Life gets better

Abel P.O.V

As I watched my mum leave with Chibs I couldn't help but smile. The two were so plainly in love it was hard to watch.

"Let's just hope they don't give you any more aunts or uncles huh, little one? I think we have enough of them." I spoke to Nevaeh as she smiled around her bottle.

"I wonder if you're Papa will visit today."

Things have been going great between David and me. I don't think I could have asked for a better boyfriend. He dotes on Nevaeh and with us being friends for so long he knows the best way to deal with my moods.

Just as I was finishing up with Nevaeh I watched as a black BMW pull in with a flat tire. I had to laugh as a young girl with blue hair got out and kicked the tire in frustration. I settled Nevaeh into my arms and walked over.

"Hi, welcome to Teller's. Can I help you?" I asked, she just looked at me like was stupid.

"Can you help me? What does it look like? Does everyone say that or are you stupid?" She asked

"Sorry ma'am, it's standard." I said with a cheeky smile.

"Pfft, ma'am. I will have you know I am 16 not 60. Name's Cathy Mr.?"

"Teller, Abel Teller. It's nice to meet you Cathy. I can have that up and running in 20 minutes. I'll just hand the baby off." I walked into the office and got Gemma to watch the baby. As much as I don't like leaving my daughter with her, I have to work. As I got to work on the car, Cathy started talking to me.

"So, Abel, tell me is Teller as in this place?"

"Yeah, my grandpa opened this place. My dad owns it now. I just have the joy of working here part-time while going to college."

"Aw, and the baby?"

"That's my daughter, the whole reason I dropped out of school. She needed me." I saw Cathy smile at me.

"That's sweet. Not many guys would give up their lives for a kid"

"Yeah, well she needed me. Her mom bailed when she was born. I was all the kid had." I finished up and waved to Damion and David as they came walking over.

"Well Abel, thanks and why don't you call me?" Cathy said as she tried to hand me a piece of paper. Luckily I was saved by David wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing my neck.

"Hey love, where's Nevaeh?" I nodded towards the office.

"Well I shall go get our little daughter." with that he walked away. I turned to Cathy.

"Sorry Cathy but I'm happily with someone." She smiled sweetly at me.

"You are cute together." She said as she climbed in her car and drove away. Having forgotten my brother was there, I jumped when he spoke.

"Really Lil bro, you're with David?" Damion asked.

"Yes, does it bother you that your little brother swings both ways?" I asked with some fear in my voice, not liking the thought of being rejected.

"No Abel it doesn't bother me. As long as you're happy then I don't care who you sleep with at night." Damion smiled at me and clapped my shoulder.

"That's good to know bro. Please don't tell dad, I'm not ready to tell him yet." Damion nodded before heading into the office as David came out.

"Your grandma is a piece of work. Say you want to do something tonight, just us?" He asked.

"Um... sure, just let me get back to you with a time. Need to find a sitter." I said, looking forward to getting out for the first time since Nevaeh's birth.

When I finished my workday, I had a walk home with Nevaeh in her pram. By the time we got there she was fast asleep, so leaving her in the sitting room I went upstairs looking for mom. Walking into her room, I started talking.

"Hey mom, would you... OH, GOD!" I slammed the door shut, wondering if the pain was worth washing my eyes with soap.

"God Abel, I did teach you how to knock." mum said as she came out the room in her dressing gown.

"Well gee, sorry mom I didn't know lunch was code for sex these days," I replied causing her to smack the side of my head.

"What is it you wanted?" She asked. I looked at her standing in nothing but a dressing gown.

"Nothing I will ask dad, sorry for bothering you." I said as I went downstairs and walked out with Nevaeh. I walked the two blocks to dad's house, walking in I called out.

"Please tell me everyone is dressed?"

"Yeah, we're all clothed, why?" Danielle said as she and dad walked out of the kitchen.

"Oh, thank god. Seeing one parent going at it is enough thank you very much." I said with my hand over my heart. I took Nevaeh's car seat off the frame and walked into the living room. Lexi was there with some friends; she came over claiming the baby and leaving.

"Sure, no 'Hi big brother, how are you'?'" I said sarcastically as Lexi just smiled sweetly at me and went back to showing her niece off to her friends.

"So, what's up son?" Dad asked as I sat down.

"I was wondering if you could watch Nevaeh for a couple of hours. I'd ask mom but she's busy." I said scrunching my face up. Dad just laughed at my misfortune.

"We'd love to watch her Abel. What are you doing tonight, a hot date?" Dad asked wiggling his eyebrows. I felt my face heat up.

"Oh, it is. Who with?" Danielle asked.

"Umm. . . with David." I said, watching their faces. They both smiled.

"Well it's about time, the boy's been pinning after you for years." Dad said

"What? You're not mad? That your son might be gay?" I asked.

"No, cause if you were, I wouldn't be watching my granddaughter tonight. And even if you are, I don't care. I just want you to be happy son. I want you with someone that will look after you both."

"Well that's good to know, dad. I will pick her up at about seven. Everything she needs is in her bag. Have fun." With that I gave my little spitfire a kiss and left for my first date in over a year.