Don't Stop Believin Book 2 to Believe

One

Six weeks passed  since  the newly blended family made the move to Milton.Starting a new life in a new area would be tough for the kids as well as for Steph. I  knew it was what they all needed. A fresh outlook on life as well as a geographical change hopefully would help them to heal and make new memories.

That did not mean that our  newly blended family settled into their new life in Milton easily.

Everyone had adjustments to make to make our home a happy place. I'd enrolled Chris and Tiff  in  Thayer Academy in the nearby town of Braintree. I figured it would be the best for all of our children to attend school together.Fitting into a new school could make or break their adjustment to living in a new place. Knowing once the media found out about the new members of the family that they would need shielding from the vultures that invaded my  life . This was something my boys had seen more of then that of my new step children. Being a celebrity had its benefits but at the same time the disadvantages sometimes outweighed those benefits. Especially when it came to my privacy and that of my loved ones. I  wanted all of them to feel safe, not live a life under a microscope.

They were now Milton residents , having been for about several  weeks as Steph entered her seventh month  of pregnancy when I had to  explain that  I would be finishing up preparations for the new solo  tour. Steph hated the idea of being away from me  again  especially since it was such a short time that we'd been back together after the shit storm of drama my family caused .But we both knew  she couldn't travel with me at this stage in the pregnancy

We  had our  first major  argument not long after that conversation. Steph wanted  to work again.

I  worried because of her health and because of the baby. It was tense and I know it made me sound like a Neanderthal but  I wanted to make it clear to her that I  was more than capable to take care of her and the kids .

Steph's argument remained the same .She didn't want to lose herself .

I guess my ego got the best of me that night because uttering the words "You don't wanna claim me as yours ?"

Only challenged her more as her stubbornness and pregnancy hormones took over she screamed

"That's not what I meant and you know it "

"Baby I just want you to claim me as yours !.I AM yours!" I reasoned

"I-I ...Steph trailed off for a minute before continuing, I could see her pondering my words so I pressed a finger to her lips Steph playfully bit it as she continued her thought

"J this is still so new I never dreamed ... well my teenage self dreamed but as I got older I knew at least I never thought it would become a reality to have you love me back. I could never understand what Johnny saw in me either that was so special. And here you are loving me with all my baggage , faults, hang ups and not trading me in for a better model"

"Baby. stop it you won't lose yourself maybe now you can pursue some of the stuff you put aside before. Write , volunteer whatever makes you happy. I just wanna see my woman happy . You haven't had that in a long time. Let me make that possible for you again."

I meant every word I told her as I pulled her closer

"I don't want to be acknowledged for just being Mrs. Jordan Knight "

"You are and will stay so much more than that baby girl." I promised her

Steph arched a curious brow "Tell that to the vultures or the fans "

"Besides if you're working when I'm home not playing pop star when will we have time to be together ? I'm not giving up making love to the woman I adore "I murmured close to her ear nibbling that sweet spot I knew would calm her down

Of course that would be the time someone would call to interrupt our moment of peace.

"Hi Ma . Yea we could do that . I leave Monday. No not yet .I'll tell her . Love you too Ma "

Steph eyed  me curiously

"Mom wants all of her grandchildren for the weekend so that we have some alone time before I leave on Monday"

"I get you all to myself ? No kids , sound checks , just us?"

"Uh huh"

Life has become   so busy since  the  move  six weeks ago that between getting the kids settled in  and my  sporadic schedule shifts due to promotion , appearances and rehearsals for the tour that was now called Live and Unfinished  we  were only able to see one another on weekends when the kids weren't busy with their new found activities.

The craziness as well as carrying a hyper bowling ball was beginning to wear on Steph. I  could see it. I  planned   to pamper her the entire weekend,

By the time the kids were home , dinner made, homework finished and baths supervised I was ready to cuddle with my lady and escape into our  own little world. Where fans, tour schedules , promotions ,kids activities did not exist.

I found her sitting on the rocking chair in what was going to be Viviane's nursery , another surprise with my brother Jon's help I had finished when we decided to move everyone in here.That and two more bedrooms as well as an office for Steph .The renovations were expedited to ensure they were done within the six week time frame I gave Jon and as usual he did not disappoint .

Six weeks. How could it be only six weeks since we'd become a family ?