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My filthy, dirty girl.
Utterly, fucking perfect.
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A few days later
The sun was shining, making it the perfect day for a trip to the zoo. Morgan had made all the arrangements as she had promised, and it was finally time for her to meet the kids that had become such an important part of my life. As she and I approached the group of eagerly waiting children, I didn’t miss how their faces lit up with excitement.
Mia, the eldest at twelve, stepped forward with a polite smile. “Mr. Blackwater, Miss Davis, thank you for bringing us here,” she said, her maturity evident in her demeanor.
“It’s our pleasure, Mia,” I replied, impressed by her courtesy. “I hope you all have a great time today.”
Carlos, a mischievous nine-year-old with boundless energy, bounced on his toes. “Can we see the tigers first?” he asked, his eyes wide with anticipation.
Morgan laughed, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Of course, Carlos. Let’s make the tigers our first stop.”
The twins, Ava and Bella, six years old and inseparable, tugged at Morgan’s hand. “We want to see the monkeys!” they chimed in unison, their voices a chorus of excitement.
“And we will,” Morgan assured them, her tone warm and patient. “After the tigers, we’ll head to the monkey exhibit.”
Little Jamie, the youngest at four, clung to my leg, looking up at me with big, curious eyes. “Are there big elephants?” he asked, his voice small but hopeful.
“There sure are, Jamie,” I replied, ruffling his hair gently. “We’ll see the elephants too. They’re one of my favorites.”
As we made our way through the exhibits, all the kids nearly skipped with their excitement. Along the way, Mia asked thoughtful questions about the animals, clearly interested in learning more. Carlos couldn’t hide his delight, darting from one exhibit to the next, with me keeping a close watch to ensure he stayed safe. The twins, Ava and Bella, were delighted by everything they saw, and their laughter was infectious. And little Jamie stayed close, taking in the sights with a sense of wonder.
It was heartwarming to see their joy, and I found myself enjoying the day as much as they were. Beside me, Morgan was a natural, engaging with each child, making sure they all felt included and happy. Her ability to connect with them was remarkable. Watching her with them, I felt an overwhelming sense of admiration and love. I soon realized that this trip to the zoo showcased two things.
Not only was it about making the kids happy, but it was also a glimpse into a future I was starting to envision more clearly—a future with Morgan by my side.
As we continued into the tropical bird aviary, I noticed a figure lurking nearby, trying to blend in with the crowd but clearly focusing a camera lens in our direction.
I leaned slightly towards Morgan, speaking low enough so only she could hear.
“Seems we have an uninvited guest near the aviary,” I murmured, nodding subtly in the photographer’s direction.
Morgan glanced discreetly and nodded, understanding immediately. “Let’s not let it spoil our day. The kids are having too much fun. Plus, we wanted them to see us, right?” she whispered back, a small frown of concern on her face.
As much as we had talked about our first public outing to announce our relationship, I could still tell that she was a bit nervous about it. I reached out, took her hand in mine, and squeezed it. Her eyes met mine, and she smiled, her nerves seemingly a little more at ease.
“This is what we wanted, my sweet girl. Everything is going to be alright,” I said softly.
We continued our tour, making our way to the popular Northern Trail exhibit, where the children were excited to see the gray wolves. Carlos pressed his face against the glass, trying to get as close as he could to the beautifully majestic animals, while Mia read out facts from the exhibit’s information board, her voice filled with curious interest.
Ava and Bella tugged us towards the otter exhibit, which they had enthusiastically declared was their favorite earlier. When we arrived, the otters’ playful antics in the water elicited giggles and cheers from the twins, and even Jamie clapped his hands in delight.
I kept an occasional eye on the paparazzi, ensuring he kept his distance. Morgan’s safety, along with the children’s, were my top priorities.
Despite his presence, we moved through the zoo with ease, visiting the famous Humboldt penguin exhibit and the impressive African Savanna habitat, where Jamie’s wish to see the elephants was finally fulfilled. His awestruck expression at the sight of the enormous creatures was a moment to remember, and the look of joy on Morgan’s face was one that I would cherish for the rest of my life.
The whole day couldn’t have gone more perfectly.
When it was finally time to leave, we gathered the kids to head back to the orphanage, their chatter filled with animated recollections of all the animals and their antics.
“Thank you, Mr. Blackwater! Thank you, Ms. Davis! Today was awesome!” Carlos exclaimed, his energy undiminished by the day’s activities.
“Yeah, thank you! The elephants were so big!” Jamie added, his small hand in mine.
