Strength And Stability

Who TF Is She?

Axel POV

I woke up at about 6am feeling refreshed. I layed there, thinking of what I had to do today- pick up Kendall, take Desi shopping for her room, pick up a few things for the house, and then take the girls to do something fun.

I rolled out of bed and stretched, walking into my closet and saying, "Hey Alexa. What's the weather like today?"

My closet system perkily said, "Good morning Axel! The weather is going to be around 65° today." Yes. Some sun finally.

Since Quinn said Desi doesn't get up til 8 normally, I decided I could go for a run and be back before she wakes up. I slipped on my AM jog clothes, and headed out the door, setting the security system on my way out.

I turned on some country music, putting in my earbuds as I started my run, the gate sliding closed behind me. Just the usual morning routine. Until my music was interrupted by an Incoming call. I frowned.

Who is calling me at 6:20 in the morning? I looked at my phone and answered it after seeing (Kendall's mom) Colette's number pop up on the screen.

"Hello?" "Hey Ax, It's me. I have to tell you something." she sounded nervous.

"...Okay, whats up?"

"Well you know how you're picking Kendall up today? Well I just got a job offer. In Seattle. And I can't take her with me. You already have her for so much of the time, and I can't handle her. She acts crazy with me, I can't even get her to listen.

I don't want to leave her but she does way better than you, and she wants to be with you. And I know you just adopted that other girl, so it would be perfect. It would be hardly different from now, you already have her so much."

"So you're asking me to... Keep her?" I massaged my temples. ".......maybe?"

"So yes. Okay. Um... Wow. Okay." I said, feeling overwhelmed.

"You're a f*cking life saver. I can pay you every month to care for her. And I'll have the rest of her stuff shipped to your house."

"Colette. You and I both know my bank balance. You don't have to pay me."

She sighed. "I know, but I still would like to take some responsibility at least."

"Okay. Whatever makes you happy. I'll be headed over at around 9 to pick up Kendall, alright?" "I know. See ya then."

"Ok bye."

Wtf just happened and what did I agree to. I have my hands full now.

I finished my run and headed back to the house, punching in the security code. After taking a good hot shower to soothe my muscles, I headed to wake up Desi.

I knocked on her door. Nope, not awake. I went into her room and shook her gently. "Desi, time to wake up, its 8 o clock." She pulled the covers over her head, grumbling.

"Desiree. Now." I tried to pull the covers off her and she yanked them tightly to her chin, mumbling "And I said no. Get out."

"DESIREE. Its way too early for you to be pulling sh*t just get up now. If you aren't out of bed in the next 5 seconds my hand will be doing the talking. 1. 2. 3. 4.... Seriously?"

I yanked the covers off her and smacked her butt three times until she yelped and said, "I'm up I swear." I smiled.

"No you don't swear. I'll be down in the kitchen making breakfast. Hurry down to eat, we have placed to go soon." She rolled out of bed.

"I still shouldn't have to get up this early on a Friday."

"Get used to it hun, I get up at 6am every day." She looked at me like I was nuts.