Day 4
Mick was restless the entire night. He couldn't stop thinking about how fast everything went bad at the park. He knew that Emily was uncomfortable, but he didn't expect her to bolt out of the park the way she did. He thought that he'd done everything right, but it was obvious that he didn't. He toyed with the necklace and bear that he'd bought Emily and Kehlani before placing them next to him on the bed. He puffed out a breath of frustration before getting up to get dressed. On his way out the door, Mick called Interpol to see if Emily was at work and was disappointed when they said that she wasn't. Mick decided that he'd just try and walk around the city to clear his mind.
After about 3 or so hours of walking, Mick glanced up and saw Emily walked in a baby store called Oh Baby London. He quickly crossed the street and stopped short of the door to catch his breath. He shook off his nerves and opened the door to the store. He was immediately hit with the sweet smell of cotton candy and overwhelming shrills of children laughing. He saw Emily playing with a giggling Kehlani as she searched through the racks of clothes. She looked over at his general direction but failed to notice Mick standing awkwardly in the store's entrance. She looked over again and that's when she saw him. Emily's eyes widened as she stared at Mick across the store. She hastily put the clothes back on the rack and tried to make her escape.
Mick stopped her before she could reach the door, "Emily wait! Please just talk to me for a second." Emily stopped and rested her hand on the handle of the door. "Mick let's not-"
"Emily I didn't know that the older couple would make you so uncomfortable. What is so wrong with her saying that we made a beautiful family?" "Because we aren't a family!"
Mick saw the tears before Emily felt them fall. He stepped closer to her as he wiped the tears away. Emily tried to pull out of his reach and looked down at Kehlani in the baby carrier that was strapped to her chest. She whispered out, "No one ever cares about me. No one will ever love us, so I refuse to get my hopes up. As long as I have my daughter I'll be fine." Mick tilted Emily's chin up towards him, "Do you really believe that? I'm here and I want to be a part of the both of your lives but you won't let me in. Emily, I don't want to hurt either one of you. I want to stay in your lives." Mick released her chin and bowed his head, "I want to love Kehlani as my own and love her mother too."
Emily stood like a deer in headlights at Mick's words. "Why would you want to love us?" Mick looked at Kehlani first before dragging his eyes up to look at Emily. "Because you're both worth it."
Kehlani broke the couple's intense eye contact when she stopped playing with her foot long enough to reach for Mick with a wide smile. Mick hesitated before Emily reached for his hand and pulled it towards her. "Go ahead, you've already managed to win her over", Emily said with a smile. Mick reached for Kehlani and lifted her out of the carrier. He kissed her chubby cheek and bounced her lightly. Emily watched on for a little while before she reached out to grab Mick's hand, "You want to get out of here?"
Mick's boyish smile was the only confirmation that Emily needed before she tugged at his arm and led him out the store. After about 10 minutes of strolling leisurely through the city, Emily got Mick's attention by asking, "What were you planning on doing today?" Mick turned his attention from the little girl in his arms to her mother. "I was just going to take the two of you to a pond so that Kehlani can see the ducks."
Emily felt so bad for just turning her back on this amazing man the day before. Emily do NOT ruin a good thing. Mick may not be in love with you yet but he is madly in love with your little girl. Stop running from happiness. "Penny for your thoughts?" "Trust me they aren't worth that much." Mick turned so that they could start walking again but Emily tugged on his hand, willing him to stop. Mick turned back around and was thrown off for a couple of seconds as Emily surprised him with a kiss. God I've missed those lips. Get ahold of yourself Mick, it's been less than a week and you're already whipped. Mick used his free hand to grip Emily's neck gently while he nibbled at her lips. She opened her mouth and Mick immediately shoved his tongue inside. Emily stole the very breath that Mick had, but he didn't mind one bit.
Mick felt small slaps to the side of his face. He pulled back from Emily, as she whined, and turned his attention back to Kehlani. She wasn't too pleased with not having the attention; the pout the one-year-old sported lasted only until they got to the pond. She saw other kids with kites and her eyes lit up. Mick tapped her lightly on the shoulder with his index finger, "You're not big enough yet little one."
"Emily I'm really happy that you reconsidered walking out on me." "Who said I reconsidered?" The tiny look of horror masked by shock on Mick's face made Emily burst out into laughter. His face slowly relaxed as Emily finally caught her breath and kiss him lightly on the cheek. "I'm sorry, but that was too easy." Emily's giggles were turned into a shocked and embarrassed gasp as Mick grabbed her ass and pulled her closer to him. Mick watched her brown eyes get bigger while her fair porcelain skin turned a shade of periwinkle pink. "Certainly, you aren't embarrassed love?" Mick asked with a cocky raise of his eyebrow.
Emily tried to claw Mick's hand off her ass but he had one hell of a grip. "Mick stop. People are watching", Emily hissed out. "You've said that before darling." Emily attempted to glare at Mick but he made it nearly impossible for her to stay mad at him. Hey at least the guy is interested. Emily glanced over as Kehlani gave a big yawn and a sleepy rub of the eyes. Emily reached for her and Mick reluctantly complied. Emily leaned in to kiss Mick once more on the lips. She pulled back and kissed his cheek, "I'm not running anymore. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Tomorrow then." Mick watched with a grin of satisfaction as Emily and Kehlani walked off in the opposite direction. He reached into his jacket pocket to pull out his cellphone. He looked at the screen and saw that Emily had put her phone number in his phone. When did she do that? Damn she is something else.