ForeverLasting (Book 10 in Nemi Forever Series)

Chapter 18

Nick

Demi loved her Mother's day gift, so much, that she wanted to stare at it for several minutes & then she invited everyone up to the bedroom to see it. I got a lot of praise & saw lots of tears from anyone who saw it. It was an amazing day with everyone I cared about & I was glad Demi loved her gift & especially loved where I hung it.

Later on, most everyone left, but Blanda & Joe stayed a little longer so the kids could keep playing together. The four of us adults were sitting in the backyard, hanging out by the firepit, since Joe had gotten a fire going in it. The kids had made S'mores, earlier & now they were all playing around the house. The younger kids were in the backyard, so we could keep an eye on them. Mercy came into view with Chloe, since Chloe followed Mercy around everywhere. I heard Blanda murmur something to Demi & looked in their direction since Demi agreed with whatever she had said, but she had a look of concern on her face.

"What?" I leaned on my knees.

Demi exchanged a look with Blanda, then shook her head. "It's nothing."

"Demi... you were looking at the girls... what are you guys talking about?"

Demi sighed, rolling her eyes. "Blanda & I were talking about how much more developed Mercy is now & that she needs um... more support than the training bras she's been wearing." Demi pursed her lips & cocked an eyebrow when she finished.

I sighed, looking over at Mercy after I flashed Blanda & Demi a dirty look. "She's got time for that... she's 12." Then I took a closer look at Mercy & realized my wife & sister-in-law were right. Demi's chest was a little bigger & I could see the outline of her bra & it wasn't really fitting her, anymore.

"Nick.. girls can develop anywhere between the ages of 8 & 13, so she's at the age when they're gonna get bigger & more defined. I mean I had my fully developed breasts by the time I was 13. Maybe I was 14, but in any case, mine didn't get as big as Mercy's until I was pregnant. She's gonna get big boobs like my mom I bet." Demi laughed with Blanda & I sat there staring at them, with my mouth open. They were talking about my little girl getting big boobs & I wanted them to stop.

"You know... Nick did such a great job with the period thing... & he was always so good at taking her to American Girl... I think he should take her bra shopping next week since you're going to be busy with the finals for Dancing with the Stars." Blanda offered, smirking at me as she shook her leg. I wanted to smack the smug smile off her face, but since she was a girl, I'd have to refrain. Instead, I flashed her a look that could kill.

Demi gasped & nodded, emphatically. "That is a great idea."

"Why would you torture Mercy like that?" Joe asked, leaning forward & looking at his wife, incredulously. "If you ever made me take Chloe bra shopping, I'd divorce you."

Blanda's mouth fell open. "Really?"

Joe made a face like he was dead serious. "Why would Nick take her?"

"Because he's her father?" Blanda & Demi said at the same time, both of them sounding annoyed at Joe.

I sighed & cleared my throat. "Joe's right. Me taking her would be torture for her. She would be mortified. I really doubt she wants to go bra shopping with her dad." I let out a chuckle as I looked down at the ground.

"Whatever. I'm done arguing with you about it." Demi said, flashing me an annoyed expression, as she stood up, then she walked off, Blanda following her. Joe also got a dirty look thrown in his direction & I had to laugh as I pulled out a couple of cigars. I handed one to Joe who looked at me with wide eyes since Demi hated when I smoked them, around the kids.