His baby girl

54.

"Baby, I'm home," Daire said from the living room. 

I smile and place my half-eaten strawberry in the bowl. I place it on the side table and rush toward the living room. 

"Darry," I said jumping into his arms. He wraps his arms around me and squeezes me tightly. I place my head in his chest and inhale his scent but step back when the smell of gasoline fills my nostrils. "You smell like daddy," I said rubbing my nose. He ruffles my hair and chuckles. "That's because I work with Graham now," He said removing his shoes. 

After I decided to start homeschooling for the remainder of the year Daire also decided to do it as well. He was graduating this summer anyways and wanted to stay at home with me. But daddy said since he didn't have to worry about school as much as he used to he can get a job and start helping out with the baby. So since daddy owns a mechanic shop he offered Daire a job since he was down two workers. And for a few weeks, Daire has been doing an amazing job at working on cars.

"And why would you wear white?" I asked pulling on his shirt. 

He shrugs and kisses my lips. "I have so many white tees, baby," He said walking into the kitchen. "One less isn't a big deal," He said.

I smile and grab the things that he carelessly threw on the floor. As I was picking up his stuff I saw a bouquet of sunflowers. I picked them up and smelled them. "Darry, who are these flowers for?" I asked. 

Daire walks out of the kitchen with a sandwich in his hands. He swallows and smiles at me. "Those are for you," He said. He bites another bite of the sandwich before speaking again, "Um, I wanted to take you out tonight since I just got my first paycheck," He said pulling a piece of paper out of his back pocket. 

I smile and clutch the flowers in my hand. "I would love to, Darry," I said. 

"And look at this flyer I found," Daire said handing me a piece of paper. I smile and unfold it. My smile grows bigger as I read over the flyer. "The carnival is coming to town," I said biting my lip. Daire nods and smiles at me. "But look at the date," He said. I frown and look at the date and my eyes widen. "It's on my birthday," I said excitedly. 

Daire smiles at me and wraps his arms around me. "Let's spend your birthday there," He said kissing my forehead. I smile and back away from him. "I'm sorry you smell too much of gasoline," I giggle. 

"I'm going to shower," He said kissing my lips. He begins walking away but stops and looks at me. "You look very beautiful today," He winks at me before walking away.