May 14, 2002
The phone call from her mother still had Randi upset, even after two weeks. The phone call was just ten years too late. Randi had her own life right now. She had her own family that needed her care. She didn't let Dave know how upset she was. There was no need to get him upset as well.
"Dixie, come and get your food." Randi poured the puppy chow into the tin bowl. Dixie came running down the hallway and slid into the bowl. Randi giggled softly as Dave walked out with Ireland.
"She won't stop smiling." Dave smiled.
"She thinks you're funny." Randi smiled tickling Irelands chin, "Don't you babe?"
"Can you believe how big she's getting?" Dave said watching Ireland's eyes light up. "Almost four months old."
"And she's already sitting on her own." Randi smiled taking Ireland from Dave, "Such a big girl. Let's try on the new dress Mommy made." Randi sat he daughter on her lap as she took off the pink onsie. She picked up the cow print dress that she had finished that morning and slid it on her daughter. "Aww. Don't you look beautiful?"
"Almost as beautiful as her mother." Dave winked. Dixie barked and jumped onto the couch. "But not as beautiful as you." Randi snickered slightly
"I've been thinking Dave." Randi said.
"Did you hurt yourself?" He asked.
"Hardy har har." She rolled her eyes, "i've been thinking that this apartment is getting too small."
"Is it?" Dave asked
"Yes. Ireland and Dixie are growing every day." She said, "I've had to move my sewing into the closet. I just…I think we should start looking for a house."
"A house." Dave said. "That's big."
"I know, but we're married and we have a daughter." Randi said, "I don't want her to be living in a cramped apartment her whole life."
"I don't know Randi…" Dave said.
"Dave, Please. I cant live here anymore." Randi said, "Every time I'm alone here I…I start thinking someone is going to break in again. I don't want to live in fear when I'm trying to raise our daughter." Dave looked at her and nodded.
"All right. Go get dressed and we'll go to the realtors right now." He said. Dave couldn't have his wife fearing the own place they lived.
"Really?" Randi asked with a bright smile.
"Yes really. Dave said, "Now hurry up before I change my mind."
"Thank you!" Randi handed Ireland to Dave and ran off to go get dressed.
* * *
The Realtor led Randi and Dave down the street to a tiny house with green shutters. Randi smiled softly.
"This is cute." She said.
"I thought it would fit your family. There's three bedrooms, one and a half baths and a huge backyard." The realtor unlocked the door. "To you left is the kitchen. There are brand new refrigerator and dishwasher. They were installed during thanksgiving."
"That's great." Dave said.
" Down the hallway is an extra room that could be turned into a library or a play room or what ever you wish."
"A sewing room." Randi grinned to herself.
"And to your right is the living room and lounge. The fireplace's does need a cleaning. Those bay windows in the back look out into the back yard so you could keep an easy eye on your daughter."
"Good." Randi smiled kissing Ireland's head.
"Let me show you the upstairs bedrooms." She said leading up the stairs. Randi stumbled slightly, feeling faint. Dave grabbed her.
"Randi, you okay?" He asked with concern. She nodded.
"Just felt a little dizzy for a moment." She said, "I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?" He said taking Ireland from her.
"I'm sure." She smiled. "Let's see those rooms."
"All right." The realtor said, "This is the master suite. As you can see it over looks the back yard. There is a personal bathroom right there and there's a walk in closet."
"Ooh. I like that one." She smiled. Dave chuckled softly.
"And the two bedrooms are exactly the same." She said leading them to a bedroom. "It too has a walk in closet which is perfect for putting children toys away." Dave nodded looking around.
"I like it." Dave said.
"Me too." Randi smiled.
"Do you have any questions?" She asked.
"We're about four blocks from the elementary school correct?" Randi asked. The realtor nodded.
"Yes, Ma'am and its ten minute drive from County hospital." Dave nodded.
"Perfect." He said, "This is a rent to own right?"
"Yes it is." She said, "You can pay more than the monthly minimum whenever you want of course to make payments go faster." Dave nodded looking at Randi.
"What do you think about this one?" He asked.
"I think it's perfect." She smiled.
"Me too."
"I think we'll take this house." Randi said to the realtor.
"Very good." She smiled, "If we'll go back to my office you can fill out a few forms and within a few days, you should be living in here." Randi grinned at Dave.
"Perfect." She said following them down the stairs. She shook her head still feeling a little lightheaded. She ignored it though. Randi wouldn't let anything ruin this day. They were getting their very own house.
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