AMORE

019

"Shut up stupid."

"What are you doing put your face on the camera I can just hear you hugging and puffing."

I grabbed my phone and propped it up on a stack of clothes.

"I'm doing laundry and cleaning."

"You look a mess."

"You are just to sweet!"

"I'm sorry but you do."

"You try giving a 4 year old and a 7 month old a bath at the same time."

"You look like you got water boarded."

"I will hang up on you."

"No, stop I'm sorry." She said laughing.

"Seriously though did you call for something."

"No just bored."

"Okay, you can watch me boringly do laundry."

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"Mila."

"Hmm."

"I tried to help but Nia is throwing up. I don't know what to do."

"Where is she."

"In her play pin."

"Okay get her undressed."

I got up and put some shorts on.

"She's really hot."

"She has a fever."

I ran a cold bath and cleaned her up and then put on the baby holder thing so I could still get stuff done.

"Nonna called and asked if someone could get her a thicker blanket."

"Okay do you want to see her?"

"Yeah."

"Briar is coming over at 12 and we're gonna bring Luka to the park so we'll stop and get one and then I'll drop you off and get you after the park."

"You don't want to see her?"

"I do but I can't ditch briar with Luka and Nia and I don't want to get her sick."

"Okay."

"Go get changed she'll be here soon."

"Can I wear this today sissy?" Luka asked running up to me.

"You look a mess buddy."

"I like this shirt so much."

"Okay you can keep the shirt on but let's change your shorts."

I got him ready and he put his shoes on.

"Can I pick out Nia's outfit."

"Go for it but pick an extra one just incase she throws up again."

Nia fell asleep so I carefully laid her down on my bed and put my shirt on her. I got changed into a simple pair of black cargos and a long sleeve black crop top.

Angelo got Nia dressed and I went upstairs to open the door for briar.

"Hey."

"You look stressed."

"Nia's sick."

"Okay I'll play with little dude till you're ready to go."

Luka came running over to us and wrapped his arms around briars legs.

"I think he likes you more than me."

"I do!"

"That's it your getting worms for dinner."

"Ewwww!"

"Take it back."

"I love you sissy but she's my best friend!"

"I'll except it cause your cute."

"MILA."

I could tell he was worried by how his voice sounded so I ran downstairs.

Nia was dry heaving and coughing.

"Go in my bathroom and get the medicine."

I went back upstairs and made her a bottle of cold water. I got her to take a sip and it calmed her down and then I quickly gave her the medicine and popped her bottle back in her mouth.

"Ang put your shoes on."

We stopped and got the blanket and dropped Angelo off at the nursing home.

"What park should we go to."

"The one by the water with the big slide."

"Okay."

We got to the park and Nia was asleep so I got her out in the carrier.

"You okay."

"Yeah?"

"You shouldn't have to do all of this by yourself."

"Yeah but if my parents were home more often we wouldn't have enough money for food."

"Just let me know when you're alone with all of them and I'll come help."

"Thank you."

I got on my tippy toes and kissed her cheek.

"I'm tired sissy."

"Okay let's go home."

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When we got home my mom was there so I called Nia's doctor and got her a rushed appointment.

"The only thing I can do is give her a shot."

"What will it do."

"She is lacking a few vitamins right now so it will help speed up her getting better."

"Okay."

She screamed the whole way home. Like girl I know it doesn't hurt anymore.

I went to my room and just laid with her on my chest. Every time she doesn't feel good she just wants to lay on me. I eventually passed out too.