R POV

Ben was practically jumped next to me as we made our way from the car to the schoolyard. I was going to check if it was ok for Paul to come to our place after school and play. I chuckled as he jumped up and down while holding my hand as he spotted Paul and what looked liked his mother. Ben let go of my hand and ran towards Paul. Both of them grinned big when then saw each other and did some kind of weird handshake. I smiled, he seemed so happy. The woman next to them had perfect brown hair and amazing facial features. Her smile was brilliant. As I saw her smile it reminded me of someone but I couldn't put the pieces together.

"Hi I'm Rose" I smiled offering her my hand. "I'm Ben's mom"

For the first time in my life she didn't look surprised I was a mother. She looked like she was in her good thirties and her eyes was shining.

"I'm Karolina, Paul's mom but I guess you already figured that out" she smiled.

I chuckled, "Yeah, I was just wondering, Ben is dying to have Paul come home and play today. But I wanted to check with you first" I sounded very parent like. Score!

"That sounds great! I actually needed someone to watch him since I'm working late so he doesn't have to stay around my brothers all day"

I smiled, "Good, you can come get him whenever."

"His uncle will then, around seven would be good" we agreed and said goodbye. I turned to Ben and gave him thumbs up. He ran over and hugged me. I chuckled and kissed the top of his head. Paul appeared next to him with his beautiful brown hair and amazing eyes.

"Hi I'm Rose Hathaway" I smiled, "Ben's mother"

"Hi Rose, I'm Paul" he said polite.

"So you two go have fun and I'll see you here after school and we go to our place" Both of them seemed to like the idea since huge smiles played on their faces.

"What do you want for food? I'm going shopping later"

"Home made Pizza?" Ben tried smiling angelic. I smiled and nodded. I'm not that greatest in the kitchen but a few dishes I was master off was home made pizza, spaghetti Bolognese, fries and hot dogs and guacamole. I know the last one doesn't count as a real dish, but it's so good!

I waved goodbye and went to my car, off to work.

After work and some grocery shopping I went back to school to pick up the boys and Abby. Ve said she'd be home late since she and Michelle had to fix some project. Which mean in other words, Michelle and I like these guys we need to talk to on Facebook and get their numbers. Sure they were only fourteen but, I like boys at that age. It was that time when you had your first relationship – at least you think it was – and you think you love him. Then he hug or dance with another girl at the school disco and it was over…

I smiled at some old memories. I use to date boys all the time. In secret though, I'd never let mom or dad know. They'd either kill the guy or ask him to install some freakish camera in my bag so they could check him out. Parents could really be ridiculous. I was trying not to be like that, but hey its kind of fun!

To be honest Ve and I have a good relationship. I tell her pretty much every thing and I think she does the same. I remember last year she like this boy named Sam and she could go on and on about him. I don't think she liked anyone now, but who knows?

I parked the car outside school area and walked in on school grounds. Alex kindergarten was on the same place only the next building. I thought I could pick him up first, so Paul and ben didn't have to wait too long. I stepped in the front door to the kindergarten hallway where all the kids had their own shelf and own place to hang their stuff. I saw Sydney Alex favorite teacher and her face lit up. "Hi Rose you're early"
"Yeah, I hope it's no trouble?"

"Of course not, Alex didn't take a nap today like we agreed and he's just finished up in the playroom. I'll go get him for you"

I smiled a thank you as she disappeared suddenly Alex cam running around the corner, with a big grin on his face. Ve usually picked him up but at least once a week I tried to get him early. He took the turn a little too quick and he fell flat on his face. My hand flew up over my mouth in a worried gesture but he just got up and kept running towards me like nothing happened. I chuckled as I saw his happy face and swooped him up into a hug. "Hello my little favorite!"

"Mommy!" he hugged my throat. I snickered and kissed the top of his head, "How was your day? Did you play nice?"

He nodded enthusiastically. I put him down and helped him with all his shoes. "Nothing to report?" I asked Sydney appeared smiling down on us. She shook her head, "Nope, nice as always"

I poked his nose before I straightened up, "Yeah I think I succeeded with this one, the others still need some work" I joked.

"Ben is a really nice boy to you know. He saw once when Alex fell from the sandbox and hurried over. He's the sweetest"

I smiled, "Yeah, I hope he got it from me but it's hard to believe"

"Do they know who their father is or is it just nothing?"

"The weird thing is that the doctors actually made a few calls and made it possible for me to have all the four of them form the same guy"

"That's amazing, does he know?" She asked curious. I chuckled, "No, no he doesn't. But I think they're doing fine anyway so I don't want to make it complicated"

She nodded "You're a cool mom Rose" she turned to Alex who was now holding my hand. "She you tomorrow cutie"

"Bye Sydney" he smiled. We walked out together, he stumbled on his own two feet several times before I scooped him up and carried him the last way. Abby was sitting with her pack in her lap next to her friend Alice and the other one I never remember her name. Her face lit up at she saw us and waved to her friends running over towards us. Her legs weren't that long so she looked kind of funny when she ran. I chuckled, "Hey sweetie, seen Ben?"

"He's coming he said he forgot his homework so he and Paul went back"

"OK good" I took her hand and followed her to the car opening up so she could climb in. I put Alex in the front with me moving his seat so Paul and Ben could sit together in the back.

I buckled Alex up and as I finished I saw Ben and Paul walking in the distance. I smiled they were talking and making a lot of hand gestures. Boys are cute.

"Hey guys" I smiled opening the door for them. "Had a nice day?"

"Yeah, we got to play in the woods and we climbed trees" Ben smiled jumping inside with Paul in his heels.

"We climbed mountains to" Paul smiled as he sat down next to him.

"That sounds cool, how many did you climb?"

"All of them" both of them grinned. I shook my head and smiled while I got in the front.

"Sounds like fun" I started driving putting on my sunglasses and handed Alex the box to entertain himself. As we got home I told the boys that dinner was ready and five and after that Alex had his bath day. He hated getting in and then hated going up again. Tricky little guy but we always ended up having a great time.

I started with the pizza dough and made small Pizza's one for each little person and a larger one for mama Hathaway. I smiled, mama Hathaway. I sounded like a bear. God I wanted a papa bear. That was probably the weirdest thing I've ever thought, but it didn't mean it wasn't true. It was sometimes awesome not have to wait up late for hi to get home, or worry who'll get the car or get the kids. I had Ve for that.

But a pair of arms around me when I'm sleeping or when I awake, even after I get out of the shower to give me a kiss or tell me he loves me. I sighed and stopped kneading the dough. I want a husband…

I felt tears burn in my eyes. I was growing so pathetic over the years. The older I got, the more I hated to sleep alone. It was very comforting having kids who got nightmares that came and took up some space and clung to you body. But the wrong thing was that I was the one taking care and protecting them, not the other way around. I wanted someone to protect me and love me in a way my kids never could. I'd never trade them for that kind of love – I might not be a top parent but I'm not stupid – but it feels empty sometimes.

I shook my head shaking off the feeling and tears away. I didn't want Abby, Alex nor Ben to get worried about me having some silly over reaction. I finished all the pizza's and asked the kids to get down and put on what ever they liked. I told them everything I put in front of them they could use as long as they ate it all up! So I made it fun for them but in a reasonable way. Yeah I know I'm a pretty good mom.

The pizzas were in the oven and in about ten to fifteen they would be done. Abby helped me to set the table as I let the boys play and Alex played on the floor at my feet. I liked having him in my presence a lot. He didn't talk but I always had someone there. He helped me carry the glasses to the table as I got the silverware. We made a good team, sure he put the glasses up side down on the plate instead on next to them but that only made it more fun. I chuckled and told the guys that dinner was ready!

Abby sat down as I helped Alex into his chair. I cut his pizza into little pieces so he could eat them with his hands when they were hot as hell. I poured some milk in his glass and let him eat on his own. I was going to bathe him later so what the heck. Abby needed some help cutting it into slices but besides that she did it all herself. Ve was at Michelle's and wouldn't be home until alter so no worries about her. Paul and Ben sat down and started cutting their pizza.

"What did you do in school today?"

Abby started. "Alice and I painted with crayons and dressed dolls. It was funny cause Alice doll's head fell off" she snickered biting into her pizza. I smiled, "That wasn't good for the doll"

She shook her head, "She lost her head" she chuckled. I shook my head, silly little girl.

"What did you two do more than climbing things?" I asked Ben and Paul stuffing some Pizza in my mouth.

"We did math and got our homework back"

"And how'd it go?"

"Paul got an B +"

"That's great" I smiled, "And you Ben?"

"A C" he mumbled. I pursed my lips, "You'll to better next time, you know math's not really my thing. Maybe I can get you a tutor?"

"My uncle is awesome at math, maybe he could help us together?" Paul suggested.

Ben lit up, "That would be awesome, and he's the coolest guy ever!"

"I know, he's the coolest"

"Really?" Me talking now, "I'm looking forward to meet him"

"You'll really like him mom, he's the coolest"

I chuckled, "Yeah you've mentioned that a few times"

I ate my pizza and let the boys talk on their own they were talking about some action dude or TV show. Same same.

I cleaned up putting all the dishes away and then cleaned the table. Alex had made a real mess but it was fun watching him eat and making all these sounds. I had some good laughs.

"C'mon Alex, time for bath" I smiled encouraging telling him it's fun.

He shook his head looking stubborn. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Yes, you like bathing, remember how fun it was last time? With the boat and the rubber duck?" The toys made bathing more fun. He played with the duck and boat as I lathered and washed him off.

"No"

"Yes"

He made a quick move and started running. I couldn't help but to chuckle at his sneaky facial expression.

"I'll come and get you" I said running after him with tiny steps to make the hunt fair.

He shrieked in excitement and kept running. "I'll get you!" I taunted almost getting a hold of him. But the sneaky little thing dodged me and ran back into the kitchen.

I scooped him up in my arms carrying to the bathroom, first door in the hallway by the front door. He squirmed and made some grunting noises protesting.

"Don't be such a baby" I teased locking the door behind me. "You're not going out that door before you take a bath" I said crossing my arms over my chest. "So it's either the right way or the hard way, what will it be?" He shot me a glare. I guess the hard way...

I started undress him, but he struggled. After some fighting and chuckles I got all his clothes off. It could be annoying when he didn't want to bathe but it also could be a lot of fun!

The tub was already full and the water was warm so I put him in there. He started kicking his legs roughly. Water splashed all over the place and I closed my eyes putting him down all the way. My t-shirt was soaked and my jeans had wet stains. But I didn't get up in the first place. It was when he splashed water in my I was starting to loose my temper. I got the shampoo and was on my face to start washing his hair as he threw a large pile of bubbles in my face. I always put bubbles in the tub since it looked more inviting and he like the bubbles.

The bubbles stung my eyes and I groaned. I got up and washed my face and hands off. As I turned around he grinned at me. Sneaky little bastard- I could call my kid that! I pushed it all a side and kneeled next to the tub. I reached for the shampoo as Alex splashed water outside the tub and it all landed on my, on my jeans to be exact. I was soaked and my son kept ruining everything for me. I took off my soaked tee and jeans and continued the mission in my underwear. He snickered at my facial expression as I started washing his hair. I sighed, so now he could sit still but not when I was wear clothes. Kids…

I lathered up and washed it off. Then I got body wash all over to make him clean as he ever could be as I started washing it off. I wasn't paying attention to Alex as I heard a knock on the door. "BEN!" I shouted, "Door"

The shower nozzle was suddenly out o my hands and water poured over me. I screamed and got up on my feet. Alex standing there in his cute nakedness laughed as he kept aiming the nozzle at me, showering me in hot water. I couldn't help but to laugh as I tried to reach for the nozzle but he kept spraying my face. I tried to hide by the door but he could still reach me. I hurried unlocking the door still laughing a lot and got out in the hall. Water hit the floor and I was still laughing at Alex. He'd stopped spraying on me now sitting in the tub laughing to himself.

Then I heard someone clear his throat. I straightened up instantly looking towards the door. There was Paul and Ben standing grinning at my wet laughing self and behind them I couldn't believe my eyes. There stood the muscled hot god I'd seen and talked to yesterday. I felt a hard-core blush creep to my cheeks as I saw Dimitri standing in my hallway smirking at me.

"I um- uh" I looked at Dimitri again. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm getting my nephew!" he said still smiling, strangling a chuckle. I frowned, what was so funny besides I was wet? I looked down and instantly understood what was so funny. I was dripping wet in only my underwear! God this is so embarrassing.

"Wait here and I'll just go uh-" I pointed down the hall. I ran off before I could hear what ever he said. I rushed in and closed the door. Oh, god oh god! Why? Why did he have to be Paul's uncle? I groaned as I quickly dried myself off and threw on a tank and a pair of loose cutoff sweats. I put my hair into a bun to get it out of the way and hurried back into the bathroom where Alex was standing in the tub.

I picked him up and put a towel around him and scooped him up. Dimitri was waiting in the hallway and I couldn't do this right now. I dried my feet off and found him sitting in the kitchen. The boys must've gone to get Paul's stuff in Ben's room. I pulled out a chair and sat down cross from him with Alex in my lap. I put a strand of hair behind my ear, "So" I said looking up at Dimitri's mused expression. I felt the blush still hanging on and dried Alex hair to get the attention off myself.

"So you're an uncle?" I tried to start a conversation. He smiled, "Yeah one my sisters are the mother of Paul"

"Yes, uh Karolina right?" I asked.

He nodded "Yes" he smiled at Alex who was grinning at Dimitri. "So what were the two of you doing while I got here?" He teased.

"Alex here doesn't like taking a bath" Alex shook his head and grimaced to show Dimitri he really didn't.

"So we had a war that ended in both of us getting soaked and at least one of us clean"
Dimitri chuckled, "Seems fun to take a bath with you, maybe I should try it" he winked.

I tried to hold back a smile burying my face in Alex hair. Ben and Paul appeared in the doorway. I put Alex down with the big towel draped around him, "You guys ready?" I asked. I some how wanted Dimitri to leave, I didn't want him to seem like this when it wasn't on purpose. God I just made such a fool out of myself!

Paul got his things together and put his shoes on. Ben said goodbye to Paul as Dimitri opened the door. Dimitri put his hand on Ben's head and ruffled up his hair. Ben chuckled and moved away from Dimitri's large hand.

"Bye Ben" Both Paul and Dimitri smiled. I pulled Alex in for a hug as I saw Dimitri watching me.

"See you around" Dimitri winked and closed the door. Oh sweet Lord, kill me!

D POV

I knocked on the door on the address Karolina gave me. Ben was a good kid and I was looking forward to meet him again and maybe meet his family. I knocked again and heard some light yelling on the other side. Some shuffling and the door opened. Ben's bright face was there and he let me in. "Hi Dimitri" he grinned.

"Hey there big guy, got my nephew hiding here somewhere?" I asked closing the door behind me.

"Yes" Paul said stepping up next to Ben. Two great kids smiling equally as big "So did you two have fun?" I asked waiting for someone to come from Ben's family.

"Yeah we climbed in trees today and…" I tuned out as I heard a shriek from the room behind the first door in the hallway. I then heard some more shuffling and the door flung open revealing a woman running out dripping wet. My eyes got stuck to her amazing body that wasn't covered by much since she was in her underwear. She had everything I'd ever ask for a woman to have. She wasn't too tall, too skinny or bald. Maybe a little superficial but I need a woman that's not afraid to eat or show herself off, an attitude and long beautiful hair. This girl had it all and I almost felt my jaw drop as I saw whom this girl was. No other than Rose Hathaway the amazing woman, visiting my office yesterday. I cleared my throat and smirked as her eyes met mine. She was totally checking me out!

"I um- uh" she strutted. "What are you doing here?"

"Getting my nephew!" I smiled. Was she living here? Is Ben her little brother? I didn't know that…

They sure look the same, brown hair brown eyes. So that could be true. She told me to wait and she disappeared down the hall. I told the guys to go get Paul's bag and other stuff he might have brought. They ran off and I made my way into the kitchen that was right beside the hallway. I sat down having very visual pictures of Rose in wet underwear across my mind. God she was good looking. Like some freaking goddess only missing the olive crown around her head. I was worried my friend down stairs might have woken up when I saw her but my shorts saved me. She saw nothing.

She entered the kitchen with a little kid in her hands and a towel. I guess things got heavy when it was bathing hour. I teased her about it and I could see a very bright blush hit her cheeks. She looked so beautiful when she blushed. God…

Paul and Ben came with his stuff and we were ready to leave. I saw Rose standing next to Ben with Alex as his name was, in her arms. "See you around" I smiled and winked as I was on my way to leave. She hid her face in Alex hair and I chuckled and the door was closed. I've got to ask this woman out on a date soon. Really, really soon!

Time passes fast when you have fun eh?

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