“I get three bites to decide, Daddy,” she told him with a giggle and opened her mouth.
“You do,” he agreed, tickled by her sweet Little side. “I think Daddy should charge a kiss tax.”
“A kiss tax?” she said, watching him collect another bite for her.
“Three bites for Coco, and Daddy gets a kiss.”
She pursed her lips as if debating the suggestion. With a heavy sigh, Coco agreed, “Fine. I’ll kiss you.” She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his.
Roman loved the delicious taste on her lips. He deepened her light kiss, cradling the back of her head with his hand. They were both breathing hard when he lifted his head. “I think you are my favorite dish.”
“Daddy! That’s silly. I’m a Little girl. Not food.”
He waggled his eyebrows at her comically before continuing to feed her. Spending time with his Little girl was better than anything he’d ever done.
“Coco? Are you ready to move into your nursery permanently? We could grab anything left at your place this weekend.”
She froze for a minute and then nodded. “I don’t want to go back to my room. I need to give my landlady two-weeks’ notice.”
“We’ll go tomorrow and pack your things. Do you have furniture?”
“No, Daddy. Just my clothes and a few possessions. I’m not really a stuff person. It’s just been me and Zelda for a long time.”
“And now, Daddy and Muffin,” Roman suggested.
“Thank you for Muffin, Daddy. You are awfully good to me.” She waved a hand over their meal.
“Taking care of you makes me happy, Coco. I hope you know I love you, Little girl.”
“You love me?” she asked. Tears welled in her eyes, making her eyes glimmer like blue sapphires.
“I love you more than I thought possible.”
“I love you, too, Daddy.” She threw herself against him and wrapped her arms around his neck. Hugging him tight, she pressed kisses over his neck and shoulder. “I’m so lucky.”
“Let me see you, sweetheart,” Roman ordered sternly. He leaned back, wiping her tears away. “I think we’re both lucky. I think we owe PLAYTIME an excellent review, don’t you?”
“Could we have Isabella and Sofia over with their Daddy, Noah, for dinner?” Coco suggested. “You could make this again.”
“Want to invite Zoey and Dr. Richards as well?” Roman suggested.
“I’d love to see Zoey again. He’ll come as Zoey’s Daddy and not my doctor, right?”
“Dr. Richards will be off doctor duty unless someone gets hurt. Then I’m sure he would step in to help.”
“Then I guess it will be okay.”
Roman kissed her lips lightly and then gestured at the empty bowl. “Should I get more noodles?”
“Yes!” she cheered, raising her arms over her head as if she were cheering.
Roman smiled as he dodged. Life with Coco was amazing.I’m a very lucky Daddy.
CHAPTER 16
Muffin thrived in her new home. Of course, the puppy imprinted on Coco and was most content when close to her. Roman was a close second in her affection as well as anyone else who happened to have a bottle when Muffin was hungry. Her tummy bulge was adorable as well as all the different sleeping poses she contorted herself into.
Coco carried her frequently in a sling across her chest. Visitors to the clinic loved seeing her, and Coco easily kept tabs on her during the day. Of course, Muffin couldn’t come into the surgery area. Coco needed to focus.
