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There are a thousand and one types of tests, lubricants, and condo in a useful area I check over the shelves again and grab a bottle of war lube while I’m there It could be fun to put to use
“Can I help you, sir?” A teenaged boy looks up fro shelves He points me in the direction of the prenatal vitalance as I thank hinated shelf has u the else, I can return what Lia doesn’t want Vita It’s early; she can’t even be a full twoOur baby needs a present Lia needs to know just how happy I am
Maybe I should be worried about how Tasha will react to the news Fuck, I should probably be worried about how Paul and Jean are going to take it… I have tiht now, I’ sure Lia is okay and understands that I’in this new chapter in our lives
A sreen and orange in its gender-neutral colors Surrounded by an ocean of pink and blue, it begs to joina toy was easy; the card will be far harder Picking out cards has never been litter-coated ones are instantly dismissed as options I don’t want that crap all over the office, and I’ on one with a silhouette of a pregnant wo of all the words I could write in it Do I use the word love yet? Would she think I was just saying it because she’s knocked up?
In truth, I was feeling more than just lust and affection for her before we tuether I could not have bedded her with just carnal desires driving me forward She’s worth so much more than that to me
Yes, I can use the word love—at least init aloud to Lia She is the type ould be spooked, and she’s already so overwhelris therab it froin her spiel about how I should be healthy or whatever the hell she’s paid to say, and sprint formy driveere planted when Tasha was born What would we plant for this baby? Lia has to know that I ant her and the baby here She can’t be under the stress of worrying about rent or how her father will react to this news I want to protect her, keep her safe, care for our baby before and after it’s finished growing inside of her I can’t lose her I’ht for her if that’s what it takes I hope it will be easy, though We’ve both earned it
A car parked in the driveway eers fue opener on my visor The car is the one I loaned Lia I did not expect her here; shefaster too as I think of getting to see her again It probably nant, but I feel like the king of the world
My dick throbs with each heartbeat, and I ache by the time I reach the house “Tasha? Lia?” I call out for both wo roo in earnest Running up the circular stairwell to the bedroo for any voices It’s too early for the she hasn’t been in it since the housekeeper went through this afternoon to s and vacuum Maybe they’re outside?
Just in case, I slip into my bedroom and check the private, attached bath I had invited Lia to make herself feel at home The carpet is unmarred except by o back down the hall Peeking over the balcony, I notice that the lights are still off out back; no one would be swi in the dark