Total pages in book: 25
Estimated words: 23437 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 117(@200wpm)___ 94(@250wpm)___ 78(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 23437 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 117(@200wpm)___ 94(@250wpm)___ 78(@300wpm)
My heart soars with joy because truthfully, nothing could make me happier. Of course, Rick and I consider ourselves full parents to both of our girls no matter whom they’re biologically related too, but a third child made of both of us would be so special. I smile with tears in my eyes.
“Oh, I want that too, Rick. That would be wonderful.”
The handsome man’s blue eyes glint devilishly as he leans forward for another kiss.
“So when can we get started?”
I giggle.
“This little girl was just born! Give me a few months at least.”
He grins.
“Okay, one month then. And not a moment longer.”
I laugh because we’ll be having Irish twins at this rate, but Rick looks very determined and my insides tremble hotly. But then he smiles.
“By the way, James and Savannah send their hellos. You know their move to Chicago came just in time because his cooking show is really taking off.”
I nod.
“Yes, and it’s because he was able to film some videos using your kitchen!” I exclaim. “But how are they? How is the Windy City treating them?”
Rick shrugs.
“I think it’s great, or at least that’s what my brother tells me. He was invited to film with the SaraBeth test kitchens, and I hear that his producer’s reached out to Oprah’s team to see if he can get a slot on her talk show. Now that would be crazy, right?”
I giggle.
“It would, but it would be wonderful too. Good for James. I’m so glad things worked out for him and Savannah.”
My boyfriend grins ruefully.
“Yeah, that situation was pretty insane, wasn’t it? I mean, we basically watched as a strange woman fellated my brother in public before doing that with her fingers.”
“All in your living room too,” I titter. “It gives new meaning to the expression mi casa es su casa.”
Rick merely rolls his eyes.
“Yeah, I know, right? I really didn’t need to see that happen, but I guess it’s good that they’ve made up, seeing that they’ll be parents soon.”
At that moment, Evie lets out a loud burp and we watch with bated breath before the baby settles to sleep peacefully in my arms once more.
“Thank God,” I breathe. “I don’t know what I’d do if she started screaming again. I’m totally worn out, Rick, and we’re going to need find a babysitter stat. I can’t take care of a newborn and a six year old by myself, especially if I’m going to be pregnant again.”
My boyfriend nods, growling with pleasure.
“Of course, sweetheart, and I don’t expect you to either. I’ve been thinking the same thing because three kids is too much for anyone to handle on their own. How about asking that teenage girl down the street if she babysits? Piper, I think her name is?”
I pause for a moment, my nose scrunching.
“Really?”
My boyfriend nods his dark head.
“Why? I think she’s old enough. Eighteen, nineteen, maybe?”
I nod.
“Yes, it’s just that her family situation is a little strange. I hear she lives in that huge house with just her stepdad, and … well, this is going to sound super scandalous, but I hear they’re actually lovers.”
That makes Rick go stock still.
“Are you fucking serious? With that old guy?”
I giggle a bit.
“Hey, he’s not any older than you! But the word on the street is that Piper’s mom passed away when she was just a child, so it’s been her with her stepdad for a while now. Although I also heard that it was totally innocent until just recently. The gossip is that he was a chaperone for one of her cheerleading camps, and that’s when it started.”
Rick’s jaw drops open.
“Holy fuck,” he breathes. “So he started boning the little cheerleader while she was learning routines?”
I nod.
“That’s what I heard. And what a routine he taught her too. But anyways, all of this is just hearsay and I’m sure none of it is true. Still, we can’t hire Piper,” I say in a firm tone. “She’s just too pretty. What about that single dads group that you’re in? Maybe there are some good babysitting leads from that?” I ask with a sly smile.
Rick grins right back.
“Well, now that you’re asking, it seems a new girl has come to town, and she’s eager to earn every penny the single dads pay her. She’s super flexible and the guys love it.”
I giggle.
“OMG, I should set up an agency called the Babysitters Club, but with an ulterior purpose. I’m going to be a pimp!”
Rick merely shakes his head before bending to press a kiss to my head.
“No sweetheart, you’re too busy to do any of that because you’re going to be pregnant non-stop for the next ten years if I get my way. So don’t go around thinking you’re going to get a job because your job is to keep your belly full of my children.”