Stranger III -Raising Roman- (ON HOLD)

Chapter ¤ 1 -Family Time-

Two weeks after the birth of Roman...

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•Kiley•

It's almost two in the morning and Roman's fat butt decides it's time to stay up. I swear he's just like Dre. A night owl. Don't get me wrong I love staring at his cute little face all day but I really just want at least four-five hours of sleep at the most. That ain't happening though since I breast feed.

The first week went by smooth. Roman usually slept all the time. But now is a whole different story. He's very alert for him to only be two weeks old. What I loved the most was how quick Dre caught on to helping take care of him once we came home from the hospital. He is a pro at changing his diapers and burping him already. He hasn't even complained about anything which surprised me too.

Dre was downstairs cleaning up the kitchen that had been piled up with dishes. He insisted that we hire a maid but I'm not having that. Young or old, I don't trust these females out here.

Roman was laying next to me just looking around the partially dark room while I watched tv. I honestly didn't even know what was on that's just how tired I was. I was starting to feel my eyes get heavy when I felt the bed dip.

"You tired baby?" Dre asked, running his fingers through my hair.

"Yes. You see how this little boy is just laying here up? He's not making a sound but still. His little butt needs to go to sleep." I sighed. Dre chuckled.

"Jus get ya rest. I'll stay up with him."

"You sure?"

"Yea. Go head. I'm not ready to go to sleep anyway." he replied, reaching over me and picking up Roman.

Dre laid him on his chest. Roman grunted and I couldn't help but laugh. Dre smiled and rubbed his little back. I leaned over and kissed Roman on his fat jaw then pecked Dre's lips.

"Good night babe."

"Good night baby. I love you."

"I love you too."

Once my head hit that pillow I was out like a light.

*Three Hours Later*

I felt a tap on my shoulder and immediately sat up. I was already a light sleeper and ever since I had Roman I was always on high alert. I looked over at Dre who was trying to comfort Roman who was whining. It was time for him to nurse.

I picked up some pillows and propped myself upright. Dre handed him to me once I had gotten myself situated. As Roman latched on I whinced a little in pain. Not gonna lie breast feeding starts off rough but gets better. Luckily Roman latched correctly with no problem.

I laid back with my eyes closed as he nursed but I could feel Dre's eyes burning a hole into the side of my face. I opened my eyes to see him smiling.

"What are you smiling for?"

"Nothin. I'm jus happy. Seein y'all bondin makes me the happiest man alive. Jus to know that I helped create him... It's jus beautiful and he's beautiful. It still hasn't hit me tho that this is reality. This is what I look forward to everyday for the rest of my life. Plus more when we have some more babies. I wouldn't have it any otha way."

I giggled and couldn't help but smile. "Your gonna make me cry babe. Your doing a great job as a father to him already. Plus your a great husband too."

Dre blushed, rubbing a hand across his face. "Preciate it baby."

I nodded. Once Roman had slowed down and looked like he was getting drowsy, I unlatched him and handed him over to Dre to burp him. Being that I nurse I wanted them to still be able to bond until I did decide to introduce the bottle. A few seconds later Roman burped loud and was knocked out on Dre's shoulder. Dre leaned back against the head board and held him like his life depended on it.

Boy is spoiled already.

"You gonna hold him while he sleeps? You know I'm not going to. He's gonna get use to being held all the time."

Dre chuckled. "I jus wanna hold him for a lil bit then I'll lay him down. While you were sleep I let him lay on my chest the whole time. He didn't cry or nothin."

"Well yea because your holding him basically." I laughed. Dre smirked.

"I know. But I can't help it. He's so small and cuddly."

"He really is." I smiled. "Your not tired yet? It's basically morning now."

"Kinda. But I'll manage. I don't have any work to do till a few days from now."

"Oh ok. Well imma take a shower and grab a snack." I replied.

"Aight."

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Once I had taken my shower I felt refreshed. I put on some comfortable clothes and went downstairs to find something to snack on. Since I nurse I have to watch what I eat, which isn't a problem. But you have to eat constantly because if you don't eat enough you'll always feel hungry.

Opening the fridge, I looked through it and stood there for a few seconds. I decided to make a fruit salad and add some yogurt to it as well as some granola. While I was making the salad my phone vibrated in my pocket. I stopped what I was doing and pulled it out. Unlocking it I saw there was a text from Kerick. I haven't taked to him since the wedding. I didn't even tell him I had-had Roman.

From Kerick

Hey Ki. How you been? Heard you had the baby :)

I smiled to myself and preceded to text him back.

To Kerick

Yea I did. I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I've been busy with him and trying to get back to my normal self. I've been pretty good though. How about you?

From Kerick

Good to hear. Imma have to come out and see the little one. It's cool tho. I know being a mother keeps you busy just make sure to still make time to take care of yourself. I'm doing good. On my way to work so I decided to check up on you.

To Kerick

Oh ok. I promise I will. And just let me know when. Have you heard about my moms condition lately?

From Kerick

I did last week. She's doing ok for now.

To Kerick

Oh ok. Well that's good to hear. I'll have to call her soon. But I'm about to eat so I'll hit you up later on sometime. Love you.

From Kerick

Alright. Tell Dre I said what's up. Love you too ;)

After reading the last text I locked my phone and slid it back into my sweats pocket. I went back to finishing up my fruit salad, grabbed a bottle of water and brought the bowl upstairs with me.

Walking into the bedroom I saw Dre with Roman on his chest, both knocked out and mouths wide open. I laughed to myself and sat the bowl and water down on the nightstand. I pulled my phone back out and took a picture of my two loves sleeping.

I climed into the bed and began eating in the peace and quiet that I loved. All I could hear was the light snores of Dre and Roman. I love my little family.

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Just a little peek into Dre and Kiley's life so far with Roman.