It was Mother's Day, so Pete and I went round to mum's to see how she was doing. I was going out later that night with her and a load of the other girls but it was night to have a little time to talk. Pete didn't seem like his usual self, but I knew that he didn't want I talk about it.
I was wearing a white top tucked into some ripped jeans and some white sneakers.
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"So how are you and Tom doing?" She asked as we sat in the garden. "I haven't seen him in a few days."
"We're good, but he's been super busy. He's missed you, he wants to go on one of your lunch dates again." I told her. "Helpfully things will start to quieten down again. How are you and Megan?"
"It's our first anniversary today." He said. "We're not in a good place though. I just feel like we can't be in a room together without getting on each other's nerve. Like I can't make a comment without her taking it to heart."
"I know that I've never liked her, but I think this just shows how toxic the relationship is. I know in the past yo two have thought that it was a healthy relationship, but now it's getting ridiculous." My mum said. "You've been coming over here looking washed out and angry, don't let her changer you because no one should do that."
We had a little chat after that before Pete had to go and it was just us to left, as my dad left with him. We both sat down with a glass of wine and a sandwich.
"I know I don't say this often enough, but you are the best mum in the world." I said and leant into her. "You've been my rock this past year and helped me through breakups and arguments. I can't thank you enough for being there for me."
"I wouldn't change it for the world honey." She said and gave me a hug. "I am so proud of the woman you turned into. I just need some grandchildren now."
***** The next stop on my Mother's Day was to go and see Billie's new baby. Tom was coming with me so I picked him up and brought him with me. I went up to the door and Nelly opened it.
"Auntie Char." She said and hugged my legs. "Are you here to see baby?"
"Yeah, where's mummy and daddy?" I asked as we stepped in.
She led us into the living room where I found Billie and Greg on the sofa, with Sam and Paul.
"Hello beautiful mummy." I said and gave both the women a hug. Tom had gone off with the boys into the kitchen. "Come on then, let me have a cuddle with the little man."
"Here's baby Faiers." She said and let me hold him. "He doesn't have a name yet, we can't seem to find the right one."
"He's perfect." I said and became infatuated with him. The way his deep blue eyes just seemed to pour into yours. The soft skin that I could feel in my hold, everything about him was more than I could ever imagine. "Can you go and get Tom?"
"Sure." Nelly said and walked off.
"What's wrong?" Tom said as he walked in. "Oh he's dashing."
"Come here." I said and made room for him on the sofa. "Isn't he perfect. He seems so small in my arms."
"Are you going to let me have a hold?" He said and held his arms out.
"Sure." I said and handed him over. "So how was your first Mother's Day with two?"
"It's been quite relaxed actually. We just had these two over and we're going out tonight. I mean I can't go out in the day because he's been quite fussy lately."
"Well if you ever need a babysitter you know where I am."
"That actually reminds me of something." Billie said and sat next to me. "I know you two are very stable in this relationship and you're going to be in their life forever, so how would you like to be baby Faiers' godparents?"
"Are you joking?" I said and they show their heads. "Of course we will be. Did you here that baby, you're stuck with me?"
*****
Once we left the Faiers' household we made our way into town centre and had a look round the shops. We were part way through, when we bumped into Amber and Yas. Tom seemed to notice them and stiffened his arm around me.
"Don't let them get to you." He said and we continued to look at the rack of clothes.
"I don't think they do them in plus sizes." I heard Amber say and I could tell it was directed at me. "I wouldn't wear that honey."
"I've had enough." Tom said and turned to them. "Do you have no respect? Char is just trying to carry on with her life and you are making her insecure. Would you like someone to do that to her?"
"I don't know what you're going on about?" Amber said and carried on. "Get a grip and stop thinking the world revolves around you."
"Stop being little girls as own up to what you are doing."
"Come on." I said and grabbed his arm, leading him out of the room. "Ignore them and let me fight it myself."
"I just can't stand girls being like that to others"
"I know, but they just want to be the best and want to take everyone else down with them."
****
I was making my way out of the door later that night, when I noticed a car pulling up into my driveway. Pete stepped out and I could tell he was quite upset.
"What's up?" I said and made my way over to him. "What are you doing back here so early?"
"It went so bad" He said and we both made our way inside. "We literally opened the bottle of champagne and it went downhill from there. It just seemed like both of us realised how bad this year has gone."
"Come on" I said and we both made our way into the living room. "So what are your thoughts on the situation?"
"I don't know, I'm quite numb about the situation. I just want to be happy and I don't know if I can be in that situation anymore."
"You know my thoughts on your relationship, but I believe you should do what makes you happy." I said. "Now come on and lets have a movie night."
"I'm sorry for ruining your night out."
"Don't worry about it, you're my brother and you always come first." I said. "I know I don't say it enough, but I do love you."
"I love you too." He said and gave me a kiss on the head. "I am so proud to call you my sister."
"You're going to make me cry." I said and turned on the film. "Come on, let's watch this and switch off from the outside world"
