Childs Play
I think I'm going to yank all my hair out! Today is Chaos and Messiah's tenth birthday. They've grown so much and they are so different from each other. Chaos seems to be the brawns while Messiah is the brains. Messiah is very logical in a think before you act kinda way. Of course, Chaos is always running around getting into fights and causing trouble. Though I am proud to say that most of his fights are for the better. He's always sticking up for the little guy and the poor kid that gets crammed into a locker. Messiah usually gets the bullies with either the kills them with kindness or outsmarts them at their own game. Quite a pair they make.
It was utter chaos in the house today. I had over twenty children running around playing party games. At the moment a treasure hunt was in progress. Too bad the kids liked the treasures in my room more then the candy and toys hidden around the lower level. Kari and Corey were helping corral the little rug rats; too bad I needed a small army to actually do it. Luckily Alex and Branden showed up to help me as well. Raziel and Scott were getting the cake and goodie bags ready while I tried to keep the kids down stairs.
With all the running I've been doing; it's been quite easy to keep my girlish figure. Chasing kids up the stairs and down, inside and outside. I've had to cut my hair short to be able to keep up with them. Both Raziel and Scott were heart broken when I came home with my hair cut to my shoulders oppose to it being down to my Butt. I've been very careful around the kids with Scott and Raziel. Sadly I've been able to only show affections for Raziel in front of them, after all he is their father. Scott on the other hand would have to wait till they were either in school or in bed. This made things kinda of tense between the two men.
When the kids were in school I would work from home part time. Luckily Alex was kind enough to let me do that. Though it seemed to benefit him more. Yes I did actually get more done at home but this also meant that he didn't have to spend that much time with me. Alex was still in love with me, but because he chose to just be friends when he found out I was pregnant, he missed his chance. I could tell that he has been kicking himself in the a** for that. He and every one at the office know that I’m now with Raziel. Corey on the other hand as been quite evil. He definitely has a major thing for me and hides it from no one. There's an eight yr difference between us but that means nothing to him. He's always loved my artwork and has fallen for me the day I met him for brunch with Alex. I need to be careful around him; many times Corey has tried to make a move on me. Every one thinks it's cute, I think it's creepy.
It was now 8:30 pm; I just sent the last kid home as well as the adults. Messiah and Chaos were still bouncing around on a sugar high. I just started to clean up the mess, making them help me. They thought it was fun to rip all the banners and ribbons off the walls and ceiling. After an hour of cleaning I was finally done and the kids were getting tired and sleepy. I got them bathed and ready for bed. I read to Messiah and then sang to Chaos. Bedtime rituals were always relaxing and stress relieving. I showered, brushed my teeth, then went down to sit on the couch, and watch some TV.
Oh it felt oh so good to finally get off my feet. The house was so quiet… too quiet. Actually I don't remember where Raziel and Scott disappeared to. Something didn't feel right. I felt a tightness in my chest and was having troubles breathing. Why was I feeling like this; if I don't take a breath I will surely suffocate. I started to panic, I couldn't breath! My vision was starting to blur around the edges; I collapsed on the floor. Next thing I know I see Messiah standing over me with confusion in her eyes. She screams and runs off. I can hear her screaming and crying.
"Chaos! Daddy! Uncle Scott! Uncle Branden! Some body help me! Mommy needs help! Help me!" She screamed as she ran through the house.
"Messiah what's up with all the screaming?" A drowsy Chaos replied.
"Some things wrong with mommy!" She yelled as she pulled him towards me.
I was sprawled out on the floor, clutching my neck, trying to breath. Messiah appeared over me again, this time with Chaos in tow. Chaos went from sleepy eyed to wide awaked and panic in an instant. He started asking Messiah what happened and what was wrong with me. I tried to answer but I couldn't speak. Things started to calm down now; my vision was now going dark. I stopped struggling. They both started to yell at me and shake me. Now my hearing was going fuzzy. Was I dieing? If I was; who would take care of my children? They needed me, I couldn't leave them, I startle to struggle again against the darkness that was taking hold of me.
All of a sudden the kids were pulled back and two bruised and bloody men stood over me now. It was Scott and Raziel; just a soon as they touched me I was able to breath again. I took my first breath in what seemed like an eternity. Chaos and Messiah pushed the men back and hugged me while they cried. After a few minuets I was able to talk again and I told them that I was going to be alright.
When Chaos saw the disheveled appearance of his father and his uncle, something clicked in that brain of his. Messiah seemed to share the same thought. My kids were smart, they knew what their father and Scott were. Apparently they knew that I was connected with their father at least.
Chaos leapt onto his father and started to beat on his chest. Raziel was so in shock that he couldn't block him. Messiah tried to pull him off but it was of no use. Scott just stood there and stared.
"You idiot! You almost killed my mom! What were you thinking!" He yelled as he hit his father.
"Chaos no! It was an accident! It had to be; he wouldn't do anything that would hurt mommy! Chaos stop it!" Messiah screamed as she tried to pull her brother of Raziel.
"Chaos… please stop…" I said calmly but with a quivering voice.
As soon as I said it he stopped and slunk down. He started to weep as he just collapsed on his father's chest. Messiah curled up into my lap; weeping and sobbing. Chaos crawled off of his father over to me and laid his head on top of his sisters. I wrapped my arms around them both. I sat there for a few minuets as Raziel and Scott just sat on the floor; refusing to make eye contact with me. I stood up with both kids and headed for my room. We would sleep together tonight. I almost lost my two babies because of something that they were doing. I glared at both the men as I walked by.
"We'll talk in the morning…till then; I don't want to see or hear either of you." I said as I climbed the stairs.
It was the next morning and I woke up with my kids in bed with me. I'll let them stay home from school today. They were sleeping soundly, so I crept out of bed and made my way down stairs still in my nightgown. To my surprise Raziel and Scott were in the exact place where I left them. They haven't even changed. They both lifted their heads up as they heard me approach. I walked right past them to the kitchen and started a pot of coffee. I poured a cup and sat on the couch opposite of the men.
"So… what the hell happened last night?" I said calmly and sipped my coffee.
"We got into a fight…" Scott whispered.
"Over what?"
"You…" Raziel replied.
"…I see…and why were you fighting? Is it because of how I act towards you when the kids are around?" I asked annoyed.
"…yes…I'm very jealous because I can only show affections towards you when the kids are ether sleeping or at school. I want to be able to kiss you or hold your hand when ever an urge arises." Scott said quietly.
"…so who was the one getting choked?" I asked quietly.
"I was…" Scott replied.
"Ok, so now we know what happens when you two fight. I feel the effects as well. So that is one lesson learned. Next time you two have the urge to fight I would hope that you'll come to me first. Now I see where Chaos gets his personality from." I calmly said while eyeing Raziel.
"They were fighting over you?" I heard Chaos say from the stairs.
"Chaos! How long have you been there?" I asked with a hint guilt in my voice.
"Is it true? Does uncle Scott love you like dad does?" He asked
"Yes it's true, uncles Scott loves me, in the same way that your father does." I replied truthfully.
"Sssoooo why are they fighting if you love them both?"
"Because humans are only suppose to be with one man, so I act like I only love your father when you or anyone else is around." I replied.
"Well if Messiah or I didn't care about you loving both of them, would they stop fighting?"
"Most likely, yeah that would make them stop fighting."
"Then love them… I don't want you to get hurt again… It makes Messiah cry." He said then went to his room to change and get ready for breakfast.
We three just sat there in shock at how mature my son is acting. What a morning… I finished my coffee and started breakfast. I told Scott and Raziel to go and get cleaned up.
