Chapter 13

It's been a month since graduation and what a month it as been. Jasmine, Jack, Adam, and I took a month off from everything as to just relax and spend time with our family. Lil Greg and Dakota seemed to love the attention they are getting from their uncles and daddy. Even Dakota likes the attention when he is here on the weekends as his two mothers bring him up to be with his cousin. The weekends are more of family time since Faye, Diamond, and Hannah work still. Diamond, Jasmine, and I still venture in our relationship, but now take it out onto the beach at night. Their moans are drowned out by the ocean waves as they clash against the sandy shore. Faye and Hannah have caught us a few times calling us kinky fuckers. Diamond, Jasmine, and I just laugh to their words off to only agree with them. Jack and Adam hang out on the beach as it's the one thing they have been use to all these summers. We are a strong family being there for one another. Batman has really taken to all of us as he is like our son in ways none of us would see. When the boys are taking a nap on the living room floor he lays between them, but after a bit both Lil Greg and Dakota hug up to him as a older brother. I just have to smile as he looks at me giving me what looks like a smile back. Although taking a month off during June also helped me get some things started as in starting my own company. I decided to use my business sense. I got with my lawyer and his partners in the law firm telling them my plans. After listening to me they agreed to help things get started. After all the red tape as well as looking for the right building my business was finally approved after getting all the legal paper's and business license. My family supported me all the way saying they would always be here for me. So after everything was set up, the building found, and employees hired HThompson Enterprises was born. I took my family for a walk through the building that was going to be filled with my workers. Adam said it was going to be a good start at a successful business. Everyone agreed as my son and nephew giggled. After that day I knew I was going down a road my father would be proud of.

I placed a ad in the paper for a secretary. I made it be known she had to be reliable, hard working, intelligent, and able to work long hours as to make the business run smoothly. I was sitting in my office that first week in July on a Wednesday around 10 a.m. when a knock came to my office door. I stood making my way to the door only to open it to see a woman standing on the other side. I looked in her eyes before speaking.

"May I help you ma'am?" I ask as she gives me a nod with a smile

"I hope so I have been looking for a Mr. Heath Thompson." She answers as I nod

"That's me what is this about?" I ask feeling I have met her before

"Yes, I am here for the secretary job you had in the paper." She tells me as I see the paper in her hand

"Yes I placed that ad a few days ago. You're the second person to answer it." I state as she nods again

"I hope I'm not too late for the job?" She asks as I shake my head

"No, no just in time. Please come in so we can talk about why I should hire you Ms." I exclaim as she walks by me

As she walks in I can not shake the feeling I know her from somewhere as I shut the door. I make my way to my desk motioning to her to sit in a chair that is just a foot away from my desk. As I return to my chair she takes a seat looking confident.

"My name is Kaye Anders." She tells me as I nod

"So Kaye do you have a resume that I can look at, or any work experience being a ... wait did you say Kaye?" I start to ask but her name caught me off guard

"Yes, I did some temp work at the hospital the last part of last year, and the beginning of this year." She tells me as I nod

"I thought you looked familiar. You asked for my son and nephews names." I state as I see her nod with a smile

"Greg and Dakota if I remember right." She exclaims as I nod

"That's right you remember their names?" I asked as Kaye giggled

"Why wouldn't I Mr. Thompson as they are good strong names for two little cuties. So how are the little ones doing?" She answers as I smile hearing her ask after

"They are doing good growing fast." I answer with a chuckle

"That's good." She says pulling out a envelope standing up to hand it to me

I accept it to only open it to see it's her resume. I look it over seeing names, phone numbers, addresses. One business name caught my eye as I looked up at her.

"Ghost LLC?" I asked as she grinned

"Yes it's owned by a friend of mine. He needed a secretary for awhile." She tells me as I just nod

I keep going over the resume seeing she was my best candidate for the job. I place the papers down only to scoot up to my desk a bit more looking into her eyes.

"Kaye I hope this doesn't sound bad to say, but you are what I am looking for. I hope you don't mind working extra hours for awhile until this company gets rolling smoothly?" I tell her asking seeing her head shake

"Not at all Mr. Thompson as I do need the extra money." She tells me as I nod

"Good, your hired so take this down to pay roll on the second floor. Tell Francine your my new secretary. She will give you the proper papers to fill out. Lunch is around 12:30 p.m. and if you don't mind we can talk then so we can get to know one another ok." I explain to her getting a smile followed by a nod

I write a little note for Fran telling her about Kaye. I hand it to Kaye standing up extending my hand. She stands up accepting the note then accepted my hand to shake. As she left I sat back in my chair thinking of how this was going to be a great day as I just hired a good secretary by the resume. I looked at my ring that was given me 4 years ago smiling as I felt a warm feeling run through me.

"Thanks Grandma May if it wasn't for you I have no idea where I would be." I exclaimed before pulling a folder towards me to look through

As the rest of the morning went by. Kaye started helping me with paper work that needed to be done. She showed me my decision was the right one as to hiring her. She made sure the filing was up to date as well as everyone's schedule was confirmed since everyone worked only 5 days a week. I made sure my employees had weekends off for their families and good benefits as to child care and a good insurance package. As lunch approached I thought of where to go. I decided on salad telling her to order from the place just across the street. Kaye smiled as she grabbed my phone as I handed her the small menu. After about 10 minutes our food was delivered in which I paid for. I had Kaye join me in my office. As we prepared our salads I started the conversation trying to learn a bit more of my secretary.

"Kaye are you married or have kids?" I asked as she shook her head

"No I am as single as I can be." She answers taking a bite of her salad

"Oh sorry for prying." I say seeing a sincere smile

"No your fine Mr. Thompson." Kaye says as I chuckle

"Heath ... call me Heath please as Mr. Thompson was my father." I say with a chuckle as Kaye giggles

"Ok Heath so what about you? Hows your wife doing?" She asks as I smile

"Jasmine isn't my wife. She is my girlfriend as I want to make sure I can give her a wedding she wants at the right time." I say getting a nod

"That is sweet so those at the hospital were your family?" She asks as I nod with a smile

"Yes, well my adoptive family as my real family um well lets just say decided to leave me in the dust." I exclaim taking a drink of my tea

"Oh I am sorry for prying to deep." She says apologizing to me

"No it's ok really. I am still dealing with some parts of the why, but I have my family now to help in my healing." I say as she gives me a sad smile

"Well if there is anything I can do to help let me know ok." Kaye tells me as I just smile

"So what about your family?" I ask as she gives me a disgusted look

"Well I don't agree with my dad, as for my mother she is the only one I care for, as for my siblings they could use a good attitude adjustment." She tells me with some anger

"Wow sounds like your family as goofed up as mine were, but my mother doesn't want anything to do with me." I say feeling so sadness

"I am sure she does Heath." Kaye says as I just shake my head giving a no

"Nope she doesn't as her letters proved it." I say as she lowers her head looking at her food before resuming eating

We finish lunch then get back to work for the rest of the day. I am very happy of Kaye's work as everything that was not completely filed is.

That first month was a little rough as in working out the bugs of the company, but everyone finally got into the swing of things. Kaye proved to be a great secretary by making sure I had all the final paperwork I needed from all the shipments from the different departments in the company. I would feel good leaving work knowing I had the company of my dreams finally on the right path.

As August rolled in my company was starting to show promise. Everyone was happy with their jobs as well with the money they were receiving. Kaye was a hard worker showing she was able to do the job. I told everyone in the family about her. Jasmine looked at me intently the second Friday of August. I was holding Lil Greg who was finally talking like a baby which was more like gibberish.

"Heath baby why don't you invite Kaye over tomorrow. We can have a cookout while she gets to know her boss's family?" My beautiful girlfriend tells me

I look at her searching for any thing out of the ordinary. I didn't see any signs of jealousy or deep concern just a woman wanting to know one of my employees. Lil Greg was playing with my locket as I debated on her request. After a few minutes of thinking I pulled my phone out looking for Kaye's number around 6 p.m. I dialed her number only to listen to the ring tones until she picked up on the 4th ring. She said hello as I spoke telling her that she was invited over tomorrow for a cookout. I guess my words surprised her as she got quiet. After a few seconds she asked if I was sure. I exclaimed yes that Jasmine and the family wanted to meet her. I guess she was thinking before telling me she would be here. I told her great telling her to show up around 1 p.m. and bring a swim suit for the beach. I heard her giggle before saying she will. We ended the call saying our goodbyes. I placed my phone down next to me as Lil Greg looked up at me with his bright blue sapphire eyes. I loved my son so much as I held him close as I he smiled.

"I love you son I just hope I never let you down." I told him as Jasmine sat on my left placing her right hand on my left thigh

"Baby you will never let him, the family, or me down. We love you so much and always will." My beautiful Latina says as I nod

It was about 6:45 p.m. when Diamond and Hannah showed up with Dakota who surprised me by walking to me only to stumble a few times. Once to me he placed his little hands on my knees looking up at me. I could never deny him as I helped him up next to me. Dakota and Lil Greg showed signs of being smart and advanced. I guess they inherited some of my smarts plus Diamond and Jasmine's as well. I knew both Jasmine and Diamond were trying to teach my son and nephew to talk which was good as I wanted them to learn early. I loved my family very much, but Lil Greg and Dakota were my shining stars as they both helped me stay at peace. Jack decided on pizza for the night which no one complained as we haven't had a pizza in awhile. Batman loved pizza as he would try and snag a piece out of the box if you let him. As we waited for the pizza to arrive we were all caught off guard by both boys.

"Da Da." Dakota surprisingly says looking up from the right of me

"Da Da." Lil Greg says after joining his buddy

"What did they say?" Hannah asks as I am still in shock

"They said Da Da." Jasmine exclaims placing Lil Greg in her lap looking at him

Diamond comes over to pick Dakota up looking in his eyes.

"Kota what did you say baby?" She asks as he says it again

"Da Da." He answers as she looks between him and I

"Heath is your uncle honey." She says trying to make him understand

"Da Da." He says shaking his head

"Diamond honey I think my grand baby knows the truth already." Faye says getting our attention as I watch Jacman, Abs, and Hannah stand up all happy before they do their happy dance

"They said Da Da, they said Da Da." They both say getting the ' twins' to giggle

"But mom how is it going to look with guest and everyone else that comes around?" Diamond asks as Faye gets up to comfort her daughter

"Honey what you, Jasmine, and Heath need to know is even though your not with Heath as a couple. Dakota can see and feel at his age. To him Heath is his dad which is not far from the truth. As for strangers or guests well it's none of their damn business. As we are family and it should only matter that we care." Faye explains getting nods as she was right before continuing " And besides he sees Heath as a father figure."

Jasmine, Diamond, and I looked at everyone getting nods and smiles. After a few minutes of taking in what all was said Adam spoke up pointing at Jack.

"Dumb Dumb." Adam says as the boys look from their uncle to the other

"Dumb Dumb." Both my boys say as Jack looks hurt by the words

"Adam that was not nice. Now apologize to your brother." Faye says scolding her youngest son as to keeping a straight face

"Sorry bro just wanted to see if the boys could say it." He says as Jack shakes his head

"It's ok, but I have to admit it was funny." Jack says as everyone starts to laugh as Lil Greg and Dakota chuckle

Batman looked from the floor at his buddy's getting up. I watch as he walks over jumping up in my lap to be close to Lil Greg who is in Jasmine's lap.

"Batman get down boy." I say as he looks up at me panting with his tongue out

"Son I don't think that is going to happen. You know where ever his buddy's are he will be there. You might as well get use to him being your third son." Faye tells me as I look down at my lap seeing the family dog

"Mom's right man Adam and I have already accepted Batman as a nephew. Hell it wouldn't surprise me he has done the same in his own way." Jack tells me as I notice Adam nod

"Fine, but I am not putting a diaper on him." I say getting laughs from them all

After the laughs stop there comes a knock on the door in which Jack goes to answer. He comes back a few minutes later with about 4 boxes of pizza. Jack places them on the coffee table as Diamond places Dakota on my right as Jasmine stands placing Lil Greg down on my left. Both boys move closer as to pet Batman. I chuckle at the sight as everyone gets plates for their slices of pizza. Jasmine and Diamond set the boys down on the floor which Batman gets off my lap to be with his human brothers. I have to admit I feel sorry for who ever tries to hurt my boys as they will have a mean ass dog on their leg or arm. As Jasmine hands me a plate with a few slices of sausage pizza I think of this day was a happy one with both boys taking that first step of speaking.

After dinner was over and evening turned to night. Faye and Hannah took the boys with them so Jasmine, Diamond, and I could spend some time together. After we undressed and crawled in bed. Jasmine told Diamond about Kaye my secretary coming tomorrow to meet everyone. Diamond gave me a concerned looking while stroking my manhood. I calmed her nerves by saying her and Jasmine were the only ones I was sleeping if. That my relationship with Kaye was business that's all. Diamond smiled before taking me deep into her mouth. Jasmine lowers her pussy down over my mouth to give me something really sweet. That night is full of love, lust and moans as they take all that I can give them.

Saturday comes as I hold both boys around 1 p.m. when there comes a knock on the door. I go to answer it to see Kaye standing there in a bikini top and short shorts. She has a smile as I welcome her in. Once the door shuts she turns to look at the boys and I.

"Oh my they are growing. Hey munchkins how are you both today?' She ask tickling their chins

Both boys chuckle as they reach for Kaye surprising me.

"Seems they like you Kaye. Do you want to hold them?" I state as she stands there debating

"Sure if you don't mind." She says as I shake my head

Kaye places her purse and bag down to receive the two waiting boys. Once in her arms I show here to the backyard where my family are. Everyone notices before getting out of the pool or standing up out of the lounge chairs. Jasmine and Diamond come over with concern smiles as they see their boys in the arms of a stranger. I introduce everyone to Kaye as she smiles with a nod.

"I want to thank you for inviting me over for today. You have such a beautiful home." Kaye says getting smiles in return

"Your welcome Kaye it's our pleasure and thank you for the compliment." Momma Faye says making Kaye feel welcome

"Your welcome, but I thought there was a beach as to what Heath said." Kaye says as everyone chuckles or giggles

"There is hun past the back gate. Heath built this years ago for Grandma May. She wanted some privacy from the beach crowd." Jasmine says getting a nod

"Aww that was sweet of him. Oh sorry about the boys as they wanted me to hold them." She exclaims getting a few waves

"No problem Kaye honey. They just like attention and it's their way of getting to know a person." Diamond says stepping up to Dakota before continuing " Isn't that right baby boy?"

We watch Dakota chuckle as Diamond tickles him. Kaye giggles watching a mother and son have a playful moment. I could see Kaye was starting to relax and get comfortable with my family.

As the day goes by the boys as well as Batman get some what I guess is auntie love from Kaye. I can see my family are welcoming her in more and more. Jack asks Kaye to stay for dinner in which Kaye accepted saying she was here for a cookout anyway. He smiled saying he knew that before starting the grill up to cook. The ladies all went in to make sides for the steaks and chicken Jack was going to grill. Adam and I took the boys down to the beach as Batman followed us down the stairs that led to the water. The thing about Lil Greg and Dakota was they loved the beach. I guess it was how the sand felt or the way the waves hit the shore. Either way they wanted to spend time in the sand. Adam and I took their shirts off so they didn't get dirty. Adam and I sat in the sand as both Lil Greg and Dakota played in the sand picking some up before tossing the little handfuls up in the air. My brother and I would just chuckle at the boys way of playing.

Once dinner came and went we all adjourn to the living room with Kaye on the floor with the boys. Batman laid beside where Kaye sat holding the boys in her lap. Both cuddled up to her with relaxing smiles.

"Kaye I think you have two cute handsome boys hanging on you." Faye says getting giggles

"I think your right Faye, but I don't mind as I have taken to them both." She says with a nervous smile

"Kaye it's ok to take to them. They need all the love they can get. Look what we have gotten to know of you we like you." Jasmine says with a warming smile

"And I like all of you. It's just I haven't had a family that showed sincere warmth in a long time." She tells us with some sadness

"Well honey you found a family that shows caring and love. We are all close and will help the other in life." Faye exclaims as Lil Greg and Dakota hold on to Kaye

"I see that as these two have not hardly left my side." She states as we all chuckle or giggle

"Honey those two are very smart, and get smarter as the days go by." Hannah says getting nods all around

We talked for a while as I noticed my boys drifting off the sleep. I got up to move over to where Kaye sat to get the boys.

"Ok you two time for bed." I state as they keep a hold of Kaye

"Seems they found a new bed mate son." Faye says as Kaye giggles

"Yeah but mom they need to go get in their crib." I say as Kaye looks at me

"Heath I don't mind staying the night if it's ok, and besides I feel ... well at home here." Kaye says with a smile

"You don't mind sweetie?" Diamond asks getting a shake of Kaye's head

I smile knowing Kaye was becoming a family member. I help her stand since both boys kept a tight hold of her. Jasmine, Diamond, Faye, and Hannah took Kaye and the boys up the stairs to show her to a room she could sleep in. Me and the guys just chuckle at the sight of the boys clinging to Kaye following her new family. I let out a sigh knowing this family just grew to one more. That night around 10 p.m. Jasmine, Diamond, and I go to bed talking about the days events. They are happy to have another sister in the family to talk too. I nod as I hold them both close to me.

Kaye's POV:

I am laying here in a strange bed in a warm, caring, and loving house. Heath has took me in as family which makes me happy, but a part of me wishes I could tell him the truth of everything. I look to either side of me looking at the two little boys who have accepted me as a auntie but only if they knew. I watch as each one sleeps sucking on their pacifiers. I smile wondering if this is how Michelle felt with Heath. When I think of her and Travis I feel sadness and anger, but I am here to make things right in due time. I first need to keep up with my vow and that is to protect Heath and now his new family that reside in this house. Lil Greg snuggles up more on me making me smile.

"Don't worry my nephews for your auntie will keep you safe from harm." I say as I close my eyes to get some needed sleep

After August the days and weeks went by with no bad events except the letters started up again. My mind raced as to how my mother found me. Her letters never changed except they were more hateful. Jasmine read them when she comforted me at night. I felt sad again because those hurt feelings came back to my soul. Jasmine told me to just send them back without reading them. She also exclaimed she would do it herself so I wouldn't have to touch them again. I gave her a nod thinking her for being here for me. Jasmine tossed the latest letter to hold me closer to her.

As the months went by my family grew closer and closer to Kaye. The 'twins' as we dubbed them would cling to Kaye every time she came over to spend the weekends with us as did Diamond and Hannah. The first Sunday in November as Hannah drove away Batman chased after her. We watched as he stopped halfway down the street as Lil Greg was yelling for him.

"BATMAN STAY!" My son yelled with tears as he never liked to see Dakota leave

Batman came back whining as if he lost one of his best friends. Once back I let Lil Greg down to comfort his other best friend. He would get on Batman's back and hold on while Batman went back into the house. We all would laugh at the sight, but knew Batman would be alright as long as one of his buddy's still remained. As that week went by Friday evening came with Batman scratching at the front door. Jack went to open it only to see Batman run out. I got up after Jack yelled for me. So I did only to get walk past him to see Dakota pet him as Batman licked him as if for the first time. It was a awe moment as Diamond squatted down to pet her son's dog.

"Yes Batman we brought your Dakota back now stop licking him so much." Diamond says as he stops before looking up at her and begins to grumble

"Diamond baby I think he didn't like that thought." Hannah says as Dakota gets on Batman's back

"Batman house." Dakota says before turning as Diamond stands up to giggle with Hannah to see Jack and I shake our heads

We all watch as Batman walks taking my nephew into the house. Both Diamond and Hannah walk up to give us hugs as Diamond gives me a kiss. After the kiss we all walk in to see both Dakota and Lil Greg both giving Batman a hug and petting his back. I know when those two start playing outside more that dog is going to have a hard time keeping up. That evening goes by as Kaye comes over a hour later to get hugs from everyone. Kaye smiles feeling the love that fills the house. Dinner is made, ate, and over by 8 p.m. once in the living room Kaye speaks up as both her nephews snuggle up to her on the couch.

"Heath, Jasmine, Diamond, and Hannah is it ok if I take the boys to the park tomorrow. I won't let them get hurt or nothing. I just want to spend sometime with them. I want to see how it would feel to be a mother. I would make sure they keep their coats on?" Kaye asks as we all look at each other before nodding

"Kaye of course you can, but we thought you don't have a man?" Jasmine asks as Kaye shakes her head

"Your right I don't, but it doesn't mean I don't have one that I do like. It's just he is will not really grown up yet. He um is somewhere that he still acts like a kid sometimes." She answers as the family gives her a sincere expression

"Well honey you would make a great mother." Faye says placing a smile on Kaye's face

We talk for awhile as Batman gets in Kaye's lap joining his two buddies getting a laugh from us all.

Kaye's POV: That Saturday afternoon

I am at the park with Lil Greg and Dakota pushing the merry go round for them as they hold onto Batman. I giggle as he had to come with the boys and I. I didn't mind as I knew he was being a big brother to them. I stop to rest as the boys laugh as Batman tries to stay standing. Once the merry go round stops Batman gets off stumbling as if dizzy. The boys get off doing the same.

"Dizzy." Dakota says as I giggle as Lil Greg does as his best friends

I just shake my head with a smile. I ask them where to now as they look around before pointing at the sand box. I give them a nod before taking their hands making our way over. Batman follows us to the sand box. Once there Batman sniffs around I guess to make sure it's safe before barking once. I take that as him saying it's ok before helping the boys step in. I let them play as I sit on the bench a foot away. As I sit I think of everything that as been going on the past few years. I let out a sigh looking at the two little boys playing in the sand as my thoughts dwell on Heath.

"Heath I wish I could tell you who I am, but know that I love your son and nephew so much my dear little brother." I say feeling a tear come down my face

It's a few seconds later I feel a hand on my right knee.

"You kay anty?" Lil Greg asks me as Dakota and Batman look on

"Yes baby just a few things on my mind hun." I answer as they nod

I pick them both up as they giggle holding on to me. Once in my lap I hold them close to me.

"I love you both so much. How about a ice cream cone?" I tell them getting a smile each

"We wuv you too." They both say in unison

Batman barks telling me he does the same. I smile as these three warm my heart up so much. I stood up looking down to tell Batman to follow us. He barked as I made our way back to my car. It felt nice feeling like a mother with both my little guys. They held onto my jacket snuggling up as we finally got to my car. I opened the back passenger door helping them both in. I buckled them into their car seats. Each smiled looking forward to ice cream. I told Batman to get in the back and that was what he did. He sat between both boys as I shut the door. I walked around to the driver door only to get in after. I started up the car to let it warm up. It was a cold day, but not so bad. I looked in the rear view mirror to see both boys reaching for Batman who was panting with his tongue out. It was a cute moment seeing them playing.

After getting the boys a ice cream cone and Batman. I made my way back to Heath's around 2:30 p.m. As I drove up in front Heath, Diamond, and Jasmine came out with smiles as they ran to the car. I turned my car off as the passenger side back door opened. They all laugh as the boys are all messy from the ice cream cones.

"Aww boys your messy." Diamond says with a giggle

"Sawy." Both boys say lowering their heads

"It's ok baby's I see Auntie Kaye wanted to treat you for being good boy's." Jasmine says looking at me smiling

"Yes I did as I also feed Batman." I say as they all laugh

After getting the boys in and Batman I go to the guest room I am given to change. I shut the door and lock it. I walk over to my bag to get out some pajamas. I strip my clothes off even my bra and panties. I grabbed my pajama's out of the bag I brought with me. I put them on feeling more cozy in them as to the clothes I had on before. I rejoined my new family with a smile seeing the boys on the floor petting Batman who just laid there letting them. I went over to the end of the couch and took a seat. I look at the ones around me as I listen to their conversation. I smile knowing I am making the right choice of being here with a brother I am loving more each day. I am just happy to see he has made his own family in the past years of those that he has got to know. I just wish I could tell him the truth, but in due time I will.