“It is.”
“Isn’t”
“Is.”
“Isn’t!”
“Guys, stop. Seriously, positive energy!” Raven reprimanded. “Zuzu, you’re a big girl, right? Behave, okay?”
“Oh, yes, I forgot that he’s my baby nephew.” Dante rolled his eyes.
“We both know who acts more childish.”
“Okay, smart guy,” Raihana added before the argument blew up even more.
“Dante isn’t feeling well,” Kataleya said softly as she sat down next to her brother. “Be nice to him, please.”
She was still holding that teddy tightly and I wondered if she needed extra comfort. I would have gone over, but with Dante right there, something deep within me was telling me to stay away for his safety.
“I’m always nice, Kat.” Azura turned around, not sounding very convincing.
“I hope the meeting goes well.” Raihana sighed, “I was meant to attend, but they told me I wasn’t needed.”
“Well, maybe you just need a break, babe,” Raven replied.
“I agree. Plus you are pregnant, you need to take it easy,” Delsanra reminded her.
“I’m totally fine, I don’t need to be bubble-wrapped.”
“But Chris would want you all wrapped up,” Delsanra replied weakly.
“No, trust me, he’ll prefer me unwrap-”
“Kids!” I coughed, making the other women laugh.
“Oopsie,” Raven smiled.
“Hey, you’re one to talk. We saw Uncle get all handsy,” Raihana replied, smirking.
“I’m sure most aren’t paying attention…” Raven added, watching the kids suspiciously as I tried not to blush.
“Of course, we aren’t,” Skyla remarked from where she was building something from Legos. “Oi, Theo! Stop.”
“Careful that the kids don’t take the Legos, Sky,” I said, getting up and sitting down on the floor next to her, brushing a small piece away from Tatum.
“Why do babies put everything in their mouths?” Sky rolled her eyes as she continued to work on her creation.
“Because it’s how they explore. I’m sure you did it, too,” I replied with a smile, ruffling her dark hair.
“Maybe.” She shrugged.
“You know, when everything calms down, we need to take a family holiday abroad,” Raihana mused as she stretched, patting her stomach.
“I think that would be a lovely idea,” I agreed. “Somewhere with a beach…” Just the image of Alejandro in swimming trunks with water dripping down his body made my stomach flutter and that familiar ache settle into his core once more.
“Oh, I’m all for it! A beach would be amazing,” Raihana agreed.
“I can imagine us chasing after the kiddies,” Raven said with an amused smile.
