Alex's POV
Why the fuck was I doing this? Why am I standing on Charlie's doorstep to talk about my cousin of all fucking people?
Before I could think about turning around and walking away the front door opened, Killian barreling through to go play in the yard. When he saw me standing in the way he stopped dead in his tracks.
"Uh, mommy. Someone's here." He yelled.
I could hear Charlie's footsteps coming from somewhere in the house until she appeared in front of me. I waited for the pant in my heart, or any kind of feeling towards her to come up but it didn't.
Shit.
Maybe Jill was right. I thought we were good together but when I think back in it I know ive said a lot hurtful things to her. But she stayed around a lot longer than any other women would of. And I took advantage of that.
"Alex? What're you doing here?" Charlie said, face scrunching up trying to figure out what was going on.
"Hey Char. I just came by t
Charlie's POV God, I've had enough serious conversation the last couple of weeks to last a freaking life time. Sneaking off to the side of the yard I pulled my phone out. Dualing David's number and preparing myself for a blunt short conversation. I knew he still didn't want to talk to me about anything besides Killian but I had to try. "Yes?" I furrowed my brow at the way he answer his phone. Alright, asshole. "Uh David? Hey, it's Charlie. I was wondering if you had a minute to talk?" "I know it's you," he said. "Oh, well. I--" I was already bothered by the way he decided to start this conversation off. "What is it Charlie? Is Killian okay?" "Uh, no. Yeah, he's fine. Everything's fine." I said. "Then why are you calling? I'm about to go into a meeting with a new investor." So he didn't give a shit if I was calling him unless it had something to
David's POV Charlie has never, ever talked to me that way but if this women thinks she's taking my son somewhere out of state without me she's absolutely lost it. Rescheduling my meeting with the new investor I call up the airlines. Book a flight for California tomorrow at 8am. How long has she been planning this? Why didn't she tell me when she bought the ticket what day she was going to go back and get their things? I know Killian can't stay here, he's never been away from his mother. But, I just got him. I don't want to be away from him either. So these will be a long few days together while we pack up all of their thing to bring back here.Has she started looking for a house here? Where are they going to live? Jacksonville is a big town. and I want them to be close to me. But I guess I don't have any right to tell her where she can and can't live. Shes
Charlie's POVGoing back to California was supposed to be simple. Pack up our things, ship it to Jacksonville, and go home. But I never anticipated that David would come with us, I really hope this doesn't turn into a cluster fuck and we can all get along.I have no idea what was going on between us, our phone conversation in the text that followed afterwards gave me more questions than answers. I was more confused than I've ever felt in my entire life.I close my eyes and pinch the top of my nose as regret weighs me down, I really did plan to tell the truth one day but I always pictured it happening on my terms not because of a funeral.I'm not ready or prepared to spend this much time with him.sitting on the porch waiting for David to pick us up I can see my hot breath fill the freezing air as I stare out onto the road, waiting for any sign of his car.Maybe he changed his mind, maybe he's not coming today, possibly luck will
David's POV"Daddy!""Hey there, big guy!""Mommy said you were going with us to California and helping pack?" He asked, wrapping himself around my legs.I picked him up in my arms, throwing him into the air."I am, is that okay with you?" I asked."Of course, I get to show you all of my favorite toys! Do you wanna see them?""I would love nothing more!" I said looking over to Charlie.I had no idea how these few days were going to go between her and I, and for the first time I was extremely nervous to be in her presence. The last time we talked on the phone didn't end well and I don't know how she's going to act towards me.This time thing will be different, I want Charlie. I want our family.I hope they can't hear just how loud my heart is beating, but by the time she stops directly in front of me, I'm sure she can."Hey David, thanks for offering to help. If you wanna put Killian in his seat I'll put our
David's POV An hour of packing up his room and helping Charlie pack up other little things around the house turned into five, way past his normal bedtime. "Alright monkey, up the stairs. Go get ready for bed." "Awwwww, now?" He asked. "Killian, your mother said it's time for bed buddy." Charlies eyes fell quickly to mind as Killian sighed dramatically. Picking himself up off the floor and dragging himself towards the stairs, he turned around to look at me. "Daddy? Can you tuck me in?" He asked. "I would love nothing more," I said. Once more I followed out little boy up the stairs, and he walked me through his nightly routine. I stood outside the bathroom while he took a shower and brushed his teeth. Asking me to pick out pajamas for him, I went back into his room and dug around until I found an awesome set of dinosaur pants. Tossed them to him in the bathroom, after what I felt like three seconds he came bar
My eyes fell to his lips as he pressed into me. "That was perfect david." And in a second, our lips connected. -------------- My door closed with a thunk as I brought my finger to my lips, we could barley keep quiet through our giggles and hushed whispers. As we stripped one another of our clothes, stumbling our way to my bed. Tripping over my own two feet I smashed into David. Pushing him down into the bed, the giggles that filled the room bringing my heart back to life. "Shhh. Killian will hear us." David said, chuckling. "Then I really should find a way to shut you up." I crashed my lips into a hid as he pressed me into the mattress, his cock painting my skin with precum. God, the moment he swipped my tears away in the hall I was done for. Gone, lost in a sea of endless pleasure. I scooted myself up, legs spreading to accommo
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