The Fight (Stefonnie)

Chapter 9

Bonnie smiled as Olivia laughed as she tickled her. She called in sick today just so that they could spend the day together since this will be the first time that Olivia stays in her new apartment. She was glad that her little girl liked it, that she said that she wanted to spend everyday here.

"Mommy, is Stefan coming over today?"

She smiled. "Not today, baby he has to work all day." She tickled her a little, "So it'll be just you and me having so much fun!"

"Yeah!"

"We can call him later before lunch,"

"Okay!"

She smiled and kissed her little girl's cheek before hugging her.

Stefan smiled widely hearing her little voice but also frowned a little missing her. He was glad to hear that she was having a fun time with her mom and he couldn't wait to see her tomorrow.

"I'm eating pizza!"

"Really? That sounds so yummy!"

"I can save you a slice."

"Oh that's so sweet, thank you so much, Liv."

"You're welcome."

He chuckled. "I love you, can I talk to your mommy?"

"Okay, I love you too. Mommy,"

"Hey, babe,"

"Did you hear that? She said that she loves me too,"

She smiled. "I heard. She really does love you, Stefan."

"Man, that's so great." He let out a breath. "I can't wait to see you guys tomorrow."

"We can't wait to see you either."

"I love you so much,"

"I love you so much more."

"Bye, baby, I'll call later."

"Okay, bye."

"Let me talk to Liv real quick."

Bonnie handed her back the phone and listened to the exchange of goodbyes and I love yous before she ended the call.

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They held hands as they walked to the park. Bonnie hoped that other kids will be there so Olivia could socialize with other kids and maybe make a friend too.

Bonnie sat on the bench growing a smile watching her run straight to the slide. When she was younger, her favorite thing was the swing, it still is. Sitting there just being at peace with the wind and your thoughts made a lot of her bad ones go away. People liked to swing away from the sun, but she would always try to be reaching it. The burning warmth on your face, how it fills you up made her actually appreciate life.

"Well look who it is,"

Bonnie was snapped out of her thoughts. She stood and turned around smiling when she came faced with Vince. "Hey," they shared a hug. "I see you're working. A little late though, aren't you?"

"Hey, I was busy earlier." She chuckled. "Oh, how about I take you for a ride?"

"I would love that, but I can't. My daughter's here."

"You can leave her here, I see a lady I know, she can watch over her."

"Ehh,"

"Five minutes tops, I promise."

"Who do you know?" She turned to face the playground again.

"The lady with the brown hair and green shirt. Hey, Crystal!" He called out. "Can you look over the cutie on the slide while we're gone, it won't be for long."