Abandoned Baby
Chapter 22
The next few days had been really tough for Bless after she cremated her sister but for her, Drew was there to make things better. She decided to spread the ashes out in the beach where her and Drew always went too that way they always traveled to see her when they had their off days from the road.
They even were happy when they got the news they were finally parents and getting to adopt Catherine. It made things that much better in the long run. She hoped she and Drew were going to be amazing parents.
Stu and the boys called them later on to send their condolences which made Drew and Bless feel better knowing they cared and were always there.
"Drew, I've been thinking about what you said a few weeks ago, maybe we should move with the Stu and the boys."Bless told him with a small smile as they were cuddled on the couch while she was feeding Catherine her bottle.
"Are you sure about that honey?"He asked her softly making sure she was okay with the move.
"As long as we're happy with them there and Catherine will get to spend more time with her favorite Uncles."She explained maybe change was a good thing for them and they were closer to them and she knew how much Drew missed his friends.
Drew was happy to hear his girlfriends decision plus he always wanted a change of scenery and build up their whole family together. Bless adored the boys as much as they adored her and wanted her to be around the guys for company when he wasn't around.
That afternoon while the two were at home, Bless was changing the baby's diaper, Drew was down in their gym working out before lunch was going to be ready.
Bless brought the baby monitor with her to the kitchen after putting Catherine down for her nap after changing her diaper. She decided to make them lasagna,garlic bread,and salad on the side.
After Drew's workout, he saw his girlfriend working in the kitchen.
"Baby,you need any help?"He asked her if she needed anything.
"I'm okay sweetie but thanks."She spoke up looking into his beautiful green eyes that she adored.
"I'm gonna go shower then help set the table because I know you have to be a little tired so I'm gonna try to help around."Drew felt like she needed the help after all she was the one cooking in the kitchen and he volunteered.
"Okay."She agreed as he walked over to kiss her softly as she accepted into his kiss.
"I love you."He whispered against her ear after breaking away from her lips gently.
"Love you too."She smiled softly up at him before starting on the salad after she finished making the noodles.
After taking a shower, The Scot showed up in black basketball mesh shorts,wife beater, with some flip flops on.
"You look handsome."Bless said taking sight of her man after his nice long shower.
"Thank you baby."Drew replied with a soft smile while helping her set the table for two.
"So what are we having today my dear?"He asked in a deep husky voice while getting out the forks,knives,and spoons from the cupboard.
"Lasagna, Garlic Bread,and salad."She told them their menu for today.
"That sounds great."He beamed how things would be and his girlfriend was such a great cook. Usually her home cooking was the best and not that he didn't love take out, but he always got so bored of the same thing after a while when out on the road.
While Bless was cutting up some tomatoes, she accidentally cut herself and shreiked as she dropped the knife causing Drew to turn around seeing his girlfriend rush over to the sink hissing out in pain.
"Baby, what happened?"He asked in concern getting up quickly.
"I think I cut myself a little bit."She said as she hissed as she cut burned on her finger.
He inspected it and it seemed like a little deep cut on the flesh of her left finger."It doesn't look that bad. Just a little deep though. Come on, let's go to the bathroom to get that cleaned up that way it doesn't get infected."He told her since they had a first aid kit in the bathroom.
"Okay."She nodded frustrated that she accidentally cut herself though she always tried to be careful.
"Baby,sit down for a minute."Her boyfriend instructed as he put the toilet lid down for her to sit as she did so.
He grabbed the first aid kit then placed it on top of the sink counter with all the stuff he needed to clean up Bless' cut.
"This is going to sting a little honey. I have to clean it up that way it doesn't get too infected."He warned her as she understood getting the alcohol first dabbing some of it on a piece of cotton before placing it on her finger as she winced.
"Ouch."She cried a little burying her face into his neck.
"I know it hurts baby. It's okay."Drew hushed to her as he took her knee and squeezed it to comfort her.
After cleaning it up up a bit he put peroxide on her finger then last putting on a big band aid before kissing it to make her feel better. She thought it was so sweet Drew took his time to take care of her like this. Bless really loved this soft side to him and she found him really be so affectionate and patient with her.
"Better?"He smiled as his jade eyes look into her brown one's.
"Mmmmhmmm...Thank you for taking care of me."She said sweetly as she took her left hand to caress his cheek lovingly.
"I love taking care of you and you're welcome lass."He gave her bandaged hand a small kiss before proceeding to clean up the area and let her go on her merry way with lunch as if nothing ever happened.
After cleaning up, Drew helped her with lunch and everything looked great afterwards.
Being just the two of them made Bless feel better after the loss of her sister because she had Drew as company at home and she didn't feel alone and they had their daughter they they finally adopted. They were a family and she felt her sister had pushed them together to be happy and still remember her though she was gone.
"Mmmm...you did such a wonderful job on the salad sweetheart."Drew was so fascinated with his food.
"Thank you baby. It's my mom's recipe I actually remembered."She told him as they started eating.
"I don't want to bring this up but if you ever happen to hear from your mother, are you still willing to talk to her?"He was curious to know.
"To be honest babe...I don't know. I haven't heard from her since I was 6 years old."She told him sadly missing her mom and grew up without one after so many years.
"I'm sorry baby."He apologized obviously for asking her that and it would make her feel uncomfortable.
"Don't be...I just don't know how I would feel though if I ever saw her or talked to her again."She said looking across to him with a soft smile.
"What about your dad?"He wanted to get to know more about her life in general.
"I never really got to spend as much time with my dad to be quite honest when I was a little girl and after my baby sister was born, my parents drifted apart. I guess they just fell out of love with each other. I just wish I got to know him more. The only person I had in this world was my baby sister since my mother wanted to sacrifice to work overseas when we were a little younger to make more money and help us get out of our slump after our father left." She explained everything to her boyfriend.
"My mother had us move around a lot but as I started to get older. I wanted to help more and taking care of my baby sister Evelyn and my mom so it was just us against the world trying to scrounge up for money and live independently."She told more of her story what happened to her,Evelyn,and her mother.
"So eversince...you never heard from your mother?"He asked as he listened intently to her.
"No...Not afterwards but I guess she's doing okay for herself although I do miss her a lot."She sighed hoping wherever her mom was she was doing okay and taking care of herself.
"Are you willing to get in touch with her if you someday hear from her or if you get in touch with her to find out what happened with her?"The Scot asked her.
"I don't know babe but maybe if she does ever intent to find me or if we do happen to see each other I would love to reconcile with her in a way since we haven't seen each other for so long."She told him the situation how she felt about hoping maybe to look for her mother since she wanted to reform that bond that they had lost.
"I just don't know how to tell her about Evelyn...she's going to be so heartbroken..."The raven haired girl said sadly missing her younger sister.
"Things are going to be tough but I'm sure you'll be able to start over and with time and patience you'll be able to tell your mom what happened with Ev. Don't push yourself too much or force it."He took her hand and squeezed it with his letting her know he was there and wouldn't let her do things on her own though Bless was trying to put up a brave front but he could see the sadness in her eyes were still there and it broke his heart to see that.
"I wish Ev were still here with us. She was going to be so happy that she was going to be studying pre-med and she wanted to stay here with us during the summer while we were on the road that way she got to spend time with us and Catherine. It still hurts that she's not here."The petite raven haired girl looked down sadly at her food and played with it distracted with Evelyn on her mind.
"I know baby...You know Ev wouldn't want you to be sad. She's here in spirit...in your heart and should never forget that."The russette haired brunette told her everything would be okay.
"I just wish I could've been with her one or at least go to see her."She sniffled softly wishing she could reverse the hands of time to be with her baby sister and she was devastated things ended like this.
"I miss her so much."She said in a raspy voice as tears came to her eyes. Drew stopped eating to walk over to his girlfriend and just sit there to comfort her.
"Hey...it's okay baby. Please don't cry my love. I hate to see you this way."He told her in a soft tone brushing her face with his knuckles and wiping away her tears.
"I'm sorry sweetie."She apologized to him in a soft voice that she was ruining their lunch.
"Don't be sorry baby. You shouldn't be sorry for anything. I know you're still grieving and I understand that."He said not to apologize as he held her close as she took in the comfort of his sweet embrace and understood how she felt and she felt that her only baby sister was taken away from her too soon.
After he let her cry on his shoulder, he gave her some comfort which helped her feel a little better.
"After lunch, why don't you and I just cuddle on the couch and watch a movie...how does that sound and maybe that will cheer you up?"Drew suggested to her.
"I'd like that."She giggled as she agreed lacing her fingers with his.
After they finished with the rest of their lunch, Drew and Bless decided to go to the livingroom and watch a movie while cuddling with each other savoring the quiet moment they had with each other.