House Of Memories

Chapter 12

After dealing with rosy, the tiredness from staying up all night was finally setting in. I dragged myself into the house but before I could make my way up the stairs william had grabbed me by my arm and pulled me into his chest

"Don't ever fucking do that again" William said worriedly, his arms tightening around my tired frame

"William, i'm sorry I didn't know you were going to wake up" I said a bit muffled, he had my head pushed into his chest, he gave me one last squeeze before pulling away

"Don't apologize I was just worried that you..." William didn't finish his sentence, he didn't need too, I knew what he meant

"I wouldn't do that" I spoke with obvious tiredness in my voice, william moved his hand up and started caressing my face, his eyes met mine but soon wondered around my face, admiring me

"Please don't" He said, he leaned in and kissed me like he hasn't seen me in years

"I need to get some sleep dear" I said pulling away from the kiss, he nodded his head in understanding and let me walk upstairs

I walked up the stairs and into the room, immediately climbing under the blankets. I laid on williams side, it didn't take long for me to fall asleep.

I woke up a few hours later to william coming into the room, I was gonna be mad but I heard him quietly shush someone.

"Love, wake up" William whispered leaning over me, I slowly opened my eyes and the sight I was met with I couldn't help but smile at.

He was holding charlie on his hip, she was around 7 months now and could hold herself up. She was smiling up at william

"What's she doing here?" I asked as I sat up, leaning my back against the bed frame

"Henry wants him and I to go make sure the diner is okay for opening tomorrow" William said as he sat down on the bed, he moved charlie from his hip to his lap

"Am I gonna be in charge of charlie?" I asked as I leaned in and got charlie's attention, I gave her a small wave and she cooed in response

"Do you feel up for it?" William asked turning his attention towards me

"Of course!" I responded as I put my hands out, william handed charlie over to me, he stood up

"I'll be back by tonight" William said as he leaned down and kissed my forehead and then charlie's, I nodded and he walked out of the room, I waited till I heard the front door close to get up

I got up with charlie, I set her on the floor while I walked into the closet to put some clothes on for the day. I found a hoodie and jeans, I quickly put those on and made my way out to charlie. I picked her back up and made my way downstairs.

I jumped off the last step and that gained me a laugh from charlie, I turned towards the kitchen and saw michael sitting there, staring at his bowl that's full of untouched cereal

"Hey mikey" I spoke softly, not wanting to startle him, he moved his head towards me as he had very obvious bags under his eyes, he gave me a small nod in response

"Did you get any sleep last night?" I asked now sitting across from him, charlie was playing with a string on my hoodie by now

"A couple hours...or minutes...i'm not really sure" Michael said as he twirled his spoon around in the milk "I have a question" He said as he rested the spoon on the edge of the bowl

"Please, ask it" I said now sitting charlie on the table infront of me, michael hesitated before asking

"Where did you go last night? I know you left and then dad did, he seemed to be in a hurry" Michael said looking at me, he put one arm up and rested his head on his hand