Chapter 7

"She's a cutie." Adrina stated as Randy sat down next to her on the porch.

"Yes she is. Alanna, can you say hi to Adrina?" Randy asked as Alanna laid her head on his chest and waved at Adrina.

"Here is her suitcase. And you are?" Vanessa stated.

"Adrina Reso." Adrina answered.

"Okay. Do you have any experience with toddlers?" Vanessa asked.

"Plenty. I used to babysit all the time while in high school." Adrina answered.

"Ok. And how do you know Randal?" Vanessa asked.

"I've known Randy for years. He works with my dad." Adrina answered.

"Who is your dad?" Vanessa asked.

"You don't need to know who her dad is. Trust me when I say I've already made the arrangements with him on this whole thing." Randy answered.

"Alright. Randal, can I talk to you alone for a moment?" Vanessa asked.

"Sure. Alanna, would you like to sit with Adrina?" Randy asked his daughter.

Alanna nodded and put her arms out to Adrina who sat her in her lap and played with her. Randy walked with Vanessa over to her car. Julie was already back inside the car waiting to leave. Randy really didn't want to hear what Vanessa had to say, but he wanted her to answer one question for him.

"So what is going on that I need to take Alanna on the road with me?" Randy asked.

"I told you. I have to head up to Minnesota and take care of some stuff." Vanessa answered. "And I can't take a toddler with me."

"Alright. I give up." Randy responded.

"You had better make sure that nothing bad happens to my daughter." Vanessa stated.

"Nessa, nothing bad had ever happened to Alanna when she is with me." Randy responded. "Why are you acting like this?"

"She's too young for you." Vanessa stated.

"What are you talking about?" Randy asked.

"Your babysitter. She is way to young for you." Vanessa answered.

"You know I really don't need you telling me what to do and who I can and cant see. There is nothing going on with me and Adrina, so leave it at that." Randy responded.

"Sure. I will call you in a few days." Vanessa stated as she got in her car and left.

Randy walked back up to the porch and sat down next his girlfriend and daughter. Alanna was all smiles and was resting her head against Adrina's chest. Randy just smiled at his two girls and pulled out his phone and took a picture. Randy was happy that Alanna liked Adrina and Adrina was starting to fall in love with the little girl.

"Everything ok?" Adrina asked.

"It will be. Why don't we head inside and Alanna can play in her room. I'm going to call my parents and see if they would like to see her." Randy answered. "I would like for you to meet them as well."

"I would love to." Adrina responded.

"Okay. I will invite them over here this afternoon." Randy stated.

While Randy was on the phone with his parents, Adrina called her dad. She told him that they were in St. Louis and she had gotten to meet his daughter and would be meeting his parents that afternoon. Christian told his daughter to be careful and to call her mom when she had a chance. Adrina said she would, even though she didn't want to.

Adrina hung up with her dad and called her mom. Denise didn't want to hear that Adrina was actually having a good time on the road as she was against her being away from Christian and being with Randy. Adrina didn't want to fight with her mom, so she just listened to her mom go on and on about how Randy was a bad influence that she shouldn't be alone with him. Adrina told her mom that she was happy and that he was showing her the country and she was also there to help him take care of his 11 month old daughter. Denise started yelling on the phone and Adrina hung up on her.

"My parents will be here in about 20 minutes." Randy stated.

"Sounds good." Adrina responded.

"Are you ok?" Randy asked.

"Yeah. My mom is just being a bitch and I hung up on her." Adrina answered.

"Ok. Well, don't worry too much about her. You are here and we have a little girl who seems to adore you already." Randy responded as he hugged her.

"I know. I adore her too. She really looks a lot like you." Adrina stated as she picked up Alanna and hugged her. "So are we playing the babysitter role for your parents too?"

"That's good. For now, yes. I want them to warm up to you being around first. Then we will tell them." Randy responded.

"Okay. I can handle that." Adrina stated as she put Alanna in her room to play.

"Adrina, I know that its only been a few weeks, but I love you." Randy responded as he pulled her into his arms.

"I love you too." Adrina smiled before kissing him sweetly on the lips.

The doorbell broke their kiss and scared Alanna at the same time. Randy headed downstairs to answer the door while Adrina picked up Alanna and got her calmed down. Adrina decided to change Alanna's clothes before bringing her downstairs to see her grandparents. Once Alanna was dressed nicely, Adrina picked her up and carried her downstairs.

"Mom, dad, I would like you to meet Adrina Reso. She is Christian's daughter and she is going to be watching Alanna while I am working." Randy introduced them. "Adrina, this is my mom, Elaine and my dad Bob."

"It's nice to meet you both." Adrina responded.

"It's nice to meet you too." Elaine stated.

"You're Christian's daughter? Well, you sure have grown up. I remember when your mom and you joined your dad on the road when you were about 2 years old." Bob responded.

"That was along time ago." Adrina blushed.

"It can't be that long ago." Bob responded.

"That was 16 years ago. I'm 18 and out of high school now." Adrina stated.

"Well, you have grown into a beautiful young woman." Bob responded.

Adrina smiled as she handed Alanna over to her grandparents. Adrina sat down on the couch and watched as Bob got down on the floor and played with Alanna. Elaine walked over to Randy and pulled him into the kitchen to talk to him. Randy knew something was up, but didn't know that his mom had it all figured out already.

"You love her don't you?" Elaine asked.

"What are you talking about, Mom?" Randy asked.

"Adrina. You love her. I can see it." Elaine answered.

"Mom..." Randy started to protest.

"Randal, you can't deny it. I know that you are 14 years older than her, but I can see that you really love her and if you both love each other then it will work out just fine." Elaine stated.

"Thanks Mom." Randy responded.

"Take care of both of them like I raised you." Elaine stated.

"I promise Mom." Randy responded before Bob walked into the kitchen and Elaine headed into the living room with Alanna.

"Boy, she is way too young for you." Bob stated.

"Dad, please don't." Randy responded.

"Do you love her?" Bob asked.

"Yes I do love her." Randy answered. "She is so different from the others."

"I would think so since she is only 18 years old. Does Christian know about this?" Bob asked.

"No and we aren't going to tell him until it's just the right time." Randy answered.

"Be careful please. And if you two really love each other, then who am I to stand in your way." Bob responded.

"Thanks Dad." Randy stated.

That evening Randy made a simple dinner and everyone enjoyed it. Adrina was a little more at ease knowing that Randy's parents knew about them and that they were okay with it. Randy wrapped an arm around Adrina as they sat on the love seat and watched Bob and Elaine with Alanna. Alanna looked over at her daddy and stood up and walked over to him for the first time.

"That's my big girl! Look at you walking already." Randy responded as he scooped up his daughter and hugged her.

"Well, we should get going so you three can have some time alone. Adrina, it was a pleasure meeting you and I hope that we will see more of you." Elaine stated.

"It's was nice meeting you too." Adrina responded.

After Randy's parents left, Randy got Alanna ready for bed and read her a story before tucking her in for the night. Adrina headed into the master bedroom and laid down on the bed. Adrina was exhausted and didn't know why. She pulled out her phone and looked at the time. It was only 8pm. Adrina laid there and relaxed while waiting for Randy to come in.

"Hey you." Randy stated.

"Hi." Adrina responded.

"You ok?" Randy asked.

"Yeah, just tired." Adrina answered.

"Well you just lay here and rest. I'm going to lock up the house and I will join you in bed." Randy stated as he kissed her cheek.

"Ok." Adrina responded.

Randy headed downstairs and locked up the house before heading back into his bedroom. Adrina had fallen asleep and he smiled as he watched her sleep. Randy climbed into the bed and wrapped an arm around her before falling asleep himself.