Be My Forever [COMPLETE]

Chapter 108

My first day of my new job was Monday. We have three days to pack up everything and move to New York. It was hard at first, considering that this was the house we brought home Valerie and Claire in, but we pulled through. There were also plenty of job opportunities for Toby in New York. He could design a skyscraper, for all I know.

On Friday, I said goodbye to my students and colleagues. And Jason. He promised that he'd visit for the holidays, but a part of me felt guilty. He still hasn't met Valerie or Claire. Now we're leaving for god knows how long.

On Saturday, we packed the last box. Standing in the middle of a barren living room made me feel as empty as the house itself. So many memories were made here. So many birthdays, Christmases, and milestones. This was the house where my daughters said their first words and took their first steps. This is the first house Toby and I lived in as a married couple. Now we can't look back.

On Sunday, we arrived in New York. I think Valerie might have anxiety issues. As I was carrying her down a crowded street, she started to freak out and cry. It could've been the crowded streets, or the completely new town, but something changed Valerie. Claire didn't mind the commotion and noise, but Valerie couldn't handle it.  We found a temporary apartment, which had only two bedrooms and one bathroom. It was a complete downgrade from our old house. But, it'll do for now. Valerie and Claire will just have to share a room. And we'll have to take shorter showers. Maybe with more furniture and some time, we can start to call this place home.

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It was late Sunday night. I had to get up early for my first day at Vogue tomorrow morning, but for some reason, I stayed up hours after the girls went to sleep, just talking with Toby.

"Do you ever think about having another baby?" Toby asked. He's asked this several times, and I know he hopes my answer will change.

"Maybe. It would be nice to have another baby."

"I think we could make it work. You said this new job pays a lot, right?"

"Yeah, but I don't care about the cost." I lied. The cost was what was keeping me from having another baby. It would be insanely expensive, with purchasing new clothes and a new crib and baby food, plus we would have numerous sleepless nights. I've been through this before. I love my girls to death, but they were expensive. And constantly crying.

"Then let's have another baby. I know of this adoption agency-"

"Are you serious? You're okay with having another expensive, noisy baby?" I asked, in disbelief.

"Of course. I'm having that expensive, noisy baby with you."

I laughed. Toby had a way with words. That's why I fell in love with him. "Alright," I said, "let's adopt another baby!"