It was a busy morning for the family of
Three. Everybody was sitting down eating
Breakfast, that Lena had prepared earlier
Today they had an appointment at Frankie's new school at 9am sharp
Francesca was excited. When she found out it was on the beach, both mother's
Didn't want to Frankie's hopes up.
Mommy is there gonna be kids at my new
School, Frankie asks. Baby l'm sure their will be children there, but remember what talked about the other day. You have to take a placement test first Lena says to her
Five year old daughter, Stef is sitting and
Drinking her morning coffee. Stef knows how impressionable Frankie is, mama
Are your going back to teaching again
Frankie directed her question to Stef
Yes sweet girl l'll be at the college in the spring. Stef states. And mommy are you going to be taking care of the sick babies
No sweetie not right now, because your sister will be here in three months. Does that answer your questions Lena said
Yes ma'am Frankie responds. Mommy
Can l be excuse so l can go brush my teeth
Frankie says to Lena. Yes you may be excused, Frankie got up from the table
Taking her dish over to the sink. And
Went upstairs, Lena sips her tea
So baby what else do we have plan
Besides visiting school. Stef states
Francesca has an appointment at 1pm
For a physician at San Diego's children's hospital. Lena replied. How do you feel
About me going back to teaching again
Stef asks her wife. I don't have a problem
With you working at San Degio university
We need a study income to keep everything running around here. I still a money in my 401k l haven't touched in three years, we both should have money in the joint account to get stuff for Frankie
And Ariel. Lena replies. I totally forgot all about those funds, l have about 30 thousand in my pension. And 75 grand retirement fund, 43 hundred in my 401k
Stef stated. Baby you have been holding out on me, Lena says. Stef knew she should
Told her wife about the money, they were a team. Lena got from the table with her plate and sliver ware in her hands, Lena washes the dirty dishes in the sink
Stef gets up. And walks over to Lena
to apologize, Stef wraps her hands around
Lena's waist. Sweetheart l'm sorry l didn't tell you, it wasn't my intention to keep you
Out of the loop. Stef realizes Lena's crying
Her body was shaking, Stef turns Lena facing her. Lena lays her head on Stef's neck, Stef rubs circles up and down Lena's
Back. Honey l don't want you stressing
Cause it's not good for our daughter
Stef tells Lena. Baby you can't keep important information from me like that
Where supposed to be together on this,
I would never withhold anything from you
if the shoe was on the other foot. Lena pushes Stef away, and continues with the dishes. Stef goes upstairs to check on Frankie, and to give Lena some space
Stef realizes she didn't consider her wife's
Feelings. Lena gave up her family to be with her, Stef knows she can be impulsive
At time. Stef didn't think Lena would react
Like that, Stef has to find a way to make
to bridge the gap between Lena and herself. Stef knew how senstive Lena
Was ever since they were teenagers,
Lena clear off the table. And wiped it with
a wet wash cloth, how could Stef be this inconsiderate Lena says to herself.
But on the other hand Stef always provided for her, she was her bestfriend
The mother of her children. Lena wishes
Her parents could around, and see the life
They made for themselves. All the cards
Lena sent to her parents over the years
Were sent back unopened, this broke her heart. Lena was deep in thought she didn't
Hear little Frankie come downstairs,
Mommy l'm ready. Lena turns around
And sees Francesca standing there
Baby are ready to go. Lena asks Frankie
Yes mommy, let me upstairs and get my bag. Lena leaves the kitchen. And heads
Up the steps, and sees Stef with her head
in her hand. Lena sits beside Stef
Look Stephanie l'm hurt you kept this from
Me, but it will take me time. to move pass
this, Lena says and gets up from the bed
Lena grabs her bag. We need to leave
So we can head to Frankie's appointment
At anchor beach private. School
Lena stated and walks over and gets her
Bag, while Stef put her shoes on
YOU ARE READING
Facing Adversity
RomantizmThis is the story about Lena Adams foster and Stefanie Adams Foster They both come out to their families, as Lesbians. They each struggle in their own way, neither parents approved of there relationship. Lena goes against her parents wishes, and se...
