The Lives We Live

Chapter 43

That same night, Veronica and Betty were having their date in Vee's house, she cooked dinner for the both of them and had some soft music playing in the background. They were enjoying their time but the blond couldn't help but notice Veronica's nervousness. "Is something wrong sweetheart?" She asked as she took a sip of her wine.

Veronica shook her head, "I-uh, yeah,"

"You do know that you are a terrible liar right? What's on your mind?"

"Look, I'm going to ask you something, but I don't want you to rush into anything, and you don't need to give me an answer right away."

"Okay? What's your question?"

Veronica stood up and knelled in front of Betty. "I am not proposing, I do have a question," She took a deep breath and looked into Betty's eyes. "I know we've met a few months ago, but Bee, I can't imagine my life without you. And I want to wake up with you in the mornings and cuddle at night. What I'm trying to say is that, will you move in with me?" She asked handing Betty a key.

Betty grinned. "Of course I'll move in with you," She said taking Veronica's lips in a heated kiss. "I can't imagine my life without you too, you have been a great impact on me."

Back at the Topaz household, Toni and Cheryl tucked the boys into bed and made their way to Noah's room first to wish him a good night, they found the teenager texting away on his phone. "Aren't you going to sleep Bubba?" Toni asked as she sat beside him.

The boy nodded, "I was just texting my partner for a project." He said plugging his phone in the charger and got comfortable in bed.

The couple smiled, kissing his cheek. "Goodnight honey,"

"Night momma, night mama." He said as he closed his eyes not noticing how Cheryl's smile got wider, they closed the light and left to Norah's bedroom. They found the girl in deep sleep, Toni stood there for a couple of minutes with the redhead beside her as they looked at the sleeping brunette. She looked in peace after everything that has happened. Sighing, Toni entered the room further and kissed her daughters forehead. Cheryl tucked the girl under the covers and kissed the teenager's cheek. Pulling Toni outside the room.

Entering their bedroom, the redhead hugged the brunette tightly. "They called me mama," She said still not believing the idea.

"And the two little monkeys called me momma," She said tightening the hug. "We have some amazing kids." She stated as she pulled away from the hug and kissed the IT manager's forehead. "I love you,"

"I love you way more. Let's get ready for bed."

The brunette nodded and went to get ready to sleep, she brushed her teeth and changed her clothes, while Cheryl did the same. A few minutes later, they got into their nightly routine. The redhead had her head rested on Toni's chest while her legs were placed between Toni's. "Cher?" The brunette asked softly. The redhead hummed to let the brunette now that she was listening. "Noah and Norah's birthday is next weekend, I was thinking of having a family party for them here, what do you think?"

"I think it's a great idea, we can have a barbecue in the backyard. They can have their best friends over. It'll help Norah also."

"You think so?"

"Definitely, having her family and friends will change her mood to the better. I know that she's exhausted from therapy."

"We'll plan it tomorrow, but can I ask you another question?" Cheryl nodded. "H-Have you heard anything from your mother?"

The redhead sighed. "I didn't hear anything, neither did Clair or Betty, I don't know why but I am kind of worried."

"How come?"