Page 42 of Mommy Calls Me Princess

My head bobbed up and down. I’d do anything for Mommy, plus it was important to me to feel like I helped in some way. “Yes, Mommy. I’d like that.”

“That’s my good girl. Let’s finish up breakfast and get dressed. She’ll be in after lunchtime. Make sure to pack some toys in your backpack so you won’t be bored in Mommy’s office. Not that you can’t come back up here but I like the idea of having you nearby.”

“Me too, Mommy.” I’d show her I was the bestest girl ever.

“Remind me to give Rhett a raise.”

At first I didn’t know what mommy was talking about then I spotted it. “Is that for me?”

“It is, Princess,” Rhett’s voice came from the doorway to Mommy’s office. “But I can’t take credit for it.”

“Who then?” Mommy was just as confused as I was.

“That would be me.” The cutest little face peered around Rhett.

“Tyson, I could kiss you.” Rhett smiled at the boy beside him, just as proud as Mommy was right now. “This is absolutely brilliant. Please, come in and meet my sweet girl, Darcy.”

“You did all this for me?” How was it so many nice people were suddenly in my life.

“I-I did. Do you like it?” From the princess sleeping bag to the cute flower pillow. Toys in a little basket with a rainbow on it, and a chalk board hung on the wall that he wroteWelcome Princess Darcy, on it.

“It’s perfect. I love it, thank you so much. Now I can work too.” Tyson giggled. “It’s nice to finally meet you.”

“Tyson said, and I quote, every little who goes to work with their mommy or daddy needs to have their own special place,” Rhett kissed Tyson’s head just like mommy does mine. “My boy has a heart the size of the moon.”

“Indeed, he does. I can’t thank you enough, Tyson. Will you be here all day? I’d love to buy you lunch.”

“I wish I could, Mistress, but I have to go to work. Daddy let me in so we could be sneaky. It was nice meeting you, Darcy. Hopefully we can play together soon,” Tyson smiled at me. I liked him so much already.

“Yes, please, I’d love that and thank you again.” I ran over and hugged him. “You have to come see my playroom sometime.”

“He um,” Rhett smiled wide. “Had a hand in that too.”

“Oh my gosh, you’re so wonderful. Is that what you do for a living, decorate pretty things?” I wanted to know everything about my new friend with the amazing smile.

“No,” he sighed. “I’m just a lowly barista in one of Seattle’s numerous coffee shops. I just helped pick out some of your toys.”

“Coffee is the nectar of life,” Mommy winked at him. “Don’t sell yourself short, sweet boy. Rhett, bring him by anytime. He can play with Darcy here, in the littles room, or up in her playroom.”

“Thanks, Vivienne. We’ll take you up on that for sure. Say bye to your new friend, Tyson, so Daddy can take you to work.”

Tyson and I hugged again and waved until he disappeared around the corner.

“I really like him, Mommy. I can’t believe he made this magical nook for me.”

“Me either, Princess. What a sweet boy. Why don’t you get situated while Mommy dives into her overflowing inbox.”

“’Kay, Mommy.” I even remembered to pack my iPad so I could read too.

“Princess?” I’d been coloring and barely heard mommy’s voice.

“Yes, Mommy?” When I looked up another lady was there, smiling at me.

“I’d like you to meet Kylee. Can you say hi?”

I waved as I stood. “Hi, Miss Kylee. It’s nice to meet you.”

“You too, Darcy, and congratulations to both of you on your marriage.”

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