Page 84 of Laws of Love
“How do you know that? Have you ever met one?” Aiva asked.
“No, have you?”
Aiva knew where this was going, but would allow it to play out. “No, I haven’t.”
“Then how do you know they do come out during the day? Ghosts are supposed to be scary, and scary things happen at night.”
“Scary things can happen during the day,” Aiva replied.
“I mean big scary things. Not little scary things like being made to eat snow peas,” Kaley countered, giving a little shiver at the thought of the vegetable.
Aiva pressed her lips together to keep from laughing and was saved by the knock at the door. She looked through the peephole before opening the door and stepping aside to allow Yasmine and Knox inside. Her little sister said a quick hello to Knox. Aiva received one just as quick from Yasmine, before her little sister had taken her bag from Knox and was leading Yasmine down the hall.
“They’re excited,” Knox chuckled.
“Very,” Aiva agreed. “How was the shoot yesterday?”
“It went well. They were efficient, so I wasn’t there all day. I may or may not have pictures for you,” he responded with a smirk.
Aiva laughed. “Well then, I can’t wait to see them.”
Knox leaned down and whispered in her ear, “You’ve seen me naked. I’m sure that’s better.”
She took his face in her hands and gave him a soft kiss. “It might be. I won’t know until I see the pictures,” she teased, releasing him.
“Considering they gave me everything I modeled, you can see it in person.”
“I’m going to take you up on that. On another note, you’re okay with me painting her nails?”
“Yes. She enjoys having her nails painted.”
“And she doesn’t have allergies. Just a monumental distaste for mushrooms.”
“That’s correct.”
Aiva nodded. “I know bedtime is at nine, but Kaley’s is nine-thirty. Are you okay with her staying up those thirty minutes?” Aiva asked.
“That’s fine, baby. I don’t mind if she stays up a little longer.”
“Daddy, you’re still here?” Yas asked as she and Kaley returned to the living room. “I’m okay. You can go now.”
Knox made a faux offended sound. “Are you kicking me out?”
“Yes,” Yasmine responded, and Aiva had to cover her laugh by clearing her throat. “It’s a girl’s sleepover. You can’t stay.”
“Fine,” Knox agreed. “Come give me a hug.” Yasmine did as requested, and he kissed her forehead. “Be good, okay?”
“Okay,” the five-year-old agreed.
“I’ll bring her home tomorrow after lunch,” Aiva informed.
“I’ll see you then,” he responded, giving her a kiss. “Bye, Kaley. You two have fun.”
“Bye Mr. Knox. We will.”
Once it was just the three of them, Aiva gave them a rundown of what they were going to do for the rest of the day, receiving excited noises from both children. They started with lunch. Aiva allowed them both to make their own personal pizzas and top them how they wanted to before she popped all three into the oven.
While they waited on the pizza to bake, they made homemade lemonade, Aiva watching them closely to ensure they didn’t accidentally squeeze juice into their eyes. She helped them wash their hands when they were done and the two caught up on what they’d done since they last saw one another. The conversation continued through lunch.
