"When You Want Her Back..."


Chapter Twenty



Settled into her kitchen with a book and a coffee mug April felt that it was like her first day back from Reno. Finally it felt like she was at home and at ease. Not to mention that her sudden splurge of writing had gotten her four chapters. Tired now, she decided that reading was best.

She had her cup in her hands and book held up when the door bell rang. Sighing she rose from her chair praying that it not be anyone who would mess up her quiet time.

Looking through the peep hole she saw Bret. Completely surprised she looked down at her outfit. She was still wearing her loose fitting pajamas and her hair was completely ruffled. She had chosen today as her lazy day and Bret had chosen today as the day he’d visit her.

Sighing once again at the second knock on the door she decided it’d be best if she just pretended that she wasn’t conscious of what she was wearing. Opening the door she smiled out at her gorgeous boyfriend. Bret was wearing his usual casual clothes and was carrying a box in one hand and Hana in the other.

“Hey babe,” he said kissing her cheek then stepping right into her home.

Bret put the box down and let go of Hana. This only made Hana attach herself to Bret’s leg. Ignoring what the little girl was doing Bret looked around. April felt that he fit quite well with her apartment and even had to admit that he added a certain feeling to the room when he was in it.

Smiling at him she tugged him closer to her and wrapped her arms around his neck. Bret sighed and in response wrapped his muscular arms around her. The hug giving her strength and making her feel better. It was something about being in his arms that made her feel ok again.

April’s head lay resting on Bret’s chest until the moment there was a tug at Bret’s jeans. Letting go of each other Bret bent down and picked up the child.

April waved at the child who hugged her doll tightly. “Hey there Hana,” she said. “Remember me? I’m April, your aunt. Remember?”

The little girl bit on her lip for a while then nodded her head. She extended her arms out for April and April was shocked. Extremely happy April took Hana from Bret and hugged her.

April held the little girl then remembered that Bret held a box when he came in along with Hana. “What’s with the box?” She asked looking around and spotting it.

“I quit my job.” He said turning and walking into the living room. April followed him onto the couch and sat next to him. Hana on her lap she said “Are you sure you want to do that?”

“Yes,”

“But why?” She asked extremely curious as to why he would quit his job when he had a daughter to take care of.

“I told you. I don’t want to end up like Andrew’s father.”

“But Bret, there is a difference between him and you. You take breaks and you work hard and everything is good right? I just don’t understand this.”

“April, this has been coming for a long time. I just never really gave it any extreme thought until Andrew happened along. I need to do this. Not for Hana or for getting away from Olivia. I need to do this for myself. For my health and for happiness.”

“So what’s going to replace your job?” April asked pushing a strand of Hana’s hair behind her ears.

“I want my own business. I want to be the boss and I want it to be about something I love.”

“Well, what do you love?” April said.

“I love you but I doubt I could make a business about that.” Bret said smiling.

Enjoying the words she jumped into his arms and kissed him. Receiving his love in that one kiss and embracing it. She pulled away from him and rested her cheek on his shoulder. “I love you too.” She said in her soft tone.

“I love some one too” Said Hana.

Bret and April looked at the girl and laughed. “Just who is that?” asked April.

“My daddy and you.” She said smiling at them.

The words caught in April’s chest. They pulled at her heart and had her close to crying. Not only had she gotten Hana back but she had gained Bret. Never in her life would she had thought just wanting this one girl back could have caused so much in her life. Nodding her head she said “Guess this is what happens When You Want Her Back…”

Bret gave her a confused look and she just smile.