TANNER*"Can I lay down for a minute?" I asked Kaysen.I'm not sure I heard her right. I must be dreaming or something. Kaysen being pregnant with twins can't be real; Kaysen is trying to pull one over on me. Maybe she was trying to see how I would react to a situation like this. I just needed to breathe for a minute before I passed out."Here, lay here, and I'll get you some water," Kaysen said as she gave me a pillow and walked off.I laid there and did the breathing exercise that my therapist had taught me and hoped when I opened my eyes, I would wake up in my bed. Learning about Kaysen being pregnant with twins was all too much for me. We hardly know each other. That's my fault; all of this is my fault.I heard Kaysen set a cup down on the nightstand, and then the bed dipped down, and I knew this wasn't a dream. I had to tread softly here, but I had no idea how to deal with this situation. Kaysen said dating and getting to know each other, but isn't getting married the ri
KAYSEN*Cora walked into the room crying; I thought I would have more time with Tanner. However, I'm glad she walked in after Tanner had finished dressing; I would have had a nervous breakdown if Cora had walked in while Tanner and I were having sex. Tanner and I will need to be more careful from now on.I could kick myself for giving in to Tanner so quickly, but I couldn't help it; my mind, body, and heart go haywire any time he's around. Everything is so much more intense than when I was with Michael. Maybe because I was so young and Michael was my first love.Tanner removed himself from my belly and sat up, and Cora rubbed her eyes. I got up from my bed and walked over to Cora."Mommy, who's he?" Cora asked as she pointed at Tanner."His name is Tanner; he is a good friend of mommy's; you will meet him again soon. For now, let's go change your pull-up and get you some milk, ok, and mommy will rock you," I said as I ushered Cora out the door."I'll be right back. Don't forget the wa
TANNER*Taking Kaysen and Cora out tonight was fantastic. I went on the carousel with Cora several times; that happened to be her favorite thing to do besides hitting the moles. Cora tried some other games, but most of them, she was too young to play.Kaysen and I decided to take Cora to the park afterward so that she could run off all of her energy.I let Kaysen rest while I went down slides and ran around with Cora. I haven't had that much fun since I was in grade school. I could tell having Cora around would bring me back to life.Cora had been stuck to me all night long from the moment I walked into the door. It was most likely the plush doll I had gotten her. I couldn't help from getting something for her; Cora has not let the doll go for a second.I had a hard time leaving after dropping Kaysen and Cora off at home. I wished that I could stay with them. I need to sit down with Kaysen and discuss with her about at least getting her own place. I would help her pay rent.Also, ther
TANNER*"Ok, Tanner, let's move in together," Kaysen said, and we hugged each other tightly."Well, first off, we need to check out homes to buy in the area and then contact a realtor. We could also check out rental homes, and I could talk to Jace and Blaze about building us a home. What would you like to do, Kaysen?" I asked Kaysen as I grabbed my laptop."Let's find a lovely four-bedroom rental home for now. We could sign a year's lease and then move after the twins are a couple of months old. I can't have any stress or undergo any strenuous activities. I'm not supposed to lift Cora or anything. I'm not sure how we will pull this off. I don't want anyone to know I'm pregnant until I know the babies are ok—at least two months. Do you think we can keep this a secret between you and me for a couple of months, Tanner?" Kaysen asked."We might pull it off. For at least a month, you'll start showing by your third month if you are anything like Lyra was, and we are still in the Summer mont
TANNER*"I love you, Kaysen," I whispered into Kaysen's ear as I came inside her.I have never in my life felt so intensely for someone as I do with Kaysen. The thought of losing her makes my heartache in ways I never thought were possible. Kaysen has somehow walked into my life and knocked down all of the walls I've held up for twenty-one years. I don't know how to deal with this but to let go of all of my hurt and pain and let Kaysen in.I will do everything in my power to get my head on straight so that I don't hurt Kaysen. I'm going to spend all of my free time with her and Cora, her parents will most likely get annoyed with me being around so much, but I don't care. I meant what I said; I want to be with Kaysen throughout her whole pregnancy, and I don't want to miss a thing. If something happened to Kaysen and the babies and I wasn't there, I would go off the deep end.I tried to be as gentle as I could with her just now, with her not needing to be involved in strenuous activiti
TANNER*"This one here is perfect. Kaysen's ring finger is the size of my pinky finger, so that should help with the size I will need," I said to the salesman.I had gone to two other stores and thought I wasn't going to find a ring that called out to me until I walked into Zales."Ok, try this one on and see if it fits. If not, I'm sure that we will have that size available; if not, we can get one sized for you," The salesman said as he handed me the ring.The ring happened to fit perfectly except for being a bit big."Can you put this ring on hold for me? I'll put a deposit down on the ring if needed, so you know that I will return?" I asked."For sure; when will you return?" He asked."Tonight with my girlfriend. I will let her pick out a few and then surprise her later with one of them. I have a feeling she will love this one, though. Also, I would like to get her ring finger sized, so I know that I am correct on the size. I know that's not usually how things go. Still, our relati
KAYSEN*I stopped in the hallway to peer in on Cora and Tanner, and tears sprung to my eyes at hearing what Cora had asked Tanner. He answered in a way that made my heart skip a beat, and I had to run to the bathroom to breathe, calm myself down and wipe away my tears.Tanner is so good with Cora, and I could tell that he put his heart and soul into everything I asked of him. More so, I could see through his actions that he does indeed love me. I couldn't ask for more.I walked out to the Living Room and watched Cora and Tanner continue with their tea party. It was the cutest sight I had ever seen. Man, I love this man with all of my being."Kaysen, hurry up the food is going to get cold," Momma called out to me as I was brought back to reality."Tanner, what would you like to drink? We have sweet tea, water, juice, and coke," I said as I walked over and put my hand through his thick dark brown locks.Tanner caught my hand and kissed the back of my hand."Sweet tea would be great, bab
TANNER*My alarm sounded on my phone, and I quickly reached up and turned it off before it would wake Kaysen. She stirred and bucked into me."Shhh, I need to get home and get ready for work. Go back to sleep, and I'll see you tonight. I love you, Kaysen," I said as I kissed Kaysen on the cheek and climbed out of bed.Kaysen and I had walked back to her room last night, and I had stripped down to my boxer briefs while Kaysen had changed into her nightgown. We had crawled into bed, and I had cuddled her all night long. It hadn't taken Kaysen long to fall asleep as I spooned her from behind and brushed my fingers through her hair.I got dressed and slowly made my way down the hall toward the bathroom. After relieving my bladder, I made my way out of the bathroom to find Nancy outside waiting for me."Follow me, young man," Nancy hissed quietly, and I followed Nancy to the kitchen."You stayed the night last night?" Nancy questioned me while pouring herself some coffee."Well, yes, Kayse