Tatum's POV:

After I finished making the bed. I put my blue robe on and head into the kitchen.

"Why can't I just have from last night's leftovers?"I whine. Brandon wants to make breakfast, but doesn't know what to make,since I can't have anything with dairy or meat in. I really want some of last night's food, but he won't let me have any now.

"It's too heavy for breakfast"he says.

"Whatever"I say and make my way around the counter to the fridge and take out the foil packet with the leftover tofu and vegetables in it. Just as I close the refrigerator door. I feel hands snaking around my waist picking me up from behind and then Brandon takes me to the living room then puts me on the couch.

He crossed his arms across his chest looking down at me, then snatches the foil packet out of my hands.

"I said no"he says and takes my food with him.

"Asshole"I mutter and cross my arms across my chest.

I make my way back to the kitchen and sit on one of the bar stools.

"Brandon"I say frustratedly.

"No,you won't last the day if you eat that food as breakfast"he says.

"Fine,then I want muffins. I'm not eating anything else. It's either muffins or nothing and I know you wouldn't let your baby starve"I say.

"Fine. See I said you were demanding"he mutters as he takes out a bowl to make the muffin mixture.

"Blueberries?" he asks.

"You know me so well"I say and peck his cheek.

"You want me to help"I ask.

"No it's okay. I'll do this and you can go get ready"he says.I didn't oppose and I went to go get ready.

I took a shower then put on my light blue jean shorts and a tight black spaghetti top.

After I got done I went back into the kitchen and the smell of blueberry muffins attacks my noise. I breath it in deeply smelling it's heavenly scent.

"The muffins are still in the oven. It should take about 5 more minutes then it'll be done. I'm gonna go take a quick shower."he says and I nod.

As I'm sitting by the kitchen table waiting for the 5 minutes to past so that I can get some of my tasty muffins. I decide to go through my phone. I used to have this YouTube channel that Brandon set up for me,back when we were younger, before the accident. My first video uploaded wasn't with my consent. I'm wasn't even in the video, but my voice was. Brandon secretly recorded me singing. Asshole. But it gave me a new hobby. He had already uploaded the video and it was trending so I decided why not take it further,but I it took a lot of my time and I got lazy so I deleted the first account. Then after the accident and after I started walking again,I opened a new account by the name Grace. I didn't make another video in months and I don't think that I'm going to continue this channel anyways. So I decide to delete all my uploaded videos and my channel.

The timer goes off and I switch the oven off and take the tray of muffins out putting it on top of the stove. Wow, this smells good. Now I just have to let it cool down.

I head back into our bedroom and Brandon is still in the shower.

I quietly make my way into the bathroom opening the door slowly so that it doesn't make a sound. Once I'm inside I close the door and start undressing me letting my clothes fall down to the floor.

From what I can see through the glass shower door Brandon is facing away from me,with his back towards me. I bite my bottom lip, letting my eyes roam over his bare back, his veins pulsing out of his toned arms.

I pull the glass sliding door open and and wrap my arms around his waist from behind, pressing myself against him.The warm water of the shower pouring over us.I stand on my toes, putting my hands on his shoulders to keep myself up and whisper into his ear:"I love you."
I leave small tender kisses down the top of his spine.

He turns around facing me then puts his hands on my waist and crashes his lips against mine.

I bite his bottom lip pulling at it, then attach our lips together again. He kisses me deeply and I let my arms hang over his broad shoulders.

He turns us around pushing me against the cold tile wall with our lips still attached kissing each other passionately. He starts kissing me down my neck and across my collar bone making me moan with pleasure.He moves his hand up to my breast and squeezes lightly,with his other hand on my hip. I pull him closer pressing him hard against me. He let's out low groan.

He tugs at my ear and kisses my sweet spot.

He picks me up by my thighs and I wrap my legs around his waist.He pushes me against the wall to hold me up. I put my hands on his shoulders to hold myself up.We both moan as he smoothly slips himself into me.

I moan in pleasure as he slides deeper into me.Pushing in and out. His movements making my body quiver in delight.

"Fuck"he growls as his movements become faster. I lean my head back into the wall as my eyes roll back relishing the delightful sensations going through my body. The pleasure pulsating becomes stronger as he pushes me closer to the edge. We attach lips once again.

I let out a loud moan before screaming out:"Fuck...Baby don't stop."

Both of our chests heave once we let our lips part. He leaves wet kisses down my neck and starts sucking underneath my collar bone,still keeping his rapid movements. His arm muscles bulge as he balances me perfectly. He pounds deeper into me. My nails digging into his bare muscular back.

Brandon shudders against me as I get dangerously close to the edge.He squeezes my hip so hard letting me know that he's close too. He picks up the speed with sloppier movements. He pants with his eyes shut concentrating on this blissful moment. I moan again. My whole body shaking.

"Baby, where do you want me to cum"Brandon trembles. I kiss him hard and passionately, then tighten my whole grip around him, forcing him deeper in me. My insides clenching up as my legs pull him in closer.

I inhale sharply parting our lips as we both release together. I moan in pleasure as I ride out my release, sending electric tingles through my body. He growls lowly resting his forehead in the crevice of my neck and I go limp against him.

"I-I love you too"he whimpers.

I grin:"I could have you for breakfast everyday."I breath out trying to steady my heavy breathing.

He attaches his lips to mine and for a while we just stood there making out and then we actually showered and got ready.

I dry my wet hair with a towel letting my natural waves fall down my back. I was never one for makeup. I liked how I looked naturally and I never really cared honestly. My mom on the other hand tried to push me into wearing makeup,but I wanted nothing to do with it. I see it as a waste of time, because the people who really love you and matter are the people that accepts you just the way you are.

I sigh. My family. I miss them so much,but they have to pay the price for lying to me. How could they lie to my face like that. They did everything just so that_I cut myself off.

Breath in.

Breath out.

Breath in.

Breath out.

Calm down.I remind myself. I don't want to spoil my day by getting mad at them.I shouldn't think about them.Today is going to be a great day.

I look at the wall clock and see that it's 10:00.

We better get going soon. I walk into the kitchen and sit next to Brandon on one of the bar stools.

"Hey, leave some for me"I say as he continues eating on a blueberry muffin.

"Here's more than enough"he says and hands me a plate and I put 3 muffins onto it and start savouring my blueberry deliciousness.

"Mmm"I moan as I take the first bite.

"You know, I actually think that you're better at cooking then I am"I say.

"You only realise that now?"he says smirking.

"Hey, I was complimenting you,asshole"I say and shove him.

"Okay sorry. Thank you Tatum"he says amusingly.

"Hey can we go to the mall first before we do anything else."

"Sure"Brandon says and takes our empty plates and puts it into the dishwasher.

"All done?"he asks.

"I'll take one more,put the rest in a doggy bag for me. I'm taking them with"I say and Brandon does so. While munching on my blueberry muffin, I get up from the table and fetch my handbag. I check that everything I need is in it. I look at the time on my phone and see that it's 10:15. I put my phone into my bag and throw my bag over my shoulder.

"Baby, let's go"I shout out to Brandon.

Soon after he walks into the living room and hands me my doggy bag.

"Thank you"I say and we head out.

...

On our way to the mall, I already ate 2 more muffins. Luckily I still have 3 left.

Brandon parks the car and we head into the mall.

We walk past a few shops but I stop in my tracks when I see that Brandon is no longer next to me. I turn around and see that Brandon has stopped a few feet away from me looking at a store. A baby store. I can't help but to smile. I walk back to him and put my hand on his shoulder.

"Come on"I gesture for him to come into the store.

We make our way inside and go to the baby clothes section.

"Aww look at those small shoes"I screech. Looking at the adorable tiny baby blue sneakers.

"They're so tiny"Brandon says smiling.

I pick up a mini tuxedo that has a black bow tie on and show Brandon.

"You know what would be even cuter"I say excitedly.

"What?"Brandon asks looking at the mini tux then smiling.

"If you get a tux exactly like this one, then you and the baby can be twinning."I say looking at the little tux adoringly.

"And what if it's a girl"he asks.

"Then I'll twin with my baby girl"I say.

Brandon pulls me into his arms and kisses me gently.

I sigh:"I can't wait till our baby's born."I say and start playing with Brandon's hair and eye-gazing picturing our future together.

"Hey I'm gonna get this so long, if it's not a boy this time it will be next time"I say referring to the mini tux.

"Okay, but I then I'll get those pink glitter sneakers"he says and I smile amusingly. I know he wants a girl.

"Sure"I say.

...

"I can't wait to find out the gender so that I can buy more baby clothes."I say as we walk out of the baby store.

"Yeah, so where to next"

"I actually came here so that we could buy toys"

"Toys?"

"Yeah, I wanna buy a few toys and surprise kids at a few orphanages. I've just been thinking about them.You know. I have a lot of money and don't even know what to do with it. So why not give to those that don't have what I have. I think that it's bullshit that many kids have to struggle like that when there are people in the world that has the ability to give those who need it. I also want to leave Miami behind knowing that I did something good to help those who need it."I say.

"You have such a good heart. That's why I love you. Now let's go and surprise some kids."he says.

We bought a lot of toys. A lot is an understatement. The trunk and backseats of Brandon's car is filled with toys,but I still don't think it's enough.

"Hey I think that we should by them something sweet too"Brandon says.

"Like what?"

"Donuts, but I think that we'll need your car too"he says and I nod.

We drove back to the hotel to get my car too.He took my car and I took his. He went to buy Donuts while I went to buy more toys. From race cars to Barbie dolls. I made sure I fill the passenger seat with toys too.

My phone starts ringing and I slide up to answer Brandon's call.

"Hey, you done?"I ask.

"Just a few more minutes. I chose a variety of different flavours. So that the kids can choose what they like."he says. I love how supportive Brandon is.

"Okay, I'm all done so I'll come to you"

"Okay, see you"

"Bye"

By the time I got to Brandon he was all done and we headed to the first orphanage I wanted to go to. We'll be going to four different orphanages today. I'll help others throughout this last two weeks that we're here in Miami. First we're going to the Children's home society. On our way there I ate 2 more blueberry muffins.Can't blame me.I'm eating for two now.

I parked in front of the orphanage and Brandon parked behind me. The orphanage is an average sized two story house. It's pretty dull. Not much colour. All the colours are faded out.The orphanage is owned by a lady named Katherine. I've met her before when I went with my mother to one of her charity events when I was 15. Katherine is a really lovely person, she does so much for these kids. I have a surprise for her too. Twenty years ago, when she was 25, she started this orphanage with her inheritance money after her grandfather past away. She said that she always wanted to help those that do not have, because she was an orphan too. I truly admire her courage, ambition and adoration for children. She never once thought of having her own kids, because she always used to say that "There is no need to bring another life into this world when there are plenty of others out there suffering without a home"

"Hey, you coming? "Brandon snaps me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah, let's take the donuts in first."

I lock Brandon's car and he opens the trunk of my car so that we can start taking in a few donut boxes.

"You don't have to do this. Let me do it. I don't think you should be carrying a lot of things in your condition"he says and picks up 5 boxes of donuts stacked on each other.

"In my condition"I question feeling insulted.

"Your pregnancy"he says.

"Hey,pregnancy is not a disability"I state and cross my arms over my chest.

"I didn't say it was, but I think you should go easy on everything."

"Oh really?Fine, I'll show you how I go easy on everything."I say and Brandon looks at me confused and oblivious to what I'm referring to.

"Anyway let's get these to the kids."I say and pick up 5 boxes as well, close the trunk and lock the car. I shove my car keys in my pocket in my handbag.

"Stubborn"he mutters to himself.

We walk up to the front door and Brandon balances the boxes in one arm while he knocks on the door with the other.

We hear a few kids scurrying around before the door opens and we are greeted by Katherine. Once she realise who it is, her face lights up completely. The last I saw her was in the hospital a few months after the accident. The first time they took the bandages off my face.

"Tatum"she exclaims, excited to see me.

"Hi Katherine. It's so good to see you again"I side hug her because of the boxes I'm holding.

"It's wonderful to see you too.You're all grown up. Wait, but what are you doing here."she questions and smiles at Brandon.

"Well this is Brandon my boyfriend, Brandon this is Katherine,the woman with the biggest heart"

"Nice to meet you Brandon"Katherine says politely.

"It's nice to meet you too Katherine. I've heard so many great things about you. I think that it's a beautiful thing,what you're doing for these kids."Brandon replies,then I continue"So we thought that we might surprise these kids with donuts"I say.

"Well come on in"she says and opens the door wider to let us in.

"Kids here are two amazing people here to see you and they brought donuts"Katherine shouts and her voice echo's throughout the house. Little kids hurry into the living room coming from everywhere.

"Make yourself at home. I'll take these to the kitchen"Katherine says, then takes the boxes from my hands and Brandon follows her into the kitchen with the other boxes of donuts.

All the kids stands in front of me watching me intently. I smile awkwardly feeling a bit self-conscious.A little boy about 7 whispers something into another kids ear and they pass it on, like they're playing broken telephone. A few kids giggle here and there. Then out of the blew everyone runs towards me and tackles me down making me fall back onto the couch with a little people sprawled all over me.It took me a second to figure out what they're doing. They were all hugging me. The thought of it made my heart melt.I tried to embrace as many of them as I could.

"You smell like roses"The little girl laying on my chest says to me and smiles brightly.Letting me see her missing bottom tooth. Aww, she's so cute with her ginger hair and bright brown eyes.

"Thank you and you're a real cutie"I say and tickle her making her giggle and roll off me.

"You're having a hug party without me"Brandon pouts and puts his hand on his heart feigning hurt. All the kids then tackle him onto the ground making Brandon let out a 'oomf' with the impact. I can't help but to laugh. At least this gives me time to sit up. I straighten out my clothes and head into the kitchen to see where Katherine is while Brandon keep the kids busy.

"Tatum I still can't believe how grown you are"she says.

"So how has the orphanage been doing, with adoptions?"I ask as she takes out paper plates for the donuts.

"It's been going pretty well, but I'm having trouble with Mia. She's turning 13 this year. Many couples have come in and showed interest in her, but she never wants to take the adoption interviews. It's a shame because many good people would've adopted her. If she only tried,then she would be happy. She's been here for six years Tatum and I just can't understand why she won't give it a chance."Katherine says and I can see the pain in her eyes.

"That's awful,but don't you think that maybe she's afraid of rejection."I say.

"But if she is, I just don't understand why she won't talk to me about it. I've tried talking to her so many times, but she's always closed off."

"Maybe I could try to talk to her"I suggest.

"You would do that?"A smile rises on Katherine's face.

"Of course, now let's give those kids some donuts."I say.I walk out into the living room and see Brandon sitting on the floor talking to a few kids.

"Donuts in the kitchen everyone"I shout out and all the kids scurry to the kitchen.

I lend out my hand to Brandon to help him up.

"So, what do you think"

"I think that this is great. We should do it more often. The kids are so cute and they talk about the most random things."he says. The kids start filling the living room again with their plates of donuts sitting all around.

"They are great aren't they. It's just a shame that their parents couldn't see it"I say and my heart breaks for them. All of these kids has their own individual story,but I know that they all will become great people. I'm still worried about Mia though.

Katherine soon comes in with a box of donuts offering us some. Brandon took one gleefully.

"No thank you, not for me"I say.

"Why not?You should have some"Katherine insists. I really didn't want to tell anyone else about my pregnancy yet, because there is a high chance of miscarriage in the first trimester,but what's the harm if I tell Katherine?

"I would, but I can't. Well Katherine,I'm pregnant and..."I start but she cuts me off with a shriek.

"Really?Congratulations. How far along are you?"She asks excitedly.

"Only four weeks actually"I say and smile.

"Aww, well congratulations to you both."

"Thank you"Both Brandon and I say simultaneously.

"Tatum, can you take these to Mia please. She's upstairs the first door on the right."Katherine hands me the donut box. Then I feel someone tugging at the hem of my shirt. I look down to see a little girl that looks about five. I bend down to her height and smile.

"Hello and what's your name?"I ask.She puts her hands behind her back and sways side to side.Aww she's shy.

"I'm Sofia.You have really pretty hair. Can brush your hair?"she asks sweetly. Oh how can I say no to those big eyes.I should go talk to Mia, but it'll crush Sofia if I say no.

"Sure, just hold on"I say and get back up.

"Baby,can you do me a favour and take these up to Mia. She's really closed off and never really talks to anyone. I really wanted to talk to her, but..."

"Of course. Nothing I can't handle. I'll talk to her"Brandon says and takes the box out of my hands.

"Thank you"I say and peck him on the lips,then he walks off.

I look back down at the little girl.

"I'm ready"I say with enthusiasm.She then takes my hand and leads us to a room upstairs. Once we step inside. There are two other girls in the room.They look about the same age as Sofia. The room is filled with nothing but four double bunk beds, a few cabinets and a two closets.

"Chloe,Taylor. Tatum said that we can brush her hair"Sofia says to the two girls and they shriek excitedly.

"We'll make you pretty like a princess"Chloe says and takes out a brush.

"Come sit here"Taylor says patting next to her on one of the bunk beds.I do exactly so and the three girls start with their magic.

...

Brandon's POV:

"Look Mia, you're not getting any younger. I really think that you should give it a shot.I know what you're going through."I say trying to get Mia to open up.

"How could you possibly know? I saw you and your little girlfriends cars out there. People like you have it easy. You get everything given to you on a silver platter."She snaps at me.

"Mia, I worked for that.It took a lot to get where I am and trust me I know how you feel. My mother abandoned me when I was really little.I can't even remember how she looks. She left me and my dad during the night. All she left was a letter,saying that she regrets having me and that she still didn't want me.She said that being a mother felt like a trap, but the truth is that we didn't ask to be here.So it's not our fault. I know that you're hoping that your parents will come back,but I'm sorry to say that they won't.I hoped that my mother could come back too,but I didn't let it get me down, because I still had my dad and it made me stronger knowing that there were still people that care for me. I think that you should accept that there are people in this life that cares about you and that actually wants you to be apart of their lives. You shouldn't let the memory of your biological parents hold you back.You shouldn't think that you're not worthy of love too, just because they left you.You should show them that they were wrong and that you'll be an amazing and successful person. You should make them regret ever letting you go.There are people out there that could give you a great life. You just need to act on it before it's too late.Just remember that not everyone gets the opportunity of multiple families coming in orphanages and are willing to take a chance on them. You're really lucky Mia, you just need to take the opportunity."I say. I place the box of donuts next to her on the bed and turn around to walk away.

"Thank you"she says and I turn around to nod. She then runs with the donuts downstairs past me, with a smile on her face. A genuine smile.

I walk out of the door and hear someone saying:"You really handled her good."It's Tatum. I turn to see Tatum smirking at me leaning with her back against the wall and her arms crossed over her chest.

I move closer boarding her up against the wall.

"I can handle you better in another way."I say moving my face closer to hers and biting my bottom.

"I thought that you wanted me to go easy on everything, so that is definitely not going to happen"she says with sass.

I start kissing her soft skin by her neck and I speak in between kisses saying"Do you really think that you're able to live with me not touching you."

I put my right hand on her hip and continue kissing down the neck and collar bone. I know where all her sweet spots are. I can feel her breathing becoming heavier.

"Of course I can. You're not that great."She says but her voice cracks, then she nervously clears her throat. I know I'm getting to her.

"And so says the scars on my back."I whisper into her ear and breath down her neck referring to the times when we would make love and I would give her so much pleasure that she dug her nails into my back.

I pull away to look at her face and she is completely flustered.

I start kissing her jaw gently and whisper:"Do you really want me to stop Tatum.You didn't want me to stop this morning."

She sighs and I attach my lips to hers. She kisses me back hungrily.
She moans into my mouth. I move away and chuckle.

"Shh, the kids are just downstairs"I remind her.

"I can't help it. This pregnancy amplifies my hormones."She says embarrassed.

"You don't have to be embarrassed about it. It's beautiful."I say and caress her cheek with my thumb.

"You got me all hyped,let's go get the kid's toys so that I can get you off my mind"she says and takes my arm dragging me downstairs. Yep, I got to her.

"Katherine, we'll be right back"she says and Katherine nods as we head out.

"I like your hairstyle by the way"I smile amused at what the kids did to her hair. Her hair is tied in one braid with butterfly and flower accessories of all colours attached to her hair.

"Thank you. I think it's cute"She says smiling at me innocently as she opens my car. I take three bags of toys in each hand.Tatum already took a few bags inside.

Once I enter the house again,some of the kids are already opening up a few toy packages.I put the rest down on the couch.

"Here's more than enough for everyone"I say and the kids start looking through the plastic bags with wide eyes. All of them shout out:"Thank you so much."It's good to know that you could make someone's day and put smiles on little kids faces.

"Thank you so much, both of you."Katherine says.

"No need to thank us. Every kid deserves to be spoiled now and then"I say.

"You're going to be great parents."Katherine says.

"We hope so. Oh yeah before I forget..."I take out my checkbook and write out a check of 150 000 dollars to Katherine.Then I hand it to her.

"Here you go. This is for you alone Katherine."I say and her eyes go wide when she sees what it is.

"But why? I can't accept this. It's too much"she says, but Tatum cuts her off.

"No Katherine, you deserve it. You've spent all your life dedicated to these kids and I think that you too need to be spoilt and you need break."

"Well, thank you.I really appreciate it."She says and accepts our gift.

Tatum's POV:

"Well I think we should get going now.Let's go say bye to the kids."I say to Brandon and Katherine nods.I was going to give Katherine a check but Brandon beat me to it.

"Okay everyone Brandon and Tatum are going to go now, so say goodbye"Katherine says to the kids and they are come running to Brandon and I hugging us.

"Up up."A little girl says.Aww she's so cute. She looks about 3. She opens her arms so that I can pick her up. I do so and balance her on my hip.

"Aww, you're so cute."I can't help but say.

"For you."She shows me a little blue and pink paper flower.Aww she got me a gift.

"Thank you. Did you make this?"I ask and she nods then plays with the fingers. I peck her on the cheek and she smiles brightly. Oh my heart. Cuteness overload.

"Okay come on Cassie say goodbye to Tatum."Katherine says and is about to take Cassie from my arms.

"Noo"Cassie whined and buried her head into my neck holding onto me tightly. Aww I don't want to let go either. She's so warm and smells like sweets. Her tiny body in my arms feels so fragile.

"Cassie I'll come visit again another time."I say and wipe her strawberry blonde hair out of her face, tugging it behind her ear.

"Cassie please Tatum really has to go now."Katherine pleads, but Cassie won't have it.

"Katherine it's okay. We'll take her with us. Then we'll bring her back tonight."I suggest.

"You sure?"Katherine asks.

"Yes. We can have a little outing.Just tell me. Do she have any allergies or things like that,that I should know about first."I ask.

"No she's completely healthy."Katherine smiles and I nod.

"Brandon,give our numbers to Katherine. You let us know if you or the kids need anything else and don't be shy to ask."I say.Brandon does so and soon after we leave with Cassie.Brandon took his own car and I'm taking mine with Cassie. We stacked some of the donut boxes that were in the back seats into the trunk. I put Cassie in the back seat and fastened her seat belt and I put her baby bag next to her. I asked Katherine to pack in a few clothes and a towel for Cassie, because we're going to swim with the Dolphins too. Katherine thanked Brandon for speaking to Mia too. She said that Mia didn't interact with the other kids in a long time. I'm really impressed with Brandon. He always finds a way to surprise me.

We went to a few other orphanages, but we couldn't spend so much time there like we did with Katherine's orphanage. The kids were so happy with the donuts and toys that we bought them. It felt great to be able to put a smile on their cute faces.

A/N

This chapter is pretty lengthy, but I hope that you all enjoyed it. Here was supposed to go a lot more with this chapter, but it would've made it too long so I'm just putting it over in the next chapter.

What do you think about Cassie?
What do you think will happen next?

Find out in the next chapter of EHFAR. ☺ 🌟