[[I've sorta got my laptop working so decided to update, I doubt it will be that good to be honest, but I will give it a go]]
The next few weeks were a blur for Ronnie. The whole family spoiled baby Ellie and Amy appeared to love having her around. Ronnie was shattered, but she didn't mind the sleepless nights, dirty nappies and endless bottles, she loved it, she loved her daughter. Ellie had not been out of Ronnie's sight once. Roxy had offered to baby sit on several occasions, but Ronnie always said no. She knew her kid sister just wanted to help, but Ronnie was protective. She had let her first daughter down an unimaginable amount of times, but she would not make the same mistake twice.
Ronnie walked down the street, pushing Ellie in her buggy. She walked into the café to have a coffee. They had a coffee machine at the Vic, but it was nice to be out without Peggy or Roxy tagging along. She loved her family, and was very thankful towards them for the help they had given her, but sometimes Ronnie just wanted to have Ellie all to herself.
Ronnie moved carefully through the café making sure not to bump into any chairs. After all, the extra noise would only bring more attention to herself and daughter, when all she wanted was a quiet coffee and a cuddle with a beautiful sleeping Ellie. After sitting down at the table, Bianca was soon by her side asking what she wanted to order. ''Oh, I'll have a skinny latte please'' Ronnie spoke mildly. Her voice was so soft recently. It was like becoming a mother all over again had changed her. She felt no need to have her ice queen front so vibrantly painted in her voice these days. Bianca looked into the buggy, cooing over the 5 week old little girl who was wearing a pale pink baby grow and matching stripy hat. ''She is lovely Ronnie, makes me well broody'' Bianca suddenly spoke breaking Ronnie from gazing in at her daughter. Ronnie simply smiled. She knew her daughter was lovely and didn't need to be told. Ronnie smiled to herself as Bianca turned her back to go and get Ronnie's latte. Bianca broody? She already had enough children to repopulate Walford.
Ronnie picked Ellie out of her buggy. Ellie squirmed slightly and let out a tiny cry, before being comforted by the smell of her mothers perfume. Ronnie would cradle her daughter all day every day if she could. She never wanted to be separated from this amazing little person who brought such happiness. Time seemed to stand still as Ronnie gazed into her daughters half open eyes as she woke. Bianca had been and put Ronnie's latte on the table without Ronnie even noticing.
Suddenly becoming aware that her coffee was on the table, Ronnie leant forward to take a sip, being extremely careful not to spill one little drop on her daughter. Hearing the bell on the door ring, she glanced over to see who was entering the café. An average height, ginger, bolding man, suited and booted swaggered in and ordered a cup of tea to take out. There was no mistaking, Ronnie knew without seeing his face that it was Max Branning. Her youngest daughters uncle.
Max turned and looked at Ronnie. Her eyes suddenly changed direction, as to not make it obvious she had been staring at him. He turned his back again to pay for his order. With that, Roxy came bounding in the café, Amy in tow. Pushing past Max, Roxy bounced over to her older sister. Plonking Amy on the chair next to her, Roxy grabbed her shopping bang and threw it on the table. ''Look, I couldn't resist alright.'' Roxy spoke before Ronnie ever had a chance to say hello to them both.
Ronnie opened up the bag and reached into it. Inside the bag was a little outfit. Pulling it out, Ronnie noticed it was a vulgar shade of green. She smiled politely and continued to survey the outfit. A green, frilly, flouncy dress that had white polka dots on the sleeves. It was really not to Ronnie's taste, but clearly was of Roxy's. She constantly ogled the outfits Roxy put on Amy. She felt extremely sorry for her niece. Roxy sat with her hands cupped around her chin, smiling away as she assumed Ronnie adored the outfit.
''Thank you Roxy, its nice'' Ronnie answered, unsure that she actually sounded like she was telling the truth, but when Roxy's eyes lit up, she knew she was obviously very persuasive.
Max took his cup of tea from Bianca's hand and pivoted on his foot. Turning to once again see Ronnie, who was now accompanied by Roxy and Amy. Max nodded in Roxy's direction, as Amy jumped off her chair and ran up to max. ''untool matts'' her little voice squealed as she jumped up and down on the spot hoping to be picked up. Max didn't delay in picking his niece up. He had barely seen his own kids for the last year since Tanya had moved away with them, so liked to give Amy quite a bit of his attention. He looked down at Ellie in Ronnie's arms. ''She don't half look like you eh Ron?'' Ronnie felt a sudden pang of guilt run through her veins. ''yeah'' was all she could muster up. Ellie was his niece as well, but he didn't have a clue. But then again, Jack didn't even know that he was a father again. Roxy tutted slightly at Max's comment before getting a swift kick to the shin from Ronnie that she knew was a hint to stay quiet.
''I best be going, Ellie is due a feed any minute'' Ronnie stated shyly. She couldn't even look Max in the eye. She put her daughter back into the buggy and made her way out of the café leaving Max and Roxy.
''Max, you heard anything from Jack?'' Roxy asked. She knew he probably hadn't, but it was worth asking. It hurt Roxy so badly to think that he would just disappear and want nothing to do with Amy.
''Uh no Rox, I haven't'' He replied. A slight tinge of an awkward silence filled their conversation. ''Right Ames, Uncle Max has to go to work now.'' Pulling out a note from his jacket pocket, he placed £10 in his nieces little hand. ''don't tell mummy'' he whispered making Amy giggle as she walked over to her mum and was lifted onto her lap. ''See ya later Roxy'' Max added making a swift exit.
Walking over to the car lot, Max pulled his phone out of his pocket. Scrolling down his contact list, he slowed down as he reached J. He scrolled past Jacks name and underneath revealed 'Jack new' . He pressed the highlighted number and waited for a response. ''You need to stop bloody hiding and get back to see your daughter'' was all that Max said before pressing the red button on his keypad..
[[I know this was rubbish, but I need to build up to good bits lol]]