When Sterling and I walked to the living room I was shocked to see Aster sitting on the couch with Atlas sleeping peacefully in his chest.
Sterling looked annoyed and I wasn’t sure how to feel. I was so tired of the constant anger I had felt towards him. Maybe I could forgive him, but not today. Today we can just coexist.
“Where is everyone?” I asked, sitting on the cushion next to him.
“Celeste is getting a diaper and everyone else went grocery shopping”
Sterling ran his fingers along Atlas’ cheek.
“I have to go, but I’ll be back for dinner,” he leaned over the couch kissing me.
There was a silent conversation between Sterling and Aster. A nod from one another told me they had agreed on something.
Laying my arm over the back of the couch, I leaned my head against my hand. Just w
