KAYSEN*"See, I told you my mom knows how to throw a party," Tanner said as he beamed over at me as I unwrapped another gift.I was surrounded by people I had just met and people I would like to call family now, even though Tanner and I aren't engaged or anything yet. Tanner took me two weeks ago to look at rings, and I keep wondering when the time will come that he will propose. Perhaps he is trying to take things slow since everything else about our relationship has been fast-paced."Who is that gift from, dear, so I can write it down for the thank you cards we will send out next week?" Diana asked me before I could answer Tanner. Tanner smiled at me again and picked up another gift to unwrap. Tanner has been opening the heavy gifts and handing me the lighter, smaller boxes."Let's see," I said as I picked up the card. "Doreen and Cade Miller," I said as I read what was on the card and saw that there was also a gift card within the card."There is also a JCPenny's gift card in here

KAYSEN*When Tanner asked me about adopting Cora, my heart fluttered and then dropped simultaneously. I was happy for a second, and then my thoughts went to Kristine. She hadn't seen Cora since before the restraining order was placed on my mom. Tanner and I were both afraid that if I took Cora to Kristine's as I would typically do twice a week, somehow, my mom would get to her. Kristine has called a few times and has talked to Cora on the phone. She has asked if she could at least come by to see her. But I know that Kristine would be upset at seeing Tanner and me together. My mom was right on one thing, though; it was time for Kristine to move on.I don't know how to feel right now. Kristine would be heartbroken; the crazy thing is I didn't give Cora Michael's last name Henderson; I gave her mine Richardson. Kristine was upset at first but grew to understand why I had. Now Tanner would be adopting Cora, and she would become a Cunningham; I can only imagine how upset Kristine would be

KAYSEN*Yesterday my mom and dad came to the house to see Cora. I could instantly see the change in my mother. My mom walked through the door with a smile on her face, embraced me, and apologized for everything she had done and said to me through the years. She even hugged Tanner and apologized to him and didn't flip out when we told her I was pregnant and that Tanner and I were getting married. I could see a change within my mother and my dad. Even the way they were acting towards each other. It was a fantastic sight, and it warmed my heart immensely. I wished that things had changed sooner but was happy that they finally had.My mom sought counseling, and she and my dad have also started seeing a marriage counselor. I never in a million years thought that my mom would heed my words. My mom and dad have started the dating process all over again and will be renewing their vows on their anniversary in April. Cora will be their flower girl, of course, and I will stand by my mother as he

KAYSEN*Tanner and I had our first actual argument ever when he was being adamant about spending over one hundred thousand dollars on a decked-out third-row seating Lexus SUV. In the end, Tanner won, and we drove off the lot in our brand new Luxury Lexus SUV. Those determined mesmerizing hazel eyes burning into my sky blue eyes get me every time. Oh, and his signature only the best for my girls, and nothing less. I've come to figure out that I would most likely never win an argument when it came to money and Tanner spoiling Cora and me.Cora had jumped up and down excitedly and screamed for joy when she saw our new car and got even more excited when she realized she could now watch movies in the back seat. I was glad Tanner was doing the driving because I was too afraid to drive around in such an expensive car. I'm not the spending money type of girl, and this vehicle is over the top. I never envisioned that I would be driving around in such luxury.I've got more in common with Lyra r

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for reading and for your continued support as I have shared The When Dreams Become Reality series with you all. I hope that you all enjoyed Book Two, Tanner’s Unrelenting Soul.I am here to let you know that Tanner’s Unrelenting Soul is now completed. We will now move on to Book Three of the trilogy, The Twin’s Forbidden Love.I look forward to seeing your comments and reviews because they have all been amazing thus far. I enjoy hearing from you all. Again thank you for your continued support! You all are amazing!Have a blessed day, and always remember to:LIVE your life to the fullest. Make every moment count.LAUGH until you cry.ANDLOVE with your whole heart.Hugs and Love everyone, Sapphirian J.