Expect The Unexpected ch. 25
Elsa's P.O.V.
I am sitting on the couch in Anna's apartment watching Dylan happily coloring on the floor while the older redhead is getting dressed. The photographer had received a text message from Mulan, asking if she was available to meet for lunch around noon. The younger woman wants to get together with the sister that she has not seen in well over a decade but she is hesitant about leaving Dylan. Normally she would drop the smaller redhead off at Kristoff but he will be working all day today.
Anna says that she cannot leaving her daughter with Hans because she knows that he will use her to pick up girls and does not want her to be exploited like that. She could not ask Tiana to baby sit because the Louisiana native does not know about her just yet. None of their friends know about Dylan yet but we know that we will have to eventually. That is when I suggest that I would watch the 3 year old while the redhead is out catching up with Mulan.
I know that this is important for the photographer and I want her to reconnect with her older sister. I know that they miss each other dearly over the years and I want to give her this chance to have her sister back in her life. The love and bond between siblings is shakable and I do not know what I would if Jack and I were separated for that length of time. The younger woman was a little hesitant about the offer but I reassured her that I am very capable of taking care of the smaller redhead while she is out.
Plus it would give me more time to spend with her now that I am back from my trip. It was not long before Anna comes out in a pair of jeans and a nice blouse. I can tell that she is nervous about seeing Mulan after the doctor's appointment but she has nothing to be worried about. I know that it has been awhile since the last time that they saw each other but I am sure that not much has changed between the both of them. They are sisters and nothing in the world will ever changed that.
"How do I look?" Anna asked nervously.
"Nervous. Very nervous" I said jokingly.
"Ha ha very fun, Elsa" Anna deadpanned.
"I am sorry. I was trying to get you to loosen up" I said smiling slightly.
"It's been so long since the last time that I've seen my sister and so much has changed. What if she's changed? What if I'm not the same little girl that she used to know? So much has changed over the years since we've been apart" Anna said running her hand through her bangs.
"I did not know you when you were a little girl but I know that she would be very proud of the woman that you have turned out to be"
"What makes you say that?" Anna asked raising an eyebrow.
"You are accomplishing your dream of becoming a photographer, you are taking care of your daughter that you did not know that you had, and you are starting a family with your pregnant girlfriend. Not people can say that and I am very proud of you. I know that your sister will be very proud of you" I said wrapping my arms around her neck.
"Thanks Elsa, it means a lot to hear you say that" Anna said kissing me on the lips.
"I meant every word of it" I said kissing her back.
"Are you sure that you and Dylan are going to be okay by yourselves?" Anna asked curious.
"I am sure that we will be fine. Now go before you are late meeting with Mulan" I said nodding.
Anna walks over towards Dylan and kisses her on top of her head. The smaller redhead looks up at her mother and smiles up at her.
"Okay Dylan while I am gone, you are in charge of making sure that Elsa and the twins are protected. You are their protector and it is a big responsibility and I am counting on you. Are you up for the challenge?" Anna asked in a mock serious tone.
Dylan thinks about this for all of two seconds before standing up and saluting Anna. I cover my mouth with my hand to contain my giggling. It is obvious that the older redhead is joking but the smaller redhead is taking this very seriously. The photographer smiles a little before kissing her daughter on the forehead as she stands up. The younger woman walks over towards me and kisses me on the cheek before walking out the front door.
The 3 year old had turned back to her drawing as I sit down on the couch. I do not see why Anna is so nervous about meeting up with sister again. I know that there has been a lot of time that has passed between them but anyone can see that the love between them has not. I have a good feeling about this. I am snapped out of my thoughts when I feel a tug on my pants leg and I look down to see Dylan with a piece of paper in her hand as she holds it out to me.
I pick up the 3 year old and place on my lap as I look at the drawing. I see that it is a drawing of five stick figures on the paper. Two of the figures are red while one of the stick figure is completely yellow with really long hair. The last two are blue and from what I can tell, they look like babies or what are supposed to be babies. There is a plane in the picture flying off into the distance with another red stick figure on it.
"Who are the people in your picture, Sweetie?" I asked curious.
"It you, me, Anna and twins" Dylan said smiling.
"Who is on the plane?"
"Mommy. She say that she had to go away but I no were. Is she coming back? Is it my fault that she left?" Dylan asked looking up at me.
"Of course not. It is not your fault that she left. I know for a fact that she loves you very much and that is why she wanted you to stay with Anna" I said wrapping my arms around her.
"Stay with you and Anna. You not leaving me too?"
"We would never leave you. I can promise you that. We love you, Sweetie" I said hugging her tightly.
"Otay" Dylan said hugging me back.
I do not understand how a mother can leave her child like this without any way of contacting her. Why did Ariel leave Dylan? I have not known the smaller redhead for very long but I know that I would not want to leave her ever. Not by choice. I know that the 3 year is not my child but I already love her like she is mine. I did not know that Dylan felt this way about her mother but I am glad that she said something.
I do not want to replace Ariel in her life but she needs to know that she is loved. I am glad the smaller girl is with Anna and I and she will be surrounded with enough love that she will not know what to do with. Ariel made a good call about leaving her daughter with the younger redhead but I just wish that she went about it in a different way. Not just dropping the 3 year old on the photographer's doorstep in the middle of the night and leaving to who knows where.
I do not even know if she is coming back to come see her daughter but I am kind of hoping that she does not. I know that it is wrong of me to think that way but any woman that would leave their child in this way does not deserve to have such a special little girl as Dylan in her life. I understand that raising a child on your own is quite hard and I cannot imagine what kind of hardship that she went through but that does not mean you abandon your child because it got too hard. Maybe I should not judge Ariel so harshly but I do not like what she did and what is putting her daughter through.
"Elsa?"
"Yes Sweetie" I said turning my attention to her.
"Can we go to the park? Please?"
"Of course, go find your socks and shoes" I said smiling.
"Otay" Dylan said taking off towards the bedroom.
I giggle a little bit as I slipped on my flats. I walked into the kitchen to pull out some supplies to make some sandwiches. I know that Dylan is going to get hungry from playing at the park nearby and I want her to have something somewhat healthy to eat. I placed the sandwiches in zip-lock bags before opening the refrigerator to look for some fruit. I grab two red apples and some juice boxes out before placing them in a brown paper bag. I put the unused supplies back in their proper places before wiping down the kitchen counter. The smaller redhead comes running out of the bedroom with both shoes on the wrong foot and unlaced.
"I'm ready" Dylan said grinning.
"Not just yet. Let me help you" I said leading Dylan to the couch.
I sit her on my lap before taking her shoes off and placing them on the right foot. I laced them up so she would not trip over her laces and fall. I know that Anna is very clumsy and sometimes very uncoordinated at times and sometimes the smaller redhead is too. I do not want to have her shoelaces working against her. I do not want the 3 year old to get hurt but I know that she will eventually. Dylan jumps off of my lap and jumps up and down excitedly.
I giggle before grabbing my tote bag and placing the food inside of it. I place it over my shoulder before taking Dylan's hand in my own. I lock the door behind us before walking to the park. The smaller redhead tugs at my hand to get to the park faster and I pick up the pace slightly. Her excitement brings a smile on my face and it is not long before we reach the park. I bring her to the playground where is plenty of children playing with each other.
Dylan looks at the playground in awe and she looks up at me as if to ask if she could go play. I nudge her towards the other children and she runs off towards them. I sit down on one of the tables not too far and I realize that this is the same place where I admitted that I am in love with Anna. I see the smaller redhead going down the slide with a big grin on her face. The 3 year old looks over at me and waves at me. I smile as I wave back as she runs off to the end of the line for the slide. This is something that I can get used to.
"Is that your daughter?"
I look up to see a blonde woman with a gentle smile on her face. She sits down next to me as she places her bag by her feet.
"Well no, she is my girlfriend's daughter but I am quite fond of her" I said turning my attention back to Dylan.
"It's obvious that she's very fond of you two. I have to applauded you on that" The blonde woman said.
"Why is that?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"Not many women would want to get into a relationship with men with children, let alone other women. I'm Cinderella by the way" Cinderella said holding her hand.
"I am Elsa and I am not like most women" I said shaking her hand.
"I can see that. So can I ask you a question?"
"Of course" I said with a nod.
"What is it like? I mean knowing that your girl has a child with someone before you" Cinderella said resting her chin on her palm.
"It is interesting to say the least but I know that I care about Dylan very much. I like having her in my life even if she is from my girlfriend's pervious relationship"
"You're a good person, Elsa. I don't know if I could be in your situation and say the same thing" Cinderella said smiling a little.
"I guess that it is not for everyone" I said shrugging my shoulders.
Cinderella and I continue to talk as I watch Dylan out the corner of my eye. I see that she is having fun as she plays in the sand with a little blonde boy with brown eyes. It was a good idea to take the smaller redhead to the park. She looks up from the sand castle that she is building and locks eyes with me. The 3 year old turns to the boy that she is playing with and says something to him before running towards me. She wraps her arms around my waist before glaring at Cinderella… or what is meant to be glare. Cinderella and I giggle as I ruffle the 3 year old's hair affectionately.
"Who are you, lady?" Dylan asked trying to act tough.
"Well, aren't you a cutie. My name is Cinderella and you must be Dylan. I have heard a lot about you" Cinderella said smiling.
"I thought that you were playing with that boy in the sand"
"I was but I saw this lady talking you. Anna say I'm protecting you and the twins. It my job" Dylan said puffing her chest out.
"And you are doing a good job of it. Do not worry, I am fine" I said kissing her on the forehead.
Dylan smiles brightly before staring hard at Cinderella. The little girl runs back to her friend as I turn to see Cinderella's expression. She stares at me with a confused look on her face. I know that the 3 year old did not mean to tell the blonde woman that I am pregnant with twins. I do not know this woman very well and I did not see the point in telling her that I am with child.
"Congratulations Elsa, I did not know that you were pregnant but I thought that you said that you have a girlfriend" Cinderella said confused.
"I do"
"But how can you be pregnant if you have a girlfriend…. Oh I get it. You have a guy on the side and he got you pregnant. It happens" Cinderella said patting me on the shoulder.
"I am not a cheater, Cinderella and I do not appreciate you insinuating that I am" I said glaring at her.
I cannot believe that she would say something like that. She does not even know me and yet she has nerve to say that. I would never cheat on Anna or anyone that I might be in a relationship with. I do not have the heart to do that to someone and lie about it. Cinderella flinches under my gaze as she should. I will not sit here and be insulted. I grab my bag before standing up to retrieve Dylan. The smaller redhead looks up at me in confusion before waving goodbye to her friend as we leave. I hate that I am cutting her fun short but I cannot be around that woman a second longer.
"Elsa, where are we going? Why are we leaving?" Dylan asked confused.
"I am sorry that we had to leave so soon but that Cinderella said something that I did not like and I got upset" I said sighing.
Maybe I should not have gotten upset over something someone had said to me. There have been plenty of things that people have said to my face and behind my back that I do not like. I cannot let it get to me and now I have ruined Dylan's time at the park because of it. I feel horrible about it now.
"She upset you? Imma slug her" Dylan said trying to go back.
"It is aright, Dylan. There is no need for violence" I said shaking my head.
"Yes, there is. I protect you from meanies" Dylan said frowning.
"Thank you for that but I do not think that Anna would want to get into a fight. I am okay" I said taking her face in my hands.
"Okay Mommy" Dylan said sighing.
Everything stopped in that moment. Did she? Did Dylan just say what I think she did? She just called me Mommy. I feel the tear prickling at the ends of my eyes. I cannot believe that she called me that. I know that we have been pretty close over the last few weeks now but I did not know that Dylan saw me in that light. The smaller redhead looks at me with a confused look on her face.
"Elsa? Why are you crying? Dylan asked confused.
"D-Dylan sweetie, I am okay. Why did you call me Mommy just now?" I asked wiping my eyes.
"Because you take care of me, you spend time with me, you give awesome hugs and kisses and you smell nice. I love you" Dylan said grinning.
"I love you too, sweetie" I said hugging her.
End of ch. 25