I picked up a slice of meat. “And bacon. Bacon elevates all things.”
He pointed at me with his fork. “Now, you’re getting the hang of it.”
I took a bite of my bacon and winked at him, and for the first time since we kicked things off, I saw him blush. It was the most beautiful sight my eyes had ever beheld, and I vowed to one day make him blush like that again. Did he feel that way whenever he made me blush? Is that why he always tried?
The thought made me so warm inside that I thought I was going to melt into a puddle on the floor.
As I continued eating, I took stock of the world around me. The food. The tea. The vitamins left out for me. The care Gavin took in thinking through my portions. He was really doting on me, and I knew I could get used to this quickly. But, I was no longer afraid of getting used to it because I believed his words from yesterday. I believed him when he said we were in this together.
“I’m supposed to ask how you slept,” Asia said.
Gavin chuckled. “You aren’t supposed to phrase it like that.”
I watched Asia shrug, and I giggled. “I slept very well. Thank you for asking. How did you sleep?”
She took a big bite of her eggs. “Good.”
Gavin sighed. “Don’t talk with your mouth full, princess.”
“But, she asked me a question.”
“Then, chew and swallow before you answer.”
“Or, she just shouldn’t ask questions while I’m eating.”
I shrugged. “She does have a point there.”
Gavin tossed me a playful glare. “I can’t control you both. I can only do it one at a time. So, can we be on my side?”
I heard Asia swallow before she giggled. “Or, she can be on my side, and we can rule theworld!”
I pointed at her. “I like her idea better.”
Gavin rolled his eyes. “Women.”
Asia mocked his eye movements. “Men.”
I barked with laughter, and my shoulders shook as I leaned forward at the table. I’d never seen Asia so sassy before, and I couldn’t contain myself. She was the cutest thing on the face of this planet, and it had me wondering if our child would be even half as cute as her.
“You want some more eggs? I kept them warm on the stove,” Gavin said.
I looked down at my plate and took stock of my body. “Actually—and I can’t believe I’m going to say this—but I’m kind of full. Is that normal?”
He winked at me. “I retained some of the knowledge I picked up the first go-around.”
I blushed and hushed my voice. “Not in front of Asia.”
But, she didn’t seem to notice. “Eva, we’re going to do so many fun things today.”
I looked over at her. “Oh, really now? And what are we going to do today, Princess Eva?”
“Well, first we’re going to color because that’s just awesome. Then, we’re going to paint Daddy a picture together of the two of us.”
I nodded. “Nice, nice. Will there be snacks, though?”
She shook her head. “No snacks until ten, but then we can have some fruit. And then we’ll play tag until lunch!”
“Wow, that’s a lot of tag.”
