Next time, they’d have to shut the door.
Simon turned those blues to her, “I think the boy wants to see you.” He whispered. A moment later Jr.’s choked cry echoed from the speaker. That was just the beginning of what was to come if she didn’t hurry into the room.
They both thought Simon was off the hook until Jasmine sat up in bed and looked around as though she was lost. She rubbed her little eye before she looked at Jr. and promptly began to cry with him, “DA-DEE!”
Simon groaned and pushed his head against the mattress. Now he had to get up too.
Cherish sighed before dragging herself from the bed, took her shirt, and wiped off daddy’s cum. Lazily, she left the bedroom and approached the kids’ rooms naked without a care.
Simon lazily got himself out of bed and pulled on a house robe.
Picking Jr. up from the crib, she shuffled over to the rocking chair, kicked her feet up, and hunkered down with her breast in his mouth. Unfortunately, she was far too tired to realize Jr. was on the same nipple that his father had tested minutes earlier. Rubbing his soft head, she stared down at him who peered up and sighed, “I love you, Simon.” She smiled rocking.
Jr. was half asleep, but his little hands still gripped into her even though his mouth half sucked. All he wanted was the comfort of his mother. Smiling gently, she craned her neck downward and kissed against his forehead.
Cherish stared at Simon and watched as he tended to their little girl. Jasmine didn’t need to eat, she only wanted to be cuddled and rocked back to sleep. Once in his arms, her eyes shut almost immediately the moment she laid her head against his fluffy collar. Soon, she was lulled back to sleep.
Watching Cherish with their son, he kissed along Jasmine’s head. Cherish had put up with so much to be with them and he cared for her deeply. The thought of her or Jasmine not being there pained him. He needed to say something. Not out of competition or playful pettiness but, honesty, “Hey Cherish, would you reconsider staying with us longer? I’m serious.”
Inhaling a deep breath, she cleared her throat. This was hard. She was stuck between what she wanted and what she thought she needed to do. So many thoughts ran through her head. Keeping a gentle hold on her big, little man’s head, Cherish rubbed her lips together, “How much longer are we talking? A few weeks or what?” She asked.
Simon watched her across the dark room. Her suggestion wasn’t close to his idea at all, “How about another year. Maybe two. Hell, even three. Forever. This separation doesn’t make sense. We’re going to be together in the end anyway.” He sighed. Looking away, he glanced to the side and continued, “You wanted to go to school and get a better job. I want those for you. I want to be there through all of it with you.” He whispered.
Her expression was torn with feelings and obligations. He was the man she’d fallen in love with through thier journey. Somewhere between buying underwear and watching the firsts of their children, she had fallen in love. Glancing down at Jr., she gathered her thoughts and stated how she felt, “I know, but what about the kids? I don’t want to be that person, but what if we don’t work out? What if it’s messy and we break up? Jasmine is going to believe you’re her dad. Jr. is going to hold onto me being his mother. What happens when we need to explain to them our circumstances? I don’t want to break their little hearts.” She said.
Simon hoped that she’d just agree but she had a level head on her shoulders. He’d always considered Jasmine was his. The thought of being apart from her was unbearable. The same as if someone tried to take his own baby boy. In only a year, Jasmine captured his heart with her little hands. From the first day he saw her, he was already completely hers.
He looked down and wet his lips. His mind was surprisingly calm after having incredible sex, but his heart put his stomach in knots. The risks were high and those he cared about most were on the line. He had everything to win or everything to lose. By the time he opened his mouth, he found he’d held onto Jasmine a little tighter, “Look Cherish, you’re right, but we love each other. I’ve kept silent for far too long, but we both know you don’t want to leave and I’ve wanted to ask this for a while…” He sighed. He was pre-explaining too much. Staring at her, he took a few more steps towards her, “I want to adopt Jasmine. I always want to be her daddy, legally.” He whispered with a gentle nature.
Cherish watched every move he made. She could see Jasmine’s little lips parted, her eyes closed, and she was extremely content on his chest. In a way, she could sympathize, but adoption was a huge step in responsibility. He wanted to be Jasmine’s father and wanted to the paperwork that made it real. There was no doubt in her mind. She would let him.
She couldn’t help but stare down at Jr.’s face before lifting him up to her shoulder. Patting his back, she kissed against his cheek. His situation was delicate as well because he was Emily and Simon’s son. She didn’t want Simon to think that she wanted to replace the beautiful woman who made Jr., but this beautiful boy was her son, “I want you to be Jasmine’s father, she only sees
