Saved By You

Chapter 21: surprises!? pt.2

Eve's P.O.V

     I follow Char to her room shortly after she leaves. I knock on her door, but she doesn't answer, so I walk in. I don't see her in here, so I walk to the bathroom as I hear her sniffle and cry. I knock on her door, and I hear a faint come in. I walk in and see her on the floor with tears running down her face. I rush to her and wrap her in my arms.

    "It's okay, amore I'm here. I've got you, you're okay. " I sit down beside her, and she crawls into my lap.

   "She doesn't believe I will be a good mother. She thinks I will screw everything up. She doesn't- think I'm mother material." She looks at me, and I see just how heartbroken she is. I kiss the top of her head and rock her side to the side.

    "Lok at me, amore." She slowly lifts her head and sniffles. Her eyes are red and puffy from crying.

   "You are going to be the best mother this kid could ever ask for, amore. You will be a wonderful mother. I know you will be. You're smart and determined. when you want something, you get it, and if you don't, you won't stop trying until you do. " I wipe the tears from her cheeks and kiss her forehead.

    "What if she really doesn't think I will be a great mom? I've always looked up to my parents, and I want to raise my kids like they did, but I want to do it with you. Maybe she's right. You are young. I mean, you just turned 18." She puts her hands over her face and cries into my chest. I wrap my arms around her and coo her, letting her calm down before I speak. I take her chin between my thumb and pointer finger, lifting her head for her eyes to meet mine.

   "Yes, I'm 18. Yes, I'm young, but I chose this. I did it for you, and I'm not backing out now even if your mom jumps down my throat. I told you I would stay and I'm going to keep my word. Your mom is just worried about you. She thinks I'm not ready to be here for you and the kid, but I will spend every day proving that I will take great care of my family" She smiles and puts her head in my neck.

   "Thank you," she whispers, and I hum. I kiss the side of her head

   "Do you want to lay down in bed?" I ask quietly, and she nods. I pick her up bridal style and open the bathroom door, and Ivy jumps away. I was about to say something snarky until I saw tears running down her face. I sigh and walk to the bed. I set Char down and kissed her head. I turn to Ivy and cross my arms.

    "You know your daughter has done more for me than anyone ever has. She saved me when I was at my lowest, and she helped me get my old self back. The least I can do for her is love her and take care of her. She deserves better than me, of course. I know that. She deserves someone who can pay the bills, someone who can provide more than what I can. The most I can do is take care of her and our child and love them both unconditionally. I know I'm young, but I am mature and know right from wrong. I have seen more shit in one day than you should in a lifetime. I think I can handle taking care of my family. "  I take a really deep breath and continue.

   "If you have a problem with it, you can take it up with me, not her, because I will make sure you have plenty to hear..." She shuts me up by running into my arms and giving me a tight hug. I slowly and cautiously put my arms around her.

   "I'm sorry, I know I overreacted, but she is my baby, and I don't want her getting hurt, but I see how you treat her, and I'm glad she has you. You have no idea how worried I was that she wouldn't get the life she wanted, but you gave that to her. She doesn't need a provider she just needs someone to love and someone to love her. I'm sorry for saying you aren't old enough and incapable, I was wrong. You are more than capable and worthy to take care of her. " She leans back and wipes her tears.
  
  I smile and give her a big hug. " Thank you." I turn my head and look at Char, and she is smiling. Ivy, let's go and push me to the bed. I laugh and lie down with Char, kissing her lips gently.