That'll Be The Day

Chapter 12 - LAST

I squeezed Danis hand and smiled as we walked into an orphanage and to the front desk. "Hi, how may I help you today?" The lady smiled.

I looked at Dani and smiled before looking back at the lady. "We'd like to adopt a kid."

"Any preferences? Age, colour, anything?"

I shook my head. "No. Any child."

She smiled and nodded, getting out some papers. "Please fill this out and then you can go and meet the children." I smiled and nodded, taking a pen and filling out the papers, handing it back. "Follow me." She led us to a bunch of children playing. My eyes went straight to a little girl who was in the corner, not playing with anyone.

I let go of Danis hand and walked over, squatting near her, but not too close. "Hi. I'm Samantha." I softly smiled, not wanting to freak her out.

She slowly looked up. "Avery."

"Avery? I like it. May I sit with you?" She nodded and went back to drawing. I smiled a bit and sat next to her, but still not too close. Some other adults walked by and she scooted closer to me. Aww! "So, Ava, if I may call you that of course, what are you drawing?"

"Rainbow."

"It's a very nice rainbow." Dani walked over and Ava moved even closer. "Ava, this is Daniella. She's my wife." I softly blushed. It's still so weird saying that. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. I looked up at Dani. "Dani, this is Avery." Dani just smiled at me and the two talked. I got up and walked over to the lady. "We'd like to adopt Avery."

"Avery?" She smiled. "I'm so happy. She's always been independent and never liked socializing, so I'm glad she found someone to trust. Let me get you some more of the paperwork." She smiled wide and went into an office, coming back out with papers. More papers. Well, I'm glad I love paperwork. I smiled and filled out the papers, handing it back.

Someone poked my shoulder and I turned around, seeing Dani holding Avery. I guess they got along well. I smiled, Avery having a big smile on her face. "Hey you two." Avery leaned over and I reached out, taking and holding her.

I heard a sniffle and turned around, softly giggling when I saw the lady trying not to cry. "I'll go get Averys things." She smiled and walked away.

We arrived home and I set Avery down. She held onto my hand and I giggled. "How about I show you around the house?" She nodded and I walked around, showing her each and every room. When we got back to the living room, I grinned. "Anna!" Avery held my hand tighter and I looked down, her hiding a bit behind me. I smiled softly and kneeled down. "Avery, that's Anna. She's Danis mom."

"Grandma?" Avery tilted her head and looked over at Anna. Anna smiled, some tears welling up. I swear, if everyone starts crying... Anna knelt down and Avery let go, walking over cautiously and hugging her. Dani wrapped an arm around my waist and I looked up at her, smiling. This is exactly what I wanted. Marry Dani, have our own house, maybe a kid... Everything is perfect. "Momma?"

Dani and I looked down at Avery. "Did you just call one of us?" She nodded. "Oh my god." I grinned, some tears welling up. No, I won't cry. I can't cry. I'm not going to cry.

"Momma cry." Avery giggled. I rolled my eyes and bent down, hugging her tightly. I didn't know kids could get so accustomed to someone right away like that. "Momma okay?"

"Yeah, momma okay." I smiled, kissing her head. This'll be as weird as getting used to calling Dani my wife.