A Welcomed Surprise-Ch 9
A few minutes later Derek, Penelope and Mia were heading out to get in the car, Mia giggled as Derek buckled her into her booster seat. Derek then kissed the top of her head and said, "what's so funny princess"?, she jabbered something that he didn't understand but he played along and said, "did they really"?, she kicked her feet and talked so fast that when she was finished he said, "are you being serious"?, she nodded her head yes and he winked at her and closed the door and headed to the drivers side of the car.
When they pulled away from the curb Penelope said, "she has the gift of gab just like me", Derek laughed and said, "like mother like daughter". Penelope winked at him and said, "their is something that you need to know about Mia", Derek said, "like what"?, Penelope said, "her parents were like you and me".
He said, "what do you mean like you and me"?, she said, "her dad was a handsome black man like you sexual chocolate and her momma was a white blond like yours truly". Derek said, "she's such a sweet little girl and it breaks my heart that she has been through so much already".
Penelope reached over and intertwined their fingers and said, "she's definitely had it rough but I'm hoping that I, we, can give her the life she deserves". Derek kissed the top of her hand and said, "me to baby girl, me to", a few minutes later they were pulling into their first store.
As Derek got her out of the car Penelope said, "in here we're going to get blankets and sheets, pillow cases, stuff like that for your room, okay"?, she nodded her head and said, "pwincess momma, pwincess". Derek kissed her chubby cheek and said, "I think she's wanting princess stuff baby girl".
Penelope laughed and said, "if that's what she wants then that's what she'll get", Mia clapped her hands and said, "yayyyyyyyy" as they walked across the parking lot and headed inside the store. Derek put her in the buggy and she laughed and kicked her legs as he pushed the buggy through the store.
By the time they finished shopping at the end of the day Mia had anything and everything she could have ever wanted or needed for her room. Derek glanced through the rear view mirror and said, "she's had a long day", Penelope said, "she's exhausted, she'll probably sleep all night".
It was all Mia could do to keep her eyes open, Derek said, "are you sleepy little one"?, she nodded her head yes and yawned as they pulled up into the garage. Derek said, "why don't you take her inside and get her bath and by the time she's finished she'll have her bed done up in princess everything".
Penelope kissed his lips and said, "I love you", he winked at her and said, "I love you", he then kissed the top of Mias head and said, "and I love you princess". The little girl weakly smiled and said, "lub you daddy", she then laid her little head down on Penelopes shoulder and closed her little eyes.
Derek quickly got everything carried inside and by the time she was finished with her bath she had princess stuff everywhere on her bed from the pillow cases to the comforter. When Penelope put her down at the door she started jumping up and down squealing, "pwincessssssss, pwincesssss" and then ran across the room and jumped into the bed and laid down.
Derek and Penelope walked up to the bed and Penelope pulled the covers up over her and said, "good night baby girl, mommy loves you". She smiled and wrapped her little arms around Penelope and said, "lub you mommyyyyy", Derek hugged her and said, "good night baby, daddy loves you to".
Mia hugged him tight and said, "lub you daddy, nigh nigh", Penelope turned the night light on and then they walked to the door and stood in the hall and watched as her little eyes closed. Derek said, "she's so sweet", Penelope said, "she is I just hope that everything goes smoothly when Anita does her home visits".
Derek said, "don't worry sweetness everything is going to be fine, you did remember to call and give her the new address, right"?, she said, "yep, did it this morning before we left on our shopping trip". Derek said, "when is she stopping by to check on you and Mia"?, Penelope took a deep breath and said, "at the end of the week, she said that she wanted to give her plenty of time to adjust to her new home".
As they headed up the hall toward their room Derek said, "it's been a long day are you ready to turn in"?, she yawned and said, "more than ready". Derek said, "I'll go lock up and turn the lights off and then I'll join you", she kissed his lips passionately and when they pulled apart she said, "don't keep me waiting long handsome".
He winked at her and said, "ohhhhh I won't" and then as he headed down the stairs she couldn't help but smile as she headed into their bedroom to get ready for bed. Derek rushed so that he could get back up and spend some quality time with his girlfriend, ohhhh how he would never tire of saying that, his girlfriend.
When he got to the door and saw her laying under the covers peacefully sleeping, he toed off his shoes and pulled his shirt, socks and pants off and slid in behind her in his boxers. He gently wrapped his arms around her and snuggled close and it was only a matter of a few minutes before he joined her in a well deserved nap.