Abandoned Baby
Chapter 47
Author's note:
Before I start off this next chapter, I wanted to say thank you to those that kindly reviewed this story, favorited it, and put me as their favorite author. I do read my e-mails to find out. :-)
Just incase anyone finds any words missing from my story, I do apologize. Some words do go missing for some odd reason, I don't know why or maybe it's just a glitch or something that makes it do that.
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Enjoy the rest of the story!
Chapter Disclaimer:
Again I don't own Drew McIntyre or any other superstars or Divas, I just own my own characters as I go along with the story.
The next morning Bless woke up with the sun shining on her face. Groaning sleepily, she woke up to find out she was laying on Drew's chest with her hand over his beating heart and they were naked in bed after they had made love wrapped up in their warm blankets.
Drew looked so cute in his sleep and he looked so peaceful. His face so sweet and content as he softly slept away. Bless sat there and watched him sleep for a few good minutes taking in every feature of his handsome face.
She had to thank Noelle and Lee for taking in Catherine for the night that way she and Drew could spend a little time together. The young couple didn't have a problem with it and would watch Catherine for them.
She thought Drew had a wonderful family and she truly adored them. They made her feel like a part of their family.
Getting up from bed, she slowly got out not wanting to wake her sleeping prince as she gathered up some clothes from her suitcase including toiletries to bring to the bathroom to go take a hot and relaxing shower.
She put her robe on and walked to the beautiful decorated bathroom and placed her things in the shower and started up the warm water letting her body relax under the hot water.
After her 20 minute shower, Bless blew dry her long locks of curls and got dressed in a simple black t-shirt and jeans walking downstairs to find Theresa at the kitchen already making breakfast while she and her husband were talking and enjoying each other's company.
"Good morning sweetie."Theresa greeted her future daughter-in-law when she seen her descend the stairs.
"Good Morning Theresa."Bless greeted Drew's mom with a kiss on the cheek.
"Did you sleep well dear?"She asked making breakfast for everyone.
"Like a baby. Thanks so much for the hospitality."Bless enjoyed her stay with them.
"You're welcome honey and you're welcome here anytime."Theresa told her that she was a part of the family now.
"Good Morning dear."David greeted his future daughter-in-law as well as she greeted him good morning with a smile and a hug.
"Morning David."The young woman greeted him.
"You're up early."He noticed it was just about 9:30AM.
"Usually I'm an early bird unless the baby is up and awake. I usually wake up earlier than that when she's cranky throughout the night."She explained to him.
"She sounded like it lastnight."David knew the poor thing had to be tired.
"Yeah she was. I guess she's not used to all the traveling yet but Drew and are working on that with her."She told his parents.
"She's a very good girl that baby at least. How did you find her?"David was interested in knowing about his new baby granddaughter.
"Drew,myself,and his friends I'm sure you know Stu and Stephen and a bunch of our co-workers came out clubbing one night since all of us wanted to wind down after the show when I heard a baby's cry so the curiosity got the best of me to get to go check and low and behold I found Catherine. My friends Randy and John who are like older brother's to me took Drew and I to the hospital to check Catherine out just to make sure there hadn't been anymore harm done to her and to find out she was perfectly healthy. I found a note with the baby telling her name. The next few days rolled by Drew and I took Cat into our care just to find out who she belonged too..."Bless sniffled all of a sudden when she got to Cat's biological mom.
"Oh sweetie..."David felt bad as he saw her tears as he walked over to hug her like a father did his daughter.
"I'm sorry..."She sniffled as he handed her a tissue as she dabbed her eyes.
"You don't have to continue if you don't want too."He knew the sad look in her eyes told the story.
"It's okay...I just want you and Theresa to know the truth before you hear it from someone else."He patted her hand gently.
"Her mom's name was Riley...she was...18 and the hospital called to let us know she had been severely beaten to death by her ex who is now in jail for a long time. Catherine is now in our care and custody. We made sure to wait to see if any other family members wanted to claim her but didn't so Drew and I took it into our hands to finalize everything in able to adopt her and here she is with us being her mom and dad. We love that little girl so much, we'd do anything for her."Bless smiled proudly knowing how much she loved Catherine including Drew who was wonderful with her too.
"I'm proud of you two. You and Drew did the right thing honey."David told her with a warm smile of his own which he thought it took two responsible adults to do what they did that night to take in that little baby and take her into their care. He could see how much they loved her and gave her all the love in the world.
He could also see how much his son loved Bless. He was proud of his son that he had fallen in love with the right woman and they had each other through thick and thin. He could see them together like he and Theresa. Theresa was his college love and they've been together for so long.
Theresa was an art teacher in a university while David was an architect and they were in the same batch class together and have been in love with one another. They've had their ups and downs but still had time in the world for each other.
"Any way, what is your family like sweetheart?"Theresa wanted to also get to know Bless as she passed her some hot coffee her way as Bless thanked her.
"I don't really have a family..."She softly spoke.
"I'm sorry to hear that honey. I didn't mean too."Theresa apologized to her future daughter-in-law making her feel uncomfortable.
"No...don't be Theresa. Actually I think I'm okay with it but the only person I have in this world is my mother but I don't know much about her. She and I haven't talked since I was a little girl. She works overseas but she,my sister,and I split from her after my mom and our dad fell out of love with each other. I don't even know my dad since after my lil' sister Evelyn was born so my mother moved us around a lot."Bless explained softly missing her family especially Evelyn wishing she was with her.
"I'm sorry to hear that honey. I hope I didn't make you feel uncomfortable."The older brunette felt bad for asking as she could see how sad the young woman felt and felt protective of her already like she did with Noelle.
"Theresa, don't feel that way. Actually I'm glad I could talk to you and David as if you were already my parents."Bless felt comfortable talking around them and they made her feel welcome with open arms. The raven haired girl smiled as David put his hands around her shoulders and smiled at her knowing he could trust her. To him, Bless was like the second daughter he always wanted.
"I'm glad you feel that way sweetheart."Theresa felt touched as she sat down across from the girl taking her hand and squeezing it softly for support.
"Any way...After my dad left us...My sister and I had to fend for ourselves...I was 15 or 16 and my sister was around 12 and we were working to try and scrounge up money to get ourselves out of a slump after our father left us so it was us against the world. My sister and I split as we got older and I had just started getting a job for the WWE as a PA and that's when I met Stephen."She giggled reminiscing when they met and they were close as ever.
"Ah' Stephen Farrelly. He's such a softy that boy."Theresa giggled knowing who Bless was talking about since he and Drew along with Stu were best friends growing up while wrestling.
"He still is. He treats me,Drew,and Catherine like family."Knowing how much the Irishman loved them.
"That's how I met Drew and the rest was all history from there."Bless told them with a twinkle in her eyes as they could see it and knew how in love they were.
"Seems like a real fairytale romance."Theresa loved hearing how Bless and Drew met. She could see how in love they were with each other and she felt happy for them.
"Drew and I were gonna try to get my sister Evelyn to travel with us after she finished college but she passed away..."Bless' voice trailed off.
"Oh sweetie..."Theresa could see the tears in her eyes as she clutched Bless' hand into her own.
"I'm sorry Theresa..."Bless apologized wiping her tears.
"No honey...don't apologize. It's okay to cry."Theresa let her know as David squeezed her shoulders gently feeling her tense when she felt upset and being a good father was there to support her as well.
"My sister was killed by a drunk driver...she never made it..."Bless told them as tears clouded her brown eyes as she couldn't keep it in anymore as Theresa came over to embrace her lovingly as David also was there for her.
"Oh honey...I'm so sorry to hear that."Theresa felt bad for the young woman as she let Bless cry on her shoulder as Theresa rubbed her back gently.
"I just miss her so much...sometimes I ask why she was taken away from me..."Bless sniffled back her tears.
"I know it's tough sweetie but you'll get through it."Theresa told her and kissed her forehead in a loving motherly way.
"I promise."Theresa swore to her future daughter-in-law that everything would be okay.
"I'm pretty sure wherever your sister is, she wouldn't want you to be sad. She'd want you to be happy and move on with your life dear. She's still in your heart and in spirit."Drew's mom let her know sitting beside the young woman squeezing her hand gently.
"Yeah that's true but there are times I wake up and she's trying to reach out for me and I can't reach her when she feels like she's near yet so far away..."Bless told her future mother-in-law.
Theresa and David looked at each other sadly as they comforted the sad young woman.
"The coping process takes a while sweetie. Don't rush it. Just let yourself grieve if you need too."Theresa knew the young woman was bottling up so much in her and it must of taken a lot to bottle her emotions in and it wasn't helping her.
"Thanks for listening Theresa and David. I love you two so much already. No wonder Drew speaks so highly of you both."Bless knew Drew's parents were very loving and caring.
"You're welcome lass. I love you as my own daughter already and any time you need Theresa and me. We're here for you."David let her know squeezing her in a fatherly way which she wished for a father and mother with David and Theresa, she felt close to them.
"David's right hon. If you need to talk or just simply someone to talk with,we're here for you."Theresa smiled at her gently.
"Thanks."Bless felt so touched by them both as they hugged her.
"Say, now that I'm here in the kitchen, why don't you come help me with breakfast?"Theresa asked Bless if she wanted to help.
"Are you sure, I don't want to be in the way."Bless felt bad even though she and Drew were the guests.
"It's not a problem honey. You can come help."The brunette woman offered with a warm smile as David patted Bless' back with a warm smile as the raven haired beauty got up to help her mom.
David too helped with breakfast and enjoyed cooking while talking and getting to know more about Bless, the more they got to know her. She would be a great addition to the family plus she would be a great influence for Noelle even though their daughter was a little younger but Bless would be like an older sister for her.
An hour later Drew woke up to the aroma of breakfast from downstairs and chattering. He brushed his hair back with his fingers and turned to the clock when he noticed it was 10:15AM. He looked down and noticed his waist was covered after he and Bless made love previously that evening.
He saw she wasn't in bed and probably was with his parents downstairs talking.
He removed the blankets off his body and picked up his boxers that were on the floor putting them on with some jeans and put his long hair in a ponytail. He picked up a new t-shirt from his bag and put it on.
He yawned and stretched as he made his way out of his room and made his way downstairs to see Bless was up and was eating and talking with his parents.
"Mornin'."The still sleepy Scot greeted his mom with a kiss to the cheek and hugged his dad and kissed his girlfriend hello.
"Morning sleepyhead. Did you sleep well?"Theresa asked her son kissing his cheek.
"Yup like a log."He chuckled sitting next to his girlfriend who linked hands with him.
"Good. Your girlfriend here is very talkative and such a sweetie. She helped me and your father make breakfast this morning."Theresa told him as Bless blushed.
"I hope my parents were kind to you honey."Drew hoped she didn't mind.
"They are sweetheart. Your parents are helpful and kind."She complimented both of them.
"Thank you dear and you did such a great job with breakfast even though you are the guest but I'm glad I have a daughter-in-law for a cook. You're going to make a wonderful wife one day."Theresa was proud of her.
"Thank you Theresa. I loved helping."Bless felt like helping and hated to stay and sit around and do nothing.
"Such a sweet girl and has a way with words."Theresa smiled sweetly loving this girl already.
"Mom, this girl can do anything. You should see her at work. You'll never see her sit down not even once. She's always up and about. Sometimes I do have to push her to take it easy once in a while."Drew told his mom that his girlfriend was a workaholic.
"At least that's a good thing and it keeps her busy at times."Theresa knew and loved to hear good things about her future daughter-in-law.
"Honey, remember you're still not 100%...You've got to take it easy, remember."Drew reminded his girlfriend.
"I know but I feel bad if I don't help."Bless felt bad even though she was still on the road to recovery.
"Honey, I know you love to work but you've got to take time for yourself to relax. My parents and my sister are here to help too."Drew told his girlfriend softly since he wanted her to take it easy and wanted her to feel better since she was still a little weak from her stomach flu and she was still recuperating.
"Is Bless sick honey?"Theresa asked as he saw the two talking.
"She had a stomach flu actually a few days ago but she's still recovering from the effects of it. Her doctor gave her some medication. I know she loves to help mom but she needs to take it easy."Drew let his mom know.
"Honey, I'm fine. Sure I'm recuperating but I'm okay to help."Bless reassured him taking his and into her's that she was feeling better even though she was recovering.
"I just don't want you to do anything too strenuous love."Drew said as a precaution.
"I'm not anymore honey. I'll be okay."She told him she was fine as he sighed knowing she was being too independent and needed to let him take care of her sometimes.
"Honey, Bless is in great care. I'm sure she would've sat down if she didn't feel well but she wanted to help any way right sweetie?"Theresa winked at Bless knowing that.
"She's got a point honey."Bless giggled telling Drew his mom had a very good point.
"We'll take care of her son if she doesn't continue to feel well."The long haired brunette reassured her son that they would help take care of her.
"At least that makes me feel better."Drew smiled thankful for his mom being there.
"Now eat up before breakfast gets cold."She smiled as they dug into some of their food until Noelle,Lee,and the baby came down to join the family and eat with them.
After the family ate breakfast, the guys did their own thing and hung out while the ladies had a day for themselves to play with Catherine in the house.