Page 28 of A Play for Love

Grabbing the diaper bag, I took Nicholas from Sofia. I placed my hand on the door handle, and Headmaster Walters called me. Turning around, I looked at him.

“Raising children is one of the hardest jobs we face as parents. But raising an extraordinary child is even harder.”

“Yeah. It is.” I gave him a small smile as we left his office.

When I pulled into the driveway to drop Sofia and the kids off before heading to the medical center, we saw a large box sitting on the porch.

“Oh, my God. I think those are the wedding invitations.” Sofia smiled.

“Already?” My brows furrowed as we climbed out of the car.

“Well, you did pay a $150 rush printing and shipping fee.”

I took Nicholas from his car seat, grabbed the diaper bag, and unlocked the door.

“I’ll grab the box. You go sit down and rest.”

“Thanks, babe. Just set it on the island.”

Taking the box from the porch, I set it in the kitchen and kissed Sofia goodbye.

“You don’t want to see our invitations?”

“Babe, I have to get to the medical center. I’ll look at them when I get home.”

“Okay.” She looked down.

I felt bad because I knew how excited she was.

“Let’s open them so I can have a quick look.” I smiled.

“Okay.” She beamed excitedly as she took the scissors from the drawer and handed them to me.

“Wow. They look great.” I kissed the side of her head.

“They’re beautiful. Go to work.” She smirked. “I love you, and I’ll see you later. Don’t forget Gwen is coming tonight at six to discuss the wedding cake.”

“I would never forget that. I hope she brings plenty of samples.” I kissed the tip of her nose.

Walking over to where my son was lying on the floor under his activity gym, I leaned down and kissed him.

“I love you, buddy. See you later.”

“Bye, Dad,” Ella said as she flew down the stairs and to the sliding door.

“Where are you going?”

“To Lily’s. She had a half day of school. Bye. Love you.”

“Open that sliding door without giving me a hug and kiss goodbye, and you’re grounded.”

She rolled her eyes as she walked over and hugged me.

“Good girl.” I kissed her forehead. “I’ll see you later.”

“Bye, Dad.”

My phone rang as I drove to the medical center. A smile crossed my face when I saw who was calling.

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