Page 114 of One Baby Daddy
Reaching over, Chris squeezes my shoulder. “Coming from a guy who married way out of his league, I’m going to tell you this. Don’t sweat the stuff that doesn’t matter. If you want Adalyn, focus on her, not him.”
Focus on her, not him. Fuck that’s good advice. Advice I wish I had early on. And it seems easier said than done, not to focus on him, but I’ll try, especially if it stops the sharp, pulsing pain I get every time I hear his name. With that new mantra running through my head, I type Adalyn back.
Hayden:Such a shame, you’ll be missing a good show. Don’t worry. I’ll give you a play-by-play on Wednesday.
She’s quick in texting back making me believe she’s giving me her full attention right now. I like that.
Adalyn:Will this play-by-play be at the dinner table with straws and sugar packets replacing hockey sticks and pucks?
Hayden: If you’re lucky.
Adalyn:Do you know where we’re going to dinner? The baby likes to plan these things out.
I smile to myself. This is the first time she’s referred to the baby as a real thing, and fuck if it doesn’t wash away the sour feelings I was having about Logan. Forget all of that, she just mentioned the baby.Our baby.
Hayden:You tell me, what is the baby craving?
Adalyn:Pizza.
Hayden:Then pizza it is.
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Hayden:Good morning, beautiful.
Adalyn:Good morning. Congratulations on your win last night.
Hayden: Did you get cable just to watch me play? Wow, that’s going above and beyond for your baby daddy.
Adalyn:Don’t flatter yourself. I looked it up this morning while sipping some tea.
Hayden:First of all, it’s cute that you checked. Thank you. Second, only tea this morning. Captain Cock Blocker didn’t make you eggs this morning?
Adalyn:LOL, he’s not a cock blocker, and I wasn’t feeling too great this morning, so I drank some tea to settle my nausea.
Hayden:I’m sorry you weren’t feeling well. Are you doing better now?
Adalyn:Yes. I brought a protein bar with me to work in case I felt hungry this morning, so I’ll be good.
Hayden:Pregnancy seems like a real joy ride.
Adalyn:You’re lucky all you had to do was stick your penis in me. Carrying this child is a whole different world.
Hayden:I can’t even imagine. That’s why I’m trying to be the best partner in all of this. If you go to the oven in the break room, I believe you’ll find something staying warm for you in there.
Adalyn:Did you bring me more fritters?
Hayden:Better. Go look.
Adalyn:OMG is that breakfast pizza?
Hayden:Yup, fresh from the oven, full of all your daily nutrients: dairy, veggies, and grains plus an additional protein with the eggs.
Adalyn:I’m so happy right now.
Reading that at seven thirty in the morning made my entire day. A picture buzzes on my phone and I quickly open it up to find Adalyn munching down on a slice of the breakfast pizza, a huge—albeit full—smile on her face. I save the picture to my phone and text her back.
Hayden:Even with a breakfast pizza shoved halfway down your throat, you’re still gorgeous.
