*Kaleb shown above*
I woke up in another cold sweat. I breathed in deeply and looked at the time seeing it was nine fifty-four in the morning. This was later than usual. I shakily reached over grabbing my phone off the table, seeing I recieved three messages from Ella.
I will thank you :))
well, goodnight <3
goodmorning! i hope you have a good day.
I smiled looking at the messages, she's really sweet.
goodmorning Ella. I hope you have a good day as well!
so what ya up to for the day?
well atm, I just woke up, so I'm not too sure.
I turned my phone off and went to Kaleb's room and seen he wasn't in his crib.
I walk downstairs to see my mom feeding him his bottle out in the living room.
"Thank you momma," hugging her, I give her a kiss on the cheek.
"No problem babygirl. There's only one more bottle in the fridge, you'll need to pump again." She smiles down at the little boy in her arms as I nod and walk back upstairs to take a shower.
*****
After I shower I got my phone and looked to see two messages, one from my mom, the other from Ella.
Kaleb is in his bouncer watching tv, I went to work, don't forget to pick Kacy up at 2:40
I respond back to her, then reading Ella's message.
that sounds so fun😂(sarcasm)
oh yeah, frl.
So what's up?
I'm at school, it's lunch right now.
well atleast it's lunch. Sucks you're still in school😂where do you go?
I walk over to Kaleb picking him up out of his bouncer.
"How's my little man," I cooed at him, placing a soft kiss on his forehead. He giggled cuddling closer to my chest.
She told me the school she went to and I chuckled.
hell yeah I am, I know that school, we would compete against you guys in sports.
I place my phone down as I hear the front door open and a few minutes later Kyler comes into my room.
Kyler is my older sister. Only by three years. She works with my mom and dad in the family company but my mom doesn't let her work a lot if she doesn't want to. She's still learning the ropes of it all and is almost done with college. I'm also going to be college to learn about business, even though I don't really want to.
She flops onto my bed and greets me and Kaleb before she starts complaining, "some jackass almost crashed into me on the way here. I could've died Kodi. What would you have done without me. Screw these people. They need to learn out to drive."
I chuckled lightly while she grumbled.
"Watch the language there. We have a child in our midst," I laugh. "You're still here though so you're fine. Where's Sarah?"
Kyler was bisexual but she's been dating Sarah for three years already. They're super cute. Kyler and Sarah have an apartment together but Kyler visits often. We're big on family.
"She's visiting her sorry excuse of a dad, I'm not sure why, but she said she'd call if she needs anything."
I was about to speak when she continued, "god I hate men, honestly, what pigs." She picked up Kaleb and cradled him. "You're gonna be the most sweetest and strongest boy out there when you grow up. And your girls are helping you do that. You don't need a dad do ya?" she tickled his stomach as he squealed.
"Thats right. You have Uncle Kenny and grandpa to look up to," I say and smiled at him.
Kenny is my brother. He doesn't live here anymore but he also visits often. He works at my parents company as well.
"Let's go for a walk," Kyler suggests.
And with that I head downstairs out the door with a stroller, my baby, and my sister.
*****
I looked at the time seeing it's seven o'clock and my mom should he getting home around ten forty-five.
I'm sitting in the living room with Kaleb sleeping in my arms, and Kacy against me, playing with his hair.
I check my phone.
Two new messages
oh yeah? that's cool
you should send me a picture of you so I know what you look like :)
Should I send her a selfie of me?
ehhh I don't know, I might scare you away!
I look down at Kaleb, placing a kiss on his nose, and a kiss on Kacy's head.
oh come on, you're probably drop dead gorgeous.
thanks.. I'll send a selfie, only if you go first.
fine, hold on a minute.
My phone dinged, she sent me a picture. She's absolutely stunning, she has golden blonde hair, with green eyes, perfectly plucked eyebrows, clear white skin with some freckles on her button nose, and nice pink, plump lips.
wow, I typed.
is that good or bad?
definitely good. You're gorgeous!
Aw thank you🥺It's your turn now
I was just about to answer when Kacy shot up, scaring me and hitting Kaleb's leg waking him up.
"Ugh Kacy, don't do that," I whisper shouted as I bounced Kaleb in my arms putting his binky in his mouth to hush him.
Kacy took him out of my arms whilst I went upstairs.
I fixed my hair and everything and took a selfie sending it to Ella.
I had light brown hair, dark chocolate brown eyes, clear skin, a little tan, thin lips, but I had straight teeth, a cute nose, freckles here and there and I sometimes had to wear glasses.
holy shit. I was right, you aree drop dead gorgeous😍
Aw thanks so much🥺😊
I hear the doorbell, so I hurry down the stairs before my sister's open the door.
I open the door and there stands the pizza guy, I pay him, shutting the door.
"Kacy! Pizza's here!" I yell in the house because I have no idea where she is.
I set it on the table, looking at my phone.
like holy shit.
I'm not THAT pretty, but thank you!! <3
I put my phone in my pocket and entered the kitchen where everyone is. I warmed up Kaleb's bottle and went and took him out of Kacy's arms.
"Hey little man," I kiss his cheek, smiling at him, while feeding him and eating my pizza.
*Bing*
don't let anyone tell you different. You are honestly so beautiful Kodi.
I smile at the message before replying back.
right back at cha Ella.
*****
I put Kaleb down to sleep in his crib, and lightly kiss his forehead.
He's so adorable. He's literally the definition of perfect. I take my phone out, quickly taking a picture and sat in bed, turning the tv on low volume.
While I'm watching Netflix, my phone starts ringing really loud. I lunge for it on the table, answering without looking at the caller ID, before waking the baby.
"Hello..?" I whisper before exiting out of the room.
"Hey! It's Ella, where you whispering?" I smile bearing her voice for the first time.
"Oh hey Ella! I was whispering because I didn't want to wake somebody up.. sorry," I say cautiously, not wanting her to know I have a son.
"It's okay, ya know? Your voice is cute."
"Thanks, your voice is cute too. So what did you do today?" I laugh nervously, smiling.
"Eh, nothing really. I just went to the beach with a few friends," she says.
"You live near the beach?" I question. How not fair. I mean, I live like an hour away from it.
"Kind of near. I like about thirty-five minutes from it. We're gonna have to meet up sometime, but I suggest sometime after school, or like my graduation or something."
"Hell yeah, you'll have to give me the details for all that. I'd love to go to your graduation," I smile.
"That sounds like a plan, it's not for another few months though. It'll kinda make the meeting more special you know?"
"Yeah I get it. It will, more suspenseful I think, and it already feels like I've known you for years so it'll make it better."
"I feel the way too! I feel like I've known you for ages," she gushed.
I smiled as we talked a little more.
I was about to walk into my room but I hear little foot steps coming up stairs, and a little voice.
"Kodi!" Kane yells at me, I put my finger to my mouth, signalling him to be quiet, so he won't wake up Kaleb. Kane was my nephew. He was staying here tonight so my brother and his wife could have some alone time.
"Uh Ella hold on," I say to her. I take the phone away from my ear.
"Whats up bud?" I bend down to his level.
"Can you come watch a movie with me downstairs pwease?" He asks giving me puppy dog eyes. I can hear Ella giggle through the phone, it was cute.
"Ughh, Kane," I whine.
"Whattiee, I wanna watch a movie and snuggle with you and Kaleb," he whispers, running into my arms hugging me.
"Kaleb's in bed babe, I don't wanna wake him," I say against his head. "And shouldn't you be going to bed too?" I say, tickling his sides as he bursts into a fit of giggles.
After I stop, he catches her breath, "I'm not tired though," he yawns.
"Come on Kane, I'll put you to bed," I say as I pick him up, putting the phone to my ear again.
"I'm sorry for that Ella, I have to put him to sleep."
"That's fine, it was adorable, is that a little brother?"
"No, he's my nephew Kane," I say as he puts his head on my shoulder.
"Oh! I didn't know you had a nephew."
"Yeah," I smile. "He's staying with us tonight."
"Aww. I'll let you go?"
"Yea, I'll text you okay? Bye Ella."
"Bye Kodi."
I hang up, shoving my phone in my pocket, then realising Kane's breathing has slowed down, evening out, signaling he's fallen asleep.
I carry him to the guest room, gently putting him in bed, tucking him in. I kiss his forehead and walk downstairs into the living room seeing Kacy and noticing my mom is home early, it's only nine thirty.
"Hey, I put Kane to bed, he's sleeping," I say to my mom. She smiles, thanking me.
I go over and cuddle up next to Kacy and text Ella goodnight, eventually letting sleep take over me.
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