(Natalie's POV)
We got to Jacob's house without the girls crying. We took them into the room and gently lay them down in their cribs.
Jacob and I walked into the kitchen after the girls was safe. I plopped myself down on the chair and rested my head on my elbow.
"Do you want something to eat?" Jacob mused, walking over to the cabinet.
I shook my head. "I'm not hungry."
"Are you sure you're feeling okay?" he asked. "It's okay to talk to me."
I forced a smile. "I'm fine."
I couldn't tell if I was fine or not, but I wasn't going to worry Jacob any more than I already did. If I was that upset, I would've told him, but Paul was just a jackass, and that was all he would ever be.
Jacob sat down across from me and smiled back. He grabbed my hand and held it tight.
"So, Nat, I have a question to ask you," he mused, tracing the lines on my palm with his finger.
"Yes?" I asked.
He looked really nervous; he wouldn't even look at me in the eye. He kept his eyes on the palm of my hand as he concentrated on the movement of his thumb.
Finally, he looked up at me, but his eyes were still nervous. I didn't know if I should've been scared or thankful for such a sweet jester. He obviously had something important to share, whether it be bad or good.
"Well, you're only staying here for the rest of the week," he started saying.
"So?" I asked. "What's your question?"
His eyes grew soft and sad. "Well, I'd miss you and the girls a whole lot. So, I was wondering, if you maybe would move in with me?"
It was such a simple question, but it hit me like a brick wall. It came completely out of nowhere, and I didn't know how to respond. Jacob was so sweet to me, and I really felt in love with him. He kept me so sane, especially since I had no energy from the girls. But, of course, I would have to deal with Paul. I knew he would want to see the girls, and I felt a little guilty keeping him away from the girls, but, at the same time, I hated him. He was so cruel to me, and I was cruel to him. I would have to worry about playing nice with him for the girls, but I didn't want to. They were my girls; I raised them for almost a year, but it was also nice to have a babysitter so close.
Being with Jacob was the only thing that made me truly happy. Of course I loved my girls, and I loved spending time with them, but Jacob took me out and made me really happy. He was everything I wanted.
"Well," I mused. "Um…."
"You don't have to decide right now," he told me. "I understand why you wouldn't want to decide right now."
"It's just so… sudden," I told him. "I mean, I would love to, but I'd have to move all my stuff, and then there's…"
"Paul," he finished.
"Well, yeah."
Before Jacob could say anything else, one of the girls started crying. I sighed and got up from the table. Jacob followed me into the room. Tianna was crying softly. I picked her up and rocked her back in forth in my arms. But, as soon as Taylor saw me, she started crying. Jacob picked her up, and she stopped crying.
It was so obvious that Jacob would be a good father. He would help me so much with the girls. He was going to be a great father, whether it be of my kids or not. He cradled the girls like they were his.
I was ready to make my decision.
"Jacob?" I asked, grabbing his attention.
He looked away from Taylor and at me. "Yeah Nat?"
"I want to move in with you," I told him.
His eyes lit up and his smile grew. I could tell he was ecstatic that I said that. I didn't know why he wanted me to move in so badly, but it made me smile just thinking about it.
"You really do?" he asked with excitement in his voice.
I nodded. "Yeah, I do. You're so perfect with the girls, and I love you. There's no reason I shouldn't move in with you."
He put Taylor down so he could hug me tight. He kissed my lips and then kissed Tianna's forehead.
"It'll be so nice here," he promised. "We'll have a good life. I promise."
"I know." I smiled. "That's why I want to move in."
He smiled back at me, picked up Taylor again, and spun her around. She giggled and grabbed a hold of his nose.
"She loves you," I told him.
He smiled at me.
"I think it's time to give them baths," I said.
"Okay. I'll go get the sink water ready." He carried Taylor out. "Are you ready for your bath?"
She giggled.
I grabbed Tianna and followed Jacob.
It was nice that Jacob had a double sink so we could bathe both of the girls at the same time.
After their baths we lay them down again for a nap. Their baths always made them tired.
Jacob and I walked into the family room and plopped down on the couch. He turned on the television as I cuddled to his chest.
"We'll go tell your mom and start getting your stuff soon," he whispered, running a hand through my hair. "I promise it will be so good."
I nodded. "I know. I know how much you love me and the girls, and that's why I want to move in. You help me so much, and you are one of the only reasons I'm happy. I am going to love living with you."
He kissed my lips and smiled. "Me too."
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