Page 34 of Daddy's Little Surprise

“Good girl. I’m going to come back for lunch and make sure you eat.”

“I don’t have anything, so I guess you don’t need to come.”

Not that she didn’t want him to come. She did, but she forgot to make lunch. Okay, she didn’t forget; she just didn’t want to. Eating was hard for her since she got nauseous easily. She knew that French toast with some fruit didn’t bother her in the morning, but they were still trying to figure out lunch and dinner.

“Don’t worry. Daddy is taking care of lunch. I’m going to be making something for you to eat. I’ll bring it here.”

Unease filled her. Daddy was a great cook, but she didn’t want to puke at the coffee shop. She didn’t want customers to think she was sick. That was a good way for them never to come back.

Rainey also didn’t want to mooch off him. He was already letting her stay at his house with no rent. It didn’t make her feel good because she had worked hard for the things in her life while not relying on anybody. They always wanted something in return.

“You really don’t have to. I could buy something, so you don’t have to spend your money.”

Daddy shook his head and gave her a small smile. “You aren’t mooching off me. I know it might feel like that, but you aren’t. I want to make sure you and the baby are eating and getting the nutrients you need.”

“But I don’t want to mooch off you. I know you said I’m not, but it feels like it. I’m not contributing to anything.”

“And you don’t have to, but if you really feel you want to, we can figure something out tonight when we get home. I don’t want you stressing over this. At the same time, I’m very old-fashioned and love to provide for my woman.”

Rainey opened her mouth, but he gently placed his finger over it.

“I know you are making money and can buy food and other things for yourself, but I want to provide for you. The money you earn can be spent on something you want for yourself. Treat yourself to some new clothes.”

“Okay, I understand, but you still don’t have to come for lunch. I don’t want to take you away from work. You have taken three days off, and I don’t want to take more days away from you.”

Daddy cupped her face. “I’m coming, and that’s the end of the discussion. Do you have a set lunch break, or is it random?”

“It’s normally around one. If you can’t get away at that time, it’s okay. I can try and figure out if I can get another time.”

“Not necessary. I will be back a little before then.”

Before she could say anything, Daddy turned offthe car, got out, and made his way toward her side. She waited patiently for him to open the door and help her out. That was another rule. He didn’t want her to open the car door when she was around him.

It had something to do with him being a gentleman but also looking around to see if it was safe. She didn’t argue with it one bit because she honestly loved it.

Daddy held her hand as they walked closer to the front door.

He kissed her forehead. “Be a good girl for Daddy. If you need anything, call or text me.”

“I don’t want to bother you. If it’s an emergency, I will call or text you.”

“No, you will call or text me foranything. If I find out you didn’t, it won’t end well.”

She figured he was going to say that. “Yes, Daddy. If anything comes up, I’ll let you know.”

Daddy gripped the back of her neck and pulled her forward, making her stand on her tippy toes as his lips landed on hers. As they kissed, his hand crept forward to the front of her neck.

He pulled away and rested his forehead against hers. “Be a good girl for Daddy.”

“Why the kiss and possessiveness?” she asked. He hadn’t kissed her like that yet.

“I’m staking my claim,” he said as he pulled away.

Rainey looked around and realized everyone was staring at them. Her face started to turn red, not expecting to be the center of attention.

“I’ll see you later,” she quietly said, turning and hurried to the front door.

She didn’t want people’s eyes on her any longer.

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