Chapter 121

Everyone was quiet on the way home and not even Richie’s silliness could change the atmosphere.

A happy and relaxed couple awaited them. The kids were happy to see their mom and everyone were talking at once, trying to tell their mom, their version of the weekend.

Jon accepted a cool drink but she saw he had a hard time saying bye.

When the kids greeted him she saw the sadness in his eyes. The lines on his face were etched a bit deeper than usual.

Richie hugged each kid, goofing around as usual. Steph hugged Cheyenne and expressed her joy about meeting her. Jesse gave her a kiss on the cheek and a quick hug. Jake hugged Cheyenne so hard she thought he’d snap her neck.

Little Romeo was the last one to greet Cheyenne. He hugged her with his little arms and gave her a sloppy kiss on the lips.

“My daddy said you are going to be my other mommy, just like Rob is my other daddy. I’m glad he chose you, you are nice.” Tears came to her eyes and she buried her face into his neck.

Everyone was looking at Jon, expecting a denial or a confirmation. He didn’t give either. He just gave everyone a secretive smile. Dot knew that smile…

Cheyenne rested her hand on is thigh on the way home , tiredness dragging at her eyelids.

Richie and Jon were chatting and Cheyenne drifted into a slumber.

A soft kiss awakened her, she opened her eyes and stared into blue pools.

‘Wake up, baby. We’re home..”

“I’m so tired…and its all your fault.” She pouted at him.

“No, I think you have Romeo to thank for that, honey.”

Cheyenne walked into the kitchen to make some coffee for her and the guys.

She took the tray out to the patio.

“Talking shop again?”

“Always, sweetie…” Richie smiled as she handed him the coffee.

“Baby, before I forget . There is a charity event next week. I want you to accompany me, k? I’ll give you my credit card, so you can get all the stuff you need.”

“That’s not necessary. I can get my own…”

He placed two fingers on her lips ”Shhh….I want you to take it. I want to buy it for you, but we’re swamped this week. So you can go and buy some sexy number to get the guys all hot and heavy.”

‘That won’t take much, Jon.” Richie winked at her.

Cheyenne excused herself and went to the bathroom. As she came out on the patio Richie held her phone towards her, a worried look on his face..

“Stacey called, she sounded quite upset. I told her you would call her back.”

Cheyenne took the phone and call Stacey’s number an uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach.

Jon was standing at the railing smoking a cigarette, looking a bit concerned.

“Hello, Stace…Chey here. Richie told me I just missed your call. Stace what’s wrong…calm down honey..what’s….oh….oh no…Oh God ….Oh my God no..”