“I’m sure he’ll be happy.”
“Or upset.”
“Why would he be upset?”
“Baby, think about it. This is huge and I know he’s…I think he’ll be a little disappointed you didn’t say something to him sooner. Why didn’t you tell him?”
“I didn’t want him to think I did this for him.”
“Honey, this is Sean we’re talking about. He’s not going to think that. If anything he’ll…I mean…”
“Exactly, he’ll think I did it so we could be together or maybe as a way of seducing him.”
“No, he won’t.”
“Mommy, I…”
Nadine held up her hands. “Okay, let’s not fight.” She leaned forward and hugged her again. “Baby girl, I am so happy for you.”
“Thank you Mommy. So I can count on you to help me?”
“Of course. What do you want me to do?”
Chapter 50
KYLA BARELY SLEPT A WINK that night. It was a combination of nerves about standing before all those people and the anxiety of facing Sean. She wanted to blink her eyes and let it all be over. Instead, it was already nine. Of all the Sunday mornings for Sean to be running late dropping Simon off, he would pick today to break his pattern.
She looked at her watch, she had only an hour to finish getting dressed, drop Winnie and Simon off at daycare and get to church.
She picked up her phone and began dialing. “Hi DeeDee, I’m having a challenge this morning. I’m running a little late and I still have to drop the dogs off.”
“I don’t want you to be late. Bring them with you and I’ll put you and them in Mike’s office.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes. It’ll be fine. You can watch service on the monitor in his office and I’ll come and get you when it’s time.”
“Thank you. Oh, my parents are with Sean.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve got you covered.”
“Thanks.”
She finished getting dressed, grabbed the dogs and headed over to church. Thank God she ordered a car for the day. She hopped out of the car and ran up to Mike’s office and knocked on the door.
“Come in,” DeeDee called.
Kyla pushed the door open and the dogs lead the way barking. “Simon, Winnie, shhh.”
“Good morning,” DeeDee walked over and hugged her. “Take a deep breath. It’s just the devil trying to stop you from moving forward with your life.”
“Tell me about it. Sean is always on time or early, but this morning, he was running late.”
“Don’t worry about it…you’re here. I have you all set up. The monitor is on and no one is going to come up here. I told Mike, so you’ll be okay. I’ll come up later and get you.”
“What about Simon and Winnie?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of them.”