For the next few months I spent most of my time with Nadeen. When I wasn't working on making paintings and scupltures to afford living here I was with her. I thought a lot about adding to the family and found myself a little bit hesitant. Nadeen and I had it so simple. We needed each other, what would a new baby do to our relationship?
I made sure that Nadeen learned everything she needed to so she could grow up properly. She was very bright and picked up how to walk and talk in what seemed like only a few weeks. Potty training was next and just like the others she learned it quick. It probably had something to do with all the praise I was giving her.
She was so content to sit in the same room that I was working in and play with her new doll. I could just imagine our life together. Everything would be simple and happy and a huge part of me wanted it to stay like that. The other part of me craved the excitement for a bigger family though. I guess that's why I finally called my sister Neve and told her I was ready to start.
Neve didn't waist anytime at all. The next day she came over with a woman I had never seen before. She seemed a bit on the heavy side, but it didn't bother me. Compared to Rian she looked much more put together, which was one thing was worried about starting this challenge.
"Harvey, I would like you to meet Kiva Magee. She has done many baby challenges. I thought that she would be the perfect match for your second child." Neve told me.
"It's nice to meet you." I told her awkwardly. She smiled sweetly...then we stood there in silence.
Neve brought up that the summer festival was in town and that maybe we should go to it to break the ice. I was grateful. I dressed Nadeen and we all took a cab to the festival. I was happy to see there was an eating contest, even more that Kiva was willing to participate.
I won! I didn't feel well after it, nor did I feel like a gentleman, but then again when it comes to competition, I could never really stop myself. She was okay about it though. She gave me another one of her sweet smiles and shook my hand. "Congrats!"
The rest of the day Kiva spent hanging around Nadeen. I could see the two hit it off real well. It made me feel better about opening my door to this lady. I could see that she really cared for all children.
"So you...uh...been in challenges before?" I asked her.
"Yes, I guess you could say it's my job." She laughed.
"Your job?" I was confused.
"I like traveling and well this job gives me room and board. It's a pretty nice lifestyle. Plus I get to help people have happiness in their lives." She shrugged.
Nadeen had started to get grumpy and the sun was setting so we decided to go home. I believe the outing really did break the ice. I felt a lot better having Kiva in my house and having her participate in my challenge.
Later that night after I have bathed, fed and put Nadeen down to sleep Kiva greeted me in my bedroom. She came up close and I backed up a little. She stopped and looked at me curiously. "Don't you want to do this?"
"I do, I just didn't know it would happen so soon." I told her, my voice quivering little.
She gave her smile again. "Well this is what I am here for. Why not start trying?"
I admit she had a point.
"Don't worry, this is the fun part." She told me while she leaned in for the kiss. She was right, that night was really fun.
The next few days when I would wake up in the morning and run to the bathroom. She assured me that in a few days she could probably announce she was pregnant, considering this is what happened every time. I gave her her space, though I felt it hard to hold my excitement.
In her spare time she would work out. While we were talking she told me when she as young she was greatly over weight. I was surprised by how well she looked now, and that she was still working on getting fit. It was great to see someone so dedicated to improving herself.
I wanted to make sure I always checked up my my dad. I tried to call him every week. I told him this time about possibly being a grandfather to two children. He was happy to hear it, though he didn't tell me much about what was going on with him. I let him have his privacy.
Just like Kiva said she was confirmed that she was pregnant. I was so thrilled I danced her around before giving her a kiss.
Most of her time she spent with Nadeen. I used this free time to sell more of my art for money. It was nice that we were all happy together, though I could feel my patience dwindling for my second child. It seemed like this idea of having another baby was a great idea!
My lovely baby Nadeen had her birthday way too soon, but I was so happy to see her grow up well. She was so beautiful and I could see so much of her mother in her it hurt a little.
After her birthday part I got her in the call and gave her a big hug. "Oh my sweet little girl you are all grown up!"
"Not all grown up dad." She laughed.
"Still, I think it's time to get you out of that baby room and into your very own room." I told her.
"Are you serious?" She asked with excitement.
I smiled and nodded. "Go ahead up stairs. I have a surprise for you."
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