TANNER*
It was great taking Kaysen and Cora out tonight. Cora and I went on the carousel multiple times. Her favorite was bopping moles. She tried some other games, but she was too young for most of them. Despite being only two, she did well, and we had a lot of fun.
Kaysen and I took Cora to the park in order to tire her out. It was an incredible experience, and I couldn’t help but feel overjoyed at the thought of having her as my daughter someday. Much like Kaysen and myself, there is a certain connection between Cora and me, as if it’s destined for me to be her father, although she is not my biological child.
Kaysen and I discussed her restrictions through text. In order to make things smoother for her, I gave Kaysen a break and spent most of my time playing with Cora. It was the most fun I’ve had since grade school.
Since I walked in the door, Cora had been clinging to me the entire night. I felt it was because of the plush doll I got her. I couldn’t help but get her something, and true to form, Cora hadn’t let go of the doll for even a second.
It was tough leaving after I dropped off Kaysen and Cora. Although I wanted to stay with them, Kaysen said her mother might not like the idea. I need to have a chat with Kaysen about getting her own place and if she needed it, I’d chip in for rent. While Kaysen’s dad is alright, her mom is a handful and I’m not sure how I feel about her. There is something off with her, even though I can’t quite put a finger on what it is. It’s clear that her mom is giving off bad vibes. Therefore, having Kaysen and Cora stay with them seems iffy because of her.
There is a matter of insurance concerning Cora and Kaysen, and it is likely that if she has any, it is minimal. Because of Kaysen’s pregnancy with twins, I need to explore options to either include her on my insurance or cover her medical bills. I will pay for Cora’s care as well. I’m pretty sure I can get the babies on my insurance when they’re born, but I’m not sure about Kaysen because we’re not married. Unfortunately, I cannot do anything about Cora’s insurance, but I am determined to find a solution for her as well. To explore my options, I should discuss the situation with either my dad or my uncle. There is a need to provide and care for both Kaysen and Cora.
Hell, Kaysen and I haven’t spoken about telling people she’s pregnant or anything. Her parents don’t even know; I would still be clueless if I hadn’t gone to see her yesterday. She and I have so much to talk about, but her not having her own place hinders us from doing that. Things needed to change, and soon.
I got home and drank a beer to wind down and then hopped in the shower. Once I got out of the shower, I went to my living room, grabbed another beer, sat down on my couch, and turned on the television. Something told me to check my phone, so I grabbed it and saw that Kaysen had texted me.
‘I need to find an apartment for Cora and me. Would you like to help me look for a place this weekend?’
Hell yeah, I would love to help her. It seems we have the same track of mind. ‘I would love to. I’m not sure if you would like to live near me, but these are the best apartments in town, and two-bedroom apartments are available. We would need to act on this fast, though, because the fall semester is about to start, and college students will snatch them up.’
‘I have money saved up, but I don’t think I’ll be able to afford to live there, especially since I’m pregnant with twins. It is necessary for me to save as much money as I can.’
‘Since you are pregnant with my babies, paying your rent is the least I could do.’
Ten minutes went by and I chugged my beer as I waited for Kaysen to reply. Then my phone rang. I saw it was Kaysen and answered.
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