Whirlwind {Slow Updates}

Chapter Twelve

"John, can you help me get some stuff out of the car?" I yelled through the door of the nursery. Hazel had just gotten settled and was resting peacefully. The terrible twos were kicking all of our asses. John came to the doorway and looked at the mess on the floor before laughing.

"Mani, why are you just throwing things down? That's the last time I'm going anywhere without you. Where's Vic?"

"Finally resting. Her and Hazel almost gave me a stroke, heart attack, and then some. Mind you we only went to the park." I laughed. This blended family thing was a struggle at first, but Hazel kept me and Vic too busy to even think about arguing with John. And to be honest, he wasn't as bad as I thought he was. We had our disagreements, but we were able to keep the peace. "Just help me grab the new toys. You and Hazel will play with it when she wakes up. Vic and I need a break. The girls are on their way. So we're gonna relax and eat. Maybe a little drinking if I feel like it. And you'll be here if anything happens."

"Okay, well I'll take the toys out and let y'all rest. Do you want me to take her?"

"Nah. She's napping. Don't disturb sleeping beauty please. She's been angry today. Unless you want to get an attitude and a right hook. Vic was able to put her down after an attitude and a shit ton of no's. Let her stay asleep. You can have fun and play with her later." I said laughing. John grabbed the bags and made his way downstairs. I could hear him setting things up as the doorbell rang. "Hey, Dom! Justine! How was the drive? Ryan is on her way."

"It was good." Dom and Justine replied. "We're here. Where's the party at? Is Hazel here?"

"She's resting. And John setting up her playroom with the new toys."

"Ah Captain Sperm Donor to the rescue." Dom laughed as Vic made her way down the stairs.

"You're funny." Vic said with a slight chuckle and an eye roll. "How are yoy"

"We're good. How are you?"

"Tired."

"That's understandable. It's a lot of work, and that little one has that little spicy attitude like her mothers. What did she do this time?"

" I don't know let see... She had a tantrum and threw her clothes and shoes all over the room. She ran from Mani and refused to get dressed. She recked her room and drew on the walls. Mind you this is all before we left the house."

"Damn. Well, she's only 2. And, she has to be the cutest, sweetest, sassiest 2 year old. But she's definitely a handful." Dom said.

"No, shit." I added, causing everyone to laugh.

"So, where are the drinks at?" Justine asked.

"Oh yeah. Dom and I brought wine, beer, and a bottle of tequilaaaa. 1942 to be exact" Brie said doing a slight salsa dance. "Ry is bringing some snacks."

"Ohh, 1942? Hell yeah. When is John taking Hazel back to his place?"

"When the little diva wakes up," Vic said plopping down on the couch.

"Well, we're gonna go outside and set up. You guys coming or are you gonna chill? And when did John become an alright guy. Like he's actually not that bad?"

"Since he stopped trying to be my man. He's good at what he does." Vic laughed.

"Well, y'all relax. We got this. I'll holler when Ry gets here," Justine said.

"Dom, you need any help?" I asked, laughing.

"Nope. We've got it. Go be lazy. Justine is gonna help."

"Okay, we'll be out in a minute. Y'all be careful out there. Don't hurt yourselves. The pool is already filled up." Vic said before closing her eyes with a slight sigh of relief.