The Lives We Live

Chapter 30

After dinner, Cheryl and Toni made their way to the backyard. All the kids were asleep and they had the night all alone. The redhead rested her head on Toni's chest as the brunette wrapped her arms around the redhead's waist. Kissing her temple, Toni sighed happily. "I'm so happy that you're here in my arms."

"I am too," the redhead said softly. "I have a meeting with the lawyers this week."

"The divorce papers are sent to Diane. It's only a matter of time."

Cheryl smiled and nodded. "T-Toni, how are we going to do this?"

"What do you mean baby?"

"I mean, are we going to go on dates or w-what exactly?"

"We both know that we are in love. Why don't you just move in here with me?"

The redhead sighed. "It's not that I don't want to, but it's early for that step. I need to find an apartment or I'll stay in my old one and I want us to take this slow. You have Norah and Noah to think about TT."

"Okay, I have an idea. Go back to your apartment, it's not worth renting a new apartment. We'll go on dates, we'll have our cuddle sessions, we'll talk and do whatever you want. I don't want you to pressure you into anything you aren't ready for."

"I love you, and I want us to do this the right way, the divorce will take a couple of months to finalize. Till then, a lot of things will happen."

"Good things I hope?"

"As long as you're beside me, all good things will happen," Cheryl said kissing Toni's cheek. The brunette cupped the redhead's face and took her lips in a soft kiss. They started to make out and it got heated within seconds. Cheryl sat in Toni's lap and wrapped her arms around her neck. The newspaper owner deepened the kiss as Cheryl moaned softly, she started to grind on Toni's 's crotch when she felt that the brunette was getting hard.

Toni broke the kiss, "We should stop, I made a promise to you Cheryl," She said breathlessly.

The redhead nodded. "Let's go to bed, it's getting late."

"Alright, I'll go check on the kids," Toni said as she stood up.

"I need to check on Luke and Lucas too," She replied as she stood and made their way upstairs. The redhead slowly opened the door and smiled when she saw her boys asleep. She covered them and kissed their foreheads. "I love you guys so much. I'll do anything in my power to keep you safe." She whispered softly. She sighed and left the room and found Toni in Norah's room, rocking her back and forth. "Is everything okay?" The redhead asked worriedly as soon as she spotted Norah's tears.

"Nightmare," Toni said sadly. "I'm here baby girl. I promise everything is going to be okay."

"It hurts momma," Norah said crying.

The redhead approached the two and sighed sadly. "Norah? Sweety how about I hold you while momma gets you water?" Toni looked at her with confusion but then turned her gaze to her daughter.

"Is that okay with you baby girl?" She asked softly.

Norah nodded wordlessly and left her mothers to hug to go to Cheryl. As soon as Toni left, the IT manager just wrapped her arms around Norah's shoulders as she took a deep breath as she thought of a song to sing for the teenager.

Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady

Momma
Come here
Approach
Appear
Daddy
I'm alone
'Cause this house doesn't feel like home

If you love me
Don't let go
If you love me
Don't let go