The Best Mistake

Chapter Seven

"Lily! Don't touch that honey." I said.

I pulled her little hands from the Christmas tree once again. I lost count of how many times I had to keep her from pulling down the ornaments.

"Peppa! No! Ugh!"

I placed lily down by the couch and grabbed Peppa from the coffee table with the cookies.

"What is going on with you and your sister!" I peppered her little face with kisses and she giggled with glee.

I heard a whine from Spot and looked to see Lilly running behind him pulling at his tail.

"Lily no! Geez, okay that's it." I placed Peppa in the playpen and grabbed Lily before she can terrorize Spot any futher.

"Come here you!" She giggled happily as I tickled her sides.

"Alright, girls, momma had a very full day already and you guys didn't make it any easier. So, please, let's just get through tonight." I said.

Once the girls were secured in their playpen I moved to check on the food. This was the first party that Royce and I are hosting and I really wanted it to be perfect. I was so focused on the food, I hadn't heard the front door open. I nearly jumped through the roof when arms circled around my waist while I was stirring the cheesy mash potatoes.

"Shh, hey beautiful it's only me." Royce said softly.

"Royce you scared the shit out of me." I groaned.

"I'm sorry, I thought you heard me come in."

"Would I have reacted like that if I heard you?!" I said.

"Geez, what's gotten into you?" He asked startled at my outburst.

I sighed. "I'm sorry, I'm just really tired."

"I can see that." He said looking concerned. "How are the girls?"

"They're fine. I put them in their playpen."

I buzzed around the kitchen trying to get the last minute things done. Royce grabbed my wrist and pulled me to him.

"Hey, take it easy. What's the matter?" Royce asked.

"Ugh, it has been so tiring trying to plan this day with the girls. Have you tried cooking for a party with one year olds?! It's crazy."

"You said you wanted to host the party this time." He pointed out.

"Yes this is New Years Eve for God's sakes. It shouldn't be as stressful as Christmas. I just wanted to have a none fussy party to bring in the new year. Is that too much to ask?"

"No honey it isn't. That's why I'm here now to help save the day." He poked my side gently giving me the smirk I love so much. I couldn't help the small smile that graced my lips.

"Good, can you get the girls clean up? The guests will be here any minute and I still have to make the gravey for the chicken, the mac n cheese isn't finished, I have to finish setting table..."

Lips found mine quickly, silencing my rant. I sighed and moaned softly as Royce squeezed my waist gently.

"Relaaxxx Ava, I got you." He said.

I breathed deeply allowing the stress of the day to slowly leave my body.
I quickly got around to doing almost everything I needed to do before the guests arrived. Knowing the girls were taken care of put me at ease to get things done. There was a knock at the door that I heard this time and I moved towards the living room.

"Hi girls! Aunty Cat is here!"

I entered the room to see Cat picking up Peppa, who was more interested in the bag in Cat's hand than her God mother.