Page 55 of The More the Merrier

“Okay, Daddy, love you.”

Before I can respond, she closes her eyes and lets out the most adorable little snore.

Chapter 15

Zanya

I’m absolutely exhausted. This day has been insane. Amanda and I have been shopping for Christmas gifts for the kids. Not only does she want to get every single toy, game, or accessory requested, we have to buy two new outfits as well as underwear, toiletries, and shoes for each child.

An entourage of scary looking men stay within shouting distance the entire day. Every time we leave a shop, one of them will come closer, take our shopping from us and miraculously make it disappear. On more than one occasion I tried to get her to agree to some online shopping, but this is one determined woman.

I’m incredibly thankful for everything she and Andre are doing for the Haven, though, so I’m sucking it up. It’s also the last shop—or so she’s promised me—meaning the end is in sight.

“I just need to get one more thing. It’s a special request,” she says as she grabs my hand, pulling me to a nondescript storefront with a simple sign over the door saying The Doll House.

Before I can ask what it is, because I’m the one that sent her the damn list, she pulls me into a brightly lit shop. Everywhere I look there are racks and racks of clothes. For Littles. Of all shapes and ages. Cute rompers, button up shirts in every color with matching pleated skirts, not to mention the onesies.

Oh my goodness, the onesies.

Unicorns, teddies, bunnies and puppies. Zebras and elephants, and oh my…

“Is that a mouse onesie? Manda, tell me that’s a mouse onesie.” My voice is filled with awe as I take a slow step closer to the clothing item in question.

“Oh! Isn’t it just perfect! And we’ll have to get you a kitten one, too. You can’t play favorites with your Daddies, now can you?” she says as she walks down another aisle and holds up the cutest calico one, with a fluffy hood and a long tail.

“Where did you find this place? I’ve lived in London my entire life and never heard of a place like this.”

“Oh, sweet, sweet girl, Cameron told me about it. Gave me his card and told me to go nuts. Of course, when big scary Johannes heard about it, he couldn’t be left out, so he’s got his own surprise for you.” She holds her fingers up to her smiling lips, “But you have to keep it a secret; I wasn’t supposed to say anything.”

I mime zipping my lips before looking back at the contents in the shop.

“I don’t know where to start.”

Without needing any further encouragement from me, Amanda grabs my hand and pulls me along every single clothing rack and shelf. She’s some kind ofJedishopping master because each time my heart skips a beat or I get excited at the sight of something, she grabs it and hands it to a shop assistant.

I feel like we’ve been in the shop forhourswhen I finally have more bags than the two of us can carry out. On top of all the cute outfits we got, I added some sexy lingerie, the most amazing bedazzled binkie , and five new stuffies for my collection.

Once we’re loaded into the SUV with all our shopping added into the car following us, I let out a huge breath before allowing a giggle to slip out.

“Manda? That was the most tiring, yet exciting thing I’ve done in a long time.”

“Oh, honey, if that’s true, I’m gonna have to speak to your Daddies. They’re definitely doing something wrong.”

I feel the blush creep up on my face, but still, I join her in laughter.

When we get home Cameron is waiting in the driveway for me. Before the car even pulls to a complete stop I’ve got the door open and I’m running to him at full speed.

“Cameron! You’re here!” I jump into his arms, peppering his face with kisses when he picks me up, so I’m straddling his waist.

He swats me on my bottom before looking at me with a scowl.

“Kitty Cat. You never jump out of a moving car.”

I look at his chest, some of my joy dimmed at my silly move.

“I’m sorry. I was just so happy to see you so I could thank you for my amazing gift!”

He lifts my face to look at him before smiling down at me.

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