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Iwas floating on cloud nine after I left Lexi’s apartment. I had been serious earlier today about wanting to see where this would go. I knew that I was definitely on track to fall in love with her, and I had a feeling that she was starting to feel the same way.
I let myself into my apartment and locked the door behind me. After hanging up my coat, I found Nica lying on the sofa, flipping through channels. She turned to me. “I figured you’d be longer.”
“Why is that?”
She grinned at me. “I thought you two might want to make out a little bit.”
“Veronica—”
She put her hand up. “Oh, save it, Dad. I’m a big girl now; I already told you I know all about it.”
“Stop growing up. You are not allowed to get any older.”
“Whatever, Dad.” She returned her attention to the television. “Do you want to watch another movie?”
“Sure, but let me change.”
“Oh, good idea. I’ll go put pj’s on too, and we can make some popcorn.”
With a plan, I went into my bedroom and closed the door. I slipped my phone out of the pocket of my pants and brought up the picture that Nica had taken of Lexi and me. We made a handsome couple, and I found myself grinning as I saved the image and then sent it to Lexi.
Thought you might want a copy of this, I wrote in the text. A moment later she replied,Yes, thank you.
I said good night to her, and she did the same a moment later. I changed into sweatpants and a t-shirt and went back to the living room where my daughter was wearing fuzzy pink plaid pants and a gray shirt. Her hair was pulled up in a ponytail, and she looked like the little girl that she was supposed to be. I hated that I had missed so much of her life and swore that if I ever did have the chance to have more kids, I would spend as much time with them as I could.
Nica and I ended up watching two movies, and then she went to bed. I turned on the news to catch up on what was going on, and then after the weather, I turned off the lights and went to bed.
I found myself staring at the picture of us again and wanted so badly to talk to her. She was probably asleep, but I sent her a quick message.Sleep well.
A moment later, my phone buzzed.I might be able to if you didn’t wake me up.She sent me an emoji with a lopsided smile.
Sorry, couldn’t help myself.
It’s okay, I just climbed in bed.
By yourself?
Of course, I’m by myself. Did you think I brought my other boyfriend over after you left?
I latched on to the boyfriend word immediately,I’m your boyfriend now?
I don’t know, are you?
Well, damn. Yeah, I wanted to be her boyfriend; in all honesty, I wanted to be more than that.What would Ralph say?
There was a long pause before an answer came through, and I realized it wasn’t because I’d upset her, but because it took a while to type.Ralph is eleven years older than me. He’s a nice man, but not my type. He also doesn’t want any more kids, and I do want at least one someday.
I thought you wanted two or three kids?
I do, but if I can only have one, then I’ll be happy with one.Before I could reply, she sent another message.I can’t believe we are talking about kids.
Hey, it’s an important topic for people our age.
How old are you?
