Like a Good Neighbor: An Enemies to Lovers Hawaii Military Romance (Oahu Naval Officers Book 1) by Drea Braddock

Author:Drea Braddock [Braddock, Drea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hana Mau Publishing, LLC
Published: 2021-09-13T22:00:00+00:00

23

Norah

April

The MIDPAC helicopter squadron, the “Easyriders,” is having a retirement party. They’re a close knit group and, of course, Nate and Issa want to attend. I volunteer to babysit and Ka‘eo immediately adds himself to the plans. It should be fun! I love their kids and am looking forward to spending some non-date time with K.

I meet Ka‘eo at the bottom of his stairs and we walk over together. Nate is giving the kids a talking to and Issa is rushing around, taking care of last minute details. She grabs a nicely wrapped package, I’m guessing a gift for Nate’s guy that’s getting out, and comes over to give each of us a hug.

“Nate is addressing the troops. I hope they’ll be on their best behavior for you. We ordered pizza. It’s on the kitchen island with some chopped veggies and hummus. They know the drill, they can’t have pizza until they eat their veggies. Do not let them convince you otherwise! You can allow them a 30 minute show after dinner, if you want. And they get ONE story before bed. I know my monsters will work to stay up as late as possible, but you guys are wise to their antics. It should be fine. Nate,” she calls, “we’ve gotta go! Is Jameson riding with us?”

Nate kisses each of his kids foreheads and stands up. “Yes, he’s probably already waiting by the car. You have the gift?” She holds it up. “And you told them about dinner?” She points to the pizza boxes and veggies. “I don’t know why I ask. You stay on top of everything.” He kisses her cheek and turns to us. “Thanks so much for this, guys! We’ll text you when we’re headed back, but we shouldn’t be out too late.”

“Go you two! Have fun!” I call out.

We practically push them out the door and wave to Jameson who is looking handsome, if not mildly uncomfortable. Or maybe it’s just that I’m not used to seeing him in anything besides his flight suit or workout clothes. Either way, the nice fitted pants and button down shirt are a good look on him.

Ka‘eo grabs the tray of veggies and hummus and takes it over to the coffee table where the kids have been coloring. He snags a bell pepper and idly takes bites while starting to draw his own picture. Within minutes all of the kids are munching on vegetables while coloring. Look at my man — babysitting genius. My man? Slow your roll, Norah. Let’s not be that girl. By the time they’ve finished their artwork and affixed it to the fridge, all the veggies are gone and we move to the table with the pizza.

Hazel has been quite contrary recently, never accepting what is in front of her without complaining, and Thomas copies whatever she’s doing. So I’m not surprised when she turns her nose up at the pizza. “I don’t like these kinds.”

Ka‘eo is cutting a piece of cheese pizza into small, bite-size pieces and giving Millie a few at a time.

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