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Blended Together

Chapter 2

"Put that down!"

"No!"

Malcolm and Rosa were fighting like cats and dogs ever since Huey and Jazmine started living together. As promise, Huey manage to finish the two bedrooms with new drywalls and electrical before they were able to move in. Jazmine painted hers and Rosa's room in a purple colour for to have a calming effect on them. She had manage to get all of hers and Rosa stuff in the room with a queen size bed and a toddler bed. It was a bit tight but they could manage it.

The master bedroom was off limits due to some leak somewhere. Huey had no idea until he was able to rip out the walls. But that wasn't until later.

This was their new home along with Huey and Malcolm. But it was only two months in and their kids haven't figured out how to get along.

"Malcolm! Rosa! Stop right now!" Jazmine said leaving the kitchen to deal with the kids fighting over a stuff bear.

"It's mine!" Malcolm shouted pulling on the bear's arm as Rosa had the other in her little hands.

"Barry is mine!"

Jazmine grab the stuff bear out of their grasps and placed it high on the shelf.

"Mama," Rosa whined looking at the bear.

"If the two of you are not going to get along than I won't take you both to the park this afternoon," Jazmine warned.

Both were in shocked. They really wanted to go. Malcolm seems to be angry all of the time though and Jazmine didn't understand why. But Huey trusted her to take care of him while he was at work and fixing up the place and she was going to make damn sure he was well behave under her watch.

"Now it's almost lunch time and I want the two of you to wash up and behave. Do I make myself clear?" she said sternly.

They nodded their heads and headed to the bathroom. Jazmine shook her head in disbelief. She figured that they would get along by now.

"You handled that well."

"Jesus Huey you scared me," Jazmine said as Huey walk through the living room. "And I thought you had classes."

"I do," he said, "but I have forgotten a book I need."

"I see. Do you have time for lunch? I made enough for everyone."

"Yeah that's sounds good," he said, walking into the kitchen and grabbing the plates. Jazmine shut off the stove and started serving up lunch.

"Dad!"

Malcolm ran up to him and started talking a mile a minute. Rosa walked in more slowly, not sure about Huey still. But she was shy with someone she didn't know. And Huey isn't a easy man to get to know.

"Slow down Malcolm what's wrong?" Huey asked.

"She took the bear from me!" Malcolm whined and pointed at Jazmine.

"From what I saw you were fighting with Rosa over it," Huey said.

"But I had it first!"

"It doesn't matter Malcolm," Huey said, "you are under Jazmine's care when I am working so you have to listen to her."

"Why?"

"Because I say so. You listen to Jazmine while I'm away is that understood?" Huey said sterning. Malcolm nods his head but his eyes never left the floor.

"Alright now sit at the table," Huey said and Malcolm did as he was told. Rosa was already seated as Jazmine brought over lunch for everyone. She tried to engage in conversation with the kids but either one was talking. This had gone on long enough in her opinion. If they were all going to live together than they need to talk to one another. After they were finish, the kids left for the bedrooms.

"Anyways I need to get back," Huey said, "but thank you for lunch."

"You're welcome," Jazmine said, "but do you have a few minutes? I want to talk to you about the kids."

"What? Is there something else that happen today?"

"Oh no nothing like that. But I want to get to know Malcolm on a one to one basic. I mean we are all living together now and we all need to get along," she said.

"I agree but they will adapt," Huey said.

"It's been months Huey," she said, "and my daughter doesn't know you as much as your son doesn't know me. If we want a peaceful environment than we need to have that one on one with them. At least think about it before you say no."

"Alright but I have to go," he said, "make sure they behave themselves."

Jazmine rolled her eyes at his comment. It wasn't as easy as he thought. She started cleaning the kitchen and thought of ways to connect with Malcolm in anyway possible.

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Well, as the old saying goes it was easier said than done, Jazmine thought to herself as she walked through the park with the kids strapped into their stroller. She tried to engage in conversation with Malcolm but he was completely standoffish. He was definitely his father's son. One word answers and didn't really want to be around her. But Jazmine kept trying without trying to push Malcolm into something he wasn't ready for.

Bur for now, she would just maintain the best way she knew how to make sure the kids were as comfortable as possible.

"Alright you two," Jazmine said stopping the stroller near the playground. "We are only staying for a little bit because we have things to do this afternoon alright?"

They both nodded there heads as Jazmine unfasten their seat belts. They headed off to the playground, which made Jazmine laugh. She brings them here everyday just to make sure they get proper exercise before heading out to go shopping. She found they were more manageable when they were able to release some of that energy.

And it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the weather was warm. She really couldn't ask for a better day.

She watch the kids play on the playground, they only time she could see that they were not fighting each other. But it was peaceful and both of the kids were enjoying it.

"Alright Rosa! Malcolm! Come on we have to get going!" Jazmine yelled out. Rosa came quickly to her mother as Malcolm walked slowly. Sometime she wonders if he did this on purpose. But a scene stops him in his tracks.

"Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear…."

Malcolm watched on with fascination as those people sang to a young boy with his mother kissing his cheek as he blew out the candles. Malcolm didn't move from his spot as the boy had presents all around him.

"Hey Malcolm," Jazmine said gently, "we need to get going."

"What's that?" he asked her pointing at the birthday party.

"Well it's a birthday party. They are celebrating the day he was born," Jazmine said but happy that he was able to ask her something.

"Oh."

They watch for a few more minute everyone having fun with the gifts being unwrapped.

"Come on, we need to be home before your daddy gets home," she said taking his hand. Once they were buckled up, they headed out of the park and into the market.

Thankfully everyone in the house were vegetarians. She has given the kids meat before but they didn't like it. And Huey was a health nut so it wasn't a big deal. She grabbed everything they needed for their weekly meals. Huey took care of most of the bills and the renovations, so Jazmine did all the laundry (and blushes every time she touches Huey's boxers) and did all the cooking. It was better to come home to a hot meal everyday and Jazmine knew she was the better cook between the two of them.

As she was looking at apples, Jazmine notice that Malcolm and Rosa was eyeing the cupcake display. They were placing carrot cake and raspberry lemon in their case.

"Mama," Rosa said with a dazzling smile she could have only learned from Jazmine.

"Not today baby," she said pushing the stroller out of the way after paying for her apples.

"Please?" Now she was giving her the puppy eyes.

"I say not today, we have to get home."

"But mama."

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"It was good Jazmine thanks," Huey said as they all finished their dinner. Malcolm was more than quiet today as they ate. Rosa too but Jazmine couldn't figure out why.

"Alright you two," she said after she finished dinner, "it's bath time. Who wants to go first?"

"ME!" Rosa said rushing towards the bathroom. Malcolm didn't move from his spot on the couch as Huey watched the news. She just shook her head and washed her daughter up. She put in bubbles and they had fun. After she dried and gotten her into her pjs, they walked into the living room.

"Hey Huey, can you watch Rosa while I give Malcolm a bath?"

"Sure," he said, "Malcolm go with Jazmine."

Malcolm gave him a look before willingly left with Jazmine as she placed Rosa on the couch with Huey.

"Okay Malcolm don't worry there is no bubbles," she said softly. Bath time with Malcolm wasn't fun, he always tries to get out of the tub or fought with her when she was bathing him. Half the time Huey had to do it because he wouldn't do it for her. But tonight for some reason there was no problems, he got undress, they washed his hair and body and let her dry him. He didn't put up a fuss about it tonight.

"Thank you sweetie," she said, "now which one do you want?" She held up two different kinds of pjs for him to chose. Malcolm lifted his eyebrow up, like he was wondering what she was up to. But he ended up picking out the blue one.

"You know you can talk to me Malcolm," Jazmine said softly, "I know this is most likely a bit weird for you."

Malcolm just stares at her while she put on a fresh diaper and his pjs.

"But I hope we can get along because I really do like you sweetie," she said, "come on let's go back to your dad."

He nods and they walk together into the living room. But Jazmine was confuse in what she saw. Huey was sitting in the middle of the couch and Rosa was curled up in the corner. Did something happen?

"Rosa, go pick out a book and we'll read out here," Jazmine said. Rosa took of running towards their bedroom. It was confusing.

"Malcolm you are welcome to join us," she said. He shook his head and went into his bedroom. But the puzzling thing was Rosa behaviour.

"Hey Huey did something happen?" she asked.

"No we were watching TV," he said, "why?"

"Because she usually warms up to people by now," Jazmine said confusing.

"It's a different situation Jazmine. Has she ever lived with males before?" he asked.

"No it was always us."

"I figured as much. Give it time Jazmine because Malcolm is still adjusting to everything as well," he said.

Speaking of Malcolm.

"Huey when is Malcolm's birthday?" she asked thinking back to the park today.

"It's next week May 24th."

"Here mama!" Rosa said giving her the book. Rosa just had good timing.

"I'll let you two be," he said, walking into the bathroom.

Once Huey was out of sight, she had to ask. "Did Huey do something baby? I have to know if he did."

Rosa shook her head.

"Nothing happen?"

"No mama," Rosa said softly.

"Than why are you afraid of Huey? He is a very nice man."

"Because he's mean and scary looking," Rosa said seriously.

Jazmine almost had to laugh but suppressed it. She couldn't disagree because Huey always looked unhappy as long as she could remember.

"Okay sweetie but he is nice," Jazmine said opening the book. As she was reading the story to her daughter, something caught the corner of her eye. Malcolm was trying to hide behind the wall but was listening in. Jazmine raised her voice a little louder for him to hear. She hope that what she had plan would work in breaking Malcolm out of his shell.

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Jazmine sat in the park watching the kids play on the playground. It was Malcolm's birthday today and she hoped what she had plan will show him that she did care about him. He was slowly starting to talk to her but it was either a question or it was one word answer. She wasn't complaining about it because it meant that he was starting to trust her a bit.

She had already gotten him a couple of presents when they were last in the bookstore picking up a book for Huey. She even had them gift wrapped. Now she needs to go to the market.

"Malcolm Rosa we're leaving!" Jazmine hollered out. Rosa ran up to her mother as Malcolm walked more slowly. His eyes were on another birthday party but this time for a little girl. Once she had them strap in the stroller, they all headed towards the market. She did her usual shopping but as the kids were not looking, she quickly got a carrot cupcake for Malcolm. She hope this will help him.

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"It was good thanks," Huey said as they all finished dinner. It was Malcolm's favourite. Bean chilli with garlic bread. Huey had been working on the bathroom connected to the master bedroom. He wanted all the major renovations done before getting on to the easy work. Better weather he says.

"Thank you Huey," she said smiling, "did you like it Rosa?"

"Yes mama you are the best!"

Jazmine laughs at her comment. She always finds a way to put a smile of her face.

"Did you enjoy it Malcolm?"

He nods but doesn't say anything else. His eyes were casted down and his shoulder were slumped.

"Anyways I need to get back to work," Huey said, "happy birthday Malcolm."

He nodded as Huey patted his head and walked away. Huey didn't like birthdays and she didn't want to do this in front of him.

"Hey Malcolm," Jazmine said softly. His eyes widen when he saw two candles on top of a cupcake. He stared at the cake and candles set down in front of him.

"Happy birthday to you," Jazmine sang, "happy birthday to you."

Rosa joined in, "Happy birthday dear Malcolm. Happy birthday to you."

She kiss him on the cheek. But Malcolm didn't say anything as Jazmine laid the two presents down besides him on the table.

"Happy birthday sweetie."

"Yeah happy burthdaee," Rosa echoed her mother.

But Malcolm did something unexpected. He started crying.

"Malcolm what's wrong?" Jazmine said panicked.

"Jazmine what did you do?" Huey said as he came back into the kitchen.

"I don't know," she said, "I wanted him to have a good birthday so I just got him a cupcake and some gifts."

"You didn't think to talk to me about this?" Huey said angry, "because I want Malcolm-"

Malcolm jump into Jazmine's arms and just cried as his head was buried into her shoulder. His little arms were wrapped around her neck. Huey look at them in shock. Malcolm never did that before to anyone. Not even to him. He watched on as Jazmine whispered in his ear and rubbed his back to calm him down. Rosa looked confused. People were always happy on their birthday, why not him?

Once Malcolm was calmed down, Jazmine had him look at her in the eye.

"Do you like it?" she asked.

"Yeah."

"This is what you wanted right?"

He nods his head again and gave her a small smile. Jazmine smile was bigger.

"Good now blow out your candles and make a wish," she said gently. He did just that.

Huey looked on as Jazmine and the kids ate the cupcake. He couldn't believe that she actually did it. She managed to break through Malcolm's shell.

"Now that was yummy," she said, "do you want to open your presents?"

Malcolm nodded and grab one of the presents off the table and ripped it opened. Jazmine laughs as Malcolm held the DVD of the Lion King.

"We'll watch it tomorrow since it's going to rain okay?"

"Okay," Malcolm said excited as he ripped open his last present. It was a book: The Fire Station by Robert Munsch. He looked at her with a questioning look.

"I know you like to watch the fire engines go by."

Malcolm hugged her again, thanking her.

"Alright it's time for your bath. Do you want to go first?"

He nodded and took her hand to go into the bathroom.

"Okay you have two choices for pjs," she said holding them up. He chose the green one tonight. As she ran the water, "Bubbles."

"Are you sure?" she asked. He never like them before but nod his head. After he was finished bathing (liking all the bubbles) and put into his pjs, she walked him back into the living room where Huey and Rosa were sitting on the couch. Rosa still hasn't warmed up to Huey yet because she was still at the end of the couch as Huey sat near the other end.

"Alright Rosa your next!" Rosa jumped off the couch to her mother.

Malcolm ran right to his dad smiling, "What do you say to Jazmine Malcolm," he said, helping him on the couch.

"Tank you."

"You're welcome sweetie," Jazmine said walking away with Rosa's hand in her. She did the same thing with Rosa as she did with Malcolm. Having choices was always something she wanted to teach Rosa and it wasn't going to be any different with Malcolm. Rosa got to pick her pjs and had bubbles in the bath. Once she was finish, they headed towards the couch to have their story time but Malcolm was waiting for them with his new book in hand.

"Please," he said holding up his book.

"Do you want me to read it to you?" she asked.

Malcolm nod his head, begging with his eyes.

"Alright, get up there," Jazmine said pointing to the couch. She giggled when Malcolm was scrambling to get on the couch fast.

"My story?" Rosa asked pouting.

"Well since its Malcolm's birthday today we are going to read his story tonight," Jazmine said softly.

Rosa pouted and put her head down. But Jazmine picked up her daughter and placed her on the other side of her as she sat down.

"I'll tell you what," she said, "you get to pick tomorrow and Malcolm will pick the next night. Than you both get a turn. And on your birthday Rosa, you get to pick any story you want. Does that sound fair?"

Both kids nodded their heads. Kissing each of their foreheads Jazmine began to read their story as they both cuddled up to either side of her to look at the pictures. She used funny voices so the kids laugh and it made them want more. It warmed her heart to have both of them there with her for a simple thing.

Huey stopped what he was doing when he hear the laughter. He made sure that no one could see him as he peaked in on them. Seeing Malcolm laughing with Jazmine and Rosa was an amazing thing to see. He looked like he belong with them, sitting on that couch and getting a story read to them. When they were finished, the kids begged to re-read the story. But Jazmine stood up and reach for both of their hands and walked them to their bedroom.

Huey watch them as they disappeared, returning to his work on the master bathroom. His heart has been closed for a long time but maybe just maybe it will open again.

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