Kendrick’s stomach twisted in knots. What was that strange feeling he was experiencing? It wasn’t doubt.
No. Even in that moment, he knew Samantha was the only woman for him. The sweet Little had already captured his heart!
He wasn’t doubting that.
But still—there was a strange feeling of… well, he couldn’t place it.
It shook him, though. To his core.
“No,” he answered. “I’m spoken for. At least, I hope so. I might still have to win her over, but I know who my cutie is.” He smiled warmly. “But I’m convinced you’ll find your Daddy soon.” With that, he gave her a little nod and turned to walk back toward the house.
He was halfway there when she said, “I found him, you know. I’m actually moving away with him. To New York City.”
Kendrick grinned wider. “I’m very happy for the both of you. Just do me a favor?”
“Sure.”
“Be a good girl. Don’t set New York on fire or anything.”
She laughed. “I’ll be good. I promise.”
He nodded again before heading inside.
Again, that strange feeling surged through him. Kendrick had no idea what was going on.
But it sure was disorienting.
Chapter Twenty
On her way out the door, after shedding the diaper and putting her panties and jeans back on, “Tonya” had briefly mentioned to Auntie Athena that she was moving away.
She didn’t stay long enough to answer any questions, either. There wasn’t time to. Samantha had to catch her buses, get home, and scrub all her makeup off. Wen she made it back to her apartment, she also shed her wig, ditched the fake boobs, and dressed in her regular clothes.
Tonya was gone. Forever.
Daddy would be here any moment to pick her up.
She squealed in delight at the thought. It was kind of crappy that she’d tested Kendrick earlier in the day. But he’d passed. It was obvious he was over the moon about her! And obvious that he was indeed her Daddy.
Samantha inspected herself carefully in the mirror, making sure all vestiges of Tonya were gone.
She didn’t see any.
And now that Tonya had told everyone her plan, no one expected to see her around there. Samantha could go to Auntie Athena’s nursery as herself.
Should she wait a while? Like give it a week and then go? Or was it safe to jump right in? Hmm. Might be too obvious if she showed up tomorrow.
It didn’t really matter, she remembered, because she worked a double shift at the diner. That was probably for the best. She needed the money. Plus, it would let a little time pass before Samantha made her first appearance at the nursery.
A knock at the door startled her.
“He’s here!” she cheered.
Spinning on her heels, she barreled out of the bathroom but quickly ran back. She couldn’t just leave her Tonya outfit and wig out! What if Kendrick asked to use the restroom or something?
She threw them under the sink, shut the cabinet doors, and then hurried out. But when she opened her front door, she was surprised to find the staircase empty.
No Kendrick.
