Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

"Everly, you look so adorable!" Meryl says smiling at Everly who is dressed in her Halloween costume. Everly comes running over to give Meryl a hug. They have become great friends. She then motions for Maks to hold her. She is no longer scared of Maks. If Maks is around, she wants him. Everyone thinks she has a crush on him now.

Everly is dressed as a peacock. She has a blue long sleeved shirt on and some black tights. She has a blue and green tutu on that has felt peacock feathers that Tinley made glued on. To complete the look she has black sparkly shoes on. Everly places a kiss on Maks cheek.

"Happy Halloween sweetheart" Maks says and returns the kiss. "You look so cute."

"I a peacock. Mommy made it."

"Well Mommy did a great job. You ready to get candy?"

"CANDY!" All the adults laugh at her excitement.

"I think she is a little excited" Jayden says. Jayden, Tinley's husband, had come home a few weeks ago and they all had become quick friends.

"I would say so too." Maks laughed and hugged Everly who was still in his arms.

"Come on baby," Tinley says. "Let's go trick or treating. We'll come back when you are done."

"Trick or treat!" Maks puts Everly down and she runs over to Tinley.

"We are just going to do a few houses. Are you sure she is ok to say here during the party tonight? We could call a babysitter."

"Of course she'll be fine! She can sleep in the guest room. We can use the baby monitor just in case she wakes up."

"Alright. Thank you. We'll see you soon. Come on Miss. Peacock. Let's go get some candy" Jayden says as he takes her hand and leads her out the door.

"Maks, we need to finish setting up. Is the candy bowl by the door for the trick or treaters?"

"Yes it's there. What do you need me to do?"

"Um... we need to set up the games. Here is the list of the games and where I want them to go. All the things for the games are in bags labeled. Just put the bag in the correct place. I'm going to set up food. Oh, then can you put the names of the games on pieces of paper and put them in a hat to draw from."

"Of course."

"Great. After everything is out, then we can put our costumes on,"

"Oh I can't wait to see you as..." Maks was interrupted by the door bell ringing.

"Oh our first trick or treaters!" Meryl rushed to the door and gave them their candy. "This is going to be such a fun night" she said after she closed the door and then gave him a kiss before going back to work.

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An hour later, everything was set up and they were both in their costumes. They were just waiting for their friends to arrive. Tinley, Jayden, and Everly were the first to arrive.

"Mr. Maks, look at my candy!"

"Whoa! You got a lot of candy! Make sure you don't eat it all or you will get a belly ache."

"You want piece? I share with you."

"Oh thank you Everly." Maks kissed her cheek and took a piece of candy. A huge smile grew on her face. The door bell rang and Everly rushed to the door. Maks scooped her up before she got to the door and they answered the door together. There was trick or treaters at the door. Just as they were leaving, Val and Jenna were walking up.