Abandoned Baby
Chapter 46
Chapter disclaimer:
I don't own Drew McIntyre. I only own my own characters: Bless,Catherine,Lee (Who will be Noelle's boyfriend in the story),Noelle (Drew's younger sibling),David,and Theresa since I really don't know the name of Drew's parents so I'm just making them up as I go along with the story.
Enjoy!
A week later Bless and Drew were now in Ayr and couldn't wait to see his parents and his sister Noelle and boyfriend Lee since she was coming home from college. Noelle was studying to become a 6th grade history teacher while Lee wanted to be a pediatrician doctor since he loved working around with kids.
"Do you think your mom will love me?"Bless asked Drew for reassurance.
"Babe, I wouldn't have brought you and baby girl over if I hadn't. I promise everything will be okay."Drew reassured his girlfriend giving her hand a squeeze.
"Thanks sweetie. At least that makes me feel better."She smiled at him.
As soon as they got to the house, Drew smiled looking around the peaceful neighborhood where he grew up.
"It's good to be home."He sighed happily.
"Welcome home babe."Bless told him with a warm smile as she locked her right hand with his as she held the baby In her other arm who was dressed in a cute royal blue navy dress with matching white ribbons in her pigtailed her and black little heels to match.
"Thanks sweets."Drew smiled and leaned in to kiss her.
As soon as they walked up the cobblestone driveway, they were met with a beautiful little cottage home in front of them that looked very warm and inviting.
"Home..."Drew sighed happily as he and his girlfriend and daughter walked up to the house ringing the doorbell.
He heard the door unlock and was met by his surprised mother Theresa and dad David.
"Drew!"Theresa was the first to meet her tall son giving him a hug.
"Hey mom."Her son said giving his mother a hug and kiss.
"Hey there young lad. How's my favorite son doing?"David asked his oldest boy.
"Pretty good thanks dad."Drew was happy to see them both hugging each of his parents and glad he felt home with them.
"And you must be the beautiful girl our baby has mentioning about. You are so beautiful in person as he's told us."Theresa greeted Bless with a warm smile and a kiss to the cheek.
"That's me. It's nice to finally meet you ..."Bless was about to say when Theresa interrupted her.
"Sweetie, call me Theresa or mom. It's much more easier plus makes me sound old."The beautiful older brunette woman told her with a giggle glad to meet her future daughter-in-law.
"Okay then Theresa."Bless said feeling so comfortable around Drew's mom.
"Told ya she'd love ya."Drew chuckled softly telling his girlfriend as she winked at him.
You were right babe."She agreed.
"Is this the baby?"Theresa asked looking at the sweet sleeping little infant in her arms as Catherine was sucking away at her new pacifier.
"Yup this is Catherine. I kinda found her one night with Drew and the guys and we took her into our care."Bless said smiling at her and Drew's little girl as she stroked the baby's head gently on her shoulder.
"She's so adorable. You got her all dressed up."Theresa couldn't help but admire sweet sleeping child. She was definitely an angel. The older brunette couldn't help but admire Bless and her son for taking such a little infant into their care which was the right thing to do. They seemed very happy together plus with a baby into their care just added the love into the mix.
"Hi there sweetheart. You must be Bless."David greeted his future daughter-in-law. He surely looked like Drew but a little more taller with long ponytail down his back and had Drew's build. They could definitely could pass off as twins as if you looked at them closely.
"Hello ."Bless greeted him with a smile and kiss to the cheek.
"Call me David or dad honey, everybody does."He told her in his strong Scottish accent alike Drew's hugging her.
"Will make mental note of that."She dully noted giggling sweetly.
"Whose this beautiful little girl you have?"He asked about the baby in her arms.
"This little beauty...this is Catherine Rose. Drew and I adopted her after one night I found her while me and the guys were clubbing and found her near the dumpsters. I knew we couldn't leave her out there on her own. Her biological mother died at the hands of her ex-boyfriend so Drew and I took her into our care."Bless explained the situation about Catherine.
"That poor baby. You two did the right thing my dear."David was glad to hear what she did for that little baby especially his son for helping her out.
"Your son is wonderful with her David. He loves her so much like his own."Bless told him great things about Drew taking care of Catherine as well.
"That's my boy. Taking after me after all."David knew his son would be a great family man and to take in an infant who was abandoned was a great thing he admired about his oldest son.
"Oh shucks pop..."Drew kinda blushed and chuckled when Bless mentioned great things about him and hearing what his dad had to say.
"Drew my boy. You have certainly did a great thing for that little baby. I'm so proud of ya."David clapped his hand over his son's shoulder.
"Thanks pop. That means a lot."Drew looked at his dad proudly. They then started to bond when Drew heard a familiar voice.
"Drew!"A much younger girl came out of the house when she heard voices outside.
"Hey there's my favorite lil' sis!"Drew chuckled as Noelle a lot like Bless' younger sister with long beautiful chocolate colored hair came out and tackled him with a big hug.
"I missed you."She smiled happy to see him.
"I missed you too little sister."Drew chuckled kissing the top of her head and hugged her.
"Honey,come here and meet my little sister Noelle."Drew called his girlfriend over as Bless walked over after she talked to his parents.
As soon as their eyes meet, Bless couldn't help but tear up a bit. Seeing Noelle made her think of her sister all over again.
"Are you okay?"Noelle asked Bless in concern when she seen the older woman in tears.
"Babe, why are you crying?"Drew asked as he saw his girlfriend's tears and her eyes mist up and was suddenly brought to reality realizing his sister was so much like her's.
"Oh sweetie, I forgot. I'm so sorry babe."He apologized to his girlfriend knowing about Evelyn.
"I'm sorry baby...I feel so silly. I guess your sister just brought back flashbacks of my sister."Bless sighed trying to compose herself wiping away her tears.
"No, don't be baby. I know it hurts but you know maybe you and my lil' sis will bond right away and gain another sister."Drew tried to cheer her up.
"Yeah I guess that wouldn't be such a bad idea."She giggled through her tears wanting another lil' sis to bond with.
"You'll be okay?"He asked as he rubbed her back before going back to his parents.
"Yeah. I'm okay babe."Bless reassured him with a small smile even though he could see the pain was still visible in her eyes.
"Drew, is everything okay now?"His beautiful sister Noelle asked the couple.
"Yeah Noel, everything is okay sweetie."The older sibling told his sister.
"I'm sorry Noelle. I guess I just miss my sister that's all."Bless apologized to her taking the girl's hand into her's squeezing it.
"No...don't apologize. I understand if it's okay for you to be upset. May I ask what happened to her but you don't have to press on any further if you don't want too."The brunette wanted to know why the young woman looked upset and hope maybe she could help her feel better.
"Well...long story short, I lost my sister to a drunk driver. My sister didn't make it..."Bless sniffled sadly thinking of Evelyn.
"I'm so sorry to hear that."Noelle felt sad for the older woman and could tell by the sad look in her eyes.
"No one deserves to lose a sister like that. I'm sure wherever she is, she must be smiling proudly at you. She wouldn't want you to dwell on the sad moments but more of the positive moments with her."Noelle felt for Bless and it must have been a major blow losing a younger sibling she must have been very close too. She couldn't imagine losing Drew either.
"Thanks Noelle. You are such a sweetheart and so full of wisdom."Bless felt better and felt that bond with the younger woman.
"Any time..."Noelle said not knowing Bless' name.
"Bless."The raven haired woman introduced herself.
"That's such a pretty name."Noelle said with a warm smile.
"Thank you."Bless smiled back at the young woman.
"Who knew you'd look so beautiful in person. Drew has told me so much about you."Noelle took in Bless' appearance and she looked more beautiful in person than in pictures.
Bless wore a beautiful red sundress and matching cute red heels with her hair up in a bun with chopsticks holding it with some curls framing her delicate dark skin. No makeup since Drew said she looked more beautiful without so she didn't wear any. To Noelle, Bless was beautiful and slender and had the body of a model with her towering 5'7 frame.
"Awww I appreciate the compliment from you Noelle. Drew raised a beautiful and very polite little sibling."Bless couldn't help but notice that.
"He surely did. I'm proud of him that's for sure. I can see how much he loves you already."The younger sibling noticed every now and then Drew look in their direction as he was speaking to their parents.
"He sure does."Bless was proud to be his.
"Now who's this?"Noelle then saw the baby in her arms who was just waking up as Bless bounced the little girl in her arms before she woke up.
"Shhhh...sweetie I got you."Bless spoke to the infant patting her back softly letting Catherine know she was there.
"This little beauty. Her name is Catherine. Drew and I adopted her."Bless said to Noelle showing her the baby.
"Oh my gosh...she's so cute."Noelle couldn't help but admire the little girl in the woman's arms.
"How old is she?"The young brunette asked.
"10 months old. She's growing up like a weed everyday."Bless giggled as she rocked the little one in her arms.
"Can I hold her?"Noelle asked If it was okay since she loved babies.
"Sure you can."Bless smiled passing the baby over to the young girl.
"Oh sweetie. You're so beautiful."Noelle said to the little baby girl cradling her.
"I'm gonna be your Aunty Noelle if you want me too. I'm going to be the first to spoil you before grandpa and grandma get too."Noelle laughed knowing it was true as Bless laughed when she heard that.
"Ah' the beginning of the spoiling aunty."Bless teased the young girl.
"Hey, she's a cutie, what can I say?"Noelle smiled at Bless holding the cute little infant.
"Hon, are you coming inside?"An older teenage boy with long locks of brown hair came strolling outside when he seen her bonding with the family.
"I'll be inside soon babe. First I want to introduce you to my big brother and my soon to be maybe sister-in-law and this little beauty may be my future niece."She showed him the baby in her arms.
"Hi. You must be Lee. I've heard so much about you from Drew. I'm Bless."The raven haired beauty greeted the young tall man who was taller than his girlfriend.
"Hello. It's nice to finally meet you."Lee greeted her with a friendly handshake and a warm smile.
"It's nice to meet you too."Bless smiled warmly at the young college student.
"Honey, dinner is on the table so your father and I are going back inside. Why don't you call your girlfriend, Noelle,and Lee to come inside to eat and we can talk over dinner."Theresa suggested to her son after they talked for a while.
"Sure mom. Hey you three. Why don't you come with us. Mom says dinner will be ready soon."Drew called his girlfriend,Noelle,and Lee in.
They all nodded once they heard his loud yet soft booming voice as they all made their way into the beautiful cozy decorated home.
"Honey,why don't you show Bless and Cat where you three will be staying tonight and get situated."Theresa made sure they felt at home.
"Thanks mom."Drew smiled as he ushered his girlfriend to his room while bringing in their belongings to his room upstairs.
"Home sweet home."Drew said to his girlfriend gasped at how beautiful decorated his room was.
It was HUGE! It was a beautiful ambient setting with deep auburn walls, filled with posters, college certificates hanging on the walls, variety of pictures with his family and friends and some she did recognize in them when he was younger such as Drew with Stu, Stephen, the three of them, and some were solo pics of himself, and other people including a few of his favorite diva friends were in the pics as well, he had trophies on top of his chesnut drawers, beautiful sets of paintings on the walls, his bed was also made up neat and tidy just like his mom said and it was a queen so it'd fit the two of them. He also had hardwood floors for a nice touch and a big walk in closet which was maybe full of of his old stuff that he still had kept in there.
His room smelled of vanilla from the candle light that was on top of his drawer and it felt like she was home along with him.
"Oh honey...Your room is so beautiful."Bless admired.
"Thanks honey. Feel at home."Drew said putting their things down and would set up the portable playpen.
"Babe, let me help."Bless volunteered when she saw him set up the playpen.
"Nonsense babe. Feel at home sweetheart."Drew knew she had to be tired after their flight and wanted her to feel at home while he did some work.
"Okay if you say so."She giggled as he walked over and kissed her forehead.
"I love you."Drew smiled as he too rubbed the baby's head softly that layed on her shoulder.
"I love you too."Bless replied to her boyfriend sweetly.
A few minutes later Catherine woke up crying.
"Shhhhhh...it's okay sweetie. Mommy's here and so is daddy."Bless consoled the little one who whimpered fully awake and more alert.
"Do you want me to change you?"Her mother spoke to her softly kissing her daughter's head knowing she was cranky.
"Come on baby, momma's gonna change your diaper,put you in your jammies, and give you your bottle that way you can sleep."The young woman grabbed the diaper bag off the bed to get what she needed.
"Baby cranky again?"Drew walked over to his girlfriend and daughter.
"Yup. I think she wants to sleep. She's really cranky this time."Bless said as Catherine cried on her shoulder as Bless was patting her back to console her the best she could.
"My poor baby. It's okay honey. Mommy's got you."Drew consoled his daughter too as she cried into Bless' hair.
"It's okay sweetie. Mommy knows."Bless said as she stood up from the bed with the diaper bag in hand.
"The bathroom is down the hall and one door to the right hon. I'll be there to help you as soon as I unpack our stuff."Drew let his girlfriend know as he unpacked some of their stuff that way everything was neat and tidy.
"Thanks babe."She walked over to kiss him.
"No problem."He winked after breaking their sweet kiss as she went off to find the bathroom to go change Catherine.
Bless suddenly bumped into Drew's sister Noelle who had come up.
"Looking for the bathroom?"The brunette beauty asked when she seen Bless.
"Yeah. This one is cranky and needs her nap."Bless said carrying a crying little Catherine.
"Here it is."Noelle showed her the bathroom as they walked in to change Cat's diaper.
"Poor little thing. She must really be tired."Noelle felt for the little baby who was whimpering on her mother's shoulder.
"She must be and very hungry. By the way, do you want help me change her and you to feed her only if you want."Bless offered to her.
"Are you sure?"Noelle was very touched by the gesture.
"Yeah. I'm sure you gotta love kids."Bless smiled at the young woman.
"Agreed. I'd be welcome to help."The brunette walked into the bathroom with her hope to be future sister-in-law.
"Honey!"Lee called for his girlfriend.
"We're up here babe!"Noelle heard her boyfriend call for her as she was helping Bless change Catherine.
He walked upstairs where he could hear the little infant crying.
"Hey sweetie, you going to your room that way I can help you with our finals for nextweek?"He asked leaning against the frame of the door watching how cute she was with a baby.
"Yeah. Let me just finish helping Bless and I'll be right out."Noelle smiled at her cute boyfriend whom she loved so much. The two have been together for 3 years and they couldn't be any happier.
"Okay. Do you want me to just wait?"He asked with a warm smile.
"Sure or if you you would love to help us ladies."Bless offered to him seeing Lee was a very nice guy.
"Oh I couldn't...I don't want to intrude."Lee felt he was in the way and the girl's wanted to get to know each other a little more.
"Lee, Bless is okay with it plus it would be nice that way maybe we can get some practice for one day when we want to have a baby of our own."Noelle told her boyfriend as she helped strap a new diaper onto her future niece and she was good as new with a fresh clean diaper after Bless threw the diaper away in the trash.
"If you'd love me too, then sure."He hoped they didn't mind as Noelle held the little bundle of joy in her arms as Catherine was starting to calm down a little.
"It's okay baby. Aunt Noee has you."The brunette rubbed Catherine's back and kissed her head.
"You're a natural."Lee noticed how beautiful his girlfriend was with a baby in her arms. She would make one heck of a great mom.
"Thanks babe."Noelle blushed as he Lee kissed her softly.
"Do you want to hold your future niece?"She asked him if he wanted to hold her.
"Sure."He smiled as he opened his arms out as she slowly passed him Catherine as Bless stood there with a smile. She thought Noelle and Lee would make a great family. She could see how much Lee loved her.
"Babe, what's taking you so..."Drew started worrying about his girlfriend and what stopped him was his lil' sister and Lee standing together doting over his and Bless's adopted daughter.
"Well...isn't this a pretty picture?"The big tall wrestler smirked as Noelle and Lee popped their heads up to see Drew.
"Hey big brother. We were just playing with the baby."Noelle told him loving the little girl already.
"I can see that. You two look great holding a baby."He admired his baby sister. She looked like she would make a great mom one day and he could definitely see it.
"Thanks. The baby is just so beautiful Drew. You and Bless are doing a great job caring for her. I'm proud of both of you."Noelle told him with a warm smile.
"Thanks sweetie."He walked over and kissed her head and shot a wink at her boyfriend who smiled.
As soon as Bless finished washing her hands and cleaning up the area, she knew that she needed to make Catherine a bottle.
Walking out in the hall, She saw Drew lift up Catherine from his sister's arms and blew a raspberry onto her little tummy as she stopped crying and giggled while Lee and Noelle were laughing at how cute the interaction between daughter and father were.
Bless smiled and giggled as she leaned on the door frame watching them, She though that was the most cutest thing ever.
"Hey honey. I see you're enjoying your time with our little one."Bless finally spoke up seeing her boyfriend and daughter giving Cat a kiss on the head taking her from him to give her a bottle.
"Can't help but love her right munch."Drew said to their daughter tickling her on the tummy in his girlfriend's arms as she giggled.
"You two are great parents already. I don't see why you two aren't married yet."Lee said as he held his girlfriend in his arms.
"Man, I love my girl's plus Bless is already my wife in my heart. Don't need a piece of paper or jewelry to show off she's mine."Drew turned to Lee with a smile giving him advice.
"Just show how much you love her."Drew gave him a piece of advice.
"Thanks man."Lee would take his advice on that since he loved his girl too.
"Dinner's ready kids,come eat!"Theresa called for the troops to come down.
"Coming mom...Come on guys."Noelle told them as they followed as to have dinner as a family and get to know each other more.