King of Hearts (gxg)

16. Baby Books ♔︎

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By: Janae Destiny

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Kiara woke up before Monie the next morning, which she figured would happen anyway. She got up, brushed her teeth, and put her glasses back on before leaving Monie sleeping in the bed.

"Good morning, Kiara," Ava greeted her when she walked into the living room.

She was sitting on the fluffy rug with the tv on and multiple books sitting out in front of her.

"Good morning, baby girl. What are you doing?"

"Reading."

"With the tv on?"

"I like when it's on. But I'm not actually watching it."

"Aww, these are so cute," Kiara sat down on the floor with Ava. "Look at these adorable baby books."

"I don't read baby books," Ava said very defensively.

"Well, my bad girl," Kiara laughed. "So if they're not baby books, then what are they?"

"I only read big girl books. I'm starting school soon too. Real school. I'm going to be in kindergarten."

"You excited about starting school?"

"Sooo excited. I can't wait to go shopping for all my school supplies. I want everything to be pink. That's my favorite color."

"Pink is a very pretty color."

"Mmhm. It's mommy's favorite color too. My room was pink at my last home."

"Maybe we can paint your room pink here too."

"Really? Because I asked mommy and she said she's not supposed to or she can get in trouble with the person who owns the building."

"I don't think painting will be an issue. Trust me."

"Ooh, we should paint everything pink then! Even Marco's room."

"Alright now, Ava. I don't know bout all of that. How about we just stick to painting your room pink for now?"

"And mommy's room. We should surprise her."

"You're funny, you know that?"

"Marco always tells me that. But I don't think he means it in a good way."

"Speaking of Marco, where is he? Is he still sleeping?"

"No, I checked his room. He was gone when I woke up."

"How long have you been up?"

"Not that long. I just woke up."

"Did you eat already?"

"No, but Marco will make me breakfast when he gets back."

"I can make you breakfast," Kiara picked herself up off of the floor.

"Mmm... do you cook like my mommy?"

"What does that mean?"

"Is your food actually good?"

"Yes, I can cook Ava. If that's what you're trying to ask me."

"I'm just making sure," she got up and followed Kiara into the kitchen.

"What do you want to eat?" Kiara asked as she washed her hands.

"Uhhhh... strawberry pancakes."

"Okay, let's see if we have the stuff to make them."