Teach Me How To Love

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"Madi!" I called out, walking into moms house.

I heard small footsteps running and smiled.

"Mama!" She smiled happily at me, her few teeth showing. I bent down onto my knees and opened my arms. She jumped into them without a second to waste and giggled as I squeezed her tightly.

"Hello darling." I kissed her hair and rested her on my hip.

"Me and Nanny made cookies!" She squealed. I smiled at my little three year old.

"What kind?" I asked happily.

"Chocolate!" She threw her hands in the air and giggled.

I laughed and Madi and I walked into the kitchen. I saw mom wrapping the cookies in plastic wrap.

I gave mom a kiss on the cheek, thanked her for watching Madi while I worked and left To take Madi home because it was getting late and I didn't want her to be up all night.

We walked into the apartment and flicked and saw Amber sitting our dark grey couch watching tv. Madi squealed immediately and jumped out of my arms to attack my best friend.

I chuckled and closed the door before walking down the little hall and towards the two as they hugged each other.

"Aunt Amby, I missed you!" Madi cried, grasping onto Ambers neck for dear life.

I giggled and so did Amber as she retracted my little girl from around her neck.

"You saw me this morning, sweetie." She laughed and Madi crossed her arms.

"So?" She sassed. I rolled my eyes and picked Madi up. Someone needs to go to bed.

"Alright missy. It's bed time. Kiss aunt Amby goodnight." Madi yawned and gave Amber a kiss on the cheek.

I picked her up and we left the living room and entered her room. Amber and I had decorated Madi's room before she was born with purple wallpaper and brown trim. Butterflies were all over the room and the only difference between her room now, and when she was born is that we replaced the crib with a small bed.

Madi crawled into bed and snuggled into her teddy bear. I flipped on her nightlight and turned on her music box.

"Goodnight, angel." I said, kissing her forehead. She smiled and closed her eyes.

Madi looked like me in so many ways. From her curly chocolate hair to her sparkling blue eyes and rosy lips. It wasn't hard to tell she was mine.

I sat next to Amber on the sofa, stealing the remote from her hands. She rolled her eyes.

"Good thing I wasn't paying attention to that." She laughed and turned her body towards me. "So, how was work?"

I groaned. "Well let's replay my day; I got hit on when I got there by Mark, I answered a few calls, got asked out by Mark, scheduled some meetings, got hit on again by- guess who?" I said dryly.

"That man is such a pig. I don't know how you deal with it." She said.

"I have to. We need the money."

"Yeah, but come on, Your boss is a total perv." She sighed and looked at me seriously. "You can't keep that job."

"I'll talk to him then. Amber, I need this job. If I quit how will we afford anything? Your job alone can't take care of all three of us, and you're leaving soon." She nodded and sighed again.

"I don't like this, Bella."

"I didn't ask if you did." I sighed. "Look, I'll try to find another job but until I have a fall back plan I'm not quitting."

She nodded. "That's fair I guess. I'll see you in the morning." Amber left the room and all I could find it in me to do was stare at the spot she was.

She was right, I shouldn't have to deal with a boss like that but I can't help it. I could always get another roommate when Amber leaves, that'd take some responsibility off my shoulders. I don't think I could trust anyone with Madi though. I trust her with very few people as it is. To live with someone completely new? I couldn't do it.

I'll have to pay more for the apartment when Amber leaves. Could I handle that?

I'll need a second job. And with school coming up that means less time with Madi. I'd feel like I was neglecting her.

I could always go to college online... Save time and money. But then I'd have to be able to concentrate while my daughter tries to get my attention.

I could feel a headache forming and thought it best to lay down. I'll worry about that when Amber leaves. I have two weeks to figure everything out. I pray to god everything works out. I can't let my baby down.