Paper Cranes by Nicole Hite

Author:Nicole Hite [Hite, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: novel
Publisher: Nicole Hite
Published: 2016-09-16T05:00:00+00:00

Mortified, I slapped Lee’s arm to remove me from his embrace. This is not at all how I wanted to meet Jackson or his dad. And why the hell were they here anyway? Jackson was supposed to be at his Nana and Pop’s and Jim on his fishing trip. I must look like a two-bit hooker right about now.

“Please to meet you, sir. Nice meet you, Jackson,” I knelt down to shake his tiny hand.

Eyeing me speculatively, Jackson surveyed me from head to toe.

“You’re way prettier then Dad said you were,” he giggled.

“Well, you’re way more handsome then your dad gave you credit for.”

“See Dad! I told you I was cuter then you! Kat even said so!” he chuckled as he clutched a crotchet Panda Bear.

“Yes, son. You’re right, you’re always right,” Lee smiled.

“Who’s this little guy,” I tugged on the bear’s ear.

The panda was worn; clearly the effects of a rough and rowdy boy. Jackson shoved his tiny finger into the bear’s crotchet belly button, twirled his finger and withdrew a stream of stuffing.

“His name is Gus. Gus likes it when I play with his belly button lint,” he squealed with joy.

“Can I try?” I offered.

Jackson removed his tiny digit as I delicately tickled the bear’s tummy with my finger.

“He likes that,” Jackson approved.

“Well he must if he has a little boy like you to look after him. We were just about to watch a movie, Jackson. Want to watch one with us?”

“YES! Dad, can I? Kat said I could!”

“Sure, but I want to see you in your pajamas and teeth brushed. Don’t make me do a smell check!”

“Eww Dad! That’s so gross. He doesn’t make you do that too, Kat? Does he?”

I laughed hysterically as I answered Jackson, “I’m afraid not, Buddy.”

“See Dad, it’s totally weird!”

With a sneaky expression, I leaned into Jackson’s ear to whisper something only he could hear. With wide eyes, he tossed the teddy bear on the couch and raced into the bathroom.

“Wow! I’ve never seen him hustle like that before,” Jim gaped.

“What did you say to him?” Lee smirked.

“I said if he changes into jammies and brushes his teeth, I would take him to the pound to play with the puppies.”

“You’ve done it now, Kat,” Jim laughed.

“Why is that?” I grinned.

“You won’t be able to get that kid to shut up. He’s been obsessed with getting a dog for years now,” Jim chuckled.

“That’s totally fine with me. Lee told me about his affinity for dogs, plus I’m a sucker for visiting the shelter pups.”

“Just be careful. Before you know it Jackson will have cast his own puppy dog eyes in an effort to get you to adopt one,” Jim grinned.

Sliding into the kitchen like Tom Cruise in Risky Business, Jackson was ready for movie night. He had on Hulk pajamas, and a giant grin. His hair was a wreck like he changed while trying to brush his teeth at the same time. He was adorable.

“Did you brush your teeth?” Lee asked the little boy.

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