Feeling Brave by Becca Jameson

Author:Becca Jameson [Jameson, Becca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Becca Jameson Publishing

Chapter 11

Aldric

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“What’s that?” Juliet asks me, staring at the pink suitcase I’ve set down outside her bedroom. She’s sitting cross-legged on her bed with her computer in her lap.

“It’s a goldfish,” I tell her, grinning.

She giggles and rolls her eyes. “Daddy… Don’t be silly. Did you buy me a new suitcase? I already have one.” She points to it. It’s black and sitting next to her closet.

“I thought this one was prettier for a Little girl like you.” I pat the top of it. “Plus, it’s already full of clothes.”

Her eyes widen. “You packed for me?”

“I sure did.”

“When? You never even come into my room.” She closes her laptop and unfolds her legs.

“I didn’t need anything from your room. I bought new things,” I inform her, watching her closely.

Her eyes widen. “Why?”

I shrug. “Several reasons. One, so you’d have some surprises this weekend. Two, because I’m the Daddy and I wanted to decide what you wear. And three…” I point at the suitcase she intended to use. “What’s inside that one?”

She winces. “Nothing. I didn’t pack it yet.”

“Exactly. And it’s time to leave.” I reach out a hand. “Ready?”

She doesn’t move. “You tricked me.” She’s smiling though.

“Yep. I knew it would be hard for you to pack and you’d put it off until past the last minute, which you did. So, it’s done. I did it. Grab your shoes. Let’s go.”

“Right now?” She looks around as if I’ve informed her we’re never going to return to the apartment.

I chuckle. “Yes.”

She shuffles across the room and picks up her white tennis shoes. They never get dirty because she never leaves the apartment.

I reach for her hand as she approaches. She’s carrying the shoes. That’s fine. I’ll put them on her.

She stops before she reaches me. “Wait… If you packed for me, then you don’t have any of my toys in that suitcase.” She cocks her head to one side.

I chuckle. “I packed toys. Don’t worry. I included your coloring book, your crayons, and even a few surprises. Maybe you’d like to grab your bunny though.”

She cocks her hip out and glares at me. “Those aren’t the kind of toys I’m talking about and you know it, Daddy.”

I grin. “I think you’ll live.” There have been some moments when I wished I never told her I wouldn’t enter this room again. Now is one of them.

She sighs as she spins and stomps over to snag her bunny off the bed.

When she reaches me, I slide my hand around to her braid and give it a tug, tipping her head back. “Maybe leave that sassiness here at the apartment so you don’t end up getting your bottom spanked to start off the weekend.”

She humphs. “Yes, Sir.”

With my hand still on her neck, I lead her to the living room. “Sit. I’ll put your shoes on.”

She drops onto the couch and I take her shoes from her and squat down to put them on her feet. I wonder if she thinks she’s antagonizing me when she won’t put her shoes on and makes me do it.

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