No matter how many times she found herself with child, Sophia never felt any better than the time before. She was always so tired. But this time around, she at least had a soft bed. Yes, after eight kids, Sophia finally got around to updating her bedroom. Sparrowhill had finally gotten its own IKEA, so she went on a small shopping spree when Pong was at work. Coming home, she happily took her first nap in her new bed.
Pong had no problem keeping himself entertained. Once he was sure Sophia was asleep and done giving Joel chores to keep him busy, he made his moves on a female coworker he had brought home. It wasn't as if Sophia was completely innocent herself so even if she knew of his extra arm candy, what could she say?
But he really didn't need to have to explain himself to Joel, so once the boy was done, so was he. He shooed his lady love away and went back to his stepfatherly duties. Joel was all the more oblivious.
With his mother's bedroom upgraded into a comfy library, Joel had a new place to study. The living room was often too loud for him, what with his stepfather playing video games all the time. Joel had heard marvelous stories of Sparrowhill University and couldn't wait to join his sisters there. He had to start early if he wanted to get enough scholarships.
Because of his studying, he didn't have time to make many friends and found himself quite lonely. When other boys his age were running around outside, playing tag, he was indoors cuddling his teddy in the comfort of the nursery. Natasha was the only friend he needed, even if she was still struggling to even say his name
Unlike her brother, Natasha was already proving to be sociable. She loved to cuddle anything that moved and give kisses to everyone who held her. Most people found her affections adorable. Delilah wasn't one of them.
The weekend ended and all of Sophia's boys were gone. Except one. A strange fellow she had once gone on a date with stood outside all day. Weird.
Inside, Sophia and Natasha had a girls-only day to themselves. It was mostly spent sleeping, true, but it was nice to have the house to themselves.
Wanting to surprise the boys when they got home, Sophia tried to prepare a delicious salmon dinner. But her culinary skills were never that grand.
That's why when it came time for Natasha's birthday, the family went out to eat instead. Natasha's strange looks turned out in her favor as she came more into her body. Then again, Sophia refused to believe she could and would ever make any questionable looking children
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