A Different Divergent: Everyday Love

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Chapter 32

"You have to be quiet, Pebbles," I hear Tobias say in a hushed tone. "Mommy is still sleeping." I lift my head and look around the dimly lit living room but don't see anyone. They must be in the kitchen since a mouth-watering scent is coming from there.

"I want my mama," Tessa indignantly says and I grin. I can actually hear her pouting.

"Tessa Beatrice Eaton, you come back here this instant," he whisper yells and I can't help but giggle. Not even a second later she comes running into the room. Her eyes light up when she sees me.

"Mama!" she calls out. I swing my legs over the side of the couch just as she propels herself into my outstretched arms.

"Hi, little one," I whisper in her ear, my voice still thick with sleep, as I hug her tightly to my chest.

"We gots pizza and I hungwy, Mama," she poutily says, her bottom lip sticking out. "I eat?"

"Tessa, I told you to be quiet. We'll eat soon," Tobias whispers as he comes into the room, Teagan in his arms and Tyler trailing behind them. They stop and smile happily when they see me.

"You 'wake!" Teags squeals.

"So it would seem," I say as I get to my feet.

"Did she wake you up?" Tobias sternly asks.

"No, she didn't," I fib.

"All right. How are you feeling, love?" he asks. "Did you have a nice nap?"

"The nap was wonderful. I actually feel refreshed," I say. "And very hungry."

"Me, too," Tessa whines.

"Well you can finally eat, little one," I say, kissing the side of her head. "Something sure does smell wonderful."

"Well, you're just in luck. The pizzas and breadsticks are done and the table is set."

"I help," Tessa says, still hanging on to me for dear life.

"That's a good girl," I say.

"Me, too," Tyler and Teags say at the same time.

"I'm proud of you two also," I say, ruffling Tyler's hair then kissing Teags' cheek. "So what kind of pizza did you guys pick out?"

"We picked extra cheese for me and Tess and Teags," Tyler says then he frowns. "What did you get again, Daddy?"

"Pineapple and Canadian bacon for me and Mommy."

"Oh, my favorite!" I say. When I pass Tobias on the way to the dining room, I place a soft kiss on his cheek. "Thank you. That was very sweet of you."

"That's me, Mr. Sweet," he says, a cocky grin on his handsome face. "You're very welcome, love. All right, guys. Let's eat." The food is perfect, as is the company and conversation. I'm not entirely sure what comes over me but I eat over half our pizza and still feel ravenous.

"Baby, do we have any fruit?" I ask. "I'm still hungry." I start to get up but Tobias sets his hand on my forearm.

"I got some mixed fruit when we went to the store," he says. "I'll get you some. Does anyone else want a bowl?"

"Peas!" Tessa and Teags say and Tyler just eagerly nods.

"Coming right up."

"So, you guys asked about a movie earlier," I say even though my eyes follow Tobias around the kitchen. "Do you still want to watch Finding Nemo?" They all agree and hurry through the rest of the meal excited to see one of their favorite movies.