Choosing Star

Chapter Five

Dave's pic^^
I woke up the next day praying yesterday wasn't a dream. Tyler and I are now on speaking terms and to say I'm happy would be an understatement.
Checking the time, it's six in the morning, I am up early today since I have to do Ella's duties.
Rolling out of bed, I make my way to the bathroom to take a bath seeing that it's still early to wake up the kids. I finish my bathroom business and head over to my wardrobe to pick an outfit for the day. I really haven't been putting any effort in my looks the past two weeks, however today I'm in a good mood.
I pick my outfit and lay it down on the bed. I hurriedly dress up in a black skater skirt with white pockadots, a white top and maroon leather jacket matching the outfit with white heels.

Since I'm running late, I decide to do my make up later. I make my way to the kid's rooms and wake them up. I head downstairs to make breakfast for everyone.
If this is what mothers go through everyday, then I don't think I want to have kids just yet. Thank God I know how to cook, otherwise we would all be having cereal for breakfast or the left overs in the fridge. I make some pancakes for Kayden, Kayleigh always eats cereal, I make coffee for Tyler and I and warm the left over scrambled eggs and bacon for Tyler before making a toast for myself.
Once I'm satisfied with my work, I check the time, it's fifteen past seven. I have about thirty minutes to get to school.
"KAYDEN, LEIGH, HURRY UP BREAKFAST IS READY , " I shout.
"We are here, " they answer in unison. I turn around to see them at the foot of the stairs smiling widely at me. "What? What's with the smile? " I ask them looking around confused. I don't see any interesting happening around us.
"We are happy you're happy, " Kayleigh replies. "Yeah, you are kind of back to your usual self, you haven't been like that since..... " Kayden adds trailing off on the last part probably not wanting to bring up the issue.
Smart kids, haha. I know they noticed my change in attitude when I woke them up, I was too cheery for six thirty in the morning, I just didn't think they would say anything about it.
"Wellll... It's time to move on, " I tell them with a shrug. "Come sit down, you will be late for school" I tell them changing the topic. The last thing I want this morning is to think about the past two weeks.
I serve each of them and proceed to serve my own. I move to the table and take my seat, just then Tyler enters. He gives Kayleigh a kiss on the forehead and fist bumps with Kayden, their usual morning greetings.
"Morning Star, " he greets sending a smile in my direction. "Morning, " I reply reciprocating his smile. So we are still on speaking terms, squeeeeee.
He serves his breakfast and takes a seat opposite me.
We sit there eating our breakfast in silence with the twins giving us side glances, of course our exchange didn't go unnoticed. Why are they so nosy? I don't blame them anyway, anyone who has seen my relationship with Tyler the past two months would have the same reaction. Tyler Winters had never told me good morning, let alone a simple greeting. They are obviously shocked.
"Star, if it's okay with you, I'll drop the kids off this morning and you can pick them up after school, I have practice, " Tyler says once he is done with his breakfast. "Fine by me," I reply with a shrug. I really have nothing to do after school on a Monday, swimming practice is only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rest of the days I'm always just sitting lazily at home, that's if my two friends don't drag me with them for shopping or girl time.
"Okay guys, let's go, you don't wanna be late, " Tyler tells the twins. " See you at school Star," he adds before walking out. The kids give me quick hugs and run after Tyler.
Making sure that everything is in place, I pick my bag and head to my car.