Raquel followed the noises from the room. Voices were coming from the room they had decided to make as the baby's room. Curiously, she opened the door. Sergio and Paula looked pretty cute in their painter's outfits.
- What are you two doing here?
Sergio and Paula looked at each other, surprised that they were caught so quickly, and smiled.
Paula immediately replied excitedly: We're going to paint the baby's rooooommm... (She shouted, raising her arms in joy.)
''Are you two?'' Raquel asked in surprise.
Sergio immediately picked up the new jumpsuit, waiting to be opened in its clear container on the floor, and handed it to her: Of course, you can join us if you want. You said I didn't let you do any work. So, we can all do this together. Provided you pay attention.
Raquel chuckled and took the overalls he was holding out: Do I have to wear this?
Paula nodded confidently: Yes mom, that's what all painters do.
Raquel smiled, stroking her knowingly speaking daughter's hair: Is that so, little miss? So are you sure this will fit us? (She asked stroking her bulging belly.)
"Don't worry mom, we got the biggest one for you." As Paula replied tactlessly, Sergio warned her with his eyes, and she immediately covered her mouth with both hands.
Sergio tried to wrap it up: So actually, it is important that these clothes are big for us to work comfortably, and as the baby starts to grow...
Sergio looked at her, frightened to make sure that didn't piss her off, but Raquel was laughing.
- Hey! Okay! No problem :) I already know that with this belly I am not a size 36. I'm going to wear this and come, okay? Wait for me!
Sergio sighed deeply.
- Sorry dad! I forgot we talked about this. Don't worry, I'll tell her she is not fat.
- Oh no, no! I think that's enough Paula. We'll be fine if you don't bring this topic up again, okay? Of course your mom isn't fat, she's just pregnant and your brother is growing up. This is so normal.
- Ok dad. But I'm glad my mom didn't cry over that either. Because lately she's been crying, sleeping and vomiting all the time!! (She rolled her eyes like she was bored.)
- Paula, this is all perfectly normal pregnancy stuff. Don't worry, your mom and brother are fine. We need to be a little patient and understanding.
Paula nodded quickly and said impatiently, "Let's start!", tried to open the cap of the paint.
- No, Paula! We said we would wait for your mom. She will be angry...
- Come on dad! They are very slow. We'll just prepare the paints, no problem.
Realizing he couldn't say no to the little girl, Sergio gave up. After all, they were just going to prepare the dyes, maybe she was right.
- OK, but wait a minute! Let's put on those gloves first. Direct contact with paints can be harmful.
The little girl wanted to start right away. Sergio smiled when he saw that she was trying unsuccessfully to slip her fingers through the gloves she was wearing quickly. He slowly went to her and knelt down:
- Will you let me help you, Paulita?
Paula nodded. He gently put the gloves on her.
- Yes, there it is! Here you go.
- Thank you (Sergio felt the voice of his heart in his ears as she placed a quick kiss on his cheek. He would never stop to get excited at this little girl's occasional displays of affection). Let's unpack it all!
