Page 2 of My Date is a Polymorph
Cloud smiled.“I just finished my second trimester.Twelve weeks to go.”
“Is the father excited?”
“Wherever he is, I imagine he is working through some things.”
Yahtana snorted.“He was delighted by the child and frustrated by Cloud.She told him to go home.”
Cloud smiled and leaned against Yahtana.“He was happy with the child, but I sent him back to the fiancée I didn’t find out about until I was already pregnant.”
The grandparents were outraged on her behalf.They talked about legal measures she could take against him, and Cloud let it wash over her.It was nice to be cared for by strangers in this way.
Their animated gathering got a bit of attention as they cruised past on the sidewalk.Dinner was already underway, and Cloud was invited to nap while Yahtana ran the errands to get everything in place.
Cloud shifted in the guestroom and got herself ready for whatever was happening next.
A soft knock sounded.
“Come in.”
Yavatic smiled and brought in some tea.“I remember how tiring it can be to try and live your life while someone is developing.This should brighten you up.”
Cloud took the cup.“Thank you.I feel like I am one step behind myself most days.”
“Most women do.Are you prepared to raise this child by yourself?”
“I am.I have help.Friends.”
“No family?”
“A sister, but she is reuniting with her love after a traumatic separation.Our mother is dead, and our father still has to pay for his crime.”
Yavatic paused.“He sounds like a monster.”
“Oh, he is.Not for much longer, though.I am here to request a punishment for him.”
“Who is he?”
“When we are done meeting with the council, the whole of the city will know.”
“Ah.You are afraid he is a minder.”
“Well, I am, so there is a possibility that he is.I wish to confront him and call him to be judged in front of the council.”
She finished the tea.
“Ah, you poor little thing.Men can be treacherous.”
“Yes, but some have grown up and act like men and not little boys breaking their toys.”
They walked together, and Yahtana came back in.“We have the eight in the morning slot.”
“Excellent.I get to eat, answer some mail, and get back to bed.I need to be in top form tomorrow.”
Yahtana chuckled.“Aw, grands, don’t worry, I will share some of the gossip from my part-time evening job.”
Cloud laughed and helped move food from the counter to the table.The family felt warm around her, and Cloud had only felt that way before with Yahtana and Keera.They were separated by skill set but united in their joy at finding their siblings.
This felt a bit like that.
