Cora Helms

100 Baby Challenge

Chapter 18

Part One

Cora woke up this morning, taking care of toddlers first thing.

 

Arye helped out by cleaning up the dinning room and kitchen.

Arye started teaching Caleb how to walk, while Cora took care of her needs. 

Arye was happy to have another boy in the house finally.  He had been surrounded by girls.

Cora came back and taught Crista to walk.  Cora was so grateful that Arye was such a big help around the house. 

He hadn't really said anything else to her this morning, but hopefully with him helping out meant he did finally understand. 

Arye had music in his blood and decided to take some time to practice the piano.

Bethany loved to fish.  It was in her blood and loved the fact that she could fish in the ocean.  How many people got to say that?

Cora loved the fact that they lived on the beach.  She always wanted to live on the beach.  It alone was one of her dreams come true.

However, on this beach they weren't allowed to swim in the ocean.  Every day, she could plainly see sharks out in the water.  It scared her some and she warned all the children to not step foot in the water. 

She knew Bethany was fishing and thought it might be ok and she hoped Bethany didn't catch a shark!

She turned and noticed Brie talking with the paper boy.  She hoped it was just for friendship.  Heaven help her, if Brie might be boy crazy and at this age!

Arye went back into the nursery to spend some time with his little brother and to teach him to talk.

Cora came into the room and asked Arye if he would babysit the kids this evening.  She had a formal party to go to.

Arye didn't look at her, but said he would watch the kids.

Cora thanked him, then headed for her bedroom.

Cora thought about what she wanted to wear.  It was Jared Frio's party and she wanted to impress him.  She needed to get on with this challenge and she needed to woo Jared fast.  

 

She changed into a long, deep blue, low cut dress and realized her hair didn't suit the outfit. 

She didn't really change her hair much.  She just brushed it up and over to the side.  It was simple, but also went better with the dress.

She looked down at the red roses that Thornton had given her.  In some ways she felt like she was cheating on him.  She knew they were never really boyfriend/girlfriend, but she had been through 5 children with him.  She did have feeling for him.  She had even blurted out that she loved him.

However, she knew deep down that Thornton didn't feel the same kind of love for her or at least she didn't think he did. 

Plus, the challenge stated that she had to have as many different fathers as possible.  The Challenge Company already complained about her having 5 children with Thornton.

Well, no matter her feelings or Thornton's, she had to move on whether she liked it or not.

She sat down to eat before she went, knowing sometimes just because someone throws a party doesn't mean they serve food. 

She ate, then checked on the kids one last time, and then headed out.  

She was feeling a little nervous.  She hoped Jared would like her.

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Bonus Pic  -  Cora up close in dress and jewelry.