52 From Charlotte

POV

Nym:

After Soren and I finished our brunch we spent the next few hours on the sofa. We were curled up in a puffy heather grey blanket watching a cartoon about something. I've never really been a fan of kids cartoons, but I wanted him to have something considered normal for a child. Spending time with him and giving him new stuff as well as teaching him new things were very important. I want him to be happy..... He deserves to be happy; I just want to be there for him. I want him to have some normalcy and consistency in his life.

"Bzzt bzzt"

My phone went off. That's odd not many have my number. I immediately slide my phone out of my pocket only to see Charlotte's name pop up.

'Hey Nym! It's been a little while since we last talked. I hope that you are doing well. I really hope that your business trip was successful, and I know it's probably difficult because you work for one of the top companies here in Denmark. I am sure that it's really stressful, but I am positive that you did great (⌒▽⌒)

If possible when you're not too busy could we hang out again? Of course, that is as long as you don't mind. I really had a lot of fun last time.(๑>◡<๑)'

-Charlotte

Oh shit! I forgot all about her. Oh my goddess I cannot believe that I just did that. I really did have fun hanging out with her, but now I have to look out for Soren. I really don't know how he would react to meeting new people. However, I don't want to isolate him. It would do him more harm than good in the long run, but I'm not sure he's ready.... hell I don't think I am. Also how would I explain Soren? I really am not sure. I mean I'm technically his guardian, but could I pass him off as a little brother?

Brother.

My breath catches in my throat. A sibling... that is a word I'd never thought I'd say again a sibling. I look over at Soren only to find him fast asleep. I shift slightly and softly stroke his soft hair. It's long just like Lily's. Stop! Stop it, she's gone and never coming back because I didn't do my duty. I wasn't able to protect her.... I failed her, but I won't fail you Soren. I will Never allow anything to hurt you again, and hopefully you will be happy.

I turn off the T.V. and gently lift him up off the couch and go up the stairs. I place him onto the master bed and tuck him in. I'll talk to Soren about this before I make a decision. Maybe he will like her. I really like her; she's fun to be around and sooo energetic. Maybe they can be friends. That would be really nice. I let out a soft sigh as a sit down at my desk.

I should talk to Em about taking this month off. After all, she wanted me to take some time to myself. I fish my phone back out of my pocket. I quickly tap Emimile contact and soft rings can be heard. I walk over to the bathroom, but I don't shut the door all the way.

Em: "Hello?"

Me: "Hey Em."

Em: "Still not much of a talker I see" chuckles softly. "How are you and the boy settling in?"

Me: "We are doing well, but he cannot be left alone..... he will have a very bad panic attack." My mind flashes back to this morning.

Em: " You are talking very softly."

Me : "Yes because he is asleep at the moment. It's been a long day."

We continue on for a little while just talking about a few things and the mission. As well as her wanting me to take a break for a little while.

Em: "Oh hell!"

Me: "What's wrong Em?"

Em: " I forgot that I needed you to go to a corporate Galla in ten days."

Me: "Who is going to watch Soren?" I bite my lip at this news.

Em: "I could watch him or your friends could watch him, or perhaps the pretty blonde that you been talking to."

Me: "Nothing gets past you, huh?" I sigh and roll my eyes.

Em: "Duh, who do you think your talking to?"

After a few more minutes of talking I hang up.

I walk back out of the bathroom softly shaking my head. She is always something else; I know that she really cares about me though, and she is the closet thing I used to have as a family. Now I have Em and Soren; a smile slowly graces my lips. I have two now, I'm no longer alone.