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A few hearts popped up on the thread, and some not-so-nice comments, but I ignored them and focused on the positive ones.

“All right, folks, we have a birthday party to get to. Make sure you follow us.”

“We should bring the cake out,” my mom said as she came up to me. Rebuilding our relationship had taken time, and distance helped. They’re way better grandparents with Kayne, spoiling him nonstop.

“Okay, he’s going to want to get in the pool soon.”

Dad grabbed him up, tickling his stomach. Laikin approached me, tugging me in his arms. “You having fun?”

I peered up at him. “I am, we’re going to bring the cake out.”

“Soon as the part is over, we need to have a private party.”

“Private party, huh?”

I turned in his arms, extended my arms around his neck, and pecked him on the lips. Laikin smacked me on the ass.

“This is a kids’ party. Watch your hands, bro.” Brett held a frown, making Laikin shrug while keeping his hands on my butt.

“Brett, what hussy did you bring to my baby’s party?”

“She’s cool peoples. Her name is Noelle.”

Noelle stood in line to get a drink form the bar in the corner.

I drifted in front of Laikin, arms folded. “It serious?”

“We’re dating.”

“What about Winter?”

“Winter is minding her business.” Winter came over holding her drink. Brett tried to take her drink out her hands, but she smacked it down.

“You two act like kids in love,” I joked.

“Only we won't end up like you and Laikin,” Brett teased, and I stuck out my tongue at him.

Laikin chuckled along with Winter, as my mom came out with the cake. Sarai, Malik, and all the other parents joined in, making us move in closer, as Kayne ran out of the bouncy house.

“Happy Birthday to you, Kayne.”

Kayne blew out the candles. “Thank you, Mommy and Laikin.”

“You are so welcome.”

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Winter, Brett, and Kayne posed in front of the camera with our parents with the bright sun behind them on the beach. I watched him enjoy himself when Laikin held him around his neck. Our trip was beyond peaceful and relaxing. A two-week trip eating, having sex, and ignoring work was exactly what we needed. Laikin let Kayne down and jogged over to wrap his arms around my waist.

“What are you doing over here?” Laikin pecked me on the lips.

“Watching my man.”

“My baby enjoying herself?”

“Yes, I am, and ready for another night of you fucking me good.”

“Shush, I might have to kick your brother’s ass. He wants to go to some club.”

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