Loved By You

Fourteen

Demi

"Mama" Kalen whined as he slammed his hands down onto the table. I released a sigh as I adjusted Hunter on my hip.

"I know you're hungry, Baby, just a second" I lowered Hunter into his highchair and fastened him in, passing him his bottle. He stared up at me with such intent as he took it. "What do you want then, Handsome?" I lightly smiled as he pressed the tip of his finger to his lips and he pouted, his little thinking face.

"O's" he pointed at the cupboard.

"How about we have some O's and some toast?" he instantly nodded. "You want some milk?"

"Tanks, Mama" I lightly smiled as I grabbed the milk from the refrigerator and I poured some into his sippy cup. "Daddy gone?"

"Daddy's in Vegas, Baby. He's on vacation" I spoke as I slid the sippy cup towards him. He instantly grabbed it and began to gulp it down. "At least look like we feed you, K" I shook my head and laughed as I headed to grab the Cheerios from the cupboard. I poured a handful into a bowl and then passed it to Kalen as I dropped two slices of bread into the toaster. I turned on the coffee machine and while I waited I mashed up a banana for Hunter. "Here you are, Honey" I slid the bowl onto the highchair, instantly regretting dressing him first as his eyes lit up and he shoved his hand into the bowl. "That was such a mistake" I shook my head as I turned to take the toast. I applied a light layer of peanut butter to both slices and then cut them up, passing some to Kalen and then some to Hunter. His little eyes were so wide. I poured myself some coffee and then turned to Hunter who was now covered in banana. "You sure know how to eat, Hunt" he babbled with a mouth full of food. Kalen giggled as he glanced over at Hunter. "Your brother's a messy eater, huh?" he nodded as he chewed on a bit of toast. I pulled my phone from my pocket and snapped a photo.

"Eh" Hunter held his banana covered hand out.

"Yeah, you're messy" he giggled, his beautiful eyes sparkled. I grimaced as he just shoved his hand back into the bowl with an almost satisfied squeal.

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"I miss you" I spoke through the phone as I cradled Hunter against my chest as he sucked on his pacifier.

"Baby, I miss you too" I shook my head as I nibbled on my lip.

"You're probably having too much fun to miss me" a light smirk formed on my face. "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?" he rolled his eyes as I tried not to giggle.

"Even if that is the case, I still miss you" I shook my head as he laughed. "Where's Kalen?"

"K. You want to come and talk to daddy?" Kalen lifted his head up from the piece of paper on the floor and giggled as he pushed himself to stand. He just about managed to pull himself up onto the couch. I pressed a kiss to the top of his head as he cuddled himself into my side and he beamed at the phone.

"Hi daddy" he waved, giggling as Odell waved back.

"Are you being good for mommy?" I lightly ran my fingers through his curls as he nodded, his thumb sliding into his mouth.

"He's always good for mommy" I glanced back into the phone as Odell smiled back at me. "Good luck today, Baby."

"Thanks Baby. It's all for charity though so I'm not too bothered. As long as they raise more than last year."

"I'm sure they will" he smiled back, his eyes dancing briefly over the phone. "How long until the fight?"

"I have like 20 minutes until I need to go. I do miss you, ya know" I lightly smiled as my cheeks lightly burnt. "I wish you could have come out here. It's amazing, we would have had some fun."

"Maybe some day we'll have to visit together but I don't want to leave Hunter and Kalen alone for the weekend."

"They would have been with my mom, Babe."

"You know what I mean" he lightly laughed as I rolled my eyes. "What time do you think you'll be home tomorrow?"

"I'm not sure yet, Baby. Tony was talking about some photoshoot for this charity thing. It shouldn't be too late though" I nodded as I glanced down at Hunter who stirred, threatening to cry. "Is it his teeth?" I nodded as I pressed a kiss to the top of his head.

"Yeah, they've been annoying him all day. I'm going to need some good luck for tonight" he lightly laughed through the phone. "You should have seen him at breakfast though this morning."

"Covered?"

"Completely. I made the mistake of dressing him before" the pacifier fell from Hunter's mouth as he released a cry. I sighed before I spoke. "I'm gonna have to go, Baby, but I'll see you tomorrow" Odell nodded, a light smile on his lips. "I love you."

"I love you too, Beautiful" my cheeks lightly flushed.

"Say bye to daddy, K" I adjusted the phone in front of him.

"Bye" he lifted his hand and waved.

"Love you, Bud."

"Wuv you" I dumped my phone on the couch as it went blank, adjusting Hunter against my chest as his screams loudened.

"I know, Baby" I lifted him against my chest as I stood, my lips pressed against his ear. "You're okay, Hunter" I began into the downstairs bathroom and grabbed his teething gel. I managed to rub it onto his gums but he just continued to scream. The sound hurts because Hunter isn't a crier.

"Mama, paci" I glanced down at the voice, lightly smiling as Kalen held up Hunter's pacifier.

"Thank you, Handsome" he beamed as I took it, sliding it into Hunter's mouth. He dropped his head onto my shoulder, tears pouring down his cheeks as he heavily breathed against me. "Let's go and cuddle, Baby" I held my hand out for Kalen who instantly took it, dragging me back into the living room.

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