Life as I know it

Eight

Having lunch with Lacey and Blaire was unexpected, but nice. The kids talked about what they thought school would be like. Would they make new friends and wondering if they would see each other. These kids are already close.

We order club sandwiches and decide once we are done to go look for school uniforms with the girls. Even in pre-K uniforms are mandatory.

Conversation flowed easily and it was like I've known her my entire life. It's just like how my parents felt when writing letters back and forth and how Rhyder explained her and Logan. Maybe moving to Charlotte will be the best decision I've ever made.

Has Luke had his introductory testing and meeting yet?

Tomorrow at noon we have to be there. Has Blaire had hers yet?

Yes, yesterday.

What should I expect?

Really they will take Luke into a classroom and test his knowledge so they will know where to place him. While he is going that you fill out paperwork like address, emergency contact information, job status etc.

Oh alright. Seems simple enough.

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It's been two months of living in Charlotte and training has been kicking my ass. Luke loves school and is in the transitional pre k and kindergarten class because he tested so high.

My friendship with Lacey has been good. After our shopping trip for uniforms and supplies for the kids we exchanged information and have become fast friends.

A month ago it changed into something more when an emergency occurred and I had to call her to ask a huge favor. If she could pick up my son from school because he was sick.

I couldn't leave training because I had interviews that were sprung up so fast. I couldn't get away, but she said no problem instantly. Like it was just so simple. I guess it was.

That evening I thanked her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Since then I've taken her on afternoon dates when our kids were in school or on weekends we would do kid activities together.

It has been the best month of my life.

Lacey still has no idea what I do for a living and I'm starting to regret that she doesn't know. I'm also hyper aware that when she finds out she may not want to move forward in our relationship like I do.

I have to call my parents because this is such a huge deal for me. I don't want to loose Lacey and Blaire. I love them both so much and it would kill me if they weren't in our lives.

Hey Bullet, is everything alright? Why are you calling so late?

Everything is fine mom. Is dad around?

Son I'm right here. Your mother has you on speaker phone. What's in your mind? I can hear your gears moving from here.

I'm scared to tell Lacey who I am. I don't want to loose them. I love them. God this sounds so gay. Maybe I need to call Uncle Sam and uncle Blake since I'm loosing my manhood.

Rhyker stop being ridiculous. You've been dating this girl for weeks. Stop being a pussy son.

Dad. I'm an NBA player. Of course I'm scared. I travel a lot and stories are told so much about players being cheats etc.

My baby boy. You are right it will be tough. A lot of trust will have to be granted on both sides. But son if you love her she has the right to know. Maybe she will need time once you tell her maybe not, but don't run scared baby. You have a big heart to share. If she is your one then give it to her. If you aren't sure if she's the one then don't tell her yet.

She's the one mom. I know it.

Well put your manhood up and tell her how you feel. Son I was scared shitless when I fell in love with your mother. At the same time it was so easy and effortless. Was it hard. Yes. Nothing worth it in life is easy.

She's worth it old man. She's so worth it and more.

Well you know what you need to do. How about we schedule a weekend trip to visit and you can take Lacey out on a romantic date and tell her. We will watch the kids.

Sounds good. How about next weekend? Does that work?

I just messaged Blake and Sam they will keep an eye on Raydin for us. We will see you next Thursday evening. Love you bullet.

Love you too mom. Love you old man.

Now to come up with a romantic night for my woman. Because at the end of this. Lacey will be mine.