After Thressa, Alana, and Johnny left Bina was ready for bed. First though she and the kids had to get back on their routine of bedtime. Rob was stretched out on the couch with a book while the kids played together in their room.
"K babies, it's time to get ready for bed."
"I'm not tired." Bryan yawned.
"Come brush your teeth Jus, you get jammies on Bryan."
Justice stood up, hands on her hips and shook her head. Bina knew it was too good to be true. She loved her kids more than anything but after two months away, she didn't get to be the nice mom she wanted. That was Lee's area, he was the nice guy with no hard set rules. Bina was, and Justice fought her tooth and nail on it.
"Please honey? It's late and mommy's tired"
"No." a slight southern twang sung out. "I don't want to! Where's mad hatter?"
"He went home. He's going to bed. Now it's your turn."
"Nooooooooooooooo!" she screamed. Bryan turned around, clothes in hand and stared at her.
"Go to the bathroom and change bubby." he nodded, his bright blond hair needed to be trimmed badly.
"I want daddy!!"
"Baby I know it's hard" Bina's voice broke. "I wish I could make all your pain go away." she tried to soothe, sitting next to her.
"Then Why is Edward Cullen here?!"
"His name is Robert. He's here because I love him."
"What about daddy?" she cried. This beautiful four year old was wise beyond her years. Sometimes Bina didn't know how to deal with it.
"Daddy left me. He is with Char now baby."
"You should of loved him better"
A punch to the gut. Bina felt like bending over, squeezing her eyes shut, running away, slapping her, screaming at Lee for doing this to their family. None of which she could do, she just sat there. Rob walked in and sat next to Justice. He looked up at Bina and nodded, she went to Bryan.
"Can I talk to you?"
"You talk funny" she stated.
"You talk funny to me" he smiled. Justice face scrunched up.
"Mommy thinks you're pretty." And just like that, she was four again.
"I think mommy is beautiful. Just like you."
"Are you going to leave us to?" Bryan asked, walking into his room.
"I'll leave for work, but I'll always come back."
"That's what daddy said too..."
"I know you're scared and angry right now but don't you worry. Now hop into bed. Story or song?" he asked, noticing Bina standing in the doorway.
"Story" they said in unison.
***
After the story Rob tucked in both kids, kissed their foreheads, and went to his and Bina's room. She was sitting on the bed, knees pulled up to her chest.
"You ok love?" He came and sat next to her.
"Yeah. The first few nights are always the hardest on them."
"And you."
"Yeah..." she looked up, tears in her eyes. "I feel like I'm failin them.." She rubbed a finger over her eyes, trying to catch the tears before they fell.
"You're not" he gathered her close. "In the last twenty four hours, I've seen a whole other side to you. Before it was sexy passion, fun, care free. Now it's love, devotion, nurturing. I love you more today than I ever thought possible."
She looked up at him, tears feel free eyes eyes but she wasn't thinking about them. She was thinking about Robert. Every part of her was in disbelief that she had him, even more so that he was In love with her
"I know it's still fresh in your mind, but don't turn me down until you've heard me out." She only nodded. Rob got up and walked to the other side of them room.
"I love you Sabrina. I want to be with no one other than you, and Thressa" he chuckled. "I want to provide everything I can for you and the kids. Will you let me do that for you?"
"What do you mean?"
"I want to buy a new house for you..."
"No" she shook her head. Thinking of her kids, sharing a bedroom. "I like it here."
"Then build a new house here."
"Are you sure?"
"As sure as I am that I want to marry you."
Bina stared at him, mouth gaped open.
"Im not proposing, yet..." he smirked. "Now come here and let me hold you."
***
"He wants to build us a house Thressa..."
"So let him."
"It's not that easy." Thressa looked at her, then glanced at Bryan and Justice racing around the park.
"Don't let your pride get the best of you. I know how that goes..."
"Ugh."
"Is it really. He loves you and the kids. He has the money and wants to provide."
"I know. He said the "m" word last night."
"you'd be silly not too.."
"A day set for you and Johnny yet?"
"Not yet... I want Alana to get used to him first."
"that's a good idea. I miss that girl."
"yea me too. I'm gonna call mom soon to see if she can come stay a day or two before school starts."
Bina's phone went off alerting her she had a new text from Robert. "I love you". She replied and slid her phone in her pocket. She looked at Thressa, she could almost see the happiness flowing off of her but still slightly guarded.
"Is he giving you your dream wedding?"
"Yes" she swooned. "He even added a few things to it. It'll be perfect." a smile spread of her lips.
"That's great."
***
Rob walked in the door, flowers in hand. A dozen various colors of roses in a glass vase. Bina was curled up on the couch, sleeping. The kids were already in bed. He went to check on them, tuck them in. He wanted one of his own some day, with Bina. He set the flowers on the table. He'd spent the whole day with Johnny, talking and planning something special for her. He hoped like hell it turned out like he planned. |
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