Page 47 of Laws of Love
Knox shook his head, even though he knew she was likely referring to him looking like himself. He saw no reason to give himself away or tell her he used to play.
“I can’t remember his name. My ex-husband was a sports fan and watched the games religiously.”
He decided that not having those ten extra minutes wouldn’t hurt Yasmine, and he stood. He’d only taken two steps when the woman jumped up from her seat.
“I’m Laura, by the way. Maybe we could exchange numbers so our kids could have a playdate.”
“It was nice meeting you, Laura,” Knox responded and continued to get Yasmine. “It’s time to go,” he told her.
“Okay, Daddy,” Yasmine responded, bouncing to the opening.
Once she was out, Knox helped her put her shoes on, and the two exited the building. He ensured she was secure in her booster seat before they pulled out and headed to their next destination.
“Daddy.”
“Yeah, Yas?”
“Can we call Mommy tonight?”
“Of course,” Knox responded.
They’d called Mia last night half an hour before Yasmine went to bed, but she hadn’t answered. By the time she’d called back, two hours had passed, and Yasmine was already asleep. He’d figured they would call her earlier. That way, if she missed it, she would still have time to call back and talk to Yasmine before bedtime, hopefully.
When they made it to the restaurant, Yasmine was excited. They walked in and took the booth they usually did when they were there. It was against a wall with different decorative clocks hanging, and Yasmine liked to change the hands as they ate.
They didn’t have to wait long for their waitress to come over and introduce herself as she set menus on the table in front of them.
“I can order now,” Yasmine told her when she asked if they needed a minute.
The waitress smiled at her. “Okay, go right ahead.”
“I would like the cheeseburger and fries, but no ketchup or onions on it, but two slices of cheese and a peach milkshake.”
“You order very well,” the waitress complimented.
“Thank you,” Yasmine responded, beaming. “And my daddy will have the double bacon cheeseburger with fries, extra bacon on the side, no onions but with ketchup, and mayo with a strawberry milkshake.”
The waitress turned to Knox, and he nodded, confirming what Yasmine ordered, and she laughed.
“I’ll get that right out to you,” she responded before walking away.
“Yas, sweetie, you can order bacon on your burger. You don’t have to order an extra side when you order mine.”
“I know, but that’s how I remember it right now.”
Knox nodded in understanding. When he used to order for her, he’d get an extra side of bacon since sometimes she would want it, and other times she wouldn’t. She’d learned to order their food there by mimicking how he used to.
“Tomorrow, we’re still going to Chuck E. Cheese, right?”
“Yes, we are,” Knox confirmed.
“On Sunday, can we go to the park? We can have Uncle Wolfe, Uncle Ezra, and Uncle Coen come too!”
“I’ll text them and ask.”
Yasmine looked at him expectantly, and Knox chuckled as he pulled his phone out. Bringing up the group chat with the four of them in it.
Knox:Yasmine wants to go to the park on Sunday, and she’s inviting the three of you.
