But Who's Counting?

Chapter Twenty-Nine: "Relationship status."

Gotta give something to take something, I guess. Alexander and I could reach a compromise on David.

"So, no David?" I clarify. Alexander nods, his fingers dancing over my naked skin. His eyes are trained into my mine, but they dart done for a quick second. He licks his lips before returning back to mine. "Only with supervised visitation."

"Sure. Is that your only rule to this game?" I tease, causing a smile from him.

"For the most part, baby, yes."

"What are the rest?"

"Guaranteed good morning and good night kisses. Real kisses."

"I could live with that. Any more?"

"Move in with me. For real. I want to get a new apartment anyways. I was thinking of going back to my house for a while but the transition would be too crazy and it's too far. So, let's get an apartment."

"No. Now you're just talking crazy."

"Baby." He draws out, his hand slipping down my body. It stops in the crevice right between my thigh and pregnant bump.

"What? I basically already live with you."

"'Yolo'." He says. "You're young. Just go with the flow and just do it. Why the hell not? This apartment isn't even going to be big enough once the babies are here."

"But an apartment?"

"Just go with the flow. I can even keep this apartment. You're moving anyways. Anything goes wrong, you can just live there and I'll move back here. Stop overthinking and live while you're young."

"An apartment is a big step. What's next? A dog and 7 more kids?"

"I was actually thinking a puppy. I like small dogs. One Maya can grow accustomed to. If we are being technically, though, I only want 3 more kids."

"I hope you find somebody to push them out for you." I remark.

He wants six kids?

Whew. With his big head, I feel sorry for whatever woman pushes them out.

Hahaha.

Im already having two of them.

"You won't?"

"Alexander, Hell no."

"B-"

"No buts."

"Oh then you definitely have to move in with me." He says, slightly tapping his fingers against my thigh. "Maybe."

"What about the puppy?"

"I'm allergic."

"No you're not. You're allergic to cucumbers."

"I feel like I'm getting ganged up on." I let out a whine as Alexander let's out a throaty laugh.

"Okay. I'll save the questions for another day. But just have a answered prepared, baby."

"I like it when you call me that." I sheepishly says. "I like it when you call me big daddy."

This earns a laugh on my part. "I have never called you that."

"You could start." He says, slowly drawing me in for a kiss. He plants his lips onto mine before pulling away with a smile.

"Okay, big daddy." I say teasingly as he pulls back again. We both laugh and then the room gets silent for a moment. We just stare into each other's eyes for this very moment.

"I love you."

"And, I love you." He replies, hitting my nose with his finger. My face wrinkles in reaction to the nose boop.