I should really get finished up here and start getting ready to leave for St. Augustine’s. I need to leave within the hour, and I still haven’t dried my hair from my shower, and I have every intention of doing that, really.
If I can manage to stop being distracted by Aiden’s texts.
My phone buzzes at the counter as if summoned, and I’m biting back a grin as I swipe it over to read what he’s sent.
There’s a picture attached of Aiden looking disgruntled as he attempts to step out of a giant inflatable rainbow tube—his big body obviously too much for the children’s attraction. I can’t help but wonder how he manages to still look so good when he’s frowning.
CASSIE
I’m assuming Sophie took this? You look like you’re really struggling.
AIDEN
I told her I was too big for it.
CASSIE
We wouldn’t want to stifle her inquisitive mind though.
AIDEN
Hilarious. Have you left for school? You’re not texting and driving are you?
I can’t help but roll my eyes at this. It’s such a dad thing to ask. Still, I won’t pretend there isn’t a little flutter in my stomach that he’s concerned about me.
CASSIE
No, Dad. I’m still at home. I’m leaving soon though.
AIDEN
I don’t know how I feel about you calling me dad.
CASSIE
Would you prefer Daddy?
AIDEN
You realize they will take me to prison if I get hard in a museum full of children right?
CASSIE
Lol good thing for you I don’t have a daddy kink, or I would totally have some fun with this.
AIDEN
You’re evil.
CASSIE
You’ll just have to pay me back later. ;)
AIDEN
Completely evil.
CASSIE