DOMINIC POV
I woke up to find him still fast asleep curled up at my side. HE looked so cute. I kissed him on the cheek then got out of bed. I heard groaning and looked back to see his furrowed brows. His hands were brushing over where I once was. I put a pillow in my spot but he just kicked it away. He got up and put on her glasses.
"Sorry to wake you."
"Its ok what time it is."
"4am."
"Crap, can I borrow your computer hooked up to your printer? Mien isn't, i need to print the exercises for today since i don't have..... You know who"
"Yeah sure."
I unlocked my computer and left it open on the bed next to him.I grabbed my towel and headed to the shower. When i came back out I could hear my printer in the other room. All of a sudden heard something fall in the closet. I went in and absent mindedly began grabbing clothes. It was Mali he was tangled in his own turtleneck and was tripping over his own feet.I got dressed then walked over to him as soon as I touched his shoulders he spun around facing me with his face covered by the white fabric.
"Easy it's me let me help-"
I trailed off when i looked at the situation, why does he have so many turtlenecks, i bet the skin on his neck is so soft and smooth, my eyes continue to wonder lower and they land on his pink nipples, aw crap i need to get my mind out of the gutters. It seems one of his hands were tangled in the sleeves as he was putting it on, I pulled it up and his hands were free.
"Thanks, I think the locket got tangled or something. Hello earth to Dominic."
"Sorry I spaced out."
He put the shirt on and left his closet. Damn to think all i needed was a few minutes just a few and i would have him begging for more. I went back into the room just as he was bending over and grabbing his bag, damn his ass looks good in those jeans. I don't know how he is brave enough to be wearing white jeans, they are near impossible to keep clean.
"Mali what are you up this early?"
"I got stuff to do, I got an email from the little bastard's mom about some of her friends wanting to meet me."
"So you want more jobs?"
"Why not?"
"You'll be working more though."
"Yeah all the better keeps me busy and i am doing what i love, i get to play my violin all day and teach others to appreciate the instrument."
"But you will be home less."
"That fine we don't see each other much until the end of the day anyways."
"Yeah but i might not be able to pick you up everyday."
"I can take the bus , get a car or get the driver to drive me."
"I would rather be the driver but you're not seeing my point."
"Which is?"
"I want you home more, I am working a lot now because my father is gone but I will be working less when he is back. We could go out to the tourist attraction and really get to see London. If you are working a lot that won't be possible. Honestly I don't even want you to work at all in the first place but you don't want to be a housewife and I can't force you."
"But-"
"Do as you please, I can't force you."
I kissed him on the forehead, grabbed my computer and phone and then left the room. When i got to my office and settled down I realized his paper had finished printing. I gathered then and as I was about to leave the room I bumped into Mali.
"Here are your papers."
"Thanks."
He walked away with his bag on his shoulders and his computer in hand. I really hope he doesn't take on another job.
MALI POV
I went downstairs and began looking over the emails, seeming like the Petersons have a better offer. Only a few more weeks of teaching and Nicholas can go on his own, he learns pretty quickly. I emailed Mr. Peterson back.
To:Petemachine24@gmail.com
Fr:Lilbeasty@gmail.com
I accept your offer Mr.Peterson though I would like to see exactly where your daughter is at with the violin so I can plan her lessons and progress accordingly.
I set the email to be sent around seven in the morning. As I was taking next week's lessons I truly realized how much I do work. I closed my computer and went upstairs to Dominics office. He was on his computer rubbing his eyes.I knocked on the open door and he looked up.
"Whatcha doing?"
"Replying to emails."
"Can you take a break? I think we need to talk."
"Ok all of these are basically asking the same questions."
"Yeah so um in a few weeks i am going to be doe teaching Nicholas then he will be on his own and he will have to choose to pursue the violin further."
"That means you will be home then?"
"No. The Peterson's have offered me to teach their daughter, who knew the violin as so popular. Any ways their daughter has experience already so teaching her wouldn't be so bad. It's like how you never forget to ride a bike. Since she has experience she doesn't need me as much as Nicholas so I will have more days off and we will be able to spend time together."
"Well that's good news."
"Exactly."
"Oh before I forget what time you get off work?"
"4, why?"
"I need you to come with me to a doctors appointment with Emily."
"Ok is belle coming?"
"No."
"Ok. Is this about the other day? hope none of that water did anything to her."
"No this appointment was made before that."
"Um ok, is she ok she seemed fine."
"No she might have asthma or something."
"Ok then that's not so bad."
"Yeah"
I saw that he was worried that he was holding something back. I walked closer to him and pulled his spinning chair from out of his desk.
"What are you going to do to push me around the house?"
"Nope we are staying right here."
I walked in front of him and sat in his lap.
"What are you doing?"
"I am relaxing while I can, I have to go teach the brat in a few hours, he has been learning slower as the lessons go on."
"Maybe He doesn't want you to go."
"I doubt that , he has been telling his mother he wants to learn the cello next, i give him a weeks before he quits its harder to play, his fingers will get sour and begin to ache-"
I felt Dominic's head fall forward on my back, he fell asleep. I straddled him and pushed him back in his chair, he was still out. Poor dom,what's on his mind that he's so worried about. I layed on his chest and closed my eyes, I was woken by my alarm, crap it's time for me to go. Dominic flew up and I almost fell off on his lap but he caught me.
"It's Time for me to go to work."
"Yeah, go grab your things, I'll be in the car."
Ok"
I went to get all my things when I got an email on my phone that my new tablet is coming in three days. I met Dominic in the car and we were on our way.
"So Nicky what's the plan."
"Nicky?"
"I'm getting tired of calling you Dominic. Its either Nicky or Dom."
"I thought i was the Dom?"
"What?"
"You'll get it eventually anyways. So i'll pick you up from work, Em will already be with me, we can stop for something to eat on the way back we normally stop for ice cream."
"I have a feeling that the ice cream was Emily's idea."
"You bet. Extra large strawberry with gummy bears and sprinkles."
"Every time?"
"Every-time."
"She's something else."
"Yup."
We pulled up to the house and as i was about to get out i was pulled back by my violin strap and kissed on the cheek, then pushed me out of the car. He drove off and I looked towards the house, the little brat was looking at me with anger from his bedroom window. Screw him. I went upstairs to find him still looking out the window. I opened my computer up along with my power point and set down my violin and bag.
"You're gonna take a seat or what, the faster you learn the quicker I leave."
"Then today will be the longest day of your life."
"What? get over here, that only works if the lesson finishes early, whether you like it or not even if i don't complete the lesson i still leave at 2, plus the contract i had with your mother will be up soon since i am taking a mouth job. So learn while you can."
He walked over to his desk and plopped down and put his feet on his table. It's one of those days. The lesson went by pretty slowly and he had a resting bitch face the whole time. When two came i was out that door faster than you could say Mississippi. Nick is outside waiting, I saw Emily in the back in her car seat. When i got in i was scared she looked like she was dead or yin, under her eyes were dark, her bright blond hair seemed to be dull and her happy blue eyes were dim and she was slouching in her car seat. Her usual pigtails were nonexistent, her hair was down, no pretty ribbons, bows or clips.
"Sweety you ok? You're not looking so hot."
"Ice cream."
"Well get ice cream after we're gonna go to the doctors first."
"Ok."
I was worried about her because she looked as if she was almost dead. When we got there I quickly unbuckled her and picked her up. She was limp in my arms.
"Tired Mama."
I didn't care what she called me. I just wanted to get her to the doctors. Nick grabbed her bag from the car and we went into the hospital, why are we going here?
"Nick? Why are we here this is a children's hospital for cancer."
"I know Mali, Belle is in denial Em isn't well."
"You mean-"
"Leukemia.
"You said asthma."
"I'm sorry I lied . I just couldn't come here alone again."
"It's fine let's go, she looks dreadful."
We walked in and went to the front desk to sign her in. Nick gave all the info. I just held the fragile thing. The receptionist looked at me all lovey dovie like she was ready to cry.
"Aww your first baby?"
"Huh? no she isn't my- you see i'm just"
"New to parenting."
Nick answered for me and forwarded towards the elevator. Why is he doing this to me? He really wants us to have kids but i don't think i am ready. He hit the button and we went to the third floor.
"Nick why did you-"
"You were clamming up."
We got off the elevator and we went into the room with her doctor's name on it. "Dr.Muerte."
Oh for fucks sake i don't like this his last name means death in Spanish. We went in to find a male morticia with dull grey eyes, long black hair and pale skin. Jesus, I'm glad he's not my doctor. I put her on the bed and she lays down.
"Hello Emily is this your little brother?"
He looked right at me. I really don't like him.
"Ha ha very funny, can we continue."
"Ok Jeez. So as you both must know Emily has stage four leukemia and her mother has refused to let her do chemo so all we can do now is ease her pain and be ready to let her go. I will be doing home visits now to set her up with morphine and such ok?"
I was so silent, nothing to say. Nick had to answer for me.
"Ok doctor, see you in a few weeks."
Emily coughed and reached for me, I picked her up and we left, while buckling her into her car seat I couldn't help but wipe away a few stray tears. I got in the passenger seat and we were off to the closest ice cream parlor. On the way there Nick rested his hand on my thigh and squeezed, I know he was trying to comfort me but it wasn't helping.
"Is it in the family?"
"No, her father's side apparently."
"..."
When we got there i stayed in the car with her, she seemed more alive when she saw the sign.
"You feeling a little better now sweatie?"
"Ice cream, ice cream , ice cream."
"I take that as a yes."
Nick came back with one extra large strawberry ice cream with gummy bears and spindles, another extra large cookie and cream with M&Ms and a large rocky road. I handed Emily hers and held his for him. On the ride home i couldnt stop thinking about Belle not at least giving her daughter a chance to live whether she believes it or not. Its just not fair. Every now and again i would peek into the back seat and watch here sleep. Her hands,cheeks and mouth pink and sticky from the ice cream. When e got back Belle was waiting at the door with her arms crossed over her usual cocktail dress. I wonder if she even own anymore clothes. When i got out and was about to get Emily out fo hr car seat, Belle rushed over pushing em aside insisting on doing it herself. I took Emily's things inside while she struggled for the next twenty minutes. After dropping her things off and getting settled i heard yelling coming from downstairs. When i went to look it was Belle yelling at Dominic with crying Emily in his arms. When she saw me she reached out here sticky little hands still crying.
When belle realized she turned around and stared at me like i slapped her in the face.
"You!"
"What now?"
She walked towards me with heavy and wide steps like an angry ox as she was about to start yelling again for god knows what reason,Emily said something.
"Mama!!!!"
Belle naturally turned around just to see Emily looking in a different direction but her mother. MY DIRECTION. CRAAAAAAAP. This just got more confusing. Dominic had puzzled look on his face, he walked over t the both of us and seemed to be testing Emily. He pointed her to bell and the tears just came heavier, Belle tried to take her but the poor thing just bean crying harder. HE pointed her to me and she began reaching out and kicking her feet.
"Mama!!"
FUUUUCK MEEEEE. Belle now bean crying and ran off, i actually feel bad for her. Dominic handed me Emily and she clung to my shirt drying here tears in the fabric. I took her to her room and pulled out some clothed for her. I went into the connected bathroom and set her down in the tub. Considering she nearly drowned the other day i think ill giver her a shower instead of a bath. I undressed her and grabbed some soap, baby oil and powder. I enough to give her a bath. I grabbed the shower head attached to the tub and rinsed her off then began soaping her up. After she was finished she fell asleep, at lest that made it easy for me to dress her When i went back to the room with her swaddled in my arms i noticed Belle sitting in the rocking chair by the window. She had a half empty bottle of rum in her hand, her mascara was a mess,and her lipstick was smeared.
Good god now i have to deal with her.
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