1Ch. 2: The Adoption goes through!
Becky sat down with the two girls. She let the older girl do most of the talking, "My name is Stephanie and my younger sister's Ana. We both came here together from Minnesota on a train three years ago. Our mother died when Ana was born and our father remarried. He didn't want us anymore so he sent us here. We never here from him again, but I miss him. Everyone used to say I look just like him too."
Becky, burdened with sadness, added, "Oh, I'm so sorry. That's so sad. I promise that you will live a great life once you are adopted. And I am highly considering to adopt you two girls. How do you feel about that?"
Ana finally jumped up and hugged Becky, "Oh thank you, miss. We'd love to be part of a family again. It's just not the same here, as I predict it would be in a nice home."
Becky graciously returned the hug and proudly said, "Then, what are we waiting for? Let's go sign those papers!"
At that, she took both girls by the hand and went to find Jesse. On the other end of the yard, he was talking, very much in depth, to two boys. As she and the girls silently approached them, Jesse turned and said, "Oh, hi dear. I see you've found your little treasures already, huh?"
Becky replied, "Yes I did, honey. What have you found?"
Jesse quietly explained, "I found these two very nice boys, one of the age of 10 and the other is 14. They aren't brothers, but they've grown up to be best friends. Chris, the younger one, was intrigued with music and liked to be in style. Jeff, the older one of course, is more sophisticated and quite funny. I think Joey will enjoy hanging around with him. So yes, I've found the two I want to adopt."
Becky smiled, "Then let's go get a maid and file the adoption papers."
As the couple proceed back to the house with their four new children, a maid hurries to open the door to let them in. The maid questioned, "Are you all set now?"
Jesse said, "We want to see the headmaster to file the adoption papers now."
So, they proceeded to the headmaster's office. As the six of them to their seats, the headmaster pulled out each of the children's files and the couple signed them all. Concluding their visit, the headmaster proclaimed, "I will take care of this matter as soon as possible and send out these adoption papers. The earliest you will be able to take the children home will be next Saturday. Good bye now and see you then."
At that, Becky answered, "Well, thank you. Good bye, children. We'll be back to pick you all up next Saturday."
With that, Becky kissed all of them on their cheeks and the couple left the adoption center very happy. When the returned to the Tanner home, they were greeted with smiles and warm wishes. Everyone sat down around Becky and Jesse as they told of their adventure at the adoption center.
In the week to prepare for their arrival, the family busied themselves by painting the attic and buying furniture for the children to live with. The second attic room, next to Becky and Jesse's attic room, was painted a light blue. Brown cherry furniture and four twin beds were placed in each corner so each child would have their own private space. The bathroom was on the small side and had to be shared with Becky and Jesse.
On the Friday before the children were to come home, everyone couldn't stop talking about their excitement. How would they react to everyone? Would they grow to be one big family? Everyone hoped, especially Becky and Jesse, that it would all turn out fine.
Chapter Three will be posted by this weekend! Enjoy reading and please review. No flames please!