Why can't I be with him?

I did it!

Today I found a job!

Tyrece and I both did actually. It was by some eccentric, rich lady. She didn't even care that me and him we're together! It was wonderful! We were able to be together outside for once.

When we got back home, we immediately told his mom about the job, and she knew exactly who we were talking about.

Her mother had worked for that family and a time and they became friends. When they moved though they were split and never saw each other again.

"I didn't even know she was in the area," she said clearly thinking about something.

"I am gonna go with you tomorrow and see if she remembers me, it has been a long time. Maybe I'll bake her something." She said trying to finish up dinner so she could cook whatever she had in mind.

I loved how she showed her affection through food. I want to learn to cook like her.

We sat down at the table and started conversation.

"So what are you guys doing there?" Tyrece's father said.

"We aren't doing much, dad. When she saw Evie was pregnant, she said that she can do some small things around the house, and for me a couple things in the garden since I have experience with plants. She said she doesn't have a lot, but she would give me breaks to check on Evie." Tyrece responded smiling.

"Does she know about Evie's symptoms?"

"Yeah, we told her as soon as she said she would hire us. We didn't want something to happen and her not know. She said, that she would pay me to basically lay on the couch and her taking care of me, and even Tyrece agreed with her." I said looking at Tyrece with my eyebrow raised in a playful manner.

He smiled, " Well, you have to admit that the pregnancy has been tough as it is, baby. I don't want you to stress yourself too much over getting work done." He said grabbing my hand and kissing it.

I rolled my eyes and gave him a Stern but playful look, and then his father said...

"Ooh, he's calling her baby now. When did this happen?"

Why is he so weird? I mean it's a playful kind, but he acts more like a gossip than his wife is when she talk about being a grandma.

"It's been happenin' since we got together, where have you been?"

Unfortunately, Tyrece was the same way.

"I was out working them fields and I had to go to work!" He said shaking his head.

Tyrece father been working two jobs since he was born. Tyrece was born in a hard time for the family, but his dad still wanted him to have a better life than he did. He worked on the railroad from time to time and helped the boys in the field. They sold most the food in the market but they grew a little extra to eat instead of buying.

I walked to the kitchen, and saw Tyrece mama there baking her pastries. She saw me and gave me the spoon to lick the melted chocolate off of it.

"What you doing in here, Evie? It's hot  and you could get sick."

"I just wanted to watch you."

She just looked at me for a minute and then nodded.

After watching her finish baking and cleaning up everything so quickly I had questions.

"We're you ever scared?"

"Was I ever scared of what?" She said with a smile, gentle smile.

"That you wouldn't be a good mom, and that you couldn't take care of this baby when the time comes." I said looking at the floor.

She lifted my chin.

"Of course I was, Evie. Being pregnant isn't easy and being a mom is no walk in the park either. While your pregnant, you are always scared that you won't be able to do enough when you finally meet little bun bun. That is okay though. When he comes out you will know for sure that you can do this. Evie, you went out today and got a job for this baby. Your making plans to move to make enough space for this baby, but most of all...you're worrying for this baby before you even meet him. That is what good moms do, Evie, they worry." She said holding me close to her chest.

I had started crying during her speech. I needed to hear this. This whole time I was questioning my abilities to do this, but when she told me everything I had already done for him, I knew. She was right and I don't ever think anyone else could've helped me realize this without being a mom themselves.

"Come on, Evie, let's take you to bed. You need rest."

That night, I slept the whole time with my arms wrapped around my baby.

I love you.....

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Hello Lovelies,

Long time no see and it is all my fault. I promised this chapter to a reader days ago, but I got caught up in so much. I am really feeling the love from you guys, and it's horrible of me to not give it back. I hope this short chapter can make up for some of my latenesses, I promise this is no BS, I really am busy. I will make time for another chapter soon maybe over the weekend or next week.

Sincerely,
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