. "Char? Is everything okay?" I immediately jump up. "Uh. Yes and no." Panic washes over me, is something wrong with the boys? "No! No, it's nothing serious," she exclaims upon seeing my expression and I plop down in my desk chair, trying to will my heart to slow down. "Where are the boys?" "With my mom, she came over to help with stuff around the house and I decided to run some errands around town." "And your warrants brought you to my office?" I question suspiciously. "When you're suppose to be at home r
David's POVNurse perky comes in to check on Charlie, waking her up."Hey honey, when did you get back?" She asks, sleep still heavy in her voice."A little over an hour ago."The nurse fumbles with her chart, checking her vitals and leaving as I sit down next to Charlie on her bed."Ready for another?" I whisper.She bites her lip and smiles, like she always does when I ask."I just pushed out this one David. Give it awhile and ask again." She laughs quietly."We already got married while I was extremely pregnant, people thought it was a shotgun wedding. I want people to know we're married because we love each other deeply. Not because you got me pregnant, twice.""Maybe I got you pregnant because I love you deeply, both times.""Yeah," she scoffs. "Okay, we both know that neither of us meant for this to happen.""I know, but I'm glad I did," I kiss her. "Our boys are perfect, you're perfect.""They
David's POVI'm handed our little baby boy, and he's perfect. So perfect.Where Killian is the spitting image of me, our newest little boy has Charlie's chin, her cheeks, with big round eyes, and my eyes color. He really is the most amazing blend of both of us.I sigh, enthralled by how perfect he is. I have the two most perfect boys in my life, I feel tears streaming down my cheeks, even though I can't stop smiling.The nurse Charlie was shouting at tries to reach for him, but I don't want to let go."I just need to clean him up a bit more," she reassures me. "I'll give him back," she says and I reluctantly hand him over.I look back at Charlie, laying in bed.My wife.My Charlotte."Are you okay?" She hesitates, and I don't care what she says, my stupid comment from the night she told me has been embedded into her brain. No matter what I've done these past seven or so months, I can't seem to convince her enough t
Charlie's POVThe last seven months have passsd in a blur, trying to keep up with all of the doctors appointments, morning sickness, and chasing Killian around has completely wiped me out everyday.But this, this moment is what we've all been waiting for."Push! You're doing great, just give us another good push." The perky blonde nurse encourages."Jesus fuck, I fucking hate you!" I shout, and then bare down."FUUCCKKKKKKK!""Oh, you're a feisty one," perky nurse enthuses. Her actual name is Haley or Hallie or some shit."Your baby is going to need all of that wonderful energy as soon as he come out into the world."Oh. My. God.I will kill her, this women is unshakeable. No matter how many vulgar words I shout at her she's still sooooo fucking perky. Turns out the first words our baby is going to hear will be the four letter kind. Pain brings out the potty mouth in me, apparently.Which bring a
Charlie's POV When I calm down and the tears stop, I can finally see without the bluebirds. Searching the floor for my keys to go back to my parents. I sniff, wiping my nose with the sleeve of my sweater. Body shaking with each deep breath I take, I've got to get out of here. I'm startled when the front door opens. "Go away David," my lips tremble. "Char, I'm so sorry." He falls to the floor on his knees next to me, trying to hold onto me while I give him a dirty look. Pause "I'm such an asshole. I- I'm-." He sighs. "Clearly at a loss for words, I don't know what came over me Charlie. I was shocked.." he exhaled. "I can see why you didn't want to tell me sooner." My whole body is shaking uncontrollably now as I stand up to step away from him, he gets up too. My upset and sadness turns to anger as I lift ny hand and slap him right across the face. "I would never, never hide this from you. I've done that once and
Charlie's POVThree days after Killian's party and I still haven't talked myself into telling David that I'm pregnant.I just, I don't know how to tell him.I don't know how this happened, I mean I know how it happened but I'm still on the shot and we almost always use condoms.After dropping Killian off at my parents for the weekend I've resolved myself into telling David, he has to know about this.As soon as I open the front door, the entire living room is illuminated with candles. Not a single surface left untouched.What is going on?I can just make out the dim features of David's face under all the flickering lights."I- David, what is all of this?""Itll always be you, Char." He smiles."Our love has survived the darkest of times, and my obsession with you has never wavered you and our little boy mean the world to me, I want you to know that no matter what I'll forever be here for you two. Always."