Broken Little Mate

XXXII

*Keller's Pov*

The day seemed twice as long as any normal day.

After going to the salon for the kids hair we went everywhere. I mean everywhere and the twins weren't close to being tired.

"Please Daddy? Pretty please?"

Mercy was on her knees begging with Hannibal right with her.

"Last time, no cat."

"Do you hate cats?"

"It's not that Hannibal. Cats take a lot of caring and attention."

"We will give him all the love, promise."

I learned Mercy never gave up when she had here mind set.

"You guys swear it'll be a cat. No kittens?"

"Promise."

I was defeated.

"Want to rescue?"

"Please?"

"How about I get you both whatever cat you both agree on and it'll be considered an early birthday present?"

I had to get something out of this. I end up with twins and a cat.

Where's my white wedding and pretty fence?

We drove to the local Humane Society and walked around.

I'll admit there were so many cute ones. Long haired, short haired, bobtailed, normal tail, big, long, short, small. We went through almost eight rows before Mercy ran to a cage and pointed.

"That one! That one!"

I turned eyes to the area her little finger pointed at.

"He's so pretty! Can we take him home?"

She was pointing at a Spynx that was half grey and half white.

I looked back at Mercy and Hannibal.

Of all the cats they want this one?

They were just smiling away waiting for an answer. I knew they really wanted him.

I took another look at the Spynx. He was cute, aside from being half grey half white he had one blue eye and one green.

He was cuddled up on the cat beds they keep in the cages, just staring back at me as if he to was waiting for an answer. The more I looked at him the more he grew on me.

How could I say no to something so cute? Plus it made the twins happy.

"Alright, we'll talk to the lady about getting him."

They charged at me like elephants.

"I love you Daddy."

Mercy spoke against my leg.

"Me also Daddy."

My eyes began to water. They had called me Daddy a million times but this was the first I love you. The twins loved me and there was no denying I loved them.

"I love you both as well"

I patted their heads "How about we go and see about getting this fellow, huh?"

"Okay, so do you two have a name in mind?"

Mercy tapped her chin in thought.

"Oribel, because he's so pretty."

"That's a girls name Mercy." Hannibal argued.

"He won't care Hannibal, he's just so pretty. Please, can we name him Oribel?"