Random Raven Desires : Gen 1 P10

The Flea market has come to town and Renae thought it would be good for her and the kids to spend the day together. One of the vendors were selling a few random items and Renae thought she would pick something out for Jin and Poppy but it turns out the guy was charging way too much.

One thing about the festivals Renae loves is all the different food. Jin isn't really into trying new foods but he gets a kick out of watching his mom.

Poppy found some lotus candle lights that she really liked. Renae thought they were very cute but not appropriate for Poppy to have in her room. She wasn't yet old enough to have candles burning in her room.

This made Poppy become upset so Jin came over to give her a hug to make her feel better. As he pulled away he said, "You know sis, there are a lot of other things here you can get."

Poppy sniffled and wiped at her nose. "Yeah but I wanted those. I don't know why mom can't just get them for me. It's not like I am going to burn the house down or something."

Jin stood up and placed his hand on her shoulder and gave her a little nudge. "I know you don't understand but mom does have a good point. Hate to burst your bubble."

"Come on there is a fountain over there let's go make a wish before we head home."

Poppy got a coin from Jin, closed her eyes, and tossed it in the fountain making her wish.

Back home Xavier was enjoying the alone time playing on the water slide. He imagined that his family was planing something special for his birthday next week and couldn't wait to see what surprise they had in store for him.

The week passed and it was his birthday today. Renae has still been distant and not speaking to him often other than the usual stuff when the kids were around.

Renae just sat there eating breakfast like today was just another normal day. The kids went off to school wishing him a happy birthday but he got nothing from Renae.

"I'm going to my office to work." Xavier growled as he walked past Renae heading towards the stairs. Renae just gave a "Uh huh" as he passed her not even bothering to look at him.

Once Xavier was in his office he broke down. He tried to tell himself that she didn't really forget she was just making him wait for a surprise later this evening. That thought helped to make him feel a little better but he didn't truly believe it. All he could do was wait and see.

Renae really had forgotten it was Xavier's birthday. She went about her usual day, working out and cleaning up the house. Once Xavier went in to his office she usually didn't see him again until dinner time and because that's where he went, like usual, she didn't even know anything was amiss.

As Renae was finishing up the dishes Isaac called and invited her out to eat. She quickly showered and changed before rushing out the door. She didn't even bother to poke her head in the office and tell Xavier she was leaving. She didn't think he would notice her being gone anyway.

At the restaurant Isaac and Renae chatted for hours. They mostly talked about work and the different things they have seen. They are only scheduled on the same days it seems about once a month or so and when they meet up at the gym there is no time for work talk.

When Renae got home Xavier was waiting in the living room for her. He asked if they could talk so Renae sat on the couch. The next thing she knows he burst in to tears.

"I can't believe you forgot my birthday Renae! What is going on with you, with us, I don't understand you any more."

Renae sat looking at him without saying a word. She felt shocked and very guilty that she forgot. She had no excuse for it. Renae cleared her throat as she rubbed the back of her neck and looked at Xavier, "Um, well, I don't really know what to say Xavier. I'm sorry. I don't know how I could have forgotten. It just really didn't cross my mind."

Xavier's eyes bulged out of his head, "It didn't cross your mind" he exclaimed, throwing his hands up in the air.

Renae knew that she messed up and messed up good. Oh what the kids must be thinking about her. No, no she couldn't think of that right now. She needed to think about fixing what ever was wrong with her and Xavier but before that thought could even fully form Xavier started talking again.

"I think we should go to marriage counseling Renae."

Renae thought marriage counseling was a good idea for them so she agreed to go. She wasn't happy anymore and she knew that he wasn't either. Maybe going would help them work through their issues. Of course she didn't bring up the fact that she had started having feelings for someone else but maybe working through things in counseling those other feelings would go away.

The doctor suggested that they start dating each other again to help rekindle those feeling they felt for one another in the beginning of their relationship. She also said that they should spend some time doing what the other likes instead of focusing on ourselves. It sounded like good advice to Renae. She never took anytime to learn about gaming or anything else really that Xavier was into and Xavier never wanted to workout with her. They made an agreement to each try what the other liked.

Today was a special day in the Raven household.

Their little Poppet was becoming a teenager.

Happy Birthday Poppy!

Renae was making an effort to be more affectionate towards Xavier and gave him a little kiss on the cheek during the party. If she was being honest with herself though, it was more for Poppy's benefit than Xavier's. Poppy has been feeling the strain between her parents and as a little gift, without actually calling it that, she showed love to her husband on her daughters birthday.