chapter 10

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I didn't know what to tell her. I mean she's only like what, four? I thought up of an excuse and finally got a good one. "Well the baby was very naughty so I ate it but only for a little while." she looked surprised and made a big O out of her mouth. She got up and ran back to James and whispered something in his ear. He looked at me and laughed.

At that exact moment our food was done so James went and grabbed it. He brought over to our table and sat across from me with Lillian right next to him. We ate in silence for like two seconds before Lillian went off about how awful McDonald toys were.

When we finally left. Lillian started begging we went to a fair we had passed. I looked at my hands and began to think.  What would happen when my baby was born?  My hands were on my lap like they could wither away.  I saw a strong hand grip mine and looked up to see James holding my hand.  I smiled and he smiled back.  Maybe i was ready.

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