Reinvention: Sequel to The Married Life

Chapter 6

Once it's almost time to get the girls, we leave to get Cali and CJ first. I put all their bags and stuff in the back of the truck so that when we get the girls, we can drop Demi off and hit the road. Four kids and about a four hour car ride. I pray they all just go to sleep during the hole thing. The girls don't take naps in school anymore, and Eddie said the other two hadn't taken a nap yet. We get to the school and I get out to go get them. Their sitting outside with their other classmates and teacher. They point me out to their teacher and run over to me. I wave to the teacher and carry them to the car. "Do we get to go with you now?" Cayleigh asks. "Yup. It's me and you kids for the next week. We're gonna give mommy a break." We get to the car, they hop in the back and get in their seats. "Hey girls, how was the rest of school?" Demi asks. "Good." "Yeah...it was fun. Our teacher baked us cookies." "Well that was sweet of her. Ready to spend spring break with daddy?" "Yeah, but you should come with us...so you won't be lonely." Cay'Lyn says. "Oh baby don't worry bout me. I'll be fine...I have to go to the studio anyway." "You can come when you finish." "Yeah mommy" Cayleigh adds. "Yeaaaaah" Cali says. "Yeaaah" CJ says. "Yeahhh..." I say mimicking them then look at Demi and smile. "We'll see." We leave and I take her home. She gives each of the kids a kiss. "I'll walk you to the door." "That's not necessary." "Stop being difficult, and let me walk you to the door." "Fine." I walk her up to the door and wait till she unlocks it. "No kiss for daddy?" I say as she walks in the house. "Nope...especially not in front of them. It'll do nothing but get their hopes up." "Enjoy yourself this week. You definitely deserve it." "Thank you." "See you next week." "Colin....." "Yeah." "Remember what I told you." She says referring to the women she claims that are in my life but aren't. So I like pictures of different women on Instagram. Didn't know that resulted in fucking them, but whatever, time to enjoy time with my kiddos.

{Demi's POV}

I walk in the house and flop down on the couch. This will be a very relaxing week. I love my kids, and I'm gonna miss them like hell, but this is a much needed break. It's different taking care of them full time 24/7. I sometimes have to have a glass of wine at the end of the day when their sleep because they're a handful....and I don't even drink. I miss them already though. I call Dallas to see if she's busy, and she's not so I stop by for a visit. "Hey." I say as I walk in. "Hey...how'd the girls do in the talent show?" "Great. Cayleigh got first and Cay'Lyn came in second." "How'd she take that?" "At first....not good, then colin gave her a little talk and she was okay." "Speaking of Colin, how'd you two get along today." "Good." I quickly say and she gives me a strange look. "What?" "I don't know...." Then she sizes me up some more. "You had sex with him didn't you?" "How did you even come to that conclusion? I said one word." "I can tell..." "Is it that obvious?" "So you did?" "Maybe...I never intended to. I tried to hold my ground, then I just gave in. It was....ugh...fucking amazing." "Great...so you're getting back together." "No." "Then...why even go there with him." "You're the one who's always like you need sex and all that other crap." "Yeah, I did. and it's fine if you do it with Colin IF there's a promising future for you two. Not just be fuck buddies." "Chill. It was our last time anyway." "Yeah. Sure." "I'm serious." "Okay. Well Ben and I are having a date night, I can get him to call his really cute friend, and we can double date." "No." "Demi come on. You're gonna be alone all week. You're gonna need someone to talk to. It's been almost 8 months since your divorce. It's time." "Look, if I say yes, you have to back off of me and my love life....even if this guy doesn't work out." "You have my word. I just want you to get back out there. Just because things didn't work out, doesn't mean you can't find love again. Give it a chance. You never know." "Fine. I'll go." "Great!"

"So what's this guys name, how old is he, what does he do...does he know I have four kids?" "His name is Kellan. I don't know how old he is...he's in a band, plays the guitar...who knows maybe you guys can write a song together one day." "....lets not get ahead of ourselves...and besides I'm in a break from music for a while." "Doesn't mean you can't write songs......and yes he knows you have four kids.." "And he's okay with that?" "Yeah. I wouldn't be pushing you to do this if he wasn't okay with it.....so what are you gonna wear." "I don't know. I'm sure I have something in my closet that I haven't worn yet. What time?" "7:30?" "Where?" "Cheesecake Factory." "Sounds good."

{Colin's POV}

After the long drive, we finally make it to the house around 7 something. The kids are wide awake. The girls twins wanna have a movie night. I get them all set up with popcorn, candy, juice pouches, and order pizza. Once the movie starts they're calm, and very into it. I sit on the couch and go through my Instagram. I see I got a DM...well several DMs, but only one really stands out. It's from this girl name Brittany. I ain't gone lie, she fine as hell. I've seen her in person maybe once this year during All-Star weekend the NBA puts on every year, but that's about it, and I've messages her a few times on here, but it's nothing serious. She'll put me as her man crush Monday and stuff, which I don't have a problem with. Her and just about a thousand other women do it, so I'm unbothered by it. The DM she sends is a selfie of her, in a 49ers hat, and she says "Sup stranger" "wassup." "What are you up too." "Movie night with my kids." "Aww that's sweet...I was messaging you because I'm gonna be in your area in a couple weeks. We should link up." I want to, but then again, I kinda don't. "Let me, get back to you on that. I'll definitely let you know soon though." "Okay." After that I don't reply and toss my phone on the table

{Demi's POV}

It's finally time to go to dinner. I'm a little nervous to be honest. I haven't been on a first date since I met Colin in Vegas. I get more nervous on the way to the restaurant. I pull up. And I see Dallas and Ben's car in the parking lot. I go inside and their sitting down waiting. I walk towards. There's no place to sit so I stand next to them.

"Where's..." Before I can get my question out, she points at the door. I look over and there's a guy that's walking towards us. My first impression of him, is woah...he's kinda cute....really cute. Border line hot almost. "You must be Demi.." "Is it that obvious?" "Well you are standing next to those knuckle heads...and I've kinda went through some pictures on your Instagram..and let me just say, you're even more beautiful in person." He says then smiles. I can't help but smile from ear to ear. I need to pull myself together and stop swooning right now. "Oh by the way...these are for you." He says. I was so focused on him, I didn't notice the yellow roses in his hands. "They're beautiful....thank you." "You're welcome." We look over and Dallas and Ben aren't sitting down anymore. "Maybe they already got a table." I say then walk off. "How about we get our own table...I think it'd be a little awkward with them there while I try and get to know you...I mean, if you want. Choice is up to you." "Getting a separate table is fine." We end up having to wait about 10 more minutes for another table. After getting seated, ordering eating and having a really good conversation during the entire thing, he pays and walks me to the car. Dallas and Ben left a little before us. "I hope I didn't bore you to death tonight." He says. "No, you didn't. It was nice to have someone to talk to." I unlock the door and he opens it. "So....do I get to see you again?" I smile. "Sure." "Great, I'll call you tomorrow." "okay." I say then get in the car. He shuts it. I start it up and he stands back and watches as I drive off.