I put removed a sleeping Avery's clothes, leaving her in just a diaper. It was hot anyways. I put the covers over her and went to put her clothes away.
The rest of the night wasn't so bad. I just kept my distance from that whole family including Summer and Chris. I'm just afraid that Chris will want something bigger than just a picture. All I want to do now is forget that anything happened. Forget everything with Summer because she's not worth it. Everything she does shows how sick and twisted she is.
I changed into comfortable home clothes. I removed all my makeup and brushed my teeth. I pulled on some socks and grabbed another blanket abd headed to the living room. Before I could sit, there was a knock on the door.
I opened the door and Roman stood on the opposite side. I stepped to the side to let him in, closing the door behind me.
"Hey." I muttered. He sighed "Hey."
I walked over to the couch and sat down. Roman sat on the coffie table infront of me and leaned forward putting his elbows on his thighs.
"What do we do now?" I asked biting the inside of my cheeks. I was hopeless. This situation was just a complete mess.
"I guess we have to get to my parents and tell them before Summer or Chris gets to them." Roman replied. I exhaled.
"I really don't want to cross paths with your family."
"You have to at some point. I know you're still mad at them for what happened, but their still Avery's family too." Roman replied.
"Alright then what do we do about Chris? He practically threatened to tell everyone that I'm a hoe." I asked rested my face in my palm.
"Why didnt you tell me thia earlier?" He asked.
"Did you forget that the Hall Of Fame had started? What was I supposed to do? drag you outside by the hair and tell you?" I asked rhetorically. He ran his hand through his hair and winced at what I said.
"Maybe. I'll handle Chris. Everything is going to be fine." Roman assured me. I want to believe him, I really do. But then part of me has a feeling that Summer is going after me and trying to make me miserable. And honestly I don't know the reason.
"Joe I feel like this is more than her just not wanting me to be with Chris. It's been almost two years since Chris and I divorced, but we're back to square one." I said. Roman moved over and sat on the couch with me.
"I don't know what her problem is, But I'll talk to her. She's still my sister no matter what she does." Roman said.
"I know." I replied. Roman put his head on my shoulder and sighed. I ran my hand through his hair as we both relaxed. It felt weird in this position. He has a girlfriend. But hey, we're just friends..........with a daughter......wait, it still isnt clear to me.
"Mama."
I looked up and saw Avery. "Couldn't sleep?" I asked. Roman sat up as Avery walked over to me. I picked her up and layed her down on my chest.
"Why is she naked?" Roman asked.
"She's not naked. She has on a diaper. It's only because it's hot in here. This suite's AC isn't working." I replied.
"Mama" Avery mumbled. I kissed her head and rubbed her back.
"I want to be able to have that father-daughter connection with her." Roman whispered. I smiled.
"You do have a connection with her."
"She so beautiful." Roman replied looking over at Avery who still didn't acknowledge that Roman was here as she slowly drifted off to sleep.
