Page 173 of Tainted

“I don’t know anything about that,” I replied, attacking her chubby cheeks with kisses that made her try to wiggle out of my arms.

“You should because she got the same text you did.”

“Well, I’m here now.”

Kyce grabbed my face and said, “Da-Da!”

“Wassup baby?”

“I no baby!” she pouted.

“You’re my baby!” Kyce squealed so loud when I tickled her side she made both me and mom laugh too.

“I’m starting to think you’re trying to keep my grandbaby from me,” Mom said.

“I’m starting to think you’re trying to kidnap my baby.”

“You don’t let her stay long enough.”

“You wanna stay here with Gammy or come home with Daddy?”

My mom smiled wide, and Kyce looked back and forth between us. Then she exclaimed, “Gammy!”

“Goodnight. We’ll see you tomorrow.”

“What did you do to my baby?” I frowned.

“I promised her ice cream earlier, and you know my girl doesn’t forget a thing.”

Shaking my head, I kissed Kyce’s cheek, and she wiggled out of my lap and went back to playing with all the shit Loriann bought sprawled across the floor.

“How was work today?”

“It was cool. I need to go home and review these contracts.”

“All the more reason you shouldn’t have come. Enjoy your night off. You and Zara deserve it.”

“You’re kicking me out, huh?”

“I am,” she smiled, patting my leg.

“Aite, but I’m coming to get my baby tomorrow.”

“Oh, I don’t doubt that,” she chucked, shaking her head.

“Thanks, Mom. I love you.”

“I love you too, baby.”

Scooping Kyce up bridal style, I smothered her in kisses one last time before heading home to finish some work and unwind.

Zara

The title of lead dancer was brought challenges, such as covering classes when Mona decided to call out at the last minute. I could never repay Sonya for the opportunity she gave me, but picking up today’s shift left me exhausted.

Mother In Love: I convinced him to leave Kyce. Enjoy your free night.

Me: Did you tranquilize him?

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