Alaia
We finally arrived home. My children looked so awake and happy to see me in the car with them. Carefully, I hugged and kissed them before Loli and Erika took them inside the house.
“Alaia.” Sondra came out to meet me and greeted me affectionately, although her face showed concern.
“I'm fine,” I said, taking her hand. “I prepared something light for you to eat for dinner.” I nodded as Nick approached my seat and carried me in his arms to my room.
“Mommy, princess,” my daughter said when she saw me in her father's arms, and she smiled at him, as did Nick. “I want to take a bath,” I said before Nick took me to bed. “I can help you.” Nick's voice was husky, and I parted my lips slightly, not knowing how to respond. Okay, Alaia, focus. “I appreciate your disinterested offer,” I regain
